This week on The Book Drop, we explore the rise of the romance genre and the guilty-pleasure tropes that keep us coming back for more.
All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast.
Happening at the Library:
Interactive Movie: Wonka (2023) | Friday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. | Willa Cather Branch
Polish Genealogy: Finding Your Ancestors’ Polish Records (Virtual Program) | Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.
Book Clubs
Plain Pages at Willa Cather on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m.
Novel Nights at Washington Branch on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.
Lit Happens at Sorensen Branch on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
More info at omahalibrary.org/book-club.
Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.
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