Week 6 Prompt

To promote romance at my library, while also using integrated reader’s advisory. I would create a book display that would sit at the front of the library. I would select several popular romance movies, and pair them with a romance novel that has a similar essence to the movie I selected. This could be anything from similar plots to characters with similar personalities. The display would say if you like this movie try this book, with the cover art for both next to each other. Additionally, below the art, there would be a fact sheet telling you about the setting, characters, themes, plot etc. of each book, while explaining the similarities between the movie and the similar book. For example, I would pair my favorite rom com, Legally Blonde with Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood because they are both workplace romances with smart, feminist female leads. I have seen similar displays in many bookstores and libraries so I think this would be well received

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  1. Sarah BarnesFebruary 19, 2023 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Megan! I really like this idea- I did something similar (horror themed book and movie bundles). I think pairing popular movies with similar books would be neat! Especially to break out of the typical book-to-movie adaptations, it would give patrons more variety, so they can find other titles they may enjoy!

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  2. KFebruary 19, 2023 at 10:56 PM

    Hi Megan! I definitely like this idea and if I were a patron at your library, this would certainly grab my attention. I hadn’t initially put together how Legally Blonde and Love on the Brain were similar but you’re absolutely right! I love both those and If I hadn’t read Hazelwood’s book yet I would certainly want to once I saw the display.

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