Apart from being the shortest month of the year, February is also considered the most romantic month. It is exactly a week before Valentine’s Day and you must have definitely come across romantic and sappy posts online. Whether or not if you are celebrating on February 14, there is nothing as fulfilling as snuggling up and watching or reading a romantic flick. We all enjoy the occasional romantic stories. Whether you enjoy watching movies or would rather snuggle up with a book, we have got you covered. We have a list of some of the best romantic books and romantic movies listed up for you. From light-hearted rom-coms to heartbreaking stories, we have just the thing you might be looking for. So, here are the best romantic books and romantic movies for Valentine’s 2019.
P.S – If you are not into the romantic genre, you can binge watch on some amazing Netflix and Amazon Prime series in 2019.
Genre: Rom-Coms
Movie: Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is an amazing romantic comedy that had released in September 2018. In a few weeks of its release, the movie garnered a lot of praise and attention. Based on a book, this contemporary romance follows the story of Rachel Chu who flies to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. It’s only after she lands in Singapore does Rachel realize that her boyfriend Nick’s family is one of the richest families in Singapore. And if that wasn’t all, she also finds out that her boyfriend is the most sought out bachelor in the country. Now that she’s here, Rachel has to deal with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something even worse – Nick’s disapproving mother.
Book: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman are two executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company who don’t just dislike each other, but rather ‘hate’ each other. And both Lucy and Joshua have no qualms about displaying their hatred for each other openly. Lucy cannot stand Joshua’s joyless and uptight attitude at work. On the other hand, Joshua cannot put up with Lucy’s bright clothes and quirky attitude. If this wasn’t fun, then things get even more interesting when both of them submit an application for the same promotion. Things get pretty eventful then on. It is the perfect rom-com which should actually be made into a movie. (We hope that ‘The Hating Game’ becomes one of the books turning into movies in 2019)
Genre: Teen Romance
Movie: Sixteen Candles
If you want to watch a teen romance this V-day, then sixteen candles has to be your choice. It is an iconic teen romance that can never get old. Every girl dreams of a perfect sixteen birthday. Molly Ringwald’s sixteenth birthday is anything but special. She suffers from every embarrassment possible. But as the movie goes on, you end up falling in love with Molly and so does her crush. Maybe some wishes do come true after all.
Book: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
There’s a very popular saying that we cannot truly forget our first love, and that is the theme of our teen romance book. If you want to relive those nostalgic memories of your first love, then Eleanor & Park is the perfect book for you. The book revolves around two sixteen-year-olds whose story is depicted over the course of one high school year. The story is just like a roller coaster ride about 2 misfits and one extraordinary love story. This is one of the best romantic books by Rainbow Rowell that will leave you desperately wanting for more.
Genre: Best of All Time
Movie: The Notebook
If you are an actual fanatic of the romance genre then there is little chance that you haven’t watched ‘The Notebook’ before. The movie immediately became famous for its catchphrase – “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird”. With the amazing star cast of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, you can never go wrong with this movie on Valentine’s Day. Just make sure to have a bunch of tissues around you and you are good to go. The story revolves around a rich young woman who falls in love with a poor yet passionate man. But social differences soon start interfering between their love. Will their love survive? There’s only one way to find out.
Book: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
When Clare was six, Henry was thirty-six. Both got married when Clare (a beautiful art student) turned twenty-three and Henry (an adventuresome librarian) turned thirty-one. Sounds completely impossible, right? Well, not so much if the protagonist could slip in and out of time in this amazingly written fantasy fiction romance novel. Henry is diagnosed with Chrono-Displacement Disorder, which resets his genetic clock and he finds himself in misplaced time- past and future. Read this book to find out how his disappearances affect the marriage and love that Clare and Henry share for each other.
Genre: Heartbreaking
Movie: A Walk to Remember
‘A Walk to Remember’ is another classic romantic movie that will never disappoint you. The movie has everything from romance to heartbreak. Landon Carter falls in love with Jamie Sullivan when he is forced to community service after getting into trouble. Jane is a conservative and religious daughter of the town’s reverend. Eventually, both Jamie and Landon fall in love with each other. However, there is a heartbreaking secret that Jamie is hiding that is sure to break your heart.
Book: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green will end up being one of your best romantic books and will also pull at your heartstrings at the same time. It is a heartbreaking tale between two teenagers who are battling a terminal illness. The book is completely engrossing and heart-wrenching. Battling with the last stage of cancer, Hazel meets Augustus Waters, a boy who appears at the Cancer Kid Support Group. From laughing one minute to crying the next, this book has everything. This tearjerker will move you to believe in true love. Isn’t that exactly what we expect from romantic books? The book was also awarded as the winner for Goodreads Choice 2012.
P.S – the movie is just as amazing as the book. So if you want to watch the endearing story of Hazel and Augustus, then the movie is an absolute delight.