Books to Read on Valentine's Day

Reading is self-care! Give your bookshelves some extra love this Valentine’s Day season.

Here’s a roundup of love and kindness-related books for babies and big kids. Keep scrolling because included four 5-star books for adults about creativity, romance, food, and empowerment. All things worth loving!

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Valentine’s Day Books for Babies & Toddlers

• Millie-Mae Loves to Play

• The Sound of My Heart

• Are You There Little Dinosaur?

• Are You there Little Unicorn?

• The Apple of My Pie

• This Is Frog

• That’s Not My Fairy

• That’s Not My Princess

Valentine’s Day Books for Preschoolers & Kindergarteners

• 1001 Things to Spot in Fairyland

• Cuddle Bear

• Cuddle Bear's Book of Hugs

• Love You Hoo

• Book of Princess Stories

• Miss Molly’s School of Kindness

• Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage

• All Kinds of Animal Families

• Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Rainbow Fairies

• Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Kittens

• Wipe-Clean First Words Cards

• 100 Superplanes to Fold & Fly

Four 5-Star Valentine’s Day Books for Adults

• Writers & Lovers by Lily King
  ★★★★★
  Loved, loved, loved this book. Found myself completely captured by the characters. This read quickly, made me think, and I missed the book when it was finished. (I actually started reading Lily King's Euphoria next because I wanted more from her.)

• Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
  ★★★★★
  This book is such a delight. I truly enjoyed the characters and the story. It’s a lighter fiction with plenty of romance, but still offers meaningful conversation about identity, culture, race, sexuality, and politics. I really enjoyed this quick read!

• Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl
  ★★★★★
  Loved listening to this audiobook. It was the perfect escape to another time and another city. I loved the realm of delicious food and beautiful words that the author lets us into, especially as it is read by her. Highly recommend.

• Untamed by Glennon Doyle
  ★★★★★
  This was my first real encounter with Glennon Doyle’s work. Listening as an audiobook was a treat. I truly enjoyed her words & voice in my ears. So inspiring. Very honest. Lifted me up. Started in early 2020 before coronavirus became serious in the US. Finished it while we were in self-isolation. The perfect salve for this strange time.

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A Note on Where You Buy Your Books

Random Amazon buys and impulse purchases at Target happen to the best of us, myself included! But I have found so much joy in building my library with intention. When you shop at your local bookstore, you’re supporting your community with your purchase.

HERE ARE THREE GREAT PLACES TO SHOP ONLINE FOR BOOKS

• Libro.fm is where I get my audiobooks. They make it possible for me to support my local, Black owned book shop, Black Pearl Books. Click here to get your first month free.

• Bookshop.org allows you to support a local bookstore of your choice when you purchase. Check out my lists and recommendations.

• UBAM Bookstore for children's books from Usborne Books & More, which supports my business directly.

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