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1. THE PRINCE'S DIARY
By Renee Ting, Elizabeth O. Dulemba (Illus.)
"The Prince's Diary is a delightful take on the traditional Cinderella story, told from the point of view of the Prince, who sees things a bit differently. This unique version is beautifully illustrated, and it tells a story that will delight boys as well as girls." --Diane Van Tassell, Bay Books, San Ramon, CA
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2. LOVE YOU FOREVER
By Robert Munsch, Sheila McGraw (Illus.)
"This story of the growth of love is a wonderful reminder that Valentine's Day is not just for lovers -- remember your Mom, too!" --Lynne Catelotti, Good Buy Books, Rensselaer, NY
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3. I LIKE YOU
By Sandol Stoddard, Jacqueline Chwast (Illus.)
"This is always a favorite at Valentine's Day for those who just can't quite commit to the 'Love' word. The book's appeal transcends traditional romantic relationships in its celebration of friendship." --Linda Brummer, BYU Bookstore, Provo, UT
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4. BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
By Annie Proulx
"When I first read this work, almost 10 years ago, when it was published in The New Yorker (and before I had ever heard of Annie Proulx), I thought it was the most powerful and beautiful piece of writing I had ever encountered. It remains for me the most moving love story I can imagine." --Meg Kaufman, Eagle Harbor Book Company, Bainbridge Island, WA
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5. THE 100 BEST LOVE POEMS OF ALL TIME: Timeless Versus of Passon and Romance, From Old Favorites to Modern Classics
Edited by Leslie Pockell
"Old favorites, new verses, and some surprises make this a great collection for the celebration of love." --Ann Carlson, Harborwalk Books, Georgetown, SC
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6. ALL ABOUT US
By Philipp Keel
"This journal for couples is a fun way to find out things you never knew about each other, both serious and trivial." --Blake Hardy, Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse, Atlanta, GA
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7. Essential Manners for Couples: From Snoring and Sex to Finances and Fighting Fair-- What Works, What Doesn't, and Why
By Peter Post
"So it's not exactly a romantic gift, but, darn it, why not give the gift that keeps on giving! Truly helpful advice, good humor, and hope for the future -- what could be a better gift?" --Karen Allman, The Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, WA
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8. IF KISSES WERE COLORS
By Janet Lawler, Alison Jay (Illus.)
"This wonderful book really expresses a parent's love for his or her child and makes a great Valentine's Day book." --Karlene Rearick, The Alphabet Garden, Cheshire, CT
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9. THE MASTER AND MARGARITA
By Mikhail Bulgakov
"Witches, demons, vampires, and a pistol-packing black cat cannot hide the absolutely heartbreaking love story about a woman who literally goes to Hell to rescue the man she loves." --Donna Hawley, Howard's Bookstore, Bloomington, IN
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10. THE STORY OF THE HEART
By Sandra Magsamen, with Linell Smith
"This look at the many meanings of love is wonderful." --Nancy Simpson, The Book Vault, Oskaloosa, IA
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