Hundreds of passionate readers descended upon the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton this month for the first Electric City Love Con.
They found more than 100 romance authors waiting to sell and sign books, talk about their work and connect with fans.
Bookmarks hit the road for the first-of-its-kind event in the Electric City to see what the crowd of readers might want to recommend.
Maria Muniz, Jefferson Twp.
Book: "The Nothing Man"
Author: Catherine Ryan Howard
It's a really interesting tale of a true crime survivor who wrote a book, and the book is being critiqued by the serial killer.
Kristen Wallo, Director, Valley Community Library
Book: "Love and Other Conspiracies"
Author: Mallory Marlowe
I think everyone should read this because it's a really cute rom-com about a paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer who fall in love while searching for Bigfoot and other cryptids.
Monica LaLonde, Pittston
Book: "Mountain Boss"
Author: SJ Tilly
It is the first in a series of mountain-themed books, so it takes place a little bit in nature. There's a lot of romance and spice and steam that happens.
The "Mountain Boss" is a boss and employee romance that is quick, nice and spicy right from the beginning, so you don't have a lot of wait time. It's a really quick read for anyone who wants to read something quick and easy.
Megan Kramer, Dimmick Memorial Library
Book: "The Kingmaker"
Author: Kennedy Ryan
It is top-tier spice, and the plot is amazing. The second book holds up. It is absolutely phenomenal.
Kennedy did her homework; she is an incredible writer.
Laura Fox, Central Pennsylvania
Book: "Gloves Off"
Author: Stephanie Archer
It's a hockey sports romance with enemies to lovers, hate to love, great banter, and it's spicy.
It's part of a series, but they're interconnected standalones that you can read in any order.
I loved the hero. He falls first, and I can't recommend it enough.
Marjorie King, Connecticut
Book: "Just a Touch Away"
Author: Jae
It's a very cute romance, and it's like just very sweet and has a great ending.
That's all for this week's edition of Bookmarks! Look for our next edition on Saturday, Aug. 30. We have even more Love Con recommendations to share, and this time from some of the authors who spent the day in Scranton.
Then on September 13, we'll talk about your favorite books you read in school or for school summer reading.
Want to talk about a book you loved? Email sarahscinto@wvia.org with Bookmarks in the subject line.
