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Just in time for Valentine's Day, check out our list of 50 of the best new romance titles, selected by our expert librarians and staff.

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    Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online

    Cover of Black in Blues next to photograph of Imani Perry.

  • Moby-Dick from Sea to Stage

    Wed, Feb 26 | 7 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

    The cover of Moby-Dick next to people in costume standing in a projected image of small boats amid choppy water.

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    Yuval N. Harari

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    Derek Milman

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    Amanda Lee Joe

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    Temple Grandin

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    Aaron Robertson

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