Isabelle Popp

Isabelle Popp has written all sorts of things, ranging from astrophysics research articles and math tests to crossword puzzles and poetry. These days she's writing romance. When she's not reading or writing, she's probably knitting or scouring used book stores for vintage gothic romance paperbacks. Originally from New York, she's as surprised as anyone that she lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

If He Wanted to, He Wood: Romance Books Like the Wicker Movie

These romance books like the WICKER movie will leave you more than satisfied.

Any Resemblance to Actual Persons? Four Romances Inspired by Real-Life Stories

Life can inspire art, but what does that really mean when romance is involved?

The Latest In Horromance: What Is It and Which Books Should Be On Your Radar?

A horromance writer lists some of the subgenre's best new books, which include Appalachian Gothic, a slasher rom-com, and more.

Odd Jobs: Seven New and Offbeat Picture Book Biographies

These new picture biographies focus on more offbeat pursuits, like smokejumping, vogueing, and coming in last in a very important race.

Oldies But Goodies: New Under-the-Radar Historical Romances

These new, under-the-radar historical romances, feature an advice columnist seeking vigilante justice in 19th century London, a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and more.

Dragon My Heart Around: 8 of the Best New Cozy Fantasy Romance Books

These new cozy fantasy romance books feel like a comforting hug, with idyllic settings, gentle magic, and swoon-worthy love stories.

Be Gay, Solve Crimes: 7 Quozy Mystery Books

They're here, they're queer, they're cozy: these quozy mysteries feature queer characters solving crimes in the London drag scene, an interstellar spaceship, and more

8 Moving Romance Books Exploring Complicated Themes and Topics

If you love your romances thorny, pick up these romance books exploring complicated themes, including grief, substance use, and betrayal.

Cozy Graphic Novels to Escape Into

Not only are these graphic novels cozy, they serve as aspirational visions for what a brighter future could look like.

The 10 Best Debut Romance Books Ever Written

These are the best debut romance books of all time, written by authors who nailed the landing on their first foray into the genre.