20 best romantic books of all time

20 best romantic books of all time

There are countless amazing romantic books out there, so this list is by no means exhaustive, but here are 20 of the best romantic books of all time:

1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
3. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
4. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
5. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
6. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
7. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller
8. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
9. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
10. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
11. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
12. The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
13. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
14. The Princess Bride by William Goldman
15. A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
16. Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
17. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
18. Persuasion by Jane Austen
19. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
20. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Each of these books has captivated readers with its poignant, heart-wrenching, and/or uplifting tales of love and devotion.

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1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: A classic novel about the tumultuous relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in early 19th century England.
2. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: A Gothic romance about the passionate and destructive love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw in the Yorkshire moors.
3. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte: A coming-of-age story about Jane Eyre, a young orphan who becomes a governess and falls in love with the mysterious Mr. Rochester.
4. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: A time-travel romance about Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who is transported back to 18th century Scotland and falls in love with a Highlander named Jamie Fraser.
5. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger: A science fiction romance about a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time-travel involuntarily, and his wife, who must cope with his unpredictable disappearances.
6. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell: A sweeping historical romance set in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction, featuring the strong-willed Scarlett O’Hara and her tumultuous relationship with Rhett Butler.
7. The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller: A brief but intense love affair between a photographer and a lonely housewife in Iowa.
8. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks: An emotional story about a couple who fall in love in the 1940s and spend their lives together, told through the notebook of an elderly man who is trying to jog his wife’s memory after she develops Alzheimer’s.
9. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: A heart-wrenching young adult romance about two teenagers with terminal illnesses who fall in love and face the challenges of their illnesses together.
10. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes: A contemporary romance about a woman who becomes a caregiver for a wealthy quadriplegic man and helps him find joy and purpose in life.
11. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: A classic novel about Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man who throws lavish parties in hopes of winning back his former love, Daisy Buchanan.
12. The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje: A post-World War II novel about a severely burned and disfigured man who recounts his tragic love affair in North Africa during the war.
13. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne: An enemies-to-lovers office romance between Lucy and Joshua, two coworkers who can’t stand each other but find their feelings slowly shifting.
14. The Princess Bride by William Goldman: A satirical fairy tale romance about a young woman named Buttercup and her true love, Westley, who must overcome various obstacles to be together.
15. A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks: A touching young adult romance about a popular high school boy who falls in love with a quiet, religious girl who is dying of leukemia.
16. Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A multigenerational love story about a man who waits 50 years to confess his love to the woman he has always adored.
17. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux: A Gothic romance about a disfigured musical genius who falls in love with a young opera singer and will do anything to make her a star.
18. Persuasion by Jane Austen: A mature love story about Anne Elliot, a woman who rejected the love of her life years ago and now regrets it when he re-enters her life.
19. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A magical realism novel about the Buendia family, spanning over a century in the fictional town of Macondo, and their interwoven love stories.
20. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah: A historical fiction novel set in France during World War II, following two sisters who must survive and resist the Nazi occupation while also navigating their own romantic relationships.

These books offer a wide range of romantic stories, from the classic to the contemporary, the tragic to the uplifting, the historical to the fantastical. Each one has touched the hearts of countless readers and continues to capture the imagination of new generations.

Adopted for movie

Many of these books have been adapted into movies. Here’s a list of the movies based on the books mentioned:

1. Pride and Prejudice – multiple adaptations, including the 2005 version starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen
2. Wuthering Heights – multiple adaptations, including the 1939 version starring Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon
3. Jane Eyre – multiple adaptations, including the 2011 version starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender
4. Outlander – a TV series on Starz
5. The Time Traveler’s Wife – a 2009 movie starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana
6. Gone with the Wind – a 1939 movie starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh
7. The Bridges of Madison County – a 1995 movie starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood
8. The Notebook – a 2004 movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
9. The Fault in Our Stars – a 2014 movie starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort
10. Me Before You – a 2016 movie starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin
11. The Great Gatsby – multiple adaptations, including the 2013 version starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan
12. The English Patient – a 1996 movie starring Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas
13. The Hating Game – a movie starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell
14. The Princess Bride – a 1987 movie starring Cary Elwes and Robin Wright
15. A Walk to Remember – a 2002 movie starring Mandy Moore and Shane West
16. Love in the Time of Cholera – a 2007 movie starring Javier Bardem and Giovanna Mezzogiorno
17. The Phantom of the Opera – multiple adaptations, including the 2004 movie starring Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum
18. Persuasion – multiple adaptations, including the 1995 version starring Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds
19. One Hundred Years of Solitude – currently being adapted into a TV series for Netflix
20. The Nightingale – currently in production for a movie adaptation, starring Dakota and Elle Fanning.