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SoCoSprey Staff Picks - April 2026
Book recommendations from the South-Colombo and Spreydon Library teams this month.
Romance - New & Trending
These new and trending titles are shaping what’s hot in romance right now, with fresh voices, bold storytelling, and irresistible chemistry.
Romance - Essential Reading
Start with the romances that made the genre what it is, These bold, beloved titles showcase love in all its forms and remain essential reads
Romance - Hidden Gems
Unearth the romance reads flying under the radar, these hidden gems deliver big heart and beautiful storytelling waiting to be discovered.
SoCoSprey Staff Picks - April 2026
Book recommendations from the South-Colombo and Spreydon Library teams this month.
Romance - New & Trending
These new and trending titles are shaping what’s hot in romance right now, with fresh voices, bold storytelling, and irresistible chemistry.
Romance - Essential Reading
Start with the romances that made the genre what it is, These bold, beloved titles showcase love in all its forms and remain essential reads
Romance - Hidden Gems
Unearth the romance reads flying under the radar, these hidden gems deliver big heart and beautiful storytelling waiting to be discovered.
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