Strengthen Your Relationships this Valentine’s Day

Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day solo, on a first date, or celebrating with a loved one, here’s a list of self-help books to strengthening your communication skills and relationships.

A Million First Dates
By Dan Slater
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Anxious In Love
By Carolyn Daitch and Lissah Loberbaum

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Be Honest – You’re Not That Into Him Either
By Ian Kerner
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Becoming Us
By Beth McCord and Jeff McCord

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Data, a Love Story
By Amy Webb

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Eight Dates
By John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman

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He’s Just Not That Into You
By Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo
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How To Keep Your Marriage From Sucking
By Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola
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Love and Life
By Laura Schlessinger
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The 5 Love Languages
By Gary Chapman
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The Wait
By DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good

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Unf#Ck Your Intimacy
By Faith G.
Harper

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Explore Black History & Culture with Kanopy

Kanopy is full of thoughtful, engaging, and entertaining films and documentaries. Take a look this Black History Month at one of the many films spotlighting Black history, culture, and talent.

She Did That
Don’t miss out on taking a peek inside the lives of Black women committed to opening doors for future generations. Learn about the passionate pursuits of Black women entrepreneurs including Lisa Price (Carol’s Daughter) and Melissa Butler (The Lip Bar).

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The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Jimmie dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. As he struggles to reconnect with his family and reconstruct the community he longs for, his hopes blind him to the reality of his situation.

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Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
This electrifying journey through the public and private worlds of pop culture mega-icon Grace Jones contrasts musical sequences with intimate personal footage, all the while brimming with Jones’s bold aesthetic.

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Check out these films too!

Fall for a New Book!

Love is in the air! Maybe not in real life, but for characters in these romance books it sure is. If you are looking for a fun book to get ready for Valentine’s Day, make sure to check out Hoopla.

Don’t forget that you can check out up to 6 items, eBooks, music, tv shows, or movies a month, with no wait.

A Question of Us
By Mary Jayne Baker
Big Chance Cowboy
By Teri Anne Stanley
Cold Nose, Warm Heart
By Mara Wells
Country Heart
By Cindi Madsen

Love By Chance
By Kacy Cross
Owner of A Broken Heart
By Cheris Hodges
Remind Me
By Samantha Chase
The Dating Charade
By Melissa Ferguson
The Hating Game
By Sally Thorne
The Kissing Game
By Marie Harte

African American Voices on Hoopla

Happy Black History Month! To celebrate February, we wanted to highlight some great African American authors with books available on Hoopla. Do you know what’s really great about Hoopla? You can check out up to 6 items, eBooks, music, tv shows, or movies a month, with no wait. Go ahead and check them out!

A Kind of Freedom
By Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

An American Marriage
By Tayari Jones
An Extraordinary Union
By Alyssa Cole
Difficult Women
By Roxanne Gay
Freedom is a Constant Struggle
By Angela Y. Davis
In Love & Trouble
By Alice Walker
Miles Morales – Spider Man
By Jason Reynolds
The Gone Dead
By Chanelle Benz
The Perfect Find
By Tia Williams
The Sisters Are Alright
By Tamara Winfrey Harris
The Yellow House
By Sarah M. Broom

Let’s Focus on Fiction

We’re very excited about what’s hitting the Pratt shelves this month. We hope that you are too! Stop by your local branch and check out one of these fiction new releases.

A Long Petal of the Sea
By Isabel Allende

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Daughters of a King: A Tale of Love, Money & Drugs
By Kelsi McMeans
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Deep State
By Chris Hauty

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Hi Five
By Joe Ide

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Into the Fire
By Gregg Hurwitz

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Last Train to Helsingør
By Heidi Amsinck

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Queen of Bones
By Teresa Dovalpage

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The Lost Book of Adana Moreau
By Michael Zapata

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Treason
By Stuart Woods

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