Isn’t it Romantic: Romance Literature through the Years


Special Collections in McCain Library and Archives currently features the exhibit Isn’t it Romantic: Romance Literature through the Years until June 5.

The exhibit which highlights romance novels from the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, Mississippiana, and Rare Books illustrates different types of romance books over the past 200 years. The selected books include historical fiction from the 19th century, classics like Jane Eyre, contemporary young adult fiction, and Harlequin novels.

The exhibit is on display Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. until June 5, in McCain Library and Archives 305. If you have questions about the exhibit, contact Jennifer Brannock at or 601.266.4347.