Relationship & Family
Normal People
Sally Rooney
Explore the intricate relationship between Marianne and Connell as they navigate the complexities of love, class differences, and personal growth in a small Irish town. Their connection transcends social barriers, but can they overcome their own insecurities and societal pressures to find lasting happiness?
Norwegian Wood
Haruki Murakami
A poignant story of loss and burgeoning sexuality, Norwegian Wood follows Toru, a college student in Tokyo, as he navigates complex relationships with two very different women: the beautiful but emotionally fragile Naoko, and the outgoing, independent Midori. Set against a backdrop of political upheaval and personal introspection, this novel explores themes of memory, grief, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
Opening Up
Tristan Taormino
A comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining open relationships. It explores various styles of non-monogamy, addresses common challenges, and offers practical advice for ethical and fulfilling open relationships.
Passionista
Ian Kerner
Unlock the secrets to incredible intimacy and pleasure with Passionista. This guide empowers women to take the lead in the bedroom, transforming their sex lives and relationships. Discover how to connect with your partner on a deeper level, explore hidden desires, and create unforgettable experiences that leave both of you breathless.
Polysecure
Jessica Fern
Explore the groundbreaking intersection of attachment theory and consensual nonmonogamy in Polysecure. This book provides tools for navigating needs, desires, and commitments for those who want secure bonds in polyamorous relationships, offering vocabulary to aid in transparency and fully informed consent. Discover how true security builds in an interwoven way, cultivated within and through the bonds we share with others.
Resurrecting Sex
David Schnarch
Resurrecting Sex deals with sexual problems that plague couples around the world. Every couple has sexual problems at some point. This book offers straight talk about sex, intimacy, and relationships. You’ll nd the latest facts on medical di culties and cures, as well as thorough coverage of relationship problems and ways to change them. Count on realistic solutions and case examples of couples putting them into action. You’ll also nd a whole lot more. This book offers hope. It contains a revolutionary understanding of common experiences in emotionally committed relationships. What you’ll learn can help you hang on through tough times and use them to advantage. It can turn commitment into an adventure, rather than servitude to past promises.
Sacred Cows
Danielle Teller
A provocative exploration of society's attitudes towards marriage and divorce. This book challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to question long-held beliefs about relationships, offering a fresh perspective on a complex and often painful subject.
Sex and the Citadel
Shereen El Feki
A groundbreaking exploration of sex and sexuality in the Arab world, revealing the intimate lives of ordinary people and challenging Western stereotypes. From shifting positions on marriage to the sexual minefield of youth, this book delves into the complex interplay of religion, tradition, and modernity in shaping Arab sexual culture.