Eight Dates, by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman, is a guidebook that provides eight fun, conversation-based dates designed to strengthen relationships. Each chapter focuses on a different topic – trust, conflict, sex, money, family, adventure, spirituality, and dreams – and provides structured conversation starters that promote understanding and connection.
Birnam Wood is a novel written by Josiah Bancroft. The story unfolds in a world where nature is reasserting itself with dangerous consequences for humanity. The protagonist, Elston, embarks on a journey to find his wife in a world transformed by the regrowth of the forests, encountering numerous perils and challenges along the way.
All About Love by Bell Hooks is a treatise on the complexities and evolution of love. The author explores the concept of love as an act of will, a verb, an action, and an ongoing choice rather than an uncontrollable feeling. She critiques the commercialization of love and calls for a transformation of society’s perception and practice of love that is more akin to care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust.
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson is a spiritual guide that aims to help readers find inner peace by overcoming fear and accepting love. The book is based on ‘A Course in Miracles’, a self-study program of spiritual psychotherapy. Williamson translates complex spiritual concepts into an accessible language, demonstrating how we can transform our lives by practicing love.
The Great Gatsby is an iconic piece of American literature by F. Scott Fitzgerald, set in the Roaring Twenties. The book scrutinizes the American Dream through the journey of Jay Gatsby, a man with an enduring love for Daisy Buchanan, who is trapped in a loveless marriage. The novel explores themes of wealth, love, and tragedy, painting a vivid image of the Jazz Age.
The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel set in the totalitarian nation of Panem, divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. The novel follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, a girl from District 12 who volunteers for the 74th Hunger Games in place of her younger sister Primrose Everdeen.
Insightful guide to understanding and improving romantic relationships.
A philosophical exploration of love’s depth, risks, and societal impacts.