In 1997, for example, Vivian Gornick wrote that love was no longer the primary narrative conflict of contemporary literature.

It’s Valentine’s Day and much is happening in Washington and the political world, some of it quite unsettling. But I’m taking a break from current ...

The spirit of Valentine’s Day, like February itself, is best kept short and sweet. On the occasion of a notoriously ...

While romance novels are easy to find at any library, passion, tenderness and devotion expressed in other types of ...

Passionate, complex, and influential—these iconic Black couples have left an unforgettable mark on the entertainment industry ...

This Valentine’s Day, as we exchange stylised hearts in celebration of love, we might pause to remember that the power of the ...

But love is not just about romance—it’s also about self-love and growth. Books can be the perfect companions on this special day. They inspire, educate, and help us understand life better.

By A.O. Scott These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives. By Travis Jonker The writer Kelsey McKinney tries to wrestle ...

What could evoke the scent of love more than delicate flowers pressed between the pages of a cherished book, handwritten ...

While many of her contemporaries are playing canasta, she’s releasing her 25th book. There’s no mystery to it, Tyler says: Start on Page 1, then keep writing. By Elisabeth Egan In Charlotte ...

We are celebrating love in all forms this lover’s holiday! Zora Neale Hurston is the perfect icon to honor on Valentine’s Day ...

In his latest book, Cass R. Sunstein lays out what the U.S. owes to the rest of the world. Ada Calhoun’s debut novel about a middle-aged wife and mother offers a wry critique of the sexual ...