‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D. Salinger
Get ready for the glorious glut of teenage angst that is Holden Caulfield. You were probably assigned this book in high school and were surprised it passed the curriculum, thanks to its overwhelming amount of slang and blasphemy. But Holden’s unfiltered first-person prose is why this book stays with you—he comes across as an authentic and hilarious voice (or arrogant and selfish, depending on your perspective) as he endures the mountains of adolescence…. READ NOW
‘Life of Pi’ by Yann Martel
Technically, this book is about a young man who gets into a boating disaster and tries to survive in a boat with a bunch of animals. But inside these pages, you’ll find a brilliant and deep-rooted idea about religion that will make you fundamentally question and rethink your personal beliefs…. READ NOW
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
In her (highly anticipated) first book, journalist Lisa Taddeo immersed herself in the lives of three American women in different parts of the country for the better part of ten years. The result is an absorbing true story about sex and desire, trauma and longing, power and vulnerability, and the invisible forces that shape our sexuality. The writing is so poetic, it’s easy to forget it’s nonfiction. But we fell for Three Women because of the ordinary in it. We see ourselves in these women. Taddeo so gracefully reminds us that of course we’re normal. We’re all normal…. READ NOW
The Penis Book by Aaron Spitz, MD
This is, you guessed it: a comprehensive manual on all things [insert eggplant emoji], written by urologist Aaron Spitz. He covers everything—and we mean everything—from size to the science behind an erection to his five-step plan for peak penis health. If you have a penis or love someone with a penis, this is the book to buy…. READ NOW
When Sorry Isn’t Enough by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas
There comes a time in every relationship when a screwup can’t be covered by a simple sorry. Chapman and Thomas break down what makes for a meaningful apology, and how to potentially fix relationships—from romantic partners to friends and family—that feel strained. Can you guess what that includes? Yes, honesty, the trait that Campbell says is important in every bond we share… READ NOW
Love, Sex and Staying Warm by Neil Rosenthal
Everyone knows about the “honeymoon phase” of new relationships. And while that feeling transitions into something deeper as love develops, it shouldn’t go away completely. Rosenthal teaches readers how to maintain that initial spark and strengthen it into a lasting partnership. Campbell also agrees with keeping the romance alive, even if it simply means “discovering a new neighborhood together.” She says that a mix of predictability and novelty is important to a healthy romantic relationship…. READ NOW
How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex by Michael Todd
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship by getting real about your goals—based on the viral, multi-million-view sermon series about dating, marriage, and sex“No matter where you are and no matter what stage of life you are in, Relationship Goals will be a game changer.”—Levi LuskoRealer than the most real conversation you’ve ever heard on the topic, Michael Todd’s honest, heartfelt, and powerful teaching on relationships has already impacted millions of people in all seasons of life around the world… READ MORE
The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating by Andy Stanley
“Are you the person the person you are looking for is looking for?” —Andy Stanley Single? Looking for the “right person”? Thinking that if you met the “right person” everything would turn out “right”? Think again. In The New Rules For Love, Sex & Dating, Andy Stanley explores the challenges, assumptions, and land mines associated with dating in the twenty-first century. Best of all, he offers the most practical and uncensored advice you will ever hear on this topic. Not for the faint of heart, The New Rules for Love, Sex & Dating challenges singles to step up and set a new standard for this generation…. READ MORE