Ian Kerner613.96 KERStaff Recommends ♥
She Comes First
A long-running bestseller from a sex therapist on putting a partner's pleasure first.
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The Adult Bookshop
Sex education, relationship classics and romance worth losing sleep over, shelved by a librarian who has heard every whisper and blushes at none of them. Every title is available on Amazon.
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Aisle 01Sex EducationExpert-written books on pleasure, desire and intimacy. Homework was never this interesting.3 picksAisle 02RelationshipsResearch-backed classics for keeping the spark lit, long after the first chapter.4 picksAisle 03RomanceBestselling love stories worth losing a little sleep over.12 picksAisle 04Steamy BestsellersThe famous spicy series, including the Fifty Shades trilogy. Best read with the door closed.15 picks
Most Requested at the Desk
The titles our regulars keep coming back for.
Emily Nagoski613.96 NAGStaff Recommends ♥
Come As You Are (Revised & Updated)
The science of desire and arousal, explained warmly; a modern classic.
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Esther Perel306.7 PERStaff Recommends ♥
Mating in Captivity
Perel's influential look at keeping desire alive in long-term relationships.
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Colleen HooverFIC HOOStaff Recommends ♥
It Ends with Us
A massive bestseller about love, loyalty and hard choices.
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Old-Hollywood glamour and a hidden love story; a book-club favorite.
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E L JamesFIC ROM JAMStaff Recommends ♥
Fifty Shades Trilogy (Boxed Set)
The bestselling romance series that launched a genre, all three books in one set.
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Sylvia DayFIC ROM DAYStaff Recommends ♥
Bared to You (Crossfire, Book 1)
First book in the bestselling Crossfire romance series.
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Penelope DouglasFIC ROM DOUStaff Recommends ♥
Credence
A steamy dark romance set in a remote mountain cabin; a viral bestseller for 18+ readers.
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Ian Kerner613.96 KERStaff Recommends ♥
She Comes First
A long-running bestseller from a sex therapist on putting a partner's pleasure first.
Staff pick
Emily Nagoski613.96 NAGStaff Recommends ♥
Come As You Are (Revised & Updated)
The science of desire and arousal, explained warmly; a modern classic.
Staff pick
Esther Perel306.7 PERStaff Recommends ♥
Mating in Captivity
Perel's influential look at keeping desire alive in long-term relationships.
Staff pick
Taylor Jenkins ReidFIC REIStaff Recommends ♥
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Old-Hollywood glamour and a hidden love story; a book-club favorite.
Staff pick
E L JamesFIC ROM JAMStaff Recommends ♥
Fifty Shades Trilogy (Boxed Set)
The bestselling romance series that launched a genre, all three books in one set.
Staff pick
Sylvia DayFIC ROM DAYStaff Recommends ♥
Bared to You (Crossfire, Book 1)
First book in the bestselling Crossfire romance series.
Staff pick
Penelope DouglasFIC ROM DOUStaff Recommends ♥
Credence
A steamy dark romance set in a remote mountain cabin; a viral bestseller for 18+ readers.
Staff pick
From the shelf: Sex Education
See all →Ian Kerner613.96 KERStaff Recommends ♥
She Comes First
A long-running bestseller from a sex therapist on putting a partner's pleasure first.
Staff pick
Emily Nagoski613.96 NAGStaff Recommends ♥
Come As You Are (Revised & Updated)
The science of desire and arousal, explained warmly; a modern classic.
Staff pick
Emily Nagoski613.96 NAG
The Come As You Are Workbook
Hands-on exercises that pair with Come As You Are.
From the shelf: Relationships
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Come Together
How couples keep a lasting connection over the long haul.
Esther Perel306.7 PERStaff Recommends ♥
Mating in Captivity
Perel's influential look at keeping desire alive in long-term relationships.
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John Gottman306.7 GOT
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Research-based relationship guide from the Gottman Institute.
Dr. Sue Johnson306.7 JOH
Hold Me Tight
Seven conversations for a lifetime of love, from the creator of EFT couples therapy.
From the shelf: Romance
See all →Colleen HooverFIC HOOStaff Recommends ♥
It Ends with Us
A massive bestseller about love, loyalty and hard choices.
Colleen HooverFIC HOO
Reminders of Him
An emotional second-chance love story.
Colleen HooverFIC HOO
Ugly Love
A popular, emotional romance with a devoted readership.
Taylor Jenkins ReidFIC REIStaff Recommends ♥
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Old-Hollywood glamour and a hidden love story; a book-club favorite.
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Ali HazelwoodFIC HAZ
The Love Hypothesis
A fake-dating STEM rom-com that became a breakout hit.
Carley FortuneFIC FOR
Every Summer After
A summer-lake second-chance romance.
From the shelf: Steamy Bestsellers
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Fifty Shades Trilogy (Boxed Set)
The bestselling romance series that launched a genre, all three books in one set.
Staff pick
E L JamesFIC ROM JAM
Fifty Shades of Grey (Book One)
Book one of the famous bestselling romance trilogy.
E L JamesFIC ROM JAM
Fifty Shades Darker (Book Two)
The second book in the trilogy.
E L JamesFIC ROM JAM
Fifty Shades Freed (Book Three)
The trilogy's conclusion.
E L JamesFIC ROM JAM
Darker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian
The same story retold from Christian's point of view.
Sylvia DayFIC ROM DAYStaff Recommends ♥
Bared to You (Crossfire, Book 1)
First book in the bestselling Crossfire romance series.
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