It’s easy to feel like there’s been so much spilled ink on the subject of love over the centuries (and even millennia) that there’s nothing new to say. After a while, the opining on pining and the musings on heartbreak can simply blur into one – but there are some examples that stand out from the crowd.
Whether you're lovesick, tired of swiping through the apps, or simply interested in love beyond the happily-ever-after of your favourite rom-coms, these non-fiction books, novels, and short stories will help you approach love and romance from a different point of view.