10 Best Books On Marriage

BOOK :Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill A poetic exploration of a couple's relationship, set against the backdrop of urban life and the realities of modern parenting.

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BOOK :The Intermission by Elyssa Friedland Two couples embark on separate vacations, only to discover how much their marriages truly mean upon returning home.

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BOOK :The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler A tender portrait of a long-term marriage, revealing its joys and sorrows through the eyes of a wife looking back over decades.

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BOOK : The Wife by Meg Wolitzer A provocative look at the sacrifices made by women behind famous men, told through the story of Joan Castleman, the wife of renowned writer Joe Castleman

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BOOK :Us by David Nicholls A bittersweet comedy about a married couple facing a crossroads in their relationship while traveling across Europe with their teenage son.

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BOOK : Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert A tragic tale of Emma Bovary, a bored housewife who seeks excitement outside her stifling marriage.

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BOOK :Here I Am by Jonathan Safran Foer A multilayered examination of contemporary marriage, faith, and fatherhood, following a Jewish American family through a crisis.

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BOOK :The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides

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BOOK :Other Men’s Daughters by Richard Stern A satirical look at the institution of marriage, featuring a widowed professor who falls for a much younger woman.

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BOOK :Room Temperature by Nicholson Baker A quirky and intimate depiction of a couple's daily routine, which takes a surprising turn when the husband goes missing

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BOOK :Eva’s Man by Gayl Jones A passionate and intense portrayal of Eva Peace, a strong-willed woman who finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage.

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BOOK : Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

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