Instead of springing for champagne and roses this year, you might opt out of romance. Books about romance, that is. Yup, I said it: ditch the romantic love books and pick up a non-romance. An anti-romance? You get my drift. Heck, you could even give your book a sniff if you want — everyone knows a good book smells better than flowers. Regardless of your tome’s fragrance, it’s the stories that will fill you up. Stories of women supporting each other, surprise friendships, soulful companionship, and more. Admittedly, things are sometimes a little less titillating when everybody keeps their clothes on, but they can also be interesting in different ways. As a matter of fact, when you take romance out of the picture, all manner of beautiful dynamics have room to bloom. To that end, I’ve compiled a list of books that center non-romantic love. These books plumb the depths of true friendship and offer interesting twists on family. Some of them showcase networks of support that keep the character afloat through difficult times. Still others offer humorous takes on love in all its many forms.
Can’t get enough love? Check out these posts on non-romantic love books:
How Does Japanese Literature Portray Tenderness Towards the “Self” and the “Other”? 9 of the Best Books for Adults About Friendship 12 Female Friendship Books for Galentine’s Day
