Books I Read About Love

A celebration of love in all its forms, featuring conversations with: Philippa Perry on falling in love slowly \ Candice Carty-Williams on friendship \ Alain de Botton on the psychology of being alone \ Dolly Alderton on vulnerability \ Emily Nagoski on the science of sex \ Diana Evans on parenthood \ Lisa Taddeo on the loneliness of loss \ Esther Perel on unrealistic expectations \ Stephen Grosz on accepting change \ Roxane Gay on redefining romance \ and many more

White Nights is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that was published in 1848. Set in St. Petersburg, it is the story of a young man fighting his inner restlessness. A light and tender narrative, it delves into the torment and guilt of unrequited love. Both protagonists suffer from a deep sense of alienation that initially brings them together. A blend of romanticism and realism, the story appeals gently to the senses and feelings.