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Sexy Read: “Booty Food” by Jacqui Malouf

Sexy Read: “Booty Food” by Jacqui Malouf

Food and sex are two primal urges best enjoyed together, according to this fantastic book.

I love bookstores. Seriously. On any given weekend, you’re likely to find my scouring through my favorite San Francisco bookshelves hunting for my next read. You truly never know what you are going to find, and that’s the very best part. Case in point? Booty Food by Jacqui Malouf. Yes, you read that right. Booty Food.

denting the bosch
A novel of three empty nesters who are at odds with the crossroads that lie before them.

New Book 'Denting The Bosch' Explores Infidelity & Wanting It All

A tale of crumbling marriages, friendships and the cherry-on-top expectations of the American dream.

The new novel, 'Denting The Bosch' by Teresa Link follows three empty nesters who are more than free to enjoy their golden years with their spouses, but instead, are presented with certain crossroads—spurred by infidelity, money woes and shifting desires—that change their lives forever.

'My Charmed Life': The Story Of A Love Life, Told Through Jewelry
"My Charmed Life" by Beth Bernstein.

'My Charmed Life': The Story Of A Love Life, Told Through Jewelry

We review the book "My Charmed Life" by Beth Bernstein.

Jewelry has always held a special place in Beth Bernstein's life: More than just trinkets of adornment, gems have been guideposts to her memories, and through them, she tells her story. Every piece of precious metal and stone in her new book "My Charmed Life: Rocky Romances, Precious Family Connections, and Searching for a Band of Gold" represents a chapter in her life — and not just her life alone.

napkin call me
If you've ever fantasized about a one-night stand, this book is for you.

Our 3 Favorite Trysts From 'One Night Only: Erotic Encounters'

Sexy one-night-stand stories from the book "One Night Only," collected and edited by Violet Blue.

Think of that one person in your life you wished you could have just one night with. How far would you go to make your sexual fantasy come true?

mom and baby sling
When it comes to parenting, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Is Attachment Parenting Bad For Moms?

One mom's review of the book "The Conflict," which attacks the attachment parenting trend.

When my daughter was born, I was determined to be a breastfeeding, co-sleeping, baby-wearing, cloth diapering, hippie mama. Nine months later, the only thing that'd stuck was the cloth diapers. I had just started my daughter on formula, she had been in the sling exactly five times and never once slept in her fancy little co-sleeper, which I returned to the store. And yes, I felt like a failure.

Why You're Not Married ... Yet
"Why You're Not Married ... Yet" has caused an uproar in the women's blogosphere.

Don't Knock "Why You're Not Married ... Yet" Until You've Read It

Abigail Wilentz reviews "Why You're Not Married ... Yet" by Tracy McMillan.

First things first: "Why You're Not Married ... Yet" is not "The Rules." It does not teach you how to "catch" a husband. Rather, Tracy McMillan opens our eyes to the negative habits, attitudes and behaviors that have been sabotaging the relationship you seek.

The First Husband laura dave
If you've ever had your heart broken, this book is for you.

Beach-Read Book Review: 'The First Husband' By Laura Dave

A tale of breakups, quickie weddings and what to do when something crazy just feels so right.

In Laura Dave's "The First Husband," Annie Adams is a travel writer from Los Angeles with a workaholic director boyfriend, Nick, and a perfectly comfortable life. It looks great on the outside, even though she barely sees the man she lives with between her schedule and his.

Toxic Men
Watch out for the big, red flags the dude you're dating is decidedly toxic.

7 Signs You're Dating A Toxic Man

Are you with a toxic man? With Dr. Lillian Glass's new book as our guide, we'll find out.

I don't want you to be a woman ensnared by a toxic man (or woman—this book is for anyone, people), just because you didn't realize he was toxic. Neither does Dr. Glass. That is why the world needs this tome, because these men are harder to identify than you'd think. If in doubt, here are seven signs you might be dealing a toxic man.

3 Expert Tips For Grooms From New Book 'The Man Registry'
New book "Be the Man: The Man Registry Guide for Grooms."

3 Expert Tips For Grooms From New Book 'The Man Registry'

Need a coach for the whole wedding process, grooms? This book could be your BFF.

This new book by the creator of TheManRegistry.com, Chris Easter, serves as an amazing how-to guide for guys about to tie the knot. Guess what, men? You can be fully involved in the wedding-planning process. In fact, you should be fully involved. And if you're feeling at all unsure about what your role is, you need this book.

red flag

10 Major Dating Red Flags To Look Out For

The new Little Black Book of Big Red Flags shares warning signs you shouldn't ignore.

It's the relationship advice we wish our mothers had shared with us when we were younger. Funny and engaging yet brutally honest, The Little Black Book of Big Red Flags shares the dating warning signs you should be aware of -- or you'll be sorry later.

sugar in my bowl erica jong female sex writing

Sugar In My Bowl: Is Female-Penned Sex Writing Still Taboo?

Erica Jong says no! Her all-female anthology of essays captures the multifarious nature of sex.

If you ask Erica Jong, sex is more than just mesmerizing and pleasurable; it can also be scary. "Probably because such intense feelings are involved—above all, the loss of control," writes Jong in her latest anthology, Sugar in My Bowl. "Anything that causes us to lose control intrigues and enthralls. So sex is both alluring and terrifying."