The Books Briefing: Upending the Marriage Plot

Every year, millions of couples across the United States cement their relationship with a wedding—that expensive, fantastical thing—and the vow that their love will last a lifetime. If you’ve ever wanted to take a Marriage 101 class, consider Lisa Grunwald and Stephen Adler’s massive as a starting point. Detailing the best and worst of matrimony with perspectives from novelists, sex experts, and former U.S. presidents, as well as excerpts from ancient and modern texts, is an anthology filled with insight.