Five books that will make you question the wisdom of ever falling in love

Writer Jeff Gordinier, author of X Saves the World, was invited by a Powell's interviewer to "recommend five or more books on a single subject of personal interest or expertise."

He named:

Five Books That Will Make You Question the Wisdom of Ever Falling in Love — Probably While You Throw Yourself Headlong into It Anyway:

Crush by Richard Siken

Love Poems by Anne Sexton

A Sport and a Pastime by James Salter

Enduring Love by Ian McEwan

The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene

Read the full Powells.com interview.

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--Marshal Zeringue