‘[A] brilliant collection of love stories…An absolute must-read.’ Harper’s Bazaar, Editor’s picks of the month ‘Better than a bunch of flowers, if not so sweet.’ Metro ‘Eugenides has written a marvellous little essay on the love story to introduce his choices… an outstanding collection.’ Joanna Trollope, The Times ‘[Eugenides’s] artful arrangement of the stories adds to their pleasure. The collection is full of intriguing echoes that complement…one’s responses.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘There are plenty of stories here which any lover of good writing – if not perhaps every lover – will enjoy.’ Scotsman ‘Pick up this beautiful new edition…a well-chosen collection of love stories edited by Pulitzer prize-winner Jeffrey Eugenides.’ Daily Mail ‘A delicious confection of classical and contemporary love stories.’ Observer