I've been a bookworm my whole life, but haven't been able to read as much as I would like lately. Probably has something to do with that second baby girl, the one who arrived about nine months ago.

I put down the magazines and got back into books with the help of Modern Love: 50 True and Extraordinary Tales of Desire, Deceit, and Devotion, a collection of essays originally published in The New York Times.

Some of the essays are funny, some are sad, and many could make you think about your own relationships. A great read, and perfect for anyone who can only dig into a book in small snatches of time.