Valentine's Day is more than just an excuse to gorge yourself on chocolate and make googly eyes. It's also a perfect time to pick up a paperback – especially since most of you have Monday off. Here are a couple of suggestions for your long weekend:

What Was I Thinking? 58 Bad Boyfriend Stories, edited by Barbara Davilman and Liz Dubelman

If you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone, pick up a copy of What Was I Thinking – a collection of 58 love stories gone wrong. You’ll feel better about being single.

Why Him? Why Her? Finding Real Love by Understanding Your Personality Type, by Helen Fisher

Fisher decodes desire and helps readers find their life partner while revealing how people unconsciously find their mate.

He’s Just Not That into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys, by Greg Behrendt

With the movie coming out, what better time to pick up a copy of He’s Just Not That into You? Though the title is pretty self-explanatory, you'll basically learn how to tell when you’re in a dead-end relationship.

How to Talk to Girls, by Alec Greven

For guys out there that need some guidance, turn to Alec Greven, the 9-year-old girl guru. Learn everything from how to overcome shyness to how to gain a girl’s affection.

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment, by Steve Harvey

Harvey guides women through the male mind. Pick up how to spot a mama’s boy, when to introduce your kids and 5 questions that will determine how serious your man is.

Have any other recommended readings? Let us know!

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