An internet blind date; a fuck buddy; a man who is writing a book called The Adulterer's Guide; a couple venturing out on their first foursome; a man waiting to see his children again after a divorce; a woman planning to seduce a friend's husband. Frank, witty, disturbing and ultimately compassionate, The Last Book You Read marks the debut of a powerful new voice. These stories tell of people caught between places and lovers, between the USA and UK, between desire, addiction and regret. From this collection emerges a picture of modern-day relationships, their conflicts and passions. Male or female; gay or straight; young or old; married, single or divorced – the difficult loves of the contemporary world are examined with clarity and assurance.