Continuing our celebration of the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy we’re excited to share a curated list of book recommendations that explore the rich and diverse world of polyamory and non-monogamous relationships. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, these books offer valuable insights, practical advice, and heartfelt stories from voices within the polyamorous community. Dive into these must-reads to expand your knowledge, challenge societal norms, and celebrate the beauty of ethical non-monogamy. 

Polyamorous: Living and Loving More

by Jenny Yuen

This book digs into how polyamory affects underrepresented communities, why these unions are becoming more normalised, and how relationships with multiple partners can be a practical alternative to monogamy and an intriguing expedition through uncharted emotional territory.

Polywise: A Deeper Dive into Navigating Open Relationships

by Jessica Fern & David Cooley

Using a grounded theory approach, this book explores the underlying challenges that non-monogamous individuals and partners can experience after their first steps, offering practical strategies for transforming them into opportunities for new levels of clarity and intimacy.

The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures

by Janet W. Hardy & Dossie Easton

This classic guide to love, sex, and intimacy beyond the limits of conventional monogamy explores the philosophy of ethical non-monogamy and provides practical guidance individuals and couples seeking to create and maintain a successful polyamorous lifestyle through open communication, emotional honesty, and safer sex practices.

When Someone You Love Is Polyamorous: Understanding Poly People and Relationships

by Dr Elisabeth Sheff

This book seeks to answer common questions related to polyamory to help readers better understand and support their polyamorous loved ones.

Polyamory and Parenthood: Navigating Non-Monogamy as Parents of Young Children

by Jessica Daylover & Joe Daylover

This book shares the authors' polyamorous journey, pregnancy, and the difficulties and triumphs of raising small children while non-monogamously. They also tackle current topics within the world of polyamory such as hierarchy, couple's privilege, mononormativity, and more.

*More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory

by Eve Rickert & Franklin Veaux

This book covers the principles and practicalities of polyamory, offering valuable insights into topics such as communication, jealousy, boundaries, and ethical considerations.

*Please note that following the publication of this book, numerous survivors have come forward detailing Franklin Veaux's pattern of abusive behaviour. We have chosen to include this book as we believe it is important to continue to platform and recognise Eve Rickert's work and contributions. Read more from survivors here and here.

The Polyamory Breakup Book: Causes, Prevention, and Survival

by Kathy Labriola

This practical guide looks at the common causes of polyamorous breakups, identifies strategies to avoid ending relationships, and provides the reader with the toolkit to survive a breakup.

Mono in a Poly World: What to Do When Your Partner Is Polyamorous and You Aren't

by Tazmyn Ozga

This book is a guide and resource for those navigating the path of monogamous-polyamorous relationships. It covers the basics of polyamory as well as the issues that make mono-poly relationships unique and challenging. Additionally, best practices and worst practices in consensual non-monogamy are explored, providing a roadmap for healthy relationships with compromises that can meet the needs of both partners.

Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships (Diverse Sexualities, Genders, and Relationships)

by Kathy Labriola

This book explores the unique group of elders, age 55 and older, who practice some form of consensual non-monogamy. It covers both the joys and challenges of multiple relationships for elders.