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Before the day arrives on which they will say yes, the preparations for marriage are not only in the wedding decorations, looking for the bride's dress and the groom's suit, or deciding on the material that will have their wedding rings, whether gold, white gold or silver. There is also a preparation that we could call intellectual and emotional and in which books are the most important part of the preparation.Here we propose a list with special titles for the bride, for the groom and to read together and, who knows, in addition to nourish themselves with good stories and advice, maybe they will collect beautiful love phrases that can be dedicated to each other on the big day.

For the bride

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1. "Like Water for Chocolate" Laura Esquivel

A novel that never goes out of fashion. Passion, fervour and intensity are reflected in this story where these adjectives are not only present in the love of the main character, Tita, but also in the kitchen. 100 best Spanish-language novels of the 20th century of the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, and even made it to the cinema.

2. "Delicacy" David Foenkinos

A story that speaks on everyday miracles From tragedy and pain, one can rise again and a loss, although terrible, can be the beginning of something unexpected and wonderful. This is exactly what happens to its protagonist Nathalie, who after losing her love thinks that nothing good will ever happen to her, but she is very wrong. Some critics have called it a "luminous reading" and it has a narrative style that seeks happiness and who, in spite of everything, manages to have humor and stand up in the face of adversity.

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3. "The Japanese Lover" Isabel Allende

Love and heartbreak are present in this novel by the Chilean writer. In the book, Alma's life is portrayed, who maintains an intense relationship which causes both her and her lover to go underground to carry on their fervent love.

4. "The Family: Full Tension Accommodation" Miss Puri

From 2014, this book does not go out of fashion. The starting point is the organization of a surprise marriage But it's not only choosing the centerpieces for the wedding table or thinking about whether a country wedding decoration will be carried out, but also the conflicts that the protagonist will have to face. The main problems will be dealing with your family Full of humor, the book is an excellent prelude to the organization of a marriage.

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5. "Times of Promise" J. Courtney Sullivan

Four marriages come together in this novel that mixes love, betrayal and compromise A diamond ring is what unites these four couples in different stages of their sentimental life and so different from each other, but all of them will have something to share with each other. will make you feel identified.

6. "Diary of a volatile" Agustina Guerrero

An intimate novel that portrays all that we are sometimes ashamed of: our fears, our shame, what we are ashamed of or what makes us feel ashamed. what makes us laugh and cry is portrayed with grace and humour. It's the little details that are make this novel great who personifies in a thirty-year-old what happens to many.

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7. "Yes, I do" Editorial Planeta

The ideas you need to organize the marriage How to decorate, whether to have or not to have wedding ribbons, surprises for guests or how to design invitations are just some of the sections of this book that will fill you with inspiration.

For the groom

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8. "The woman of my life" Carla Guelfenbein

A friendship is the beginning of a love triangle where misunderstandings, love, betrayal and hope are mixed. The scenario is the military coup in Chile and a woman charms two friends and the three of them equally. must learn to deal with their emotions This book is an exploration of male feelings.

To be happy was this" Eduardo Sacheri

Delicate, simple and straight to the heart. Lucas' life is turned upside down when a 14-year-old girl knocks on his door and tells him that her mother died and that she is his daughter, of whom he had no idea. Little by little, trust, heartbreak and shame are unveiled and healed. A beautiful story.

10. "Tokyo Blues" Haruki Murakami

A novel that has become a best seller is this book by the Japanese who could be defined as somewhat nostalgic. Love, sexuality and loss are recounted in this story that follows Toru Watanabe, his memories of youth and his two great loves All with Murakami's star ingredient, the unexpected and supernatural.

11. "Mischief of the bad girl" Mario Vargas Llosa

According to the Peruvian writer, this is his first love novel The story follows a pair of lovers for 40 years and their tortuous, complex and intense love life. The protagonist, Ricardo Somocurcio, often promises himself to forget the love of his youth, but he never succeeds and the "bad girl" always manages to break his heart.

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12. "The Great Gatsby" F. Scott Fitzgerald

Written in 1925, the novel, considered Fitzgerald's masterpiece, explores the excesses, decadence and intensity of the Roaring Twenties. Considered the "great American novel". This is a classic that deserves to be read. The Great Gatsby does the impossible to re conquering a youthful love whom he stopped seeing because of the war.

13. "Adriano's Women" Héctor Aguilar Camín

The complexity of love in all its forms is presented in this narration by the Mexican writer Justo Adriano, who tells his story and relates the relationships he had with five women. About to die, tells of his love life to a disciple The reader also experiences part of what he or she experiences as the book progresses, and the one who ends up discovering himself or herself sentimentally as the book progresses.

To read together

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14. "Us in the Night" Kent Haruf

Moving, inspiring, thought-provoking and thought-provoking. This book portrays the life of two elderly adults, who for many years have been neighbors and who one day decide to start keeping each other company no matter what anyone else says. A look at love in old age a narrative to share and of which there is already a film starring Jane Fonda.

15. "No more mom's plates" Carlos Román, Adrià Pifarré and Marc Castellví

A complete guide to starting in the kitchen Born from a blog of the authors under the same name, the book has recipes for starters, main courses, meat, vegetables, pulses, fish, pasta, soups, stews and even gluten-free dishes, all explained in an easy and precise way. A book to have before getting married, but which will be useful forever.

16. "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex" Mary Roach

A New York Times bestseller that, as Tristan Weedmark, ambassador of the Canadian sex toy We-Vibe, said, combines pleasure with scientific research, "answers questions you didn't know you had."

17. "Love in the Time of Cholera" Gabriel García Márquez

Inspired by the love relationship of the author's parents, this book speaks of true love, perseverance and patience. It could be said that it is already a classic of Latin American literature and is a narrative full of romance from which you can get good ideas to dedicate short love phrases to each other on the day of your marriage. The story shows the love between Fermina Daza and Florentino Ariza that is not without complexities over the years.

18. "How to Save Your Marriage Before You Get Married" Paolo and Karen Lacota

The most intimate questions are answered here that many people have before they get married. In addition, it becomes a reflection on the independence of marriage and provides ideas and tips to make a successful start to life as a couple.

19. "The 5 Love Languages" Gary Chapman

The author proposes that love is the same throughout our history as a couple, only sometimes and for circumstances of life, what changes is the priority on which love is placed The languages Chapman talks about are: words of affirmation; quality time; receiving gifts; acts of service and physical touch. A guide to taking the time to get to know each other.

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20. "The Secret Language of Successful Couples" Bill and Pam Farrell

Actions, attitudes and words that couples have in common that determine how they function. If this language is discovered If the couple grows up together, the couple will most likely grow up together.

Take heart and pick a few titles from this list for a different and productive pre-wedding, plus reading can help take your mind off all the other things you have to do like picking out gold rings, or in the case of them, looking for bridal hairstyles. Reading will be a moment for you.