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Classy, non-amateur erotic literature?

Lush — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:03:53 -0800

Having recently discovered Anais Nin's Delta of Venus and Little Birds, I'm looking for classy, somewhat highbrow, non-amateur, published erotic literature along the same lines. I appreciate the languid, lingering, sensual atmosphere of the stories, and that they provoke thought about bedroom politics.

I tried looking on my own, but it seems I have unearthed a whole new underworld of fiction and the selection is overwhelming! There seems to be a lot of amateur erotic stories designed to quickly and deliberately assist the reader in getting off, sorted by taboo subject, and usually told in crude language. I do not wish to get off on these stories. I'm also not interested in romance novels, fan fiction, or deceptively highbrow-sounding florid prose featuring non-humans. (NOTE: I searched previous AskMe questions about erotica, but the askers' tastes differ from mine.)

I'd like to read more stories like Anais Nin's. Bonus points if they're literary and thought-provoking. Extra bonus points of they're classic, and published, as I will likely be reading them in waiting areas or on the train. Extra extra bonus points if they outdo Nin.

Any recommendations?

The American Bar at The Savoy in London is closed - help!

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:31:44 -0800

Wedding anniversary in London - need suggestions for a classy place providing after dinner drinks, entertainment. Tomorrow is our first wedding anniversary, and while I've already got dinner booked at a Marco Pierre White restaurant we both like, I urgently need some ideas for for after dinner drinks and live music.

I was planning on taking my wife to The American Bar, but managed to totally overlook the fact that The Savoy Hotel is closed for renovations.

Can someone recommend an alternative, preferably in Central London near Piccadilly Circus?

Dancing not at all essential, and a piano & singer is much preferred to canned music. I'll be wearing a suit and she'll be suitably attired as well if that matters.

Need a class breakfast destination near DC

omidius — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:36:09 -0800

Looking for an classy, stylish place for a sunday breakfast on or off I-66 between DC and Front Royal. Extra Credit if it has a view! Unfortunately, Waffle House and Cracker Barrel need not apply.

Classy behavior?

charris5005 — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:53:22 -0800

Classy behavior: What are some examples of classy behavior in everyday life? (And NOT in sports, please) There are lots of references in Google and AskMeFi to NON-classy behavior. I'm curious to know about examples of classy behavior that the Hive Mind can cite. Google, on quick check, brings up two articles with examples, both from professional sports. I'm much more interested in actual examples of classy behavior from real life - business, personal, etc.