NPR's Favorite Love Stories

Plus, how to manage an office romance and what to get your Valentine.

Stories Of Love And Friendship - And A Little Advice Melissa Deakin Photography/Getty Images The NPR One editorial team wants to help get you in the Valentine’s Day mood with a collection of love stories from NPR podcasts and our member stations.  Go to the Explore tab of NPR One app. You’ll get another great love story every time you come back. If you're listening from your laptop or desktop computer, come back and click on this link to get a new story each time!  Newsletter continues after sponsor message Managing An Office Romance Credit: Becky Harlan and CJ Riculan/NPR The workplace still ranks as one of the top five places where people meet their mates. However, when it comes to love at work, most dating experts are clear about what they recommend: Don't do it. But, of course, people ignore relationship advice all the time. So if you want to make a work colleague your Valentine this year, at least have a plan for how you're going to navigate that before you even dip your toe in precarious waters. No One Does Love Stories Like StoryCorps StoryCorps When he asked her out, she needed a pocket dictionary — and two whole days — to respond in English, on a napkin: "Yes, OK." Decades later, the two immigrants are still together — and still in love. (Listening time, 2:54  or read the story)  In the summer of 1981, Liz Barnez and Lori Daigle shared a secret kiss. They were both teenagers who had met the year before as athletes on competing Catholic high school teams in Louisiana. There was an instant spark. But after high school they lost touch — until decades later when they reunited and the kiss this time was even better. (Listening time, 2:50 or read the story) Photos Of Love, Dignity And Hope  Raul Ariano Over the course of five years, photographer Raul Ariano fulfilled his goal to "share stories of love, dignity and hope in a segment of society that tends to be hidden in China." Sing About It Courtesy of the artists When we asked a handful of musicians to to pick a love song they wish they'd written, we weren't sure what we'd get. For the most part, the mix we ended up with is full of joy and desire — and none of them were terribly obvious picks. The Way To Your Valentine's Heart? Books.  gregchu/Getty Images/500ps 🎵 All you need is love, do do do do do …  If you’re looking for love stories – or really any genre of book – for yourself or your Valentine, NPR’s Book Concierge has got you covered. — By Suzette Lohmeyer What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: bestofnpr@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Best of NPR emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy