We’ve long looked to The Librarian as our source for the best in vintage books, magazines, and posters. Head curator and creative director J.B. Taylor has an unparalleled eye for uncommon treasures and is tireless in her hunt. Our offering of rare books on vintage design, fashion, old Hollywood, architecture, and more is a testament to her talents.

In a month devoted to love and its many facets (flirtations, soulmates, even heart breaks) we asked Taylor for a special focus on the topic. “Looking at all the books I pulled together, I’m calling this curation Whimsical Eroticism,” she says, laughing. “I had such a fun time going through all of these.”

Among the standouts: a book of beautifully presented black-and-white nudes by fashion photographer John Rawlings, a gorgeous study of rare orchids, and feminist poetry by Erica Jong.

Lovers of fashion will appreciate an edit of books including the history of jewelry making and collages by Gloria Vanderbilt peppered with lots of hearts. “There’s a lot of love in that book,” says Taylor.

Books on ’70s bathroom design, Snoopy, and the history of lingerie at Frederick’s of Hollywood add lightheartedness to the collection. “I wanted to bring in a little humor,” says Taylor. “You can’t take it too seriously. Plus, bathtubs are kinda sexy.” Bringing in a wink of irony: Nora Ephron’s Heartburn..