"In this pitch-perfect collection of sly, shapely stories, Michael Lowenthal turns his discerning eye on relationships up and down the Kinsey scale. What a tremendous gift to read such wise insights into the various ways people seduce, betray, surprise, and ultimately transform each other."--Christopher Castellani, author of Leading Men
"This book, just like seeking sex with strangers in real life, is sometimes risky, sometimes about loneliness, and continuously offers lessons about the roots and vagrancies of our own desire. Sex with Strangers always leaves an impression and reminds us of the eternal resurrection of hope in the human heart."--Justin Torres, author of We the Animals
"What a stunning book this is, throwing off sparks at every turn. Michael Lowenthal's characters tread as close as they dare to intimacy, then closer. I can't remember the last time I read a collection this good."--Rachel Kadish, author of The Weight of Ink