What exactly is spooning? Spooning is a kind of horizontal hug, two bodies curling up so they both fit perfectly into each other's nooks and comfy places—like two spoons in a drawer!

Never spooned before? Well, fear not! Expert spooners, Jim Grace and Lisa Goldblatt Grace, will guide you through the Standard Spoon for beginners and carefully lead you to more complex and adventuresome spoons including the Chair Spoon and the Artful Spoon (not for beginners), as well as Seasonal Spoons for those holiday get togethers.

What should I do with the extra arm? What if my arm falls asleep? What do I do if my partner refuses to spoon? You'll find answers to these and other frequently asked questions about spooning in this fun little book. Test yourself — and your loved one — on your spooning potential with the revealing pop quiz inside this guide.

With helpful tips on simple pleasures to set — and keep — a romantic, spoonful mood, The Art of Spooning will bring out the spooner in...