Its the most annoying question and they just cant help asking you. Youll beasked it at family gatherings weddings and on first dates. And youll askyourself far ... » 

Its the most annoying question and they just cant help asking you. Youll beasked it at family gatherings weddings and on first dates. And youll askyourself far too often. Its the question that has no good answer. Its thequestion that when people stop asking it makes you feel even worse Why areyou single?On a brisk October morning in New York Julie Jenson a singlethirtyeightyearold book publicist is on her way to work when she gets ahysterical phone call from her friend Georgia. Reeling from her husbandsannouncement that he is leaving her for a samba teacher Georgia convinces areluctant Julie to organize a fun girls night out with all their singlefriends to remind her why it is so much fun not to be tied down.But thenight which starts with steaks and martinis and ends with a trip to thehospital becomes a wakeup call for Julie. Because none of her friends seemsto be having much fun right now Alice a former legal aid attorney hasrecently quit her job to start dating for a living Serena is so busy becominga fully realized person that she cant find time to look for a mate and Rubya curvy and compassionate woman has been mourning the death of her cat formonths.So fed up with the dysfunction and disappointments of being singlein Manhattan Julie quits her job and sets off to find out how women around theworld are dealing with this dreaded phenomenon. From Paris to Rio to SydneyBali Beijing Mumbai and Reykjavk Julie falls in love gets her heartbroken sees the world and learns more than she ever dreamed possible. Back inNew York her friends are grappling with their own issues bad blind datesloveless engagements custody battles and single motherhood. Through theirjourneys all these women fight to redefine their vision of love happinessand a fulfilled life.Written in Liz Tuccillos pitchperfect hilarious andrelatable voice How to Be Single is the ultimate novel for the adventurer inus all. «