The Singles: A Novel [Paperback]

Take an instantly recognizable social dilemma—attending a wedding alone—add a good laugh (and maybe a cry), and meetThe Singles, the warm and witty debut byBoston Globe“Love Letters” columnist Meredith Goldstein.

Beth “Bee” Evans’s first vow as a bride is that everyone on her list be invited to bring a guest to her lavish, Chesapeake Bay nuptials. When Hannah, Vicki, Rob, Joe, and Nancy one by one decline Bee’s generous offer, the frustrated bride dubs them the “Singles,” adrift on her seating chart as well as in life.“Anyone who's ever attended a wedding solo, will feel an immediate kinship with the five, wonderfully complicated characters of The Singles. Meredith Goldstein's witty prose follows these guests as they gather to celebrate, reunite with friends, drink too much, dance inappropriately, worry about their careers, struggle with jealousy, and negotiate family dynamics. This book is full of dark humor and heart, and you won't want to put it down.” -Jennifer Close, author ofGirls in White Dresses

"For anyone who has found herself hitting a wedding solo, Meredith Goldstein'sThe Singlesis a charming debut novel--and a thoroughly enjoyable plus one." -Laura Dave, author ofThe First Husband and The Divorce Party

“Realistic and romantic by turns,The Singlestotally captures the alienated feeling you get when you're stuck at a wedding without a date--and the accompanying hope that maybe you'll meet someone special there. This novel is a sheer delight.” -Claire LaZebnik, author ofFamilies and Other Nonreturnable Gifts

"This smart, witty debut takes the original approach of turning the spotlight on five people who attend a wedding alone. As it turns out, these vivid, endearing characters have the very best stories to tell." -Sarah Pekkanen, author ofThese Girls

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