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Next!: The Search for My Last First Date
“…readers will be sure to identify with the many awkward, hilarious, and just plain weird tales of twenty first century dating collected here in NEXT!” Red City Reviews 5 Star reviews, including top Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Goodreads.com reviewers.
"Bob is Prince Charming, personified."
“Finally, a book on dating from a man’s perspective, as warped as that may be.” Cathy (Literary Executive)
“Funniest romance book I ever read.” Jill
"Some women just can't hide crazy!"
“You’re the only guy I know who could have two stories about dogs eating your clothes on dates!” Jenny
“When did modern dating get so complicated, and funny?”
“Ultimately, NEXT! Is an honest, optimistic, and humorous portrayal of dating in the modern world that proves that even though we all hate dating, the payoff is ultimately worth it.” Red City Reviews
“This book is hilarious…it would make a great movie.” Greg (Film Executive)
“A refreshing insight to the male dating psychi.” Sharon (Psychologist)
NEXT!
"Bob is Prince Charming, personified."
“Finally, a book on dating from a man’s perspective, as warped as that may be.” Cathy (Literary Executive)
“Funniest romance book I ever read.” Jill
"Some women just can't hide crazy!"
“You’re the only guy I know who could have two stories about dogs eating your clothes on dates!” Jenny
“When did modern dating get so complicated, and funny?”
“Ultimately, NEXT! Is an honest, optimistic, and humorous portrayal of dating in the modern world that proves that even though we all hate dating, the payoff is ultimately worth it.” Red City Reviews
“This book is hilarious…it would make a great movie.” Greg (Film Executive)
“A refreshing insight to the male dating psychi.” Sharon (Psychologist)
NEXT!
250 pages, Paperback
First published May 23, 2014
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September 30, 2015
I won "Next!:The search for my last first date" by Robert James on Goodreads First Reads Giveaways.The book follows the authors online dating adventures after becoming divorced. This was an extremely entertaining read.
June 29, 2015
What a great book! As soon as I started, I couldn't stop and devoured the book. Not only it is very well-written, but it grabs your attention with great stories that make you laugh. Those who have dated would probably benefit a lot and get some clarity about men and women, especially dating in today's environment. It was interesting to see how different situations can be handled. It is unlike any other book. Enjoy! Natalya
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August 5, 2020
Being in a wheelchair since I was sixteen did not give me a lot of dating experience. Because of that, I never read books about dating. It would have been a waste of time. When I was asked to review Next: The Search for my last First Date, by Robert James, I admit I was skeptical. I did, however, agree, and I read every word of it. Many of the stories made me laugh, many horrified me. Some made me happy I was never going to date. Regardless it was funny.
Growing up, I was two years younger than anyone in my class - boy was that trouble, but when I read this book, I realized I was not the only good guy out there. Mr. James gives us the topic, and his thoughts on the women he dated. Maybe this is meant for the women and not the men, so they can learn. I sure learned a lot. Actually, men and women both can learn much more from his writing.
It pains me to see so many women acting the way they did in this book, thinking all men are monsters, when in fact, there are a few good men out there. Bravo Mr. James The book is well-edited, and smooth flowing. Five Stars from me.
Growing up, I was two years younger than anyone in my class - boy was that trouble, but when I read this book, I realized I was not the only good guy out there. Mr. James gives us the topic, and his thoughts on the women he dated. Maybe this is meant for the women and not the men, so they can learn. I sure learned a lot. Actually, men and women both can learn much more from his writing.
It pains me to see so many women acting the way they did in this book, thinking all men are monsters, when in fact, there are a few good men out there. Bravo Mr. James The book is well-edited, and smooth flowing. Five Stars from me.
March 1, 2017
Discovered this book via Tweets from the author. In under 140 characters at a time he was able to give just enough of a peek at his personality that one had to dig deeper. The Tweets were only the beginning....
The book is one you start and are compelled to read nonstop to the end ( provided of course those pesky life items such as careers, families, household chores don't get in the way
The book is one you start and are compelled to read nonstop to the end ( provided of course those pesky life items such as careers, families, household chores don't get in the way
January 7, 2016
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
Meh. I can see why he's single. Mildly amusing.
Meh. I can see why he's single. Mildly amusing.
December 7, 2018
I really enjoyed this book, even though I am neither single nor dating and haven't been for many years. But the premise of the book -- a series of short, true stories detailing the real-life experiences of a divorced, middle-aged man re-entering the dating game -- was just too delicious to ignore. Bob had a lot to learn about 21st century dating, and you will be glad you decided to go along with him on his quest to find the next love of his life.
July 13, 2020
Oy
I've no idea if Bob ever found someone because I couldn't get past the halfway point. Bob sounds like a pompous pain in the ass. He does have a very lofty opinion of himself regarding his looks, intelligence, wine knowledge, financial acumen, and his kissing ability. Wish all who dated Mr. Match.com would read and review.
I've no idea if Bob ever found someone because I couldn't get past the halfway point. Bob sounds like a pompous pain in the ass. He does have a very lofty opinion of himself regarding his looks, intelligence, wine knowledge, financial acumen, and his kissing ability. Wish all who dated Mr. Match.com would read and review.
May 1, 2017
As someone who is contemplating dipping my toe into the dating world, this book made me laugh, gasp, cringe, shake my head, and smile. Like the author, I was married for several centuries. I am clueless about dating. His truth-is-stranger-than-fiction tales of meeting new women online were equally important in their lessons regarding how to behave and how NOT to behave when meeting new people.
James posits that one has to kiss a lot of frogs to find a match . . . and kiss a lot of frogs he did! Couldn't my Prince Charming simply show up on my front doorstep with roses and a ring instead?
As this fun read shows, dating is hard work. It's a slog sometimes. But, oh, the tales you live to tell!
James posits that one has to kiss a lot of frogs to find a match . . . and kiss a lot of frogs he did! Couldn't my Prince Charming simply show up on my front doorstep with roses and a ring instead?
As this fun read shows, dating is hard work. It's a slog sometimes. But, oh, the tales you live to tell!
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