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Why I Love Singlehood
Book by Lorello, Elisa, Sarah Girrell
366 pages, Paperback
First published November 29, 2010
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Elisa Lorello
18 books212 followersElisa Lorello was born and raised on Long Island, the youngest of seven children. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and launched a career teaching rhetoric and composition. She has been teaching first-year writing to university students since 2000, but went on sabbatical in fall 2012. Elisa spent six years in North Carolina, where she split her time between teaching and writing, and returned to the northeast in October 2012.
Elisa is the author of the Kindle best-selling novels "Faking It" and "Ordinary World", "Why I Love Singlehood" (co-authored with Sarah Girrell), and "Adulation".
Some of Elisa's favorite pastimes include chocolate, reading, and walking. She is also an avid fan of Duran Duran, pop tarts, and finding the perfect shade of lipstick.
Elisa is the author of the Kindle best-selling novels "Faking It" and "Ordinary World", "Why I Love Singlehood" (co-authored with Sarah Girrell), and "Adulation".
Some of Elisa's favorite pastimes include chocolate, reading, and walking. She is also an avid fan of Duran Duran, pop tarts, and finding the perfect shade of lipstick.
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August 12, 2016
I loved this book. The title caught my eye in one of the emails I get about books for my kindle. I went to get more info and could not resist buying it. Definitely did not disappoint. I admit, as a single girl it would have been hard not to try this book. The main character, Eva isn't against being in a relationship, but she also enjoys being single and doesn't like dating. There were so many ways that I identified with her. Her blog about why she loves being single might have been my favorite part. So many times I wanted to take notes so I'd have better responses next time I'm questioned about being single. The last blog was my favorite. In it Eva says,
"Singlehood is about finding and committing to the love of your life. I'm talking about the literal love of your life. Being in a place of self-sufficiency, strength, independence, comfort, confidence, and happiness is what matters. No relationship, no matter how seemingly perfect and compatible you are, can give you these things. You have to find them within. You have to bring them to your relationship. Because in the end, you don't have to be alone to be single. And being single doesn't mean you are alone."
Exactly! I recommend this for anyone looking for a fun read whether you are single, married or in a relationship of any kind. There are so many fun characters in this book regardless of your own relationship status.
"Singlehood is about finding and committing to the love of your life. I'm talking about the literal love of your life. Being in a place of self-sufficiency, strength, independence, comfort, confidence, and happiness is what matters. No relationship, no matter how seemingly perfect and compatible you are, can give you these things. You have to find them within. You have to bring them to your relationship. Because in the end, you don't have to be alone to be single. And being single doesn't mean you are alone."
Exactly! I recommend this for anyone looking for a fun read whether you are single, married or in a relationship of any kind. There are so many fun characters in this book regardless of your own relationship status.
May 11, 2013
I think if this book had ended the first time I thought it was going to end, somewhere around chapter 25, I would have given it three stars as a relatively entertaining light story about a single woman running a stereotypically cute coffee shop in an arty college town, looking (sort-of) for love. However, starting at about that chapter, each one felt to me like the closing chapter, in that 'life is messy and there are no clear resolutions' kind of way. Closure with the ex? Check! Resolution of relationships with three other guys? Three chapters, check! Resolution with semi-estranged sister? Check! New opportunities and doors opening? Check! Artificially created "dramatic incident" involving a minor character who was so peripheral I'd forgotten she'd existed until she nearly died and caused the narrator to have YET ANOTHER personal revelation? Oh you betcha. I was reading it as an ebook too, so I really did think each chapter was the last.
So, if you're reading this and you get to a place where you feel like the narrator has hit some sort of resolution, and you feel pretty satisfied that you read a nice book - stop there! You'll be better off.
So, if you're reading this and you get to a place where you feel like the narrator has hit some sort of resolution, and you feel pretty satisfied that you read a nice book - stop there! You'll be better off.
August 22, 2011
Why I Love Singlehood is about Eva, a College professor turned coffee shop owner who seems to go to work in her coffee shop everyday, complete with a large group of friends, sitting in the name seats each day and having debate's and discussions on various topics not unlike the FRIENDS TV show. Eva is single ever since her live-in relationship of 3 years with ex Shaun, and likes to claim she loves being single, but inside she doesn't really. She starts up a blog called Why I Love Singlehood, referred onwards only as WILS by the characters, as she fancies herself as a Carrie Bradshaw because she's actually from Long Island. The blog starts off as quite an amusing storyline, where she tells tales of rules of first dates and what not to do when you go speed dating, but an appearance from her ex and his new fiancee in the coffee she owns suddenly causes a breakdown resulting in her throwing books at him in the coffee shop, and suddenly realising she's not over her ex.
The blog quickly comes forgotten and the rest of the book consists of her trying to find herself and what she wants to be, and as far as I am concerned this is where the book went downhill. It's clear all the way through the book she's going to end up with a certain admirer of hers, but she takes a long time getting to it. The blog is barely mentioned again apart from when she writes a drunken entry, then quickly deletes it, and I would have thought the blog would have played a better part.
I didn't find the book particularly gripping, and I couldn't truly relate to the main character, and so I won't be excited to read another book in the future by this duo-author.
The blog quickly comes forgotten and the rest of the book consists of her trying to find herself and what she wants to be, and as far as I am concerned this is where the book went downhill. It's clear all the way through the book she's going to end up with a certain admirer of hers, but she takes a long time getting to it. The blog is barely mentioned again apart from when she writes a drunken entry, then quickly deletes it, and I would have thought the blog would have played a better part.
I didn't find the book particularly gripping, and I couldn't truly relate to the main character, and so I won't be excited to read another book in the future by this duo-author.
March 13, 2013
This is a self-help book for single women disguised as a chicklit romance. Probably good for those who need it, but seeing as I am neither single nor incapable of loving myself, this was no book for me. I found the main character quite annoying, but since I rather liked some of the supporting charcters this wasn't completely wasted.
July 12, 2013
WILS is way better than I expected. It's smartly written chick lit with real-world characters (none of the men are possessive alpha-males and no one is over the top beautiful, for example). Eva (pronounced Ayvah, not Eevah, this is a part of her dating stories) is going through a very early mid-life crisis: Her live-in boyfriend has moved out, she's changed careers (successfully, but still) and she's sworn off of coupledom. The dialogue is snappy, the story line flows well and the editor has done a good job in tidying up loose ends and bad grammar - while this was outside of my normal reading preference, it was still a pleasure.
If you're a fan of sweet but spicy chick lit, this is a great story for you. If you prefer grittier stories, alpha males and plenty of sexiness, this may not be for you. I still recommend you give it a shot if you're in the mood for a change of pace, though. You may find it's worth the effort.
If you're a fan of sweet but spicy chick lit, this is a great story for you. If you prefer grittier stories, alpha males and plenty of sexiness, this may not be for you. I still recommend you give it a shot if you're in the mood for a change of pace, though. You may find it's worth the effort.
April 7, 2011
This book had me from the first sentence. How can you go wrong with baked goodies and coffee. I often thought it would be great to find a place just like The Grounds. Someplace where you go just for a warm drink and pastry and end up finding a family of friends in the process.
This isn't a book with a single plot line, it's more of just a story unfolding. Yes there is a main theme going on but in reality it was more like watching a movie. I found myself drawn to all of the characters and their lives and not just to Eva's. Though I do think through the coffee shop and it's patrons, Eva learned a lot about life, love, family and friends.
If you're looking for a feel good story that will leave you hungry for pastries, this is a great place to start.
This isn't a book with a single plot line, it's more of just a story unfolding. Yes there is a main theme going on but in reality it was more like watching a movie. I found myself drawn to all of the characters and their lives and not just to Eva's. Though I do think through the coffee shop and it's patrons, Eva learned a lot about life, love, family and friends.
If you're looking for a feel good story that will leave you hungry for pastries, this is a great place to start.
April 24, 2014
This was an easy read, it was extremely enjoyable for me though because I could relate to the main character so much that it was like reading something that I had written about my life, there were so many things we had in common. I also enjoyed the ending in that it was not stereotypical and gushy like the end of a Nicholas Sparks novel. Even though to some people this novel might not seem like anything special, it's "true to life" in that it's realistic but still nice to read.
April 23, 2013
I found the writing forced, trivial, and downright cheesy. I actually groaned out loud a couple times. However, after reading some heavier books in recent weeks, this light read was a welcome reprieve. This is the second book of Elisa's I've read. I enjoyed Adulation- it was quite as forced, though the story was still predictable and cheesy. After reading this one, I don't think I will read another of this author's work.
May 17, 2013
I have now read all of Elisa Lorello's books and I can honestly say that I love her style and stories. I haven't been single for over 25 years, but I decided to read "Why I Love Singlehood"due to the fact I enjoyed all of her other books. This one did not disappoint. For all my married friends this is a great self discovery book that you will enjoy. For my single friends; I believe you will discover the same, but maybe have a greater appreciation for the choices that are offered to you.
November 8, 2014
I was looking for a light and enjoyable read. It was a promising premise but the writing drove me mad. The main character was so unlikeable, I wanted to punch her in the face. It was a waste of my time.
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January 16, 2015cute!
It was a cute, quick read. It was easy to relate to and envision, and the author did a great job with explaining each scene. I pictured a more updated "Friends" but from the cafe owner's perspective. Overall, a fun little read.
It was a cute, quick read. It was easy to relate to and envision, and the author did a great job with explaining each scene. I pictured a more updated "Friends" but from the cafe owner's perspective. Overall, a fun little read.
July 16, 2011
It was pretty much awful. The writing was all right but not enough to make me want to read another book by this author
January 24, 2018
Sooo real
Love the way the story made singlehood more awesome and real. Not focus on sexual acts, very on point and witty.
Love the way the story made singlehood more awesome and real. Not focus on sexual acts, very on point and witty.
July 3, 2022
“Singlehood is about finding and committing to the love of your life. I’m talking about the literal love of your life. Being in a place of self-sufficiency, strength, independence, comfort, confidence, and happiness is what matters. No relationship, no matter how seemingly perfect and compatible you are, can give you these things. You have to find them within. You have to bring them to your relationship. Because in the end, you don’t have to be alone to be single. And being single doesn’t mean that you are alone.”
― Elisa Lorello, Why I Love Singlehood
Eva was an English professor who wanted something different. She opened a bakery/coffeeshop in the college town. It was the kind of place I would love to frequent full of quirky regulars and giant chocolate chip muffins. She also purchased a cottage that she loves. She is not without issues however. Her parents both died within a short period of time. Her sister went off to her own life and her boyfriend left her. She liked being single so much she even started a blog about it. When her ex got engaged, she went a little crazy and decided she wanted someone too. This is the story of what she went through and what she learned. She was far from perfect but a very believable character. There was some very good writing in this story.
― Elisa Lorello, Why I Love Singlehood
Eva was an English professor who wanted something different. She opened a bakery/coffeeshop in the college town. It was the kind of place I would love to frequent full of quirky regulars and giant chocolate chip muffins. She also purchased a cottage that she loves. She is not without issues however. Her parents both died within a short period of time. Her sister went off to her own life and her boyfriend left her. She liked being single so much she even started a blog about it. When her ex got engaged, she went a little crazy and decided she wanted someone too. This is the story of what she went through and what she learned. She was far from perfect but a very believable character. There was some very good writing in this story.
June 30, 2025
In my notes is this book, apparently I've read it before. No memory of it at all. I usually remember some little something of most books I read. Hmm. So, I pick it up again. First thing - I check to see if there are highlighted passages, because I'm big on notes and highlights -->
Page 29: ‘My mother died on March twenty-sixth, from breast cancer…’ WOW! Maybe this is why I don’t remember, I clearly sent this book up the deNile River in a handbasket.
This book was published in 2010-11? Too lazy to look it up, however, in 2004, I had breast cancer, fortunately, I survived breast cancer and the uterine cancer that followed up in following years. 20 years later, I'm still cancer free. And my birthday is ... yep... March 26. But back to the book...
I'm glad I picked it up again, it's really interesting, Eva is single, doesn't want to be single, doesn't mind being single, she's just trying to figure it all out, so she left her professorship at the local uni to open up a Coffee Shop/Bakery. By the way, she hates coffee, doesn't drink coffee, doesn't even own a coffee pot at home... see what I mean? Interesting...
Page 29: ‘My mother died on March twenty-sixth, from breast cancer…’ WOW! Maybe this is why I don’t remember, I clearly sent this book up the deNile River in a handbasket.
This book was published in 2010-11? Too lazy to look it up, however, in 2004, I had breast cancer, fortunately, I survived breast cancer and the uterine cancer that followed up in following years. 20 years later, I'm still cancer free. And my birthday is ... yep... March 26. But back to the book...
I'm glad I picked it up again, it's really interesting, Eva is single, doesn't want to be single, doesn't mind being single, she's just trying to figure it all out, so she left her professorship at the local uni to open up a Coffee Shop/Bakery. By the way, she hates coffee, doesn't drink coffee, doesn't even own a coffee pot at home... see what I mean? Interesting...
October 29, 2023
I loved this book. I listened to it on Kindle unlimited read and listen. We follow Eva as she goes on a journey of entering singlehood after her live in boyfriend Sean broke up with her. She went from being a professor to opening her own cafe.
Eva lost both parents at a young age. She only has her sister Minerva. On top of losing Sean on her 30s she is still dealing with grief.
Soon after the break up she starts dating and even tries speed dating. She even finds herself a rebounder. Then decides to start a writing vlog online about singlehood.
I just really enjoyed this story. I really liked going on Evas journey with her to finding acceptance to being single. I think most often times people who are single are viewed as life is so easy for them when you forget the hurt that comes when you can't seem to find the right man. I remember that feeling and it's very hurtful. I highly recommend to everyone and anyone.
Eva lost both parents at a young age. She only has her sister Minerva. On top of losing Sean on her 30s she is still dealing with grief.
Soon after the break up she starts dating and even tries speed dating. She even finds herself a rebounder. Then decides to start a writing vlog online about singlehood.
I just really enjoyed this story. I really liked going on Evas journey with her to finding acceptance to being single. I think most often times people who are single are viewed as life is so easy for them when you forget the hurt that comes when you can't seem to find the right man. I remember that feeling and it's very hurtful. I highly recommend to everyone and anyone.
May 12, 2023
Cute
This was a textbook rom-com. The way Eva waffled between loving being single and wanting to find companionship was very relatable. I enjoyed the bond of her friend group. I love how they formed their own version of a family. I wasn’t crazy about the close proximity of all of Eva’s love interests. Dating or considering dating multiple men that all frequented her coffee shop was a little cringy for me. I liked how the story touched on the pitfalls of remaining friends with an ex. That felt very realistic even if her ex was incredibly selfish and tone deaf. I didn’t love Eva’s decisions in her romantic life. Her whimsical approach to the other areas of her life made for a fun read.
This was a textbook rom-com. The way Eva waffled between loving being single and wanting to find companionship was very relatable. I enjoyed the bond of her friend group. I love how they formed their own version of a family. I wasn’t crazy about the close proximity of all of Eva’s love interests. Dating or considering dating multiple men that all frequented her coffee shop was a little cringy for me. I liked how the story touched on the pitfalls of remaining friends with an ex. That felt very realistic even if her ex was incredibly selfish and tone deaf. I didn’t love Eva’s decisions in her romantic life. Her whimsical approach to the other areas of her life made for a fun read.
October 1, 2017
Very entertaining! I loved how the main character had a passion for books and writing. Some of the quotes really spoke to me. And I thought it was very brave of her to say being a professor wasn't for her anymore and started her own business. It made me miss the coffeehouse I practically lived at when I was in college. That place was a warm relaxing environment. Everybody knew everyone and were all friendly. The only thing that confused me about Eva was trying to figure she really wanted to be with. It was almost to a point where she kinda led them all on. Which wasn't fair to any of them.
October 10, 2022
Unexpected
This book took me by surprise, but I really love the way it took me in. I've been divorced for five years now and being single has not been easy for me. Just like in this book I tried hating and blah that is the worst. The longer that time goes by though I have found that I'm finding things to do by myself and even going out to eat by myself and not feeling out of place. Being ok with yourself after someone has torn your heart out takes time, but like my momma always told me "Baby, you need to love yourself before you can love anybody else." This book proves that point
This book took me by surprise, but I really love the way it took me in. I've been divorced for five years now and being single has not been easy for me. Just like in this book I tried hating and blah that is the worst. The longer that time goes by though I have found that I'm finding things to do by myself and even going out to eat by myself and not feeling out of place. Being ok with yourself after someone has torn your heart out takes time, but like my momma always told me "Baby, you need to love yourself before you can love anybody else." This book proves that point
April 17, 2024
I think this book was trying to be a slightly edgy Hallmark movie? I don’t know but it didn’t work. I should’ve known early on when the main character is revealed to be an artsy woman with dead parents and an eye-rolling obsession with Nora Ephron who left her career to open a coffee shop and is now writing a blog. It’s literally like all the ideas for a 2008 rom-com that were scrapped got cobbled together into this story. And I don’t mind rom-com or chick lit at all…but it still has to be well-written with interesting characters. Yes, I know it was published in 2010 - that doesn’t excuse the blah characters and lazy storytelling.
December 7, 2018
I loved this book. At first I thought it was just gonna be about this single woman bashing men and all relationship. But no. Eva started off as single and loving it. Then her ex got it into a relationship and she decided that she didn't like being single so much. Duh! Who really does?! Then she re-decided she didn't like a relationship and discovered things about herself that she had been afraid to realise. It's a really an eye opener kind of book. Funny as well as romantic and very...nice. Not just because am single...LOL.
April 15, 2022
Loverly
Although the pop-culture references are a bit dated, it’s a charming book, perfect for spending a few hours out in the springtime sun - regardless of whether it’s at the beach, or in the backyard. I genuinely appreciated that the female protagonist, Eva, has good days and bad days - sometimes comically so - without the author pretending that she forgot how to dress herself or walk, which is a pet peeve of mine. All of the characters are dimensional without being “zany” and there is pleasant emotional complexity to the plot.
Although the pop-culture references are a bit dated, it’s a charming book, perfect for spending a few hours out in the springtime sun - regardless of whether it’s at the beach, or in the backyard. I genuinely appreciated that the female protagonist, Eva, has good days and bad days - sometimes comically so - without the author pretending that she forgot how to dress herself or walk, which is a pet peeve of mine. All of the characters are dimensional without being “zany” and there is pleasant emotional complexity to the plot.
July 18, 2022
Enjoyable Read!
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters are engaging and amazing the connection is undeniable throughout the pages. The storyline flowed easily throughout the pages. A must read!
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters are engaging and amazing the connection is undeniable throughout the pages. The storyline flowed easily throughout the pages. A must read!
July 11, 2018
Loved this book!! It was funny, interesting and held many truths. A lot to think about when deciding on whether to go it alone or add a mate.
August 2, 2018
It was okay. There wasn’t enough drama for me 😅 The characters were kinda boring too...although, I liked how it was written, it was pretty easy to piece everything together.
June 13, 2022
A little like Friends meats Sex in the City—a baker, a coffee shop, an author, a social media influencer.
October 4, 2023
fun, friendships, and love.
I started this book laughing and ended it loving these characters! They’re a good assortment of quirky, quiet, and jubilant.
I started this book laughing and ended it loving these characters! They’re a good assortment of quirky, quiet, and jubilant.
October 5, 2023
couldnt put this book down!! it was cute and quirky and all about being happy with yourself before hopping into a relationship
July 4, 2024
Well written. Lots of characters and a good storyline. Touching moments. Just picked up by chance at The Strand .
June 27, 2011
Why I Love Singlehood by Elisa Lorello and Sarah Girrell
Release Date: May 31st, 2011
Publisher: AmazonEncore
Page Count: 356
Source: Received ARC from Little Bird Publicity for review
Eva Perino is single and proud of it. So proud, in fact, that she regularly boasts about it in her blog, "Why I Love Singlehood". But upon learning of her ex-boyfriend's engagement, Eva discovers her foundation is weaker than her façade. So begins a clumsy (and occasionally uproarious) search for love as she secretly joins an online dating site, tries her hand at speed-dating, and gets involved with one of the regulars at her coffee shop, The Grounds. But the self-prescribed "experiment" quickly unravels as Eva witnesses the trials and tribulations of her best friend Minerva's marriage, her sister's suburban family, and the one guy she can't stop thinking about. Soon, Eva's simple search for a date becomes a deeper exploration of love—sexual, platonic, and familial—and a powerful examination of who (or what) is the true love of her life.
Sparkling with warmth and wit, Why I Love Singlehood is a charming and insightful must-read for anyone—single or otherwise—who has ever been stymied by love.
What Stephanie Thought: Ever try to convince yourself that you're okay with being single? I certainly have. Though I'll admit being single has its perks, no matter what anyone says or tries to convince you otherwise, ultimately, being alone sucks.
Eva's been single for a while now, and rather than sulk about it, she embraces it via her popular blog. She doesn't try to convince herself that singlehood rocks; she tries to convince everyone else, because no one seems to be buying it.
I mean, if you found out your ex -- the man who you thought was going to be your one and only -- was getting married, would you actually be happy?
My own relationship status is always complicated. I'm never "single", but I seldom am exclusively attached either, so I feel Eva's pain about trying to put on a brave face. I don't go around telling everyone I'm happy being single, because to be honest, I'm not ever. Both Eva and her blog explain what a single gal can do in her spare time though, and that makes Why I Love Singlehood a fun, amicable read.
For starters, there are no consequences. Random hookups, late-night parties, sudden disappearances -- you don't have to explain any of it! The fun of being single is being able to do anything you want and getting away with it. Eva discovers this on her desperate search to venture out of singlehood, ironically.
The lengths Eva goes to to find her significant other -- if he even is out there -- and the tolls her life takes in the process, keep me hanging on to this cute chick-lit novel. Lorello and Girrell have a breezy way of telling a simple story. What doesn't click with me completely is how the book isn't really hysterical or heartwarming. It is a book, in the end, I hated to put down, I'll admit, but there were no scenes that had me rolling on the floor laughing, or in tears or anything. The characterization is weak; none of the characters, Eva and her friends included, I really like. I mean, they're pleasant enough, but the authors don't delve too deeply with them, making it hard to sympathize thoroughly. Eva's voice is intelligent, but I wouldn't call it witty. She's not really someone I would want to become friends with, but I feel she'd make a really good teacher or counselor.
Other than the frail cast, this book is well-crafted and hard to put down. The plot rambles all over the place, adventuring on Eva's speed dates and online dating (the horror!), but still makes sense in the end. Easy to relate to, this single woman's journey had me wondering how and if her fairy tale ending would come into place.
If you've ever questioned why you were alone on a Friday night, Why I Love Singlehood will inspire you to find someone to love. Sometimes, it's all right being single, but life is meant for loving others. With the support of her loving friends, family, and Mr. Right -- the one who has been there all along -- Eva Perino shows readers the ups and downs of singlehood, as well as the importance of putting yourself out there to find the one who you're meant to be with.
Stephanie Loves: "'Sometimes I'm just consumed by this overwhelming desire to be part of something beautiful in the world,' [Minerva] said. 'Something so good that it touches people, really changes them.' She put her highlighter down and nailed me with one of her classic, piercing Minerva looks. 'And it's not because I want to be knows as That Person who did That Thing. It's because I want to know that somewhere someone is smiling, and even if I never see them or never know it, I was a part of that.'"
Radical Rating: 8 hearts- Would recommend to lots of really good friends.
Release Date: May 31st, 2011
Publisher: AmazonEncore
Page Count: 356
Source: Received ARC from Little Bird Publicity for review
Eva Perino is single and proud of it. So proud, in fact, that she regularly boasts about it in her blog, "Why I Love Singlehood". But upon learning of her ex-boyfriend's engagement, Eva discovers her foundation is weaker than her façade. So begins a clumsy (and occasionally uproarious) search for love as she secretly joins an online dating site, tries her hand at speed-dating, and gets involved with one of the regulars at her coffee shop, The Grounds. But the self-prescribed "experiment" quickly unravels as Eva witnesses the trials and tribulations of her best friend Minerva's marriage, her sister's suburban family, and the one guy she can't stop thinking about. Soon, Eva's simple search for a date becomes a deeper exploration of love—sexual, platonic, and familial—and a powerful examination of who (or what) is the true love of her life.
Sparkling with warmth and wit, Why I Love Singlehood is a charming and insightful must-read for anyone—single or otherwise—who has ever been stymied by love.
What Stephanie Thought: Ever try to convince yourself that you're okay with being single? I certainly have. Though I'll admit being single has its perks, no matter what anyone says or tries to convince you otherwise, ultimately, being alone sucks.
Eva's been single for a while now, and rather than sulk about it, she embraces it via her popular blog. She doesn't try to convince herself that singlehood rocks; she tries to convince everyone else, because no one seems to be buying it.
I mean, if you found out your ex -- the man who you thought was going to be your one and only -- was getting married, would you actually be happy?
My own relationship status is always complicated. I'm never "single", but I seldom am exclusively attached either, so I feel Eva's pain about trying to put on a brave face. I don't go around telling everyone I'm happy being single, because to be honest, I'm not ever. Both Eva and her blog explain what a single gal can do in her spare time though, and that makes Why I Love Singlehood a fun, amicable read.
For starters, there are no consequences. Random hookups, late-night parties, sudden disappearances -- you don't have to explain any of it! The fun of being single is being able to do anything you want and getting away with it. Eva discovers this on her desperate search to venture out of singlehood, ironically.
The lengths Eva goes to to find her significant other -- if he even is out there -- and the tolls her life takes in the process, keep me hanging on to this cute chick-lit novel. Lorello and Girrell have a breezy way of telling a simple story. What doesn't click with me completely is how the book isn't really hysterical or heartwarming. It is a book, in the end, I hated to put down, I'll admit, but there were no scenes that had me rolling on the floor laughing, or in tears or anything. The characterization is weak; none of the characters, Eva and her friends included, I really like. I mean, they're pleasant enough, but the authors don't delve too deeply with them, making it hard to sympathize thoroughly. Eva's voice is intelligent, but I wouldn't call it witty. She's not really someone I would want to become friends with, but I feel she'd make a really good teacher or counselor.
Other than the frail cast, this book is well-crafted and hard to put down. The plot rambles all over the place, adventuring on Eva's speed dates and online dating (the horror!), but still makes sense in the end. Easy to relate to, this single woman's journey had me wondering how and if her fairy tale ending would come into place.
If you've ever questioned why you were alone on a Friday night, Why I Love Singlehood will inspire you to find someone to love. Sometimes, it's all right being single, but life is meant for loving others. With the support of her loving friends, family, and Mr. Right -- the one who has been there all along -- Eva Perino shows readers the ups and downs of singlehood, as well as the importance of putting yourself out there to find the one who you're meant to be with.
Stephanie Loves: "'Sometimes I'm just consumed by this overwhelming desire to be part of something beautiful in the world,' [Minerva] said. 'Something so good that it touches people, really changes them.' She put her highlighter down and nailed me with one of her classic, piercing Minerva looks. 'And it's not because I want to be knows as That Person who did That Thing. It's because I want to know that somewhere someone is smiling, and even if I never see them or never know it, I was a part of that.'"
Radical Rating: 8 hearts- Would recommend to lots of really good friends.
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