Books For Single Women
10 Kick-Ass Books For Every Stage of Singledom
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We could go on and on about why it's so wonderful to be single. But sometimes that's hard to see, especially if it feels like everyone around you is coupled up or if you're going through major heartbreak. Enter these books written just for you that you'll be able to relate to, no matter what stage of single life you're in. Click on to see our picks — we promise you won't be able to put 'em down.
For When You've Lost Hope in OkCupid Dates
From the guy who wrote He's Just Not That Into You comes It's Just a F***ing Date ($13), a book about how not every bar meet-up has to turn into a relationship. Authors Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola break down what makes a date a date (versus, say, a booty call) and give a guide for how you can be the best dater ever.
For When Your Girls Come First
Because your girls will always celebrate your singledom. In Jennifer Close's Girls in White Dresses ($17), we follow three friends in their 20s who struggle as they watch everyone else get married and move on.
For When You Want to Explore Your Sex Options
Is it getting hot in here? Described as a book for building "a life full of all the sex and love you want," The Ethical Slut ($14) by Dossie Easton will help you navigate friendly sex, group sex, casual sex, and more. How? By teaching you how to satisfy your needs while looking out for everyone involved along the way.
For When You Just Broke Up
It doesn't matter if you were the dumper or the dumpee — breaking up sucks. Leave it to The Frisky 30-Day Breakup Guide ($12) by Jamie Beckman to mix genius ways to get over your ex (like buying a smokin' new dress or volunteering) with heartbreak advice from celebrities.
For When You Love Clothes More Than Men
Fashion blogger Leandra Medine knows how to turn a guy off with fashion choices like pajamas as clothes or socks with open-toed heels. But it doesn't matter one bit. Get lost in her spot-on humor in her first book, Man Repeller: Seeking Love. Finding Overalls ($17), through a witty collection of essays.
For When You Want to Channel Beyoncé
Consider Why Men Love Bitches ($13), a sassy guide for women who want to be kind but strong — pretty much like Beyoncé. Author Sherry Argov advocates going from pushover to empowered and says not being afraid of being alone is key to any future relationship.
For When You Need to Get Your Life Together
Sure, you're working on finding someone who's not an adulterer, perv, or workaholic. But you're also trying to go to the gym more often, cook meals at home, and be an overall responsible human being. That's when you turn to the novel Bridget Jones's Diary ($15) by Helen Fielding to remind you you're not the only one and that there's humor through it all.
For When He or She Doesn't Love You Back
This one goes out to every girl who never got over the guy who dumped her in college or who was rejected after a first date. Featuring funny stories, advice, and some tough love, Loves Me . . . Not ($18) by Samara O'Shea will help you get over that unrequited love once and for all.
For When You're in a Rut
You may not exactly know how to get out of a funk after the end of a marriage or a year without a date, but let Stella serve as inspiration. In the novel How Stella Got Her Groove Back ($15) by Terry McMillan, we watch one single mom without time for love get her life back — and it all starts with a Jamaican vacation.
For When You Need a Good Laugh
You'll be thankful for those evenings with no plans once you get your hands on Tina Fey's Bossypants ($10). Just as you'd expect from the comedian, the book is full of anecdotes (like her one-sided college romance) that will have you cracking up and realizing that being your own boss is really wonderful.
