It’s so hard to find books that are related to your own life experiences, especially as a single person when it feels like everything is centered around romance. Here are some books that as a single person helped me feel less alone and more connected...
A story of an unexpected friendship that helped someone feel less alone. Plus an interesting twist at the end.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Love isn’t just romantic! It’s everywhere. Learn more about all types of love and how it relates to feminism.
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
One of my faves! An exploration of the therapeutic relationship from the eyes of a therapist who is a single woman, also seeing a therapist.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Interesting and usable, about the science of platonic relationships, how to make friends/keep them and how important they are.
Platonic: Science of Attachment for Friendships
Helps to feel so much less alone! Advice for all stages of life, an exploration of the human condition with poignant responses for those who wrote in.
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love & Life
This one absolutely wrecked me. It has all the elements, love that isn’t romantic, time travel, themes of loss, regret and appreciating where you are right now. 10/10 recommend.
This Time Tomorrow: A Novel
This might be my new favorite. Quick easy read where a 36 year old convenience store worker lives life according to her own terms.
