First Date Stories: Womens Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures

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Ellen meets Jim at a posh restaurant, hoping for an evening of fine wine and better conversation. Maria sets out on a walk with a man she's been looking forward to meeting. In First Date Stories, these women, and others, enter into initial liaisons with well-honed expectationsand come out on the other side with extraordinary tales to tell.

Chances are, every woman in her mid-thirties and over who is seeking a loving companion has a first date tale of triumph or disaster. Each of the candid and memorable stories Jodi Klein shares here imparts a bit of wisdomwith the help of takeaway tips and inspirational quotesto guide readers through what can be a baffling, intimidating, and sometimes lonely journey.

Before a promising first date, or after an awful one, First Date Stories offers readers the reminder that being single should be celebrated, that not all first dates are created equal, and that every initial encounter has the possibility to become something long-lasting and wonderful.

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2022 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Gold Medal Winner in Anthology (Non-Fiction)
2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in Relationships (Non-Fiction)
2022 Firebird Book Awards First Place Winner in Short Stories

Readers will likely come to this book for the intriguing stories, but theyll stay for the supportive common sense that the author dispenses, and theyll appreciate her compassionate tone throughout. A sensible, readable, and, above all, forgiving overview of modern dating.
Kirkus Reviews

First Date Stories gives the caliber of experiences that one hopes for when selecting a book . . . I absolutely loved this book and wholly appreciate the contributions that Jodi weaves into a fantastic anthology. Really well done.
Readers Favorite, 5-star review

This collection of hopeful, relatable, funny, and admittedly eye rollinducing stories wonderfully captures what its like to date in midlife, with savvy advice that will make dating easier for readers. A must-read for all single women who are considering getting out there or are back out there.
Erika Ettin, author of Love at First Site: Tips and Tales for Online Dating Success from a Modern-Day Matchmaker

First Date Stories had me laughing from the start. Jodi Klein is a wonderful storyteller, and she does a great job with description. Whether nibbling samples at a grocery store counter or conversing at a coffee shop, I felt like I was actually on each date. For someone who has been married for thirty-eight years, that's something. If you are single, this book, full of advice and warning signs, is for you. Its intelligent, humorous, thought-provokingthe perfect companion.
Corie Adjmi, author of Life and Other Shortcomings

Such an enjoyable book! While many seasoned daters can get frustrated with the process of finding a partner, Jodi Klein masterfully points out how each date provides us with valuable knowledge about ourselves and gets us one step closer to finding enduring love.
Marisa T. Cohen, relationship researcher and author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love

Author Bio

Jodi Klein knows what its like to date longer and later in life. A demanding career and desire to find her Mr. Yes led to her becoming an alumna of nearly 400 dates over the course of 26 years. She founded First Date Storiesthe podcast and the blogas a platform for women to share their tales and wisdom so that others can overcome the trials of dating in midlife and find the long-term love they seek. Jodi is an entrepreneur, a marketing executive, and a real estate broker. She is a graduate of UC Davis and holds an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Jodi lives with her husband in San Francisco.