I try to keep a sharp eye out for books that I’ve edited that appear on Amazon, but once in a while one sneaks by me. “Being Alone Sucks” came out in April 2011 and was written by Adam LoDolce, who is fast emerging as one of America’s top dating and relationship experts. Adam hails from Allston, the section of Boston that has one of the most active singles scenes on the planet, so he knows his stuff first hand! The book’s title sums up his fresh and no-nonsense approach, and he offers advice for both men and women that anyone can relate to. If you’re a hermit and believe that being alone is just dandy, then this book is not for you; but if you’re like most single people who are trying to either 1) get off the sofa and out of the house, or 2) navigate the loser-infested waters of singledom, this book is your guide to a better life.

Thomas Hauck, freelance book editor and ghostwriter, helps both first-time and experienced authors to create books that make a difference to their readers.