title: Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love and Brunch
author: Matteson Perry
description: Matteson Perry is what youd get if Bill Bryson were writing about 21st century dating. His book is funny, touching and highly educational for old people like me who got married before the age of swiping-right and molly (and by educational, I mean awesomely voyeuristic). Hes the most entertaining chronicler of nice guy romance since Nick Hornby.<b>A.J. Jacobs</b><br /><br />"Matteson Perry has written the antidote to the bro-hook up book. Available is a thoughtful, interesting, and most of all, funny memoir about relationships, filled with universal feelings but unique stories.<b>Justin Halpern, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Sh*t My Day Says</i> and <i>I Suck at Girls</i></b><br /><br />"This book makes dating and having sex sound so real and emotional and fun and funny. It's making me think I should maybe lose my virginity someday!"-<b>Megan Amram, author of <i>Science...for Her!</i></b><br /><br />Matteson Perry has written the perfect book for people who like stories about sex and love that are also funny. So, unless you are a priest, a nun, or Newt Gingrich, you will love reading <i>Available</i>.<b>Paul Shirley, author of <i>Can I Keep My Jersey?</i></b><br /><br />"Matteson Perry has crafted a chronicle of dating that does what the best ones do: remind you how humbling and humiliating the whole process is, while simultaneously reminding you that there is a way out that isnt death. Breezy, exceptionally entertaining, and cringe-y in all the best ways, AVAILABLE makes me personally happy that I am not."--<b>Stephen Falk, creator of <i>You're the Worst</i> and television writer for <i>Weeds</i> and <i>Orange is the New Black</i></b><br /><br />"<i>Available</i> at times reads like your own memories in someone else's brain, and Perry's journey from smooth-skinned lady-fearer to married man is funny, honest, brisk, and heartfelt."--<b>Joe Randazzo, author of <i>Funny on Purpose</i> and head writer for <i>@Midnight</i></b><br /><br />"Matteson Perry illuminates dating...its interesting to see what he learns about love and life."--<i><b>Bustle, </b></i><b>Best Non-Fiction for Warmer Days Ahead</b><br /><br />Matteson Perry's deft comic memoir  is leavened by an evolving self-awareness and a genuine comic gift... Successfully straddling the line between satire and seriousness, Perry offers a few more narrative twists on the way to a well-earned happy ending.<b>--<i>The Chicago Tribune</i></b><br /><br />"Just when you think there's nothing new to say about dating, along comes this Perry dude and his hilarious, touching post-breakup year of hound-dogging...He gets better, bolder--and finally learns that Nice (and Funny) does get the girl."--<b><i>People</i></b><br /><br />"Alternately touching and hilarious."--<b><i>Pasadena Weekly</i></b>
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  Also by Delancey Stewart
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Mr. Match
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Scoring a Soulmate, a Mr. Match
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  Singletree
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [Happily Ever Hers](https://www.draft2digital.com/catalog/610995)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [Second Chance Spring](https://www.draft2digital.com/catalog/614445)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Falling Into Forever](https://www.draft2digital.com/catalog/616260)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Watch for more at [Delancey Stewart’s site](http://www.delanceystewart.com/).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # Scoring a Soulmate
  
  
  ### A Mr. Match Novella
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Delancey Stewart
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ### Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  1\. [Love = Math](chapter-001.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  2\. [Maverick, Elvis, and Polar Bears 