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<p>Like a beautifully-wrapped gift box full of unexpected pleasures. Alix Strauss proves herself to be an astute and deeply feeling observer of human nature.<br />--Dani Shapiro author of <em>Black & White <p/></em><p></p></p><p>A stunning wise and witty second novel from renowned trend journalist Alix Strauss <em>Based Upon Availability </em>chisels away at the exteriors of eight smart and intriguing women while delving deep inside to see what they're truly made of. Following her Ingram Award-winning <em>The Joy of Funerals</em>--named Best Debut Novel by <em>The New York Resident</em>--<em>Based Upon Availability </em>is women's literary fiction at its finest.<p></p></p>