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Shiny Happy Singles

Celebrating the Joy of Independent, Childfree Lives

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Shiny Happy Singles

By: Lucy Meggeson
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Bloomsbury presents Shiny Happy Singles: Celebrating the Joy of Independent, Childfree Lives, written and read by Lucy Meggeson

'Delightful, insightful and totally unapologetic' – Bella DePaulo, PhD, author of Single at Heart

‘Lucy gives modern single women the space to be heard’ – Jody Day, founder of Gateway Women

Being single and childfree is a choice, a joy and a life worth celebrating

Unmarried, childfree women are statistically the happiest demographic in society, so why is being single still treated as a consolation prize? With 45% of women predicted to be single by 2030, Lucy Meggeson believes it’s about time we level the playing field.

Through candid conversations and personal experience, Lucy dives into the ups and downs (mostly ups!) of being single and childfree. She explores living and travelling alone, nurturing your friendships, where sex fits in, and how to embrace your sense of freedom.

Part investigation, part celebration, Shiny Happy Singles inspires single women everywhere to thrive in a world that insists happiness only comes in pairs.©2025 Lucy Meggeson (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Love, Dating & Attraction Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Happiness Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

Lucy’s work is for anyone on the verge of their authenticity as a happy, thriving single person, but who may also need a bit more support and community to help soothe any feelings of shame or fear. She's a brilliant source of positive energy for singles and why shouldn't we have exactly that? I'll read and listen to her work, always.
Thank you to Lucy for giving the modern single woman the space to be heard for who she really is, and not who society and the press think she is – or should be.
I smiled the whole way through this book! ... I urge you to get it.
Brilliant!
This delightful, insightful, and totally unapologetic take on the lives of childfree single women made a shiny happy reader out of me. Lucy Meggeson has so much to bring to this book – her experiences as a leading podcaster on the topic, her interviews with single childfree women, her understanding of the relevant research and contemporary context of childfree singlehood, and her own experiences, humor, and wisdom. Here’s to her and all the fortunate readers who discover this gem.
[This book sparks] a really important conversation
A MUST read for any single women out there ... It was so inspiring to hear the stories from single women all over the world and how taking time for themselves has changed their lives. I couldn’t recommend this book more if you’re currently navigating single life. There really is true joy to be had in this lifestyle and you all need to know about it!
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I loved this book. Very positive and inspiring. Especially liked the 8 tips at the end.
Lucy is very funny !! 😅

Positive and Empowering

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So many benefits that we know, but don't think about. A good read for anyone feeling like they need a boost.

Fantastic Uplifting & Funny

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