From the author of the widely-acclaimed The Art of Mingling comes a witty, inspirational romantic comedy about endings…and new beginnings
RULE #1: DON’T PANIC—IT ONLY ATTRACTS SHARKS
It’s not the end of the world. That’s what depressed, 39-year-old Tess Eliot has to remind herself after losing her newspaper column (“Tess Knows Best”) and being dumped by her boyfriend for a younger woman (a feng shui expert? Really?) But when the out-of-work Tess gets hired by a wacky cult (W.O.O.S.H.) to write an etiquette guide as part of the preparation for what the cult believes is imminent global catastrophe, she begins to ask herself: “Wait--could the world actually be coming to an end?”
At first, Tess fakes her way through chapters like “Boundaries in the Bunker” and “Cannibalism: Yes or No?” Then she uncovers what appears to be a bona fide (if somewhat bizarre) secret plot for world destruction, and she embarks on a life-changing odyssey of her own—involving travel to far-off places, all-too-close encounters with touchy-feely survivalists and conspiracy theorists, and one handsome guy who seems way too perfect.
Filled with wit and insight (including Tess Eliot’s “Twelve Rules to Live and Die By”), Etiquette for the End of the World is fast-paced, laugh-out-loud fun, with surprisingly relevant life lessons along the way.
“When the world comes to an end, I want Jeanne Martinet at my side, giving me dating protocol and telling me how to carry my weapons. Etiquette for the End of the World is brilliant, page-turning fun.”
-- Debra Galant, author of Rattled and Cars from a Marriage
“Jeanne Martinet has written a wise and witty novel, full of surprises and lovable characters. Perfect reading as the end of the world approaches.”
-- Richard Marek, author of Works of Genius and co-author of A Godsend
"Warmhearted and deliciously sly...Read it, laugh out loud, and be prepared for anything!"
-- Laura Moore, author of Trouble Me and In Your Eyes
About the Author
Jeanne Martinet is the author of eight books, including The Art of Mingling which has sold more than 150,000 copies in the U.S. alone. She has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Cosmopolitan and Salon.com, and has shared her humor and know-how on hundreds of radio and TV shows--including “The Today Show” and NPR’s “Morning Edition.” This is her first novel.