Wedding toasts I'll never give

Ada Calhoun's collection grew from a viral Modern Love essay and expands into personal essays examining marriage, infidelity, divorce, and evolving beliefs about relationships.

Calhoun writes with humor and blunt honesty, sharing provocative takes she wouldn't deliver at an actual wedding toast.

The essays blend memoir, cultural observation, and personal revision, inviting readers to reconsider conventional romantic wisdom.

The tone is conversational yet thoughtful, making the book suitable for readers seeking both insight and entertaining reflection.

While compact, the collection offers rich conversational fodder about long-term partnership and the complexities of love.