A real look at the trials and tribulations on the site that media loves to hate and folks love to use!
On the edge and on line in New York City!
"My Life on Craigslist" is a quirky novel of romance and life, a read very much worth considering." MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW 
"This book is very funny and witty... I loved it!
"Why do I troll Craigslist, with so many creeps lurking, and not other leading dating sites? It’s not only the fact that CL is free. It’s mostly because I’ve looked at people’s profiles on other big dating sites and it’s scary. Some folks have been up there since 2003. Others are online since 2001. I can see the gold boiler plate: “In the dating business since the turn of the century. Dating and fucking hundreds and still looking. I’m kinda dating someone right now, but if you write to me I’ll check out your profile and answer back in case you’re an upgrade.” Emily Thompson
Meet Emily Thompson, 25, quirky, with a keen eye for contemporary art. One year after she moves to the trendy East Village in New York City, where she lands a job in an art gallery and an artist boyfriend, her life is thrown in an uproar when she loses everything. Suddenly alone, with no boyfriend, no money in the bank, no friends and a family far away, Emily starts to live vicariously through Craigslist and for the most part nothing works. A roommate who is rarely home, turns out to be an escort, which makes Emily get on her high moral horse, but later, when Emily herself becomes an escort for a day things spiral out of control…A big movie producer with a hidden dark side, a lost painting with a potential bright side, and a mysterious neighbor with a serpent tattoo, will all come into play.
“The idea to write this book came to me one day when I went to a bookstore to look for a novel that would speak about both some of my own experiences and the ones of millions of other people, and do so with a mix of humor and depth. Besides the tons of chick lit about the single gal in the big city who is more adept at shopping than relationships, I found very little of interest. There are millions of folks with a life on Craigslist, both female and male, either for survival or for fun, and the ones who aren’t there yet, are curious to see how it’s like. It’s wild!" Alexandra Ares
Warning: this novel is intended for audiences over 21 years old, and contains depictions of sexual activity, though perhaps not in the way you're expecting.
KUDOS FOR MY LIFE ON CRAIGSLIST
“So much of what occurs is beautifully tied up. I adored it. The Apatow films don’t do it better. This book is a D-flawless diamond, small but utterly perfect.” Monique Raphel High, best-selling novelist
"A seamless
merging of the latest "blog books" trend (like "Sleeping Naked
is Green") and "Bridget Jones' Diary". Very fun!...Originality: 5-stars; Very
clean, clear voice and original writing.
" Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Review
" Alexandra Ares has an incredible insight into the human persona and expresses her tantalizing talent with My Life On Craigslist." Alan Abel, writer, prankster and mockumentary filmmaker
“A little subversive book filled with cool art references, quirky thoughts, and a coming of age leading where you least expect it. The end begs for a sequel. Even guys will like it!” Grant Henley, CL User
"Very cool. I can totally identify with Emily/Swan: Jobless, looking for a roommate, zero money in the bank, and above all desperately seeking some sort of sexual or intimate connection that would numb the pain of this lonely existence. Bravo!" Ismael Corpas, CL User
“Ultimately, Alexandra Ares writes this book for the millions of people who are dependent on Craigslist as a free service that provides an exchange system, whether it’s for jobs, entertainment tickets, roommates, and more. My Life on Craigslist will strike a chord with many, and is a must-read for anyone who uses Craigslist or wants to learn more about it.” Todd Rutherford, The Publishing Guru
“A book about starting over at only 25. Sharp and funny! This entire journey from Craigslist to mundane life and back has a cinematic quality that could inspire a cool New York film. Alexandra Ares combines the visuals and witty dialog of a screenwriter with the emotional depths of a skilled novelist." Tudor Petrut, Actor/Director, Peggy in the Discover Card campaign
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MY LIFE ON CRAIGSLIST
