In 1965, Helen Gurley Brown sparked a cultural shift with Sex and the Single Girl, encouraging women to embrace independence and live life on their own terms. Despite controversy, her message resonated widely, inspiring thousands of readers to seek her advice. Determined to reach an even larger audience, she set her sights on transforming Cosmopolitan. Given just three issues to revive the struggling publication, she built a bold, forward-thinking team whose real-life experiences shaped the magazine’s provocative and influential voice—ultimately redefining it for a new generation.

Join us on July 16th as John Searles, New York Times Bestselling author of multiple novels and longtime editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine, brings this dynamic era to life in his new release, Single Girls. Single Girls Soiree: A Cosmopolitan Conversation will be an unforgettable afternoon with John Searles in conversation with Kristy Woodson Harvey celebrating the recent release of Single Girls. Every seat includes lunch, insightful conversation, fun behind-the-scenes stories & a cash bar. Champagne greeting and early entry for sponsors!

Kristy Woodson Harvey will also sign copies of her latest release, Summer State of Mind.

Thank you to our co-hosts: Carolina Women's Collective!

The Country Bookshop is the official bookseller for this event. They will be onsite offering both authors’ novels for purchase & signatures.

Single Girls Soiree: A Cosmopolitan Conversation

Join us for a fun & inspiring afternoon!