THE BLIND DATE GUIDE TO DATING

"Although other traditions from [the 18th century], like public whippings and witch burnings, have virtually died out... the cruel spectacle of the blind date lives on," asserts Thompson, a writer for the real-life TV show Blind Date. This book is partly an accompaniment to the show and partly a jokey guidebook, filled with silly dos and don'ts culled from the experiences of those who've been on the show. The hodge-podge account will appeal only to the (perhaps few) viewers who want to spend the extra bucks.(Nov. 1)