Aziz Ansari: 'Parks and Rec' star will release a book
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A publisher says it's acquired actor-comedian聽Aziz聽Ansari's聽first book.
The Penguin Press said Thursday that the untitled book by the "Parks and Recreation" star will focus on how technology has changed the lives of singles.
In a statement,聽Ansari聽he hopes the book will offer an interesting perspective on modern courtship. Penguin Press said聽Ansari聽will interview experts and conduct original research on the subject.
Ansari's聽book is tentatively scheduled to be published in September 2015. The announcement comes as NBC's "Parks and Rec" prepares to enter it's sixth season, one that promises shake ups amongst the cast.
Rob Lowe聽and Rashida聽Jones will leave the series after the 13th episode of the upcoming sixth season.
They play characters Chris Traeger and Ann Perkins, who have聽dated on and off and have decided to try to have a baby together.
"Parks and Recreation" also stars Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, and Aubrey Plaza as employees working in local government in Indiana.
Jones has been on the series since its first episode. Lowe joined the show in season two.
