New Release Notes 4/12/22: Bomb Shelther by Mary Laura Philpott

Bomb Shelther by Mary Laura Philpott

“Leave it to the writer whose critically acclaimed debut had us “laughing and crying on the same page” (NPR) to illuminate what it means to move through life with a soul made of equal parts anxiety and optimism (and while she’s at it, to ponder the mysteries of backyard turtles and the challenges of spatchcocking a turkey).”

Sometimes, you need a book that will tell you it’s all gonna be okay, even though we know it’s not. This book will acknowledge that second fact while still retaining the first. Mary’s writing is effervescent while still tackling some of the biggest anxiety inducing issues of the day; parenthood, aging, and the idea of letting go. Her style drops little bombs of truth while aiming right for you heart, letting you know that, in the end, even if we don’t think they will be, everything will be all right. Essay lovers and memoir readers alike need to pick this one up.