Books like I love everybody, and other atrocious lies by Laurie Notaro
Laurie Notaro’s collection offers a series of humorous, semi‑autobiographical essays that trace the idiosyncratic events of her own life. With a sharp, conversational tone, she turns everyday incidents into broad humor, revealing the lightness and honesty of a writer who embraces the absurdities of middle age. The book is a true testament to her style as an American humorist and gives readers an intimate look at the stories that shaped her career and perspective.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Laurie Notaro
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