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First time reading Birbiglia. His narrative is about becoming a dad, with occasional poetic interludes from Jen, his wife. It is touching at times, and often laugh-out-loud funny. They married but didn‘t want children. Until they changed their minds 🤗

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I‘ve enjoyed his stand up specials before, so thought I‘d try this short audio. While still very funny in parts, it‘s also taking a serious look at his life as a father, when he really did not ever plan to be a father. He and his wife married agreeing in this, then she changed her mind. It‘s well written, and his wife‘s poems are interspersed between the essays.

A quick and unflinchingly honest read. At times, this book felt a bit scattered and unfocused, but The New One is still a moving read. I didn‘t expect for this book to resound with me as much as it did considering I am not a parent. Would recommend (especially for Birbiglia fans).

A lot of elements from his stand up. Very funny. He is a great story teller.

#BoutOfBooks starts today! Are you participating? Have you made a TBR?

It‘s taking me so long to get through Midnight Sun that it‘s basically my whole TBR. I‘m hoping the Readathon will give me the motivation to finish it this week. I just started The New One on audiobook this morning.

I love listening to Birbiglia, so we‘ll try this one out. ebook from my library!

I laughed. A lot. I cried, a smidge. I saw Birbiglia at Berkeley Rep many years ago. Some of that show is in this book, and I laughed at all of it again. Jokes, great storytelling, and all the feels.

I've snacked. I've napped. I've finally finished a book! And, I'm feeling pretty good. Now I break for dinner.

#24hourreadathon

Almost finished my book and going to join #MooMoo for a quick nap. You'd think I would get a good night's rest before a #24hourreadathon and you would be using the sense I wish I had yesterday.

"Jen and Oona are in sync like ballerinas in the New York City Ballet. And I am the drunk clown who stumbles on stage in the middle of the ballet and trips on his own pee."

And away we go! #24hourreadathon

Any Parent anyone who has ever taken care of a new baby will love this laugh out loud book.Perfect day to read this book Perfrct day for a laugh.Thanks @grandcentralpub

4/5

This is a collection of stories about Mike's experiences from the decision to become parents through his daughter's infancy. It's funny, but it also feels very honest. Mike talks about the difficult parts of becoming a parents.

It's also interspersed with his wife's poetry, which is very good and shows her experiences. I really liked the poems hello?, FISH DOCTOR PLAY, and little astronaut.

It comes out on May 5

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