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Sign up todayMy Mother's Boyfriends: Stories
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“I inhaled these stories! They have a feral Gen-X vibe that resonated for me, but the keen observation and humor have universal appeal.”
— Christie • Gallery Bookshop
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“This collection of stories is a winner. I'm not a short story reader - unless they are really, really good - and I think this book nailed it. Why aren't I reading these in The New Yorker? ”
— Jude • Readers' Books
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“Samantha Schoech's writing is a symphony of vivid imagery, powerful scenarios, and, just when you need it most, humor. My Mother's Boyfriend offers a thoughtful and engaging collection of stories that skillfully capture the often messy nature of familial love and how it sculpts us into who we are. It's a book that stirs empathy in anyone who has ever found themselves entangled in the web of affection and frustration within their family, inviting readers to embrace the complexity of these relationships with reflection and even grace. This book is a powerful reminder of why we call family members loved ones, making it one of the most original collections I have ever read. ”
— Calvin • The King's English Bookshop
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“A dazzling set of short stories that touch on the most human of experiences; growing up, raising children, watching ailing parents, and aging. Each story is a gem full of warmth, insight, and a touch of humor. ”
— Courtney • Trident Booksellers & Cafe
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“A warm and funny collection of short stories, bursting with unique characters, a few good dashes of humor, and loads of heart.”
— Pete • Green Apple Books
Summary
For lovers of Catherine Newman, Lorrie Moore, and Ottessa Moshfegh comes a debut collection of 14 insightful, witty, and often laugh-out-loud stories.
My Mother’s Boyfriends is populated by angels, earthquakes, sibling complexity, love affairs gone bad, and children left to figure it out on their own. Woven throughout is an abiding sympathy for the mess-ups, bad choices, and missteps humans make despite their best intentions.
“Witty and utterly enchanting.” —Vendela Vida, author of We Run the Tides
"In My Mother's Boyfriends, Samantha Schoech writes with precision, grace, and considerable wit on subjects ranging from the magical to the mundane. Packed with sharply observed characters and surprising sentences that masterfully turn a story inside out, this collection is as unsettling as The Big One, but so much more fun. These are voices you'll hear in your head long after you've closed the book. A terrific read with a big San Francisco heart." —Michelle Richmond, bestselling author of The Marriage Pact and The Wonder Test
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