Humorist Annabelle Gurwitch faces stage 4 cancer, finds ‘unexpected joys’

In this laugh-out-loud memoir, real-life couple Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn chronicle their thirteen years of marriage through a he-said/she-said format, highlighting complaining, codependence, and their journey with their son diagnosed with VACTERL birth defects. They defy conventional wisdom by embracing a lack of intimacy, competitive parenting, and dropping out of therapy, proving that love endures amid differences.

From the New York Times bestselling author of I See You Made an Effort, Annabelle Gurwitch delivers a timely chronicle of financial and emotional downward mobility. She navigates gig economy jobs, home sharing with a young couple and a bunny, relearning to parent her college student in recovery who sheds the gender binary, post-divorce dating, and the stigmas of economic uncertainty. With irreverent humor, Gurwitch redeems tough experiences, offering insights into resilience, identity, and modern life's precariousness.

The Devil's Star is the fifth novel in Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole series. The story follows Detective Harry Hole as he is assigned to investigate a series of murders in Oslo, where victims are found with a tiny diamond in the shape of a five-pointed star (pentagram) behind their eyelid and a severed finger. Reluctant to take the case and struggling with alcoholism, Harry must work alongside his long-time adversary Tom Waaler to solve the mystery. The novel interweaves the serial killer investigation with Harry's ongoing feud with Waaler, culminating in a dramatic resolution.

After being fired by Woody Allen from his off-Broadway play, Annabelle Gurwitch gathered funny and insightful tales from celebrities and everyday people about their experiences of being canned, downsized, or dismissed. The book turns the trauma of job loss into a celebration of resilience and bounce-back, featuring contributions from stars like Bill Maher and Felicity Huffman. It received rave reviews from The New York Times, Washington Post, and others, topping lists like the New York Post Hot List.

Annabelle Gurwitch's "I See You Made An Effort" delves into the experiences of women navigating middle age. Gurwitch humorously explores the physical and emotional changes, societal expectations, and challenges faced during this life stage. The book offers relatable anecdotes and reflections on aging, relationships, and self-discovery. It challenges the notion that middle age is a decline, instead portraying it as a time of transformation and growth. Gurwitch's witty observations and personal stories resonate with readers who are experiencing similar transitions.

After an unexpected Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch rejects the 'cancer warrior' archetype, embracing her role as a 'cancer slacker' with no runs, ribbons, or religion. Through sharp wit and unflinching honesty, she explores mortality, inequities in cancer care, tiny victories like crusty baguette ends, the pleasure of sucking at hobbies, and the power of female friendship. Gurwitch upends 'live each day like it's your last' to celebrate the extraordinariness of everyday life.