Who *doesn’t* need a bit of good news?

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Last week I was too overwhelmed to open my mail and get my shit together but today I’m back to work and that’s why I have something special to share with you:

Eeeeeeeeek!

Why, yes, that is an advance copy of Broken thankyouverymuch. The real ones in April will be bigger and nicer and hardback and will have end pages all that jazz, but having an actual copy of this book in my hands felt like an amazing accomplishment during a time when I often feel like I’m treading in quicksand. I mailed a copy to my mom and one to my sister but I still have one left over and it’s going to you. Just leave me a comment and I’ll randomly pick one of you to send an autographed copy to. (But you have to live in the US because I’m using a pre-paid book mailer so that I don’t have to go to the post office in the middle of the plague. Sorry!)

This week I started recording the audiobook of Broken and usually that looks like a small but fancy recording studio in New York, but in the age of covid it looks more like my closet. Because it is my closet. They sent me cases filled with equipment and I learned how to set up everything and today I recorded the first few chapters with my lovely team listening in live to direct me and point out when they could hear my stomach growl or Dorothy Barker bark or my wedding dress fall off the hanger onto me. When the door is closed the small space and the soft clothes create the closest replica to a sound studio so this is how recordings are done now. I know a lot of people would think hiding in a closet for hours each day is a step down from New York but I suspect those people don’t have anxiety disorders and it’s kind of a blessing in disguise to be able to have the cats on standby if I need them as I pretend to be an old-fashioned phone operator.

“Operator. How may I direct your call and then listen in on it to blackmail you?”

Life is weird. But so am I.

PS. There have been several scammers on Facebook pretending to be me and sending out friend requests. My Facebook page is public so you don’t need a friend request to be my friend. Please report them (and anyone who asks for your credit card to facebook). This is me if you want to be friends, but honestly I get overwhelmed on Facebook and am way more of a twitter sort of girl.

More soon…

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  9. How lovely! Your closet seems like the perfect place to record the next audiobook! I can’t wait too read/hear it!

  10. I like free books! Especially free Jenny books!

    Your closet looks cozy, and when you’re in your closet you can wear PJs which I’m
    sure is frowned upon in fancy NYC studios so that seems like a win to me.

  11. Congratulations on getting your arks in!!! I’m super exited to pick up a copy when they come out! 🙂

  12. That is brilliant! You look lovely! I would adore that advance copy of Broken. Can’t wait for it to come out! 🙂 Many thanks for consideration. 🙂

  13. Very much looking forward to this!! Would love an opportunity to read in advance 🙂

  14. So excited to see the advance copy in your hands! Also I would 100% work from my closet at all times if it was possible.

  18. Oooh yay!!! I can’t wait. I’ve only been to New York once but my hotel room wasn’t much bigger than a closet and had way too much furniture for the space so I think you’re achieving the same vibe.

  20. Honestly, a closet recording studio sounds way better to me than NYC! Cant wait to read the new book.

  27. I envy your closet recording studio!
    I live in an old house without closets and have been considering stapling cardboard milk cartoons to the walls. Oh – and maybe making a place where I can record my boos.

  28. I am glad you get to be safe in your closet while pouring out your heart. Much nicer than a soundbooth/fishbowl and being stared at. You got this.

  31. As a prolific blogger and author, you sure set a high bar for the rest of us broken people — in the best way!

  32. I would LOVE to get my hands on a copy of your next book. I’ve loved every single one of the others, and I made my partner read ”Furiously Happy”

  33. I ADORE the cover. I was just in your shop today buying Christmas gifts. Not IN your shop because I am sure it is still closed. But the virtual one. If I don’t win it, I will treat myself to it.

  35. I would love to read the new book early! Hopefully it would make me laugh because I could really use that right now.

  36. I am super excited , I like to read Let us Pretend to mother. I always smile and laugh when I read it my mother thinks I am pervert.

  38. Cats on Standby is an awesome band name. Very, very happy to have more Lawson prose incoming.

  43. I work for an indie record label, and more than one of our artists uses a closet full of clothes as a pro vocal booth – even in the Before Times. The microphone is the most important part of that equation, anyway. Go, you!!! Can’t wait to read the new book.

  44. I would LOVE an advance copy of your book! I was just talking you up to a friend yesterday and trying to get her to read your old books.

  47. I cannot wait for Broken! I work in a closet (my cloffice) on the daily, but I took all the clothes out so no dresses fall on me. I do occasionally have help from the cats, though. Although I suspect they’re really only after the cat food that is stored in the other end of my cloffice.

  49. I’m so happy to see your new book I feel like crying. It’s just such a bright spot in my day. I can’t wait to have a copy. And I’d rather record a book in my closet then an actual studio. Cat meows on the audio book would be great btw

  54. How is it that no one has posted for this amazing giveaway! I will happily wait and order it from Nowhere when it comes out in April. Gives me something to look forward to.

  55. This has been a tough year and your encouraging tweets always find me at the right time. Excited to snag your book when it comes out. Thanks for being you Jenny.

  56. Love this! And would love your book if I’m the lucky winner. Can I read it while I hide in my closet??!

  58. So excited for you and I can’t wait to read your new book! ❤️ And I love you recording the audio book in your closet.

  60. I hate to shout, BUT I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE THIS NEWS! Looking forward to reading (and listening) to it!

  61. I am so excited for this book. Thank you for being weird and sharing it.

    P. S. – I’m possibly more excited for the audiobook and can’t wait to listen knowing that is was recorded in your closet!

  66. I’m so so excited for this book. And just FYI, my favorite podcast is recorded in a closet, so I think you’re doing it right. 🙂

  67. Hi Jenny! So excited for this book. It’s coming at a time in my life when I really need it ❤️

  69. I sarcastically commented “a comment” and then fat fingered my email address and hit send before it was complete. 🤦🏻‍♀️

  70. I’m so excited to see you have a new book coming out!! I already recommend the ones you’ve already written to my friends, I can’t wait to add another to my collection! 🥺

  73. :O wow! first comment! Well, Jenny, I have to say I’ve truly appreciated your candid-ness and seemingly positive view of the world, even when you have so many excuses to be angry or sad. It’s been a real inspiration and I just love coming to this corner of the internet! Thank you!

    Also, a huge CONGRATS!! THIS IS AMAZING!!

  79. I would ❤️ an autographed copy of “Broken” and I think your sound studio closet looks like the coziest place ever. Personally, I feel you should leave any random animal sounds in your audio book to give it that special, personal touch. 😺🐶

  80. So bloody excited! Can’t wait to read it! (Despite my fondness for British slang, I live in the US, haha!).

  82. Congratulations!! I changed out of my pajamas today. So we both accomplished something 🙂

  83. I love you, Jenny. (Also, my iPhone just tried to change that to Henny. Knock knock MF!)

  84. Oh YAY!! That is exactly the kind of good news that I needed today! I can’t wait to read it!!!

  87. I haven’t been this excited about a book since the next release in the Court of Thorns & Roses was announced!

  90. What fantastic news, and a truly awesome achievement! And if I were listening to your audiobook and heard Dorothy barking, or things falling around you like you were in Fibber McGee’s closet (look it up, younglings), that would make it even more immersive. It will be just right because it will be you.

  91. Greetings to you! Every time you post something that starts like this post (basically life has been heavy but I’ve shaken it off long enough to do this one thing) I feel it SO MUCH! It comes through my email and I get a notice on my phone and I can see the first few lines, and today I was really needing a pick me up so it was great timing. I love your closet recording studio!

    I live in the U.S. and would like to be among the (undoubtedly large and excited) group from which you select a recipient for your amazing new book! Reading is my favorite escape. Besides my closet, of course, which isn’t nearly as cool as a recording studio. (However my closet does have a container of Skittles hidden in it!)

  97. I’m so excited for this book! My friends and I were able to watch you at a book signing (not in a creepy way) in San Diego a few years ago and got some pictures with you. You were gracious and funny.

  99. Congratulations on holding a copy of your creation. It makes it real!! I will have to buy the audio version too so I can imagine you in the closet reading it to me!

  100. Having the actual book in your hands must be an incredible feeling!! I can’t wait to read it, and listen to the audiobook too. I always do both because I feel like I get a whole new experience listening to you read it. 🙂

  105. I’m jealous you can fit a chair in your closet. Heck – I’m impressed you have a closet you can even stand in! Ahhh….closet envy transcends all time and places, pandemics or not.

  107. Huzzah for you…and us who get to read it. I commend your publisher on their great taste in literature.

  115. Rereading your previous books has been my mental lifeline during the past few months. Can’t wait to read your new one!

  116. I am so excited for your new book! I have to share — I was driving through my parent’s neighborhood this weekend (rural Nevada) and there was a GIANT METAL ROOSTER on someone’s front porch (about 5 feet tall). I wanted to stop and ask if they were also a fantastic strangling, but we’re in the middle of a plague and showing up unannounced on a stranger’s front porch is probably frowned upon. But it made me smile, and think of you, and say out loud in my car, by myself, “KNOCK KNOCK MOTHERF**KER!”

  118. The audio book is going to be so much better now that I can picture you reading it in your closet. 😂😂 I can’t wait!! Love the cover!!

  120. oh my word, that is exciting!!!!!! also i totally feel you on not opening the mail. i have a voicemail from my aunt i’m assuming wishing me well (i’m one week into covid) and i still haven’t listened. i had my mom (i’m 32) text her to tell her it was too much for me to call her back. anyways i hope this bodes well for a good week 🙂

  121. Hello. Thank you for the good news. My elbow hurts on top of all the bullshit.

  130. I love the idea of you recording the audio book in your closet. It’s the *best* metaphor for this year: cozy, somewhat suffocating, and none of us ever know when a wedding dress (or the sky) is going to fall on our head. I can’t wait to read this! 🖤

  131. I’m so excited for your new book! It seems like a nice light to look towards right now! I’m in grad school and between my schoolwork, internship and COVID books are my one comfort. Can’t wait!

  132. Love seeing you in your closet! How fun! I have pre-ordered your book from Nowhere Bookstore, but would love having an advanced copy. Pick me, please!

  135. Pick me!! I was just telling my friend about the bookclub pick this month, and I said you know what I really need is to laugh. I miss laughing. I need Jenny Lawson’s new book now! (She turned me on to you a few years back)

  139. I was singing a vocal track when our band was in the studio, and while recording I made them give me a beer, turn the lights out and leave. 🤣

  140. Awesome! Glad to hear the book will be out soon! I loved your other ones and reading the blog. Happy recording to you!

  141. I want it! Your funny books are always good for getting through a difficult time. And 2020 is definitely that!

  143. Very proud of you! Thank you so much for sharing your life with all us weirdos. Much love to you!

  145. Great news indeed! Congrats, Jenny! Love you in the closet, and well, pretty much love you anywhere. (And golly would I love an autographed copy of your new book!)

  146. Yay! This is exactly the kind of happy news that I needed today! I can’t wait to read it!
    (Posting this comment for the second time because I don’t think it posted the first time? Sorry if it did!)

  148. Love all your books! Can’t wait to read Broken. Congrats! 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎈🎈

  149. I’m so excited to read Broken!! I absolutely adore your writing. Thank you for sharing your stories with us all.

  150. Hooray! I’m so happy you’re doing the audiobook, I adore the audio for the other two books!

  151. So excited that you have written another book!! I can’t wait to read it. I always buy it, read it, and then pass it on. So fun to introduce you to people who have never heard of you.

  152. Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it. Then listen to the audiobook. I’ve done this with your other books and it just makes them better.

  154. Can’t wait to get my filangies on this book 😂! I told my boyfriend I wanted this book super bad. I want to start that Christmas tradition you posted on Twitter, and it definitely has to be with one of your books!!!! ☺️

  155. You know, the monster on the cover kind of reminds me of your new Monster purchase that you posted on Twitter this weekend!

    Can’t wait to read the new book 😊

  157. It was so fun listening to you live on the library talk the other night. Cant wait for the book.

  161. I know Covid is horrendous for so many people, but this anxious introvert is living! Just a few examples- I don’t have to go to any awkward social gatherings, no hand shakes or hugs, we made a candy slide- no talking to strange kids- the hotel I recently had to stay in had a digital key- no front desk! I am living my best life!

  164. I’m so excited for the new book! I can always have more of your brand of crazy in my life (instead of the usual crazy out there)

  165. Whoo-hoo!!!! New book is always good news! I even have my copy pre-ordered because I can’t wait to read it. 🙂

  166. Congratulations! Can’t wait to read this one! (Currently reading The Witches are Coming by Lindy West – so good!)

  168. This is wonderful news! And, who knows, one day wedding dresses may be considered the height of acoustic technology.

  170. If one can simultaneously hide in one’s closet AND get work done…sounds like the best thing ever 🙂

  174. Congratulations! It’s beautiful! I am supremely grouchy today and this post helped a littttttttttttttle bit. I dunno I’m still pretty ragey.

  175. I would love a signed copy of your new book! I’ve recorded many a school presentation in my closet. The sound quality is the best and my kids and dogs have to get through 2 locked doors to get to me.

  177. I am so excited for you! My closet is also my special hiding place. Thank you for always reminding me that I am never alone in my weirdness! ❤️

  179. Congratulations on the new book!! It’s so incredibly pretty. Oh and your recording studio is my dream home office. I just need to evict all of my husband’s belongings from it. 🙂

  184. Also, I love your closet recording studio. You have been a light for me during all this confusion, and I appreciate you and your family so much more than y’all will ever know.

  186. Can’t wait to read this. But maybe I should get the audiobook because maybe I can’t wait to hear you read this…

  189. Cannot wait to read more of your quirky, wonderful self. Your writing helps me know depression is a big, fat, ugly liar and reminds me there is humor in the darkest of days. Like Granny’s deaths. Both of them.

  190. I can’t wait for April! I pre-ordered the book! I could use an uplifting read right now. I would love to get an advance copy!

  191. The cover reminds me of one of my of favorite paintings. It’s called ‘The Favorite’ by Omar Rayyan and prints are available on Etsy, for those of us who love that type of thing. I have a print hanging in my bedroom.

    I didn’t think I could be more excited by another work from you and then you go and evoke all the feelings I get form that piece of art. SO EXCITED for this. It’s a ray of sunshine in the s-storm of this year…

  194. TBH I think I want to hear your wedding dress falling and Dorothy Barker in the audio book.

  195. I loved your previous books. I even made my now-husband listen to Furiously Happy on a road trip, as a way to introduce him to trichotillomania and other things I struggle with. I really look forward to Broken!

  196. Can I just love you so much right now in your gorgeous cozy phone operator boudoir booth?

    Because I’m here to do exactly that.
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  202. I love it when a crappy day leads to an AWESOME day and then you share that awesome day with all of us, and we can climb higher out of our own holes and shout “YAY!!” and enjoy all those good feels that go along with that…THANK YOU!!

  207. How exciting! I would love to add Broken to my Jenny Lawson book collection! Please pick me!!

  208. So, so looking forward to your new book. You always make me feel so much less alone!

  209. I’m so excited! It looks perfect and that demon is magical!! I can’t wait to get one! I love you 😘🏳️‍🌈

  211. I think reading in the closet sounds heavenly – enjoy that (sort of) private time.

  212. Congrats on your new book. A published book & a recording studio in a closet sounds like my idea of Heaven & I’m not even a religious sort of person–but in the non-religion of me, that is what Heaven would be. That and some cats & dogs & cookies… lots & lots of cookies… and coffee and tea… oh and my husband. He would be there too, of course…

  216. Can’t wait to read your book. (I like holding a book vs listening, so fingers crossed)

  218. I’m so proud of you, congratulations!! I’m so excited to read it, because honestly nothing gets me through hard feelings quite like your writing. Happy recording!

  219. I read Lets pretend all the time, My mother asked me why I am laughing , I read her a part. She called me a pervert. I told her that she does not understand high brow humor

  220. I am so glad you’re hanging in there through all this madness. I can’t wait to read the new book, and listen to the new audio book. And I can’t wait until it’s safe to travel and I can make the pilgrimage to Nowhere 😉

  223. I ‘m jumping up and down like I do during Mardi Gras parades! Throw it here!

    You look lovely in your recording studio.

  226. Thank you so much for writing another book! I keep buying your first three and giving them away to people who need your most enjoyable form of empathy.

  227. Yippee, something to look forward to!!

    My wedding dress is in a box and is very very heavy, so it would make a big sound if it fell on me.

  228. Here I am commenting, but don’t judge my spelling. My dog fell asleep with her ear flipped over one of my eyes and I am too nap trapped to move.

  230. If I win, I promise to Booksgiving it to someone. (Yes, it’s a verb now.) Also, if I don’t win, I will still Booksgiving it to someone.

  231. Why did this make me cry?! Look what you did! I’m and so happy and proud of you! I can’t wait to read it! Thank you for being you!

  235. Can’t wait to read it! And as someone who spent many happy hours in a closet under the stairs hiding and reading, I salute that energy! Congratulations! 🎈🎉🍾

  238. THANK YOU for continuing to write and share your story. Looking forward to the new book. Love your closet umbrella!

  240. I am so excited to read this Jenny!! Your blog and books bring me so much joy during this crazy year 😀

  243. I love both of the previous books and know this one will be just as amazing!! Congratulations!!!

  253. I’d love to have it right now, but I know everyone else would too. I love the cover!

  254. Yay! Congratulations, Jenny! My mom always says that closets are comfy-cozy spots, good for blocking out the outside world.

  255. Congratulations on the ARC and starting to record the audiobook! It actually looks like a lot of fun to be sitting there in the closet recording it!

  256. I can’t wait to read the new book! Just introduced a friend to your first book

  264. Your books have brought me so much comfort and let me know I’m not alone. I can’t wait to read this next one!!

  266. Please please make it one of the book club books……but if you can’t will still buy it and loooove it.

  271. Thank you for finding the strengths and reserves to keep working on this. Broken is a light at the end of a pretty long and dark tunnel, I’m grateful to have some belly-laughs to look forward to!

  272. You rock! I’ve created a small sound studio in my home too, because chorus singers have had to go virtual. It’s a steep learning curve, managing all the equipment and doing the performance at the same time. Thank you for doing that!

  273. Wow….you got all the way down here??? Working in a closet sounds like my dream job. Where do I apply? Congrats Jenny….can’t wait to read it…

  276. Omg I would absolutely love a signed copy. This year has been ridiculous. 4th positive covid test in my office in as many weeks. I was home, quarantined because of my close contact with the 2nd case. I’m scared going back tomorrow. We have someone in the office we know is waiting on test results because they weren’t feeling well and we peons can’t tell them to go home. Our jobs have been threatened if we say anything to anyone. I’m waiting for my finalizations of a new job, but until then, I’m stuck. This would brighten my day and once I finish reading, I could lend to my sister, who absolutely adores you.

  277. So exciting! I’d be over the moon for early copy. I always get your books on audiobook and hardback. Well except your coloring book of course. I’ll add Dorothy Barker cameo would be very cool. 😉

  280. I can’t wait to both read the print book AND listen to you read it to me when the audio is released 😁

  281. Congrats on your book! Also they should totally leave in the sound of your wedding dress falling on you because it fits the theme xD

  282. I’d love a signed copy to go with my other treasured JL masterpieces, but most of all I want you to be ridiculously joyful as much as possible.

  283. You are adorable in your blackmail closet. I am so looking forward to reading your new book!

  285. Oh good news!! Hip hip hooray! What a lack of that there has been of late. Congratulations on your new book, Jenny! (I would absolutely love to receive an advance copy! 🙂

  287. Exciting that your book release is close and I think your closet sound recording studio is way cool!

  288. Your new book is the second best thing to happen in 2020….the only good thing was my dog! Is being second place to a dog really a bad thing?

  289. Ah, so excited! I would love a signed copy! Especially since you won’t be doing any signings for quite some time because of the plague.

  291. I love how people are finding more and more creative ways to do things on a small and quiet scale. Companies with employees working from home, late-night comedians filming their shows from their attics. It seems like in the face of a pandemic, creativity blooms unbridled.

  292. Congrats on the galley! What a kick ass great joy today… you deserve the best and if by some wacko chance (which it won’t… it’s my luck) my number comes up… give the copy to the next in line… not writing to do anything more than say congratulations and woo woo girl. Are we woo woo girls now? Oh my gawd. Save me from myself.

  293. Jenny, I watch your success and I applaud you every darn step of the way. You’ve done it all so honestly, admirably, bravely–without the b.s. so many use to be less than transparent about their journey. No screens from you–and it’s a beautiful thing to watch. Congrats again, you!

  296. I think they need to let you keep the sounds as well as your reaction to your wedding dress falling on you. Perfect for the book!

  297. Your opening line of feeling too overwhelmed to even open your mail resonates with me so much these past few weeks. Today I feel like the depression is starting to kick in. I’d love to read your third book for a little bit of happiness and laughter and to feel not so alone. You’re my hero.

  298. I LOVE your stuff! Laughter in the time of Covid is SO SO important 💛💛💛 can not wait to read the new book!

  299. I am so proud of you Jenny. I admire youso much and I know that makes you feel weird so I am sorry!

  301. I am literally counting down the days until I get your new book. Your books have saved me in times of darkness and I will be forever grateful for you.

  304. Jenny, I’m so looking forward to this book! I’m currently re-reading Furiously Happy to tide me over. Your stories are so reassuring, like hearing from a friend I haven’t met yet.

  307. You always make me feel a little more seen in the world. From a fellow closet hider—well done, I can’t wait to read.

  308. I can’t wait to read it! Glad you got some good news this week. Everyone could use some these days.

  312. I can’t wait for your new book!!! I may or may not be doing a happy dance (totally doing a happy dance but afraid the cool kids will judge me).

  313. I follow you on Facebook, in a weird, my husband is the only one who looks at it to stalk our grandchildren way, and he asked me this weekend “your lady has a new book out?”, to which, of course I know who “my lady” is, and I said “yes, it’s out in April”. I would be beyond humbled and freaking out excited to be able to read your new book first!! But either way, I can’t wait until it is out officially and I can buy copies of it, as I firmly believe that your books are gold, and I give them to friends accordingly!!! Congratulations from one person who has been working from home for 35 weeks, but who’s counting???

  314. Cannot wait to read this book! It’s been a terrible year and it’s wonderful having things to look forward to.

  315. Ahh, Jenny you inspire me and tea h me so much. Thank you for all that you are and all that you share. 🧡

  318. Ahh!!! I love your books so much they’re ones of the few I can actually read repeatedly and still find just as funny and feel just as much as when I read them for the first time. You’re quite genuinely my favorite author and it’d be so amazing if you picked this comment(but let’s be real, I’ll 100% buy it as soon as it comes out anyway). I can’t wait to read your next hilariously real masterpiece. Also I totally relate to the closet thing because when ever I’m anxious, that’s where I hide.

  320. I can’t wait! I have signed copies of both your other books and they are on the list of things to save in the event of a fire.

  323. PS is that a Maxfield Parrish print just randomly sitting on the floor outside your closet? Oh the humanity!

  324. I can’t wait to read it! You make me feel like my normal is OK and I love you for that! Hugs and spoons❤️❤️❤️

  326. I can’t wait to read it! My husband and I have been reading your books, and David Sedaris’ books over the phone to a friend in the hospital with COVID. It’s been wonderful letting a little light in to an otherwise terrible situation. Thank you.

  328. Pick me! Pick me ! I can’t wait to read your new book and find a sense of belonging with all the “crazy” out there.

  330. Can’t wait to read it! Thank you for so openly sharing your struggles. My 15 year old is struggling with major depression and anxiety, I can’t tell you how many times I use your quote – depression lies!! And try to convince him it will get better.

  332. How lovely is this shit?! I’m so excited to read it! “I’m broken,” was the first thing that I said to my therapist and 3 years later we are still unpacking THAT statement. ❤️

  333. I’m so excited to get my copy when it comes out (pre-ordered from your store!) ♥️♥️

  335. Congratulations on a massive accomplishment and milestone in your life. You’re a touchstone for us all. Whether I win or not, looking forward to reading this book when it’s published!

  336. No one has advanced on me in DECADES, so, yeah, need an advanced copy. Then I’ll keep it until I buy two hardcovers for my girls who fucking love you.

  337. Actually, having been to NYC your closet may be larger than some hotel rooms I’ve stayed in!

  340. I absolutely love to listen to your audiobooks. Not all authors do their own work justice, but I can’t imagine hearing yours narrated by anyone else. And now I can picture you safely tucked away in a closet telling your stories!

  342. Can’t wait! I really need some not so normal in my life. Mostly because life isn’t normal.

  349. I cannot wait! I loved “Furiously Happy” so much I gave copies of it to my mom and 3 sisters for Christmas. Your take on navigating life and all its shit is both poignant and raw.
    And I just introduced a friend to “Let’s Pretend….” I have already pre-ordered “Broken”, so I don’t need to win a copy. If I get it, it WILL be shared with the masses. Or more likely my sister.

  350. Already have my daughter’s fancy-shmancy copy ordered, bought Rachel Bloom’s memoir to tuck under the tree. I’d LOVE a sneaky peek copy of your new book!

  353. It’s definitely the little things right now. Like my boss telling me to take another 30min break because she could hear my brain breaking through the computer.

  354. Last night a friend of mine sent me the link to the giveaway on Goodreads. She asked if you were my friend I talk about. So, I guess, yes? I do talk about you like I know you, but we’ve only met twice! (Both at book signings, I’m not a weird stalker.) I hope I win so I can read it early, but if not I’ll have to buy it! Can’t wait to read it.

  355. What great news! Loved your other books, and can’t wait to get my hands on this one.

  357. Love your books! Can’t wait to read this one. I happen to be broken right now and it’s not in the best possible way. Reading your book might just help.

  360. So excited to get this! I love listening to your audiobooks cuz you are so good at storytelling and I feel like I’m listening to and old friend tell me wonderful/crazy/hilarious stories.

  363. Congratulations on both the book and figuring out how to turn your closet into a makeshift audio studio. I am so excited to read it and wish you all the best. Thank you for repping us weirdos and misfits.

  364. Congrats on the ever closer finish line to a hardcover in hand! I preordered a copy via nowhere bookstore for my daughter but if I win I have a family relative that could use your resilience!!

  365. It’s always good to have cats on stand-by. I’m leaving a comment, but since I work all day at a noisy place, it’s never early enough to have a chance.😐🙁☹ Love all your books so I will get it some way.

  366. You always put a smile on my face which adds much needed levity to my day. I love everything you write and can’t wait to read your new book!

  367. Woohooo! I am feeling pretty broken right now but hoping to read this book, eventually. Also, if a book is too complex to send, can you send knees? I could use some. Also,much love to you, your granny, and your closet.

  368. This is exciting! A podcast I listen to was doing their recording from their home closets in March, honestly now I’m thinking that might not be a bad place to work from home…

  369. Congrats on having a copy finally! Also I think hearing your stomach growl or Dorothy Barker barking would actually make the audiobook MUCH more fun to listen to, but what do I know? Super extra excited to finally have a new book of yours coming soon!!

  370. Oh how great for another book! I have given many a mini metal chicken as gifts since learning how fabulous Beyoncé was as an anniversary gift. And those who get it are infinitely cooler.

  372. I live quite a bit outside of the US, so if you pick me, you’ll have to pick again…

    Anyway, I just wanted to say stuff like „Yay“, „Congratulations!“, „Oooohh, it’s a book!“ and all the other things that are appropriate here. And I’ll just have to buy it when it comes out.

  375. Fantastic! SO looking forward to this new book. At this point we all need something to make us smile. Stay safe in that closet! (Usually I tell my friends to come out of the closet, but…)

  377. The creature on your book cover looked familiar, but I couldn’t quite place it. Then I realized it reminded me of the taxidermied monster head that you posted on Twitter the other day! Something about that smile…
    I can’t wait to read Broken!

  378. Looking forward to reading your newest book! I’ve so enjoyed the others and often recommend them with an enthusiasm that might be a little frightening.

  379. Yay! Congratulations on the new book…so looking forward! ( I will sit in my closet this week… in solidarity of audio book goddesses)

  382. I love the closet setup, and that’s wonderful about the book! I love the creature on the cover.

  383. How glorious. It may be the one of the few bright spots of 2020. Then I send my pre-ordered copy to someone who can’t afford one.

  385. You are looking quite EXTRA in your booth. But maybe you should put a comfy pad on the chair. I pre-ordered the audiobook so now I’ll be listening for bonus content in the form of background sounds! Maybe they could leave a tiny bark in there somewhere?

  386. I’m a teacher and I could definitely use a funny great book right about now!

  387. I absolutely can’t wait to read this! Your books are amongst a small handfull that I re-read at least once a year. Thank you for your honesty and humor. These have gotten me through some tough times.

  388. I would love a copy! I, like so many others, lost my job in March due to Covid. The past 7 months have been a struggle but the past few weeks have been the darkest for me. I don’t see the light, especially with unemployment coming to an end soon and all my interviews have gone no where and I am frightened. I know others have it worse but that doesn’t to matter to my anxiety. I need some normal and I don’t even know what that looks like anymore.

  389. Bright Blessings to you and your loved ones in this dark time. Sending much love and virtual hugs to all who read this!

  393. Fantastic achievement, fantastic [ beasty] cover!

    So excited to read it. From a fellow introvert to another… the closet IS the place to be<3

  395. I hope they’re not editing out Dorthy’s barks! And I would love this galley copy, but I want to purchase the real thing from Nowhere in April, so if you randomly pick me, please randomly pick another person for this copy. Thank you for sharing!

  397. Oh, Jenny, I love & relate to you so much! And, while I would absolutely LOVE to get a copy of your new book, I’m just glad I got the chance to tell you how I feel!! Sisters in anxiety, unite!

  398. And here I’ve been hiding in the closet all these years for free, like a sucker. I love the cover, by the way, it looks great!

  403. So excited! Your first book was the only book I ever read that had me laughing out loud causing people in the airport to think I was a crazy person!

  406. So happy for you! Sounds like a great week. We all need happy news and this is happy news❤

  407. Glad you could see above the flotsam and jettsam(?) of our lives these days. Please keep on posting and making our lives a little easier.

  409. It’s been a rough and shitty time. May this book go to soneone who really needs it!

  410. Did you run down the street holding your book above your head screaming “I wrote this! I wrote this!” ? I totally would.

  415. I’m in the hospital after being bitten by a rogue spider. I didn’t even get any freaking superpowers. Just a rotting thigh. I don’t even glow.

  416. I absolutely love your books. After I read them thoroughly, I give them away to friends that I know have some “mental illness” and no money. This pandemic sure isn’t helping on that matter. Thanks for sharing your life.

  421. Would love to read Broken!! I think I can wait until April, but if I could read it early that would be even better (like kitty cuddles and biscuits on a cool fall day)!

  426. So excited to know that you will be the one reading your own book. Love it!!
    Would love to have an ARC so I can read before the rest of the world….not that I would lord it over anyone……
    You deserve the best closet in the world recording studio award, Jenny!!
    Love the caption!

  428. I’m so excited you have a new book coming out! My husband decided he needed to read Furiously Happy after I couldn’t stop snorting out loud while reading it in bed next to him. When he was reading it he would snort or cackle and I’d stop whatever I was doing and have to check what part he was reading so I could relive the hilarity 🙂

  430. This is wonderful news. Congratulations. You make me feel like it’s OK to be broken.

  432. Is it hot in your “recording studio”? I’m hearing from other big time celebrities that it gets hot in the closet.

  435. Yay, good news!!

    Also,
    Sitting in a cozy closet, away from people, reading all day, with emergency support cats on standby?
    WHERE AND HOW DO I GET A JOB LIKE THAT?!

  436. Congratulations!! and I love that you pretend to be an operator while recording in your closet! 😉 can’t wait to read your new book!

  438. Listening to Let’s Pretend This Never Happened while waiting in line for a drive-through COVID test. How very 2020.

  442. JennyJennyJennyJennyJenny!

    HOW EXCITING! ARCs mean that it’s all true, you really wrote it, that it wasn’t just some dream isolation made you have. It’s so wonderful. I am happy for you and happy for ALL of us because we get to read it.

    Someone needs to come up with a taxidermy-ing app that we can use to see what we’d look like if we were preserved in that fashion so we can use the images for Gravatars or, say, book covers.

    Mazel tov on the ARC!

    Ruth (Other Ruth)

  443. This will be quite the therapeutic read!

    I will likely never be able to hear any audiobook of yours from here on out without thinking of you doing closet recording. 🙂

  445. I can’t wait to read this one! Ive read/listened to your other two books so many times!

  448. That is a seriously adorable photo of you and I vote that it should be your author photo.

  451. Closet recording studio sounds cozy…and it is nice to not have to leave your house which means pets are available! I am looking forward to reading Broken; I’d love to be gifted the available copy, and I would also be happy to purchase a copy when it becomes available.

    I really enjoy your flair for hilarious as well as sensitive story telling 💗✨

  453. This made my day! I was back at work as well today after being quarantined with Covid (3/4 of my house; my daughter’s immune system must be steel! Lol) and it was long and exhausting… Having a boss who doesn’t take it as seriously as she should is frustrating as hell. I am so excited to hear you read your next book and look forward to its birthday!

  454. So excited! I’ll be buying no matter what because I love the audiobook versions, but would love an autographed copy! 😍

  455. My Mom was a telephone operator as a young woman back during WWII. Your pic brought back some of the stories she would tell of those times. Congrats on the book! I can’t wait to read it!

  457. Even if you don’t pick me, I’m so ridiculously happy for you! The cover is beautiful! Congratulations!

  458. Thank you for the chance to receive an early copy. Looking forward to reading even if do not win. Stay well!

  459. I ADORE your weirdness. You have helped me heal and trudge through this crazy time. ❤️

  461. Oooooh, this is great news! Whether or not I win the third copy, I am excited to read it.

  462. I am very much looking forward to it. In our house we would just say “I am very looking forward to it”, but you haven’t been there so I’ll put all the words in.

  463. I *love* your closet cave! We never needed to travel for these sort of things, did we? Good luck with your book; I can’t wait to read it!

  464. I am totally serious: That is now my favorite time-of-Covid photograph.

    And I am in awe that you got a book out given all the details you shared about your life this year. Congratulations!

  467. I cannot wait to read your new book. I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time. Congratulations on the new book!

  468. So excited for you new book! Thank you for all of the bright gems and fun during these crazy times. Keep staying safe and healthy!

  469. Let’s pretend this never happened had me literally cry laughing. With the insanity that is covid, I cannot wait for the chance to laugh (and relate) with you again.

  470. I love the closet studio! A nice snug place. 🙂 Can’t wait to read the new book.

  471. Long time lurker, first time poster! Congrats on the book, I can’t wait to read it!

  472. Yes!!! I’m so happy and impressed!! You did it! I can’t wait to read it 🥰

  475. Can’t wait to read this! And I love your closet recording studio. Please add something fun at the end of the recording that mentions the closet, or Dorothy, or something? Just for fun and silliness!

  481. Congratulations! I’m so proud of you. I have all your books thus far, and I’ll be adding this one to my wish list.

  483. I love reading your books over and over, but listening to them makes me laugh out loud!!

  484. No reason to ever leave your house…sounds like a win. I can’t wait to read your new book!

  485. I cannot wait to buy the audio book and receive my Strangelings Book Club copy! If I won this copy I would angel it to a friend of mine who has been suffering during the pandemic. That closet looks GOOD on you!

  487. Random person here, writing a random post, hoping for a not-so-random big win! Or I can wait for April….
    I am SO glad you’re recording! I have Furiously Happy practically memorized. It’s my go-to audio when I need a laugh or reassurance that I’m not alone. That has been a Lot since March.
    You are a mainstay in my life. I am with you when you’re in trouble, and I know you’re with me.
    Hugs!

  489. I’m really looking forward to your book. I can really use some good news for a change after all the bad news. I had to say goodbye to my sweet dog on Friday the 13th, of all the days available. But if you happen to choose my comment, please pick someone else. I have preordered your book as soon as it was available and I’d rather pay it forward to someone else here in the comments.

    As always, love you, Jenny!

  490. I can’t wait to read the new book! I have read your other books about a million times and I never get tired of reading them.

  494. You aren’t old enough to remember those phone operators, but you used to pick up the receiver and yell “Central”! then tell them the number you were calling. Congrats on the new book!

  499. You look positively adorable in your closet studio switchboard. I love the coordination between your dress and the parasol.

  500. I own everyone of your books in print and audio. I like to pretend we’re having drinks and you’re telling me your stories to make me feel a bit better about my own. And they do, so thank you. ❤❤❤

  501. My 14 year old HATES everything I like or say. But she finished Let’s Pretend and told me it was good. If I had the new book, I might actually be cool. Pick me.

  502. I love how creative you are in getting what you need done while still working within your own needs. <3

  504. My daughter bought me your last book for my birthday – if I’m chosen, she will absolutely receive this for Christmas… after I read it. 😉😂

  505. 100% getting this ASAP because I too hide in the closet when the world gets too loud and find much comfort there.

  507. I hope they leave in some of the “background” noises I think it would add to the experience!

  508. As much as I’d love it because I’m greedy that way, and I’d review it for the Seattle Mystery Bookshop blog (the shop may be gone, but we’re still breathing!), i think it should go to someone who needs it as a lifeline. But I pinky[-swear I’ll buy a copy from my favorite indie bookstore in April, and I’ll review it then.

    Congratulations!

  509. Yay! I almost always get books from the library but yours I actually buy. Then I loan them out and don’t get them back but hopefully they’re traveling around making more people laugh so that’s good too.

  518. Oh that’s amazing! I have all your books and will definitely have this one (gifted or not) but the audio book for Furiously Happy has been a life saver! I can be in the biggest funk and put it on and it helps tons.

  519. Oh, Jenny! I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to read your new book. The only thing that could make it any better would be to read it sooner!!

  520. The good news is MOST welcome. I love your recording studio!! Looking forward to reading your new book.

  522. I am so happy you got the copy today. Yes, you do look sort of like an old(er) time operator, my mom was one! The closet idea is genius! I would love to get a signed copy of the new book, Broken. Lots of luck with it.

  525. Jenny, you ar doing awesome during Covid and I love your trips to your bookstore! Keep Calm and Book On.

    Love from Michigan.

  527. Yahoooo! That’s beautiful!
    I already have a copy preordered, but would love a copy for my niece who, like me, has anxiety issues. I’ve been extra worried for her as she’s working the COVID quarantine area for students at a local college.

  529. I’m so excited for this book and also grateful for the small, secret blessings hidden in pandemic life.

  531. A new addition is most welcome in these difficult times. Retaining the ability to laugh will be a lifesaver.

  532. Congratulations on birthing another literary classic. Can’t wait for my copy!

  535. Hi 😊 ! So happy to hear this awesome news down, 🤔 (over?) in a tiny town in Kentucky! My Kitty, Mr Quiver, and I had a celebratory brownie.. well he had a couple cat treats and I had the brownie..ok,, I had more than one..OK!!OK!! I had the whole pan!!! Don’t judge me, I never get to celebrate! Love you and praying for you and your family!

  536. Glad for you.
    I’ve been looking forward to your new book, the name is what I am, Broken. Broken, alone and barely able to eat from cancer treatment and going downhill. Hope I win the book lottery but if not would welcome anything that might lift me up even a little bit.

  542. Love you, Jenny! Super congrats! 🎉 I can’t wait for your book. I’ve felt completely broken for months, and I’ve been taking care of my dad whose Lewy Body Dementia has gotten drastically worse. He’s broken too. ♥️

  544. Soooo excited to read this book! Even after multiple readings my husband still looks at me like I’m crazy about hen I’m crying from laughing while reading your others!

  546. Congratulations Jenny! You look stunning with that book in your hand. Perhaps I’d look as stunning? You might need to mail it to me to double check.

  547. Fantastic news! I’ve been thinking of starting my own podcast and I’ve heard a closet is the best place in your home to record it. I’ve been glamming mine up in anticipation.

  549. Oh my gosh Jenny I would EXPLODE if I got this copy (but explode in a good way with like confetti and chocolate and such)

  553. My neighbors probably still think of me as the “Crazy Laughing Lady” because I listened to Furiously Happy while walking around my neighborhood. Can’t wait to prove them right listening to the next one!

  558. OMG! I can’t wait to read this! I loved your other books & made my kids read them, too.

  559. I can’t wait to read your book! I know you’ve mentioned it’s been a labor of love.

  560. Such a bright spot of news! I can’t wait to get my pre-ordered copy (but I wouldn’t say no to an autographed one so then I can pass on my other copy to a friend!). I love the idea of you recording your audiobook in your closet. It’s just such a perfect way to do it!

  561. 2020 is the worst but I hope we keep some of these things that are better for those of us with anxiety, like being able to record in your own closet and ordering take out and groceries and liquor through an app for curbside pickup.

  562. Omg- this sounds amazing. I want to work from my closet. With the door closed. Congratulations!

  563. I can’t wait to read Broken! Your recording studio/closet looks like a fabulous place to record.

  564. I really don’t know how to comment of things like this. Good job or congratulations seem kind of trite TBH but I can say that your book helped me through a dark time in my life… And i suppose this one shall as well.

  567. I would LOVE an advance copy of your book! There are at least a dozen people that I would lend it to after reading, bc all of us need a little light right now!

  568. love the picture of you in your closet. my tele-health appointments with my counselor, she’s in her closet too! and i love your expression on the book cover.

  571. I adore the title! We are all broken in some way, but when I embrace my own brokenness, I can be open to yours.

  572. I love all your books and they help me understand my daughter and what she goes through

  574. Today is my birthday and this wonderful new book signed by you would make it fantastic! You look adorable in your sound booth.

  578. Dang! I’m certain you’ll never get down this far in the comments – but, I really really really need a dose of Jenny wisdom right about now. Please let it be me that you pick. I don’t even have any cleverness or puniness left in me. I need a refill.

  580. I am so excited for you new book! When going through my rough days I love to turn on your books and know there are other people out there just like me.

  581. Can’t wait for your new book. You use all the best words! (And often in the correct order. Impressive.)

  585. I am so eager for this book! My person has given me all of your others, and she is facing a huge scary life altering health issue…so I want to buy it for her. Because your openness and humor have helped her through her own brokenness and because she is now in the fight of her life…so I want to well arm her.

  586. I cannot wait to read this! I would love to win an ARC of your book. It would definitely be a positive in all this uncertainty.

  587. This is amazing! Exactly the news I needed in 2020. Rereading your books have definitely helped me through the year so far!

  588. What an accomplishment!! I cherish each of books and know I will love the next one too!! I always find a bit of myself in the pages!!

  589. I can not wait! I love all of your books and recommend them and your blog to everyone.

  590. I’ve been giving myself a really hard time about not having my shit together & struggling through quicksand the last few weeks. Reading the first part of this made me feel instantly a little better, knowing I’m not the only one. You always seem to pop up in my life when I need you the most.
    Congrats on the new book, if it’s anything like the others it will be fabulous!

  601. There are a lot of comments already! Um, I’ll just say it is super nice of you to share with someone you don’t even know. And we are right up there with your mom and your sister. That is high ground. Holy ground. Thank you.

  602. Yaaaaaaay! My favorite part of this fucking pandemic has been all my anxious friends (and me!) not having to do the anxiety-provoking things all the damn time! I mean, it comes with a side of pandemic anxiety but… what are ya gonna do, you know?

  604. This is so delightful! I’d love to have a chance to check out the book early, but I’ll definitely be reading in April!!

  605. Not sure if my comment went through. Just wanted to make sure it did. I can’t wait for this book to come out. Love your work. Makes me feel less alone.

  606. I kind of want to do my current (call center) job in my closet. I think it would be less noisy and stressful.

  610. From one beautifully broken girl to another – enter my name in all the things. Please and thank you.

  613. I never comment on posts and I already shared this on Facebook but I cannot tell you how excited I am to read your new book! I work with parents who are working to be reunified with their kids and I have told several of them about “spoons” to the point that the group of people I work with now call it my spoon speech.
    I married to a very smart accountant who did not understand on a date when I tried to read him a chapter about preparing taxes and marking boxes as evidence. After living with me he’s starting to understand why I wanted him to read that chapter.
    I have bought your books for all of my friends it’s kind of a test to see if we are really compatible as humans if someone doesn’t love your book they probably will not get me.
    All of this is to say I would love an advance copy signed by you and can promise that you will not lose the book sale because I will still be buying copies for all my friends so they can stay current.

  614. I can’t wait until it’s out for real! I will definitely be gifting a few friends with this, as well.

  615. Holy shit i can’t believe thetree are almost 600 comments already! Super stoked for this book, also pick me! PICK ME!!! 🤣😂

  618. Almost out of spoons, I’ll use one for this comment. You’re an inspiration! Thank you for all you do. Keep crushing it!!!

  624. I’m a high school English teacher who just finished two weeks of quarantine because my son, husband, and I had COVID. I need this book. I really need this book.

  627. Congratulations! I am so excited to read your new book. Your books “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” and “Furiously Happy” were there when I needed them. As a member of the book club, I think this is April’s book release? Be Happy xx

  630. I’d be so thrilled to have an autographed copy! Can’t wait to read it either way ❤

  632. Pandemics can be good for people who don’t like to leave the house. Congrats on the new book! Can’t wait to get it from the book club!

  633. I’m so excited! Already pre-ordered the audio book on Audible but I would lose it if I received an advanced copy in the mail from you!

  637. What an amazing accomplishment! Especially now! I can’t wait for April – thank you so much for all you do!

  641. I can’t wait to read this. Honestly, I used to sit in a laundry basket of clothes in my closet and talk on the phone in college for quiet, so recording in a closet sounds lovely.

  644. Congratulations, Jenny! Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration to all of us. And it’s waaay to late, but I still think you should have named it Borken.

  646. I will be so excited to get your new book when it’s out! I’m glad the closet booth is your own new and improved studio booth. Also way better commute. Also don’t pick me-I hope it goes to someone who might not be able to afford it or who desperately needs it right now. I found a little tree to hang onto so I’m not working so hard to tread water right now.

  647. Random away, fellow howler at the moon. I’ll buy it soon enough if I’m not randomized.

  651. I was in honest to goodness tears and sobbing while scrolling through twitter when I saw you posted…you wrote another book! I’m finding my antisocial happily socially distancing self ..hating the distance, missing my weird f*cked up family for holidays and nearing 40 with the thought of not sharing it with friends and family. The dark tunnel was narrowing….but you wrote a book! I have read your others and thought about pulling one off my bookshelf earlier today just to smile for a second. I’m so excited to read it Jenny!

  655. This also broken reader would read your book and it would be the first book I have actually held in my hands to read for weeks because I can’t read anymore. After years of reading more than a book a week and keeping a log of every book I read, I can’t sit still and do one thing at a time because I am so far behind and I can’t stay awake long enough to follow a storyline. I listen compulsively and have listened to some truly great books this past year because I can listen and fold clothes, listen and chop vegetables, listen and go for a walk, listen and wash dishes, listen and not hear the roar of tinnitus in my ears since May. Thank you for making me feel less alone.

  656. I would love to read your new book before April and a signed advanced copy would be iceing on the 🍰

  657. I love the cover so much and can’t wait to read it! I also plan on gifting at least three copies to people who need to meet you. 🙂

  658. Yay!! No matter what, if I win or lose, I’ll buy one directly from you in San Antonio. Can’t wait to get down there sometime. 💕

  659. Hi Jenny, so excited for you & to read your new book!

    This will seem weird, but don’t send your book to me. I know someone out there needs it more. And I recently got a job (YAY), so I can buy it when it’s out. 💜

  660. Having even just 30 minutes in a closet where no one needs anything from me sounds delightful. In the grand scheme of things, I’ve had worse days, but it doesn’t feel that way. If that makes sense, bless you. I’ll be buying your book, but an early copy would be a lovely surprise. Knowing me, I’d give it to a friend who loves to read, but doesn’t have much to spend on books.

  667. I’m not sure which I’m more looking forward to in 2021: your new book or the magic shot that will allow us to leave our houses again. Okay, the shot edges ahead, but only because it means we might one day get to visit Nowhere Bookshop! Seriously, I am SO looking forward to Broken.

  669. I love good news💕 and I am hoping I win. Please sign it extra crazy for me 🤞🏻🤞🏻

  672. #442… maybe. Super awkward legit flattery, but also wants to win the prize with my sharp wit. No pressure. Seriously though, your post made my day, which is super hard for a Monday. I’m so excited for you! Congratulations!!! Okay, enough with the explanation points. I’m probably no where near 442 anymore.

  673. So much is broken in this crazy world right now!🤪
    I would love to have a copy of this book!
    I can’t wait till this is all over and I can come visit your store!

  675. I feel like talking to the world from a closet is probably the best way to interact with humanity right now…..and most other times too.
    Congratulations on another book being out in the universe, Jenny. You’re amazing, and we’re all so happy you’ve opted to share that amazing with us.

  678. I can’t wait to read it!! I hope I win and then when I’m done I’ll pass it on to someone else and so on I hope!! Either way this book will be mine whether now or in April. Congrats!!!!!

  680. Oh my. I don’t know what I want more. The book or my own closet to hang out in. Really though, I am so excited to read this book!

  682. I would love to read your new book and add it to my Jenny collection. Already saved a space on my bookshelf.

  685. Oh my goodness! Pick me! Pick me! And even if you don’t pick me, thanks for everything you have already given all of us.

  687. How exciting!!! Be proud of yourself. You made something during this crazy time AND you keep up a blog and social media! That’s a lot of energy out into the world. Can’t wait to read it!!!!

  691. Congratulations! I cannot wait to read your new work. It’s a nice piece of joy while you celebrate and remember your Joy.

  692. I’m in Canada but can’t wait to be able to buy a copy! Congratulations!!

  694. Sooo excited to read your new book. Your books always leave me in stitches and even when re reading them I still laugh out loud.

  697. So, I’m leaving a comment even though I’m living in Canada because my sister Sally, who is in California will need your book. She called me the other night specifically to ask me if I read your zombie Grandma post because it was exactly how our family would be in that situation. Plus she has a metal chicken named Beyoncé, so there’s that. Also, then I can borrow the book when I get to come back to the US sometime in the next 10 years. Just kidding, I’m totally buying it.

  698. I already pre-ordered the book for my daughter. I’m sure she’ll share so select someone who has more of a need than me. Thanks for keeping me entertained and sympathetic and like a real human.

  700. Furiously Happy got me through one of the darkest periods of my life. More than likely saved my life. I just want to say thank you Miss Jenny. For everything you do❤️

  701. I love everything about your new studio! It’s perfect! I cannot wait to read the new book – to have an advanced copy might make my head explode!

  703. What a wonderful, beautiful cover. Crossing my fingers for the ARC because that’s so cool.

  704. Beautiful book cover! I am glad to see the fruit of all the work you put into the book! And thank you for the good news.

  705. So excited! Thank you for always being there for us, giving us honesty and laughter.

  707. Congrats on your book! I would love love love to read it – your TMS journey was a big part of my decision to do TMS!

  708. Congratulations! My hand did a weird thing when I was leaving a comment because I don’t normally type a lot on my phone but am now for some reason so I don’t know if it posted 🙄. Can’t wait to read and listen!

  709. That’s rather a cozy studio and i sort of wish there was video of you recording with a dress falling on your head, Dorothy “helping” and all the other things that happen when you’re trying to be busy.

  712. Yippee!! So excited and so happy for you!! Even while dodging wedding dresses in the closet! Can’t wait to read the new book!

  713. Wonderful! I love swimming around in your thoughts and ideas! Cannot wait to read this. So excited!

  723. Congratulations ! Having it in hand must make you feel so happy ! As much as I’d love a signed copy, I will have to wait for a kindle copy. I miss real books so bad, but the print is too small. Congratulations again !

  724. Well…as a fellow Texas girl, I know you won’t be taking a break and walking outside in the snow with your heel bleeding. Lol
    I have been listening to “Furiously Happy” and just heard that chapter a couple days ago. I love listening and feeling like I am right there with you. I live in NY now. Not the city…but close. As a Texan, I know exactly how you feel about snow. As a New York girl since 1997…I don’t like the snow anymore, except for when it first falls. (Mostly because I have a shitload of shoveling to do!) But, all my Texas family and friends freak out when I tell them it’s snowing! Can’t wait to hear “Broken”!! Congrats!!

  725. I can’t wait for the new book! (And also, I’d happily live in my closet if anyone would let me. I’d bring the cats in and close the door and read a book)

  726. I love you. And I’m a bit jealous that you get to spend hours in your closed, quiet closet.

  727. I’m a big fan (obviously), I’ve just moved to a new city for my husbands work and with covid I’m extra lonely. Getting an advanced copy of a book that ( I can’t even properly express how much) I’m looking forward to would mean the world to me and be a massive comfort during this time. ♥️

  729. I’m so excited about your new book. Something to look forward to after the COVID shitstorm we will have to survive this winter.

  732. I’m so excited to read your new book that I can hardly even stand it! Also, I love your recording studio and think it’s absolutely perfect for you <3

  734. What a fantastic cover! I can’t wait to read it, your books always make me feel less alone.

  735. I am so happy for you and the book we will get to enjoy soon. And the closet sound studio sounds delightful!!!

  736. I’ve bought all of your books and if I don’t receive the free copy I look forward to purchasing this one in the spring!

  739. Thank you for writing yet another book! I’m so excited to get to read it. Thanks for the chance to won an advance copy!

  742. Oh how exciting!! You inspire me Jenny. I’m working on writing my own book with my own journey with mental health and other fun things!! I’m so excited to read your latest work!!

  744. I can’t wait to read your new book. But it gives us all something amazing to look forward to. Perhaps by April many of us will have gotten the vaccine. Wishful thinking.

  747. I cannot wait for this book!!! Congratulations, Jenny!! And great job on the recording studio. I’m a voiceover actor and this looks like a great set up!

  749. I’m sure this isnt really true cause you’re a human and we do the fuck ups but I gotta say the slivers of your life that are strange and broken always look beautiful and not in a romanticized way, no. Beautiful because its authentic and true and you own it and all that is to say I think on some serious level everything you touch you make better. Especially the fuck ups.

  751. I’M SO EXCITED!!! Me and my husband listen to your audiobooks whenever we travel from Maine to New York. anytime I’m stressed out and I can’t relax I’ll listen to your audiobooks too. I also have both your books and cannot wait for your new one!!!! Best news all year!!!

  752. I can’t wait to read this new book! To read it early would be amazing!! Good luck to all and congrats to whomever does get to read it early!

  755. I love you so much. You show me what it looks like to keep going even when my grief and depression and anxiety are telling me lies – that it’s not worth it and to give up. You are a light for so many of us who struggle with mental and/or physical illness. Plus you make me laugh so much more than almost anyone else.

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  760. At this point all of us have acquired sets of skills that we never would have otherwise known. Fix that running toilet? Sure! Anyone know the Heimlich Maneuver? I got you!

    In this case, audio engineer Jennyyyyyy is on the case! I mean this from an impressed and entirely unpatronising tone.. good for you!

    Would love to bits to receive your latest book. Honestly I’m just happy to know you’re doing so well, and others are as well. I’m having a humdinger of a week already and it’s only Monday, and it cheers me up some to see others doing so great. 🙂

  761. Such good news! Also, being a small town telephone operator must have been a great job back in the day.

  762. I can’t wait for your book( but I totally will) p.s if I happened to get picked you should know that I will definitely share it with my friend from work who I introduced her to you in the author sence as you don’t actually know either one of us. And then with my sister who gave me a copy of your book and then I read it at her suggestion ( because she said it made her think of me which turned out to be the bestest weird ass compliment )even though I hadn’t read anything without sexy vampires or witches or whatnot since like college. I do so hope it is Lysol proof , and that it would be ok to share like that

  763. I can’t wait to read the latest book! They’re always such a bright spot, no matter how bad the week.

  764. I would LOVE a copy!
    Side note: My hubby (MY Victor🤗) is sad your book won’t be out before Christmas. Or my 46th birthday in March. Or TODAY! Is today good for you?!😉
    Also I SO look forward to your audio!!
    Whether I get your book from you or him or ordering it myself from your bookstore, I WILL have a copy! Bwah, ha, ha!🤪
    PS My hubby sends MUCH sympathy to Victor. They’d be friends.

  765. New booooook! I’m excited, also I have the other two audiobooks you’ve read and LOVE THEM so thank you for recording this new one!

  766. I’m so excited for your new book to come out! I have the audiobooks for your other two & plan on getting the audiobook for this one as well. Oh, and I DO remember all those trains we robbed. That was a blast!

  767. What??? A glorious advanced copy?? Whatever would I do? Like I wouldn’t ignore all the shit in my house to do and sit and read it cover to cover instead…

  768. I’m so excited for your new book! I loved hearing you read from it at the Rochland Library event a couple of weeks ago. I normally don’t get to attend things like that, so the virtual option made it easier and reasonable to attend, both physically and emotionally. I love your work and can’t wait to read it!

  769. Fake people trying to become you, suck! I have left most social media for that, and many other reasons. All I can handle mentally is Instagram for my one-warred kitten, Van Gogh.

    Congrats on the new book. I can’t wait to read it! I still remember reading your first one and getting stared at on a plane for laughing out loud. I have given several away as gifts since.

  771. Oh my gosh, I’m so excited!! 😁
    And honestly, the closet situation sounds cozy and awesome!!

  772. Ooooohhhhh!!! So exciting. If you pick me, I will be super excited, but I will buy it anyway!!

  773. An advanced, autographed copy would be a wonderful thing! I would send it to my daughter who is not having a good time of things right now. Also, I’m just imagining how all of the stuff in your closet must soften your words…and I’m glad I’m not reading aloud in there because my diet has my innards making all sorts of loud and scary noises!

  776. Congratulations! I can’t wait to read Broken! Your books have been getting me through COVID and life in general.

  778. I’m beyond excited for this book, even if it makes me laugh so hard I cry and cry so hard I cry some more.

  780. Eeeek…. Beyoncé (our big metal frog) and I are anxiously waiting for this one to arrive in our mailbox so we can laugh at ourselves through someone else’s words! Thank you Jenny for making all of our crazy pet filled, mental illness ridden lives seem much brighter! ❤️

  783. My wife sent me a link to read your post. Nice recording studio! If you have time, would you list the equipment you’re using, including the mic?

  786. I am SO happy to hear this good news!! My 19 yr old nephew died from covid-19 this morning and I was beginning to wonder if I would ever smile again. But your new book coming out is a big boost! (And we get to keep the 8 week old kittens he left behind. Kittens are amazing creatures that help anything!!)

  787. I would love to receive a copy of the book! Recording an audiobook in my closet sounds like heaven.

  789. I have absolutely loved all your other books and can’t wait to read this one! 😀

  790. Your books have gotten me through some dark and ugly lying-brain times. Can’t wait to add this one to the collection and enjoy another batch of therapeutic laugh-tears!

  793. I take lots of breathers and quiet time in my closet lol now I am inspired to go decorate it. Can’t wait for the book!

  794. I’m #767 and if I win please photocopy 766 books and send them to the ones above me. I’d say I read all the comments but I would be a fibber.
    Thank you for sharing yourself with us.

  796. Congratulations Jenny! So proud of you! This is such a massive accomplishment, and through such a chaotic time. You give hope to the rest of us!

  800. I can’t wait to read this!! I also need more copies of your other books, because I keep giving them away…

  801. I know there’s no way I’m going to get a copy of the book but you talking about recording in a closet reminded me of my 21 year old son with Tourette Syndrome who died in August 2019. He was a musician and had a set up his closet to record vocals. soundcloud.com/bedrokanproductions.

  802. I’d love a chance to get an early copy. Can’t wait to read it or listen to it! Congratulations

  805. Congratulations dear Jenny! Love the title! This epileptic orphan in a shit hole apartment in a bad neighborhood can’t wait to read it, just like everyone else! 🦖😻🦑

  806. OH SHIT I FORGOT THERE WAS A NEW BOOK COMING I honestly thought it came out like, last year when I was too broke to get it

  809. This book is just what the world needs. Thanks Jenny. BTW I want to hear the aodio book with the cat back up singers.

  810. Congratulations!! Puh-leeeease pick me. You are one of my very VERY favorite bloggers. There are posts when you have hit me in the feels and made me realize I am not alone. I have loved all of your books too. ♡

  812. I love your recording studio—it looks like it could be miniaturized and placed on your bookshelf!

  815. I’m sure I’m too late for the giveaway but I’ll just enjoy inner happiness because hopefully, one day, when the world is less like it is now, I’ll find your shop while dressed as a taxidermied wallaby or something & just hang out reading in your window display until you see me sneeze or something.

  816. I loved all your other books. Hopefully, one day, you can come back to St Louis so we can attend another reading

  817. I am SO excited for your new book. It has been a rough couple of months for me and your posts have been helping me dig out.

  818. Congrats, Jenny! That’s fantastic! Also, that photo of you sitting in the closet is fantastic. Anxiety Closet Glamour. Please never stop being you. 😁

  821. Well if I don’t win the advance copy, I know what I will be asking for as a gift for Mothers Day !

  822. I would randomly love to have your extra advanced copy, but know that I will get one in April – so all is good. You have been a light in a very dark cave for me. Thank you.

  823. Oh, I wish that it was coming out now!!! I need this book so bad and I’m sure that everyone reading your blog needs it too. We love you.

  824. The cover is wonderful. I’d love to read your book. I can never find the extra money to buy them. But, I know they are great.

  826. I have loved everything you’ve written (and drawn…gotta love coloring books!) and I would love an advanced copy of your newest book!

  827. Your books literally saved my life. I’d be honored beyond words to get an early release of this one. Either way I’ll have this book eventually.

  828. I love your closet recording studio setup! As someone who suffers from crippling anxiety, I cannot appreciate and admire that more. I’m so excited to both read and listen to your new book when it comes out!

  833. I am so looking forward to read and or listen to your new book. I met you on your book tour in Paramus NJ. Now I live in Vermont and I hope you get to come here some time. Let me know. I’d love to show you the sights.

  835. Already in order (my wishlist) from Amazon but boy! I’d love a signed copy!!❤️ You make the world better.

  836. Congratulations on your new book, it looks amazing. Definitely my favorite cover yet, which is saying something considering how obsessed I was with Furiously Happy. Can’t wait to read it, this year has completely kicked my ass and I need something to look forward to.

  838. Um yes PLEASE I would cry if I got one! I can’t wait to read it but man, Jenny, April is sooo far away

  846. You are always an inspiration. I’ve been so bored and trying so hard to stay cheerful after being in bed for three weeks after foot surgery. I check in on your posts every day and happy when I find your post. I’m excited about your new book and kudos to you for letting us ride on your wings.

  847. Today I read that a Belgian racing pigeon trainer just sold the world’s most expensive pigeon for $1.9 million. So now that’s a thing.

  852. That is great news. I live in Canada so don’t pick me to win your book please. I do have Broken on order from your bookstore and I can’t wait to get it in April. It’s my birthday month so it’s a present to myself. The best kind!

  853. May your grandmother’s memory be a blessing. Your new book is a reminder that life goes on and we will all smile again. Congratulations Jenny.

  856. How exciting! I’m so excited for this book and love listening to you read your books. Your reading of Furiously Happy is my go-to listen whenever I need extra happys or whenever my mental health is feeling extra wonky and I need to have that dark humor of someone else who gets it. 💜 Good luck on the rest of the recording process!

  863. I need to make a closet office now. Can’t wait to read your new book 📖 ♥️

  865. I loved your previous books. Your first one saved me and I have gifted it to others! I can’t wait to read Borken and would love an autographed copy!!!

  868. Oh this is the best possible Monday news! How exciting! Also, recording an audio book with your wedding dress sounds way better than a sound studio. 🤷🏼‍♀️

  869. You are so awesome and I am so thankful I found your books! I give your books out as gifts to all my new friends; maybe so I can warn them that “normal” is a relative term, haha! And that we all have stuff we’re going through. You have so many people cheering you on from a distance, thank you for what you do. You truly make a difference.

  870. When I worked in radio, we had production rooms to record commercials that were about the same size as your closet, so I consider your setup to be a definite upgrade. Can’t wait to read your new book!

  871. A cozy work space set up in a closet kinda sounds like a dream to me – anxious introverts of the world unite! Congratulations Jenny ☺️

  874. I love that it will be recorded in a closet. I would like to send a copy to my friend D. who works in a school library and fears Corona daily or my friend C. who just found out her Dad has it (in a nursing home) and is trying to keep her mom from going to stores which means taking the car keys away from an 80 yr old. Why is every darn thing so hard.

  876. Yay!! Can’t wait until this comes out! I’ve read all your books. Sometimes I try to read parts out loud to my husband but I can’t stop laughing long enough to be intelligible. Yay for another!

  877. YES!!! This is just what we need – a bright light in the darkness of this year! Thank you!

  878. I’m excited to read it! I wrote a review of your first two for my library’s newsletter and mentioned you had a new one coming. Had to share positive energy right now.

  879. Can’t wait to read it! I recently re-read Furiously Happy after I lost a ton of memories from ECT and fell in love with your writing all over again

  880. Love the cover of the new book! Your sound booth looks cozy. And you have a Maxfield Parish painting! I love MP art!

  881. Can’t wait! I’ve already pre-ordered the audiobook. Excited to hear how your closet sounds!

  882. Yahoo! Congrats! I watched your interview last week and it was so lovely to see your face and listen to you read.

  885. Love the ‘phone’ closet! Can’t wait to read the new book. This is the one that will really have the $25 bill in the spine, yes? 😉

  886. I am so thrilled for you! And for us, to share this with you! Would love an autographed copy.. since the ONE time I met you in Maryland, I was in too much shock meeting you that I lost all sense of talking, and forgot to bring my book with me (OMG HOW STUPID AM I?!) and was just too excited to get one. I had you sign my arm, that lasted me a few days. I have pics tho, to immortalize it. I babble a lot.

  889. So, on the way home tonight I was listening to one of your previous audio books, and it was the part about it snowing in NYC, and it was snowing here as I was driving, and I thought, “Oh! Coinky-dinks! I wish I could tell Jenny” and then I get home and I see this, and so here I am, telling you it’s snowing here. Really lightly, but still- snow! If I were the lucky recipient of your advance copy, I would read it immediately, and give it a good home until I see my BFF who loves you, too, but never has extra $ for books.

  897. So excited for another of your books! I’ve never laughed and cried at the same time so much when reading your writing, except maybe at my great grandmother’s funeral 😉. Kindred spirits?

  899. I can’t wait to read your next book!! I just had my first baby and the first two book got me through the hardest parts of my pregnancy. Thank you so much!!

  901. I am so excited to read this! I read your post from last week to my mom and she decided that you were an awesome human simply from your writing.

  907. I love this and can’t wait to read it! I’ve hit the level of teacher burnout + anxiety + depression that I’ve started seeing a psychiatrist to get myself balanced. With all the big-scaries of mental health care, I’m grateful to have something to look forward to.

  908. You are the best kind of weird! The first time I was introduced to you a friend read me the infamous Beyoncé story and I laughed until I had tears running down my cheeks and my stomach hurt, I felt like I had found a kindred spirit! Some day when this is over Jenny, I’m packing my girls up and we are driving down from FtW to visit the bookstore and I will be so stupid giddy I won’t be contained! And I can’t wait to read the new book! ❤️

  909. I love you, I have your books, you are here book, calendar. I live in Houston, am 73yrs old and have just been diagnosed with leukemia.I have been admitted to MD Anderson for treatment, will be here a month. Would so love an advance copy of your new book!
    My e-mail is mcdonaldchris@bellsouth.net. I know this is like late but I just saw it, Had a bad day and did not check email. Thank you for your consideration

  910. I’ve already ordered from Nowhere, but I keep having to buy extra copies of your books because I keep gifting them to people!

  911. So proud of you figuring out the equipment and all that! That’s what I do for a living…hook up electronics so that other people can record stuff, and the closet IS really the best place to record if you can’t get to a studio. Thanks for being yourself and so inspiring and real at the same time! Excited to read your next chapters. Hugs!

  912. I never win these things, but eagerly awaiting the audiobook. That you recorded it at home just makes it a thousand times better!

  915. Honestly, I think an audiobook with borborygmus, barking and attack wedding dresses in the background is kind of perfectly on brand for you.

  916. Jenny I am so happy for you and for us!! There are too many replies for me to read right now (especially after working on the computer all day on data) so forgive me if this is a repeat but…now that you have a closet sound room perhaps you could do a little podcasting now and then! I mean, not to imply that you don’t have enough to do. <3

  917. I love all of your work! Would be amazing since things have been crazy for 2020 and personally!

  918. I can’t wait to read this new book and also, I love how no bullshit honest you are in your writing and blogging. It’s inspiring and scary, but a good scary because it makes me use you as an example to myself to keep being me. Congrats on your new book, it’s gonna be fucking awesome!

  920. OMFG! LOOK how many comments there are! I know there isn’t a chance in heck that I’ll get an ARC, but that is OK. I’ll be first in line to buy it….or first online, since I still am staying out of stores…
    But Congratulations on your new bestseller! And I LOVE your soundstage 🙂 <3

  921. I used to sit in my closet and read books as a little kid. For hours. That’s also where we STORED the books, mostly, so really I had everything I needed until I got hungry. All of which is to say, I love your recording setup.

    Congratulations on your new forthcoming book!

  923. I’m so very excited to read your next book! 2020 has sucked. Yet another reason to look forward to 2021!!

  925. I pre-ordered August 19th and waiting is so so hard! My 17 year old daughter and I find your books so wonderful; we both have anxiety as well and it’s so nice to feel like we are in quirky company <3

  926. I am so excited for the new book!!! We really need it right now. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

  927. Eek! I’m so excited to read it.

    It’s been a rough night here so thank you for this picker-upper

  928. Congratulations on the new book! I can’t wait to read it. It’s an amazing accomplishment during these crazy times!

  929. This makes me happy. I needed that because I just had an anxiety melt-down and my angel of a fiance sat behind me and just put his hand on my back and was quiet until he felt I was open to listening… And then he patiently put up with me refuting every good bit of sense he provided. This and the video of my friend’s toddler tearing into sliced roast beef and looking like Hannibal Lecter have been a good pick-me-up. <3

  930. Can’t wait to read broken. I’m going to tell everyone I’m in my sound room from now on when I need to go hide in the closet!

  935. Congrats, Jenny! 😀 We are all so proud of you in the most non-condescending, oh-boy-do-we-get-what-a-big-deal-it-is-to-produce-through-depression kind of way! ^_^

  938. Your other two books are on my nightstand being reread frequently. Can’t wait for the new one!

  940. I’v always wanted to be an old-time phone operator, too! Congrats on the book and wrestling your lovely monsters.

  941. Was lucky enough to see you talk with the Richland library! You are such an amazing person and so inspiring with your outlook on life and not to forget, your taxidermied pals that make me giggle and want to have a few pals of my own! Take care of you!!

  946. I’ve recommended your books to everyone I know, can’t wait to recommend this one as well!

  947. Can’t wait to read your new book, and visit the bookshop, and see my cousin in Texas. At least reading your book can happen soon-ish. Hopefully the rest will follow eventually.

  950. You are resilient and making the world an amazing place! ❤️ I would love to have a copy of your book to magically go leave it on the doorstep of one of your biggest fans. He’s going through cancer treatment right now and the whole thing…and the book…would give him a good belly laugh and would be an amazing surprise in the world of fucking covid.

  951. Ahhhh! I’m so excited to read and hear this book. The other two audiobooks are some of my absolute favorites to listen to.

  952. This is amazing news! Soooooo excited for this book and your opportunity to record in your closet!

  954. I am excitedly waiting for your book to come out! Probably not as excitedly as you are though! Yay you!

  959. Tell me more about what is behind you. Is that a globe with collage? Even if it isn’t, I now have a new project to start and never finish.

  965. Yay for your new book! Already pre-ordered and looking forward to reading it so much! Thank you for doing such hard work to share your experiences with others ❤️

  968. I got the scammer “friend request too. Started the proces and when it asked for my credit card number I noped right out of there! I knew it wasn’t you. Love your writing and love you.

  969. How lovely! I’m soooo looking forward to reading this. I think this last year (by the time it comes out) has left us all feeling more broken than usual.

    Several podcasts I listen to have taken to recording in their closets during quarantine, so I think you’re in good company and I don’t think anyone in your audience would mind a guest appearance by Dorothy Barker or any of the cats. 🙂

  970. When my kid was 15 one of the only things we could agree on was that furiously happy was hilarious. Can’t wait to read Broken

  971. So excited for your new book! I think we are all in need of some belly laughs these days.

  973. I love your dress and your closet reminds me of a magical wardrobe to transport you to other worlds. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your new book coming out. I preordered a copy, so don’t pick me, give it to a person who really, really needs it right now.
    I know the holidays will suck for everyone, so I’m sending out thoughts of kindness and compassion for everyone who is being responsible and is hunkering down without anyone from outside their household joining them for the holidays. 2020 sucks, but two relatively safe and very effective vaccines with few and mild side effects are on their way tor 2021. So we just have to hold on and remember it is always darkest before the dawn, but the sun will come up eventually, and sometimes sunrise is the most beautiful and tranquil part of the day.

  974. Ohhh.. how I needed some good news…rough week too. Wanted to share funny story with you. Close to yours heartache and then alittle nudge nudge wink wink from a loved part of my life now gone last Friday. But I couldnt figure out how to tell you.. but soon enough hopefully San Antonio isn’t far from Austin. I can come to the store.. Ive been waiting.. and that cover is very much like a print I love.. tryinging to make my inner demons love me so wonderful for you!! Happier week it is!

  979. Congratulations on your achievement in this crap year! I can’t wait to be able to add this onto my library shelves for my patrons!!!

  983. I’ve chosen Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy for my book club picks in years past, and with each one, I feel like I’ve been able to reveal parts of myself to my book club girls that I otherwise couldn’t have said out loud. Thank you for knowing my weird and explaining my weird and somehow normalizing my weird without ever having actually met my weird. You’re kind of my spirit animal. ❤️

  986. Jenny,

    I read Let’s Pretend at a terribly dark time in my life. At the time I was recently diagnosed with cancer, suddenly finding myself a single mom of three young ones after my husband ran off with another woman after 15 years, etc. I had no idea who I was anymore. I had no direction and felt completely alone eventhough I was surrounded by many. All I did know was I was sinking, and quickly. My aunt, knowing how much happiness I got from reading your blog got an autographed copy of Let’s Pretend for me. You made it out to Aimee “cancer-kick-asser.” It was amazing. I brought your book with me when I had my surgery to remove the tumors from my throat. It was probably a mistake to bring a comedy to read during recovery from having your throat slit but it’s one I would make again without hesitation. Laughing hurt so bad but felt so right in my soul. I was laughing so hard with tears streaming down my face. The nurses came running in thinking something was terribly wrong. I think they thought I had lost my mind. I managed to avoid the psych ward, but could not put it down. I laughed until I cried, and when I finished it I read it again. And again. We all find comfort in different ways. Your book let me know happiness, good guttural laughter, was still possible in my life. To just hang on. I did. I now have an AMAZING husband and we added a daughter to our big blended family. Life continued to bring struggles, though. I’m now battling cancer again, this time breast cancer. Trying to balance work/chemo/radiation/surgeries/family, I was seeing myself fall back into that dark hole. I went to grab your book off the shelf and it was gone. I lent it out but can’t remember to whom. I remember being so excited to share it with someone, hoping they would find it hilarious as I did. Hopefully they did. I will replace it, but that copy meant so much to me. I’ve wanted to tell you for so long how much your writing means to me and how it’s there for me whenever I need it. This probably wasn’t the best way for you to see this, but I just felt like it needed to be said.

    From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

    Aimee “Cancer-Kick-Asser”

    PS: Everytime I visit a used book store I make a beeline directly to your book and anxiously look inside the front covers hoping my copy will make a return. Stranger things have happened…

  987. I am so excired. I have it preordered on Audible already I have the other 2 also! You look so pretty in that photo!

  988. Having all sorts of anxiety tonight and will probably be a no-sleep kind of night so I’ll take all the good news and kittens I can get (although no one has offered me any kittens yet 🤔)

  989. Oh, I have your other books and can’t wait for this one to come out! One of your books and a warm bath are one of my coping mechanisms when my anxiety gets too overwhelming.

  992. When is it available to purchase? will it be before xmas? as it would take care of several prezzies. and don’t worry, if i don’t order it from Nowhere, i will socially distance myself to a local small bookstore in either LA or SF (depending on the release dates proximity to xmas. if it is after xmas, it will be bday presents. kudos to you. thank you for all you do.

  996. Can’t wait to read it and maybe won’t have to wait until April 😉 love the cover too!

  997. Life is weird. But so am I. Now that is a good Qoute. Can’t wait for your new book. Love the title! It on my 2021 list, To be read. Thank for giving me something to look forward to.
    Congrats.

  998. I preordered the book and I’ll probably get the audible version too. You make me laugh and I love supporting you. You make me feel okay to have anxiety and just be weird. Thanks.

  999. I can’t believe how excited I am about your latest book! I almost started crying when I saw the pic. Good news, indeed!

  1000. I can’t wait to read the new book! Your books touch home (I’m from East TX) and make me feel validated while laughing hysterically. Thank you for who you are and what you give to the world.

  1001. Congratulations on the new book – a huge accomplishment in these trying times 🙂

  1003. Ohhh, I would love to get my hands on Broken! It won’t stop me from buying the audiobook, but I hate waiting.

  1004. I can’t wait to read your book!! You ALWAYS lift me up. I’ll read it, then pass it along to my daughter, who will pass it along to her cousin, who will pass it along to her friend…and on and on. You are the best!

  1005. How exciting! My boyfriend is a Voiceover artist/coach and would be MORE than happy to help if you have any questions while narrating you’re book. He has a small studio in his apt (I’ve learned more about microphones and sound absorbing walls than I’ll ever need) 😂. From a person who’s gone thru 2treatments of TMS myself I’m looking very forward to your book!

  1006. Okay, knowing you are recording the audiobook IN YOUR OWN HOUSE makes me like 100 times more excited that I already pre-ordered it! The advanced copy looks awesome, I love that cover!

  1008. Beyond excited for you! I live in the US so no post office plague needed! Whoot!

  1009. How exciting! I can’t wait to read this (I’ve read and love all of your other books and even used one in my creative non-fiction writing class). Congratulations and thank your for a chance to win a copy. 💞

  1010. Jenny, you never cease to amaze me. You inspire me to keep pushing through my anxiety and depression and just do the damn thing. It’s so hard but watching you inspires me. Thank you.
    I am SO proud of you, my friend. ❤️

  1011. I had booked my download on Kindle long time ago, my request is still in the system so I’m looking forward to April 4th. I live abroad, far away in this galaxy so no hard-copy can be found. Once this mother of all global shitstorm is over (actually there are two ongoing, I am talking about COVID) and I will finally be able to come back to my second home in the US, I will buy your new book, ship it to your mailbox so you will be able to sign it and sand it back to me. Would you ?

  1012. Wow, Jenny. This is a shocker. Didn’t know that you had this up your sleeve. Thanks for the reminder that we never know what is up next!

  1013. I think that adding your book (and a small perky dog) to my household would improve my life as I know it, as much as you can know anything in 2020. Maybe by January 20th, 2021 we’ll be not so “Broken”!

  1016. Congratulations on the new book. Your recording studio/closet looks very cool.

  1017. I would absolutely die for this!!! My mom, sister, and I have read all of your books and love your writing! Thank you for being so open and honest in your work, and I’m glad your makeshift recording studio is working out for you 😁

  1018. Are you wearing an Eshanti dress with pockets? I can’t wait to listen to your audio book version.

  1019. I haven’t listened to one of your audiobooks yet because I love reading, but this one sounds very tempting. I think having a bloopers reel at the end with the dog barks and dress drops would be perfect. Hooray for closets to hide in!

  1020. We love you! I also love that dress. And hiding in closets is on brand for you 🙂

  1022. Covid, and the world comes to us. I am loving the recording-in-one’s-closet that is now possible for my favorite podcasters. Do you get to keep your new recording studio? Is the mike good enough to record Hailey’s singing? Congratulations on getting the advance of your newest book! What a thrill! Clear a shelf for the new translations to come!

  1023. I would so love to be in my closet recording the audiobook version of my novel but I need to write it first, so that’s on the backburner. I would love a copy of your book but I’ll have to wait for it to come over to the UK, hopefully next year.

    Huge love to all you USA people, my heart has been working overtime for you recently.

  1024. Yay! Jenny, I’m so excited about your new book! My cousin lives near nowhere bookshop and as soon as whatever normal is develops, I’ll use her as an excuse to visit the shop! Thank you for being so awesome and sharing yourself and your family with us ❤️

  1025. jeeze, i spent years learning how to come OUT of the closet. but mine wasn’t half so swell.

  1032. It actually seems like a little bit if heaven to be able to do your work from your closet in these uncertain times. I remember as a child that my parents closet was one of my favorite spots as a child, it was comforting to be surrounded by the lingering scents of them and the touch of familiar clothing.

  1033. I’m getting the book whether you send it to me or not! I don’t mean that to sound threatening, just that it will be in my hot little hands as soon as it’s available. I hope you have a few pictures to color in there!

  1037. I can’t wait , I’ve been saying a bit *too* much lately how broken I am (what with massive personal losses and also that nasty pandemic…)
    Something to look forward to!

  1038. I can’t wait to read the new book. I have my mom reading Let’s Pretend now. Congratulations.

  1043. They must not realize how much input from the dog or cats into the audio would be cherished by all of us. I hope they keep at least one in as a little surprise.

  1045. Hello from a fellow closet sitter. Honestly, I’ll buy the new book so I don’t need the free copy. I just wanted to say hi.

  1050. Congratulations and thank you for reminding all of us to just keep moving forward – even when we feel like we are in quicksand too. I can not wait to read (and listen) to the new book!

  1051. Yaay… a new Jenny Book!!!!
    Can I be so bold as to ask what type of microphone you have? I need a good one to do recordings for LibriVox.

  1053. ❤️ Can not love this any harder! Adapting! You are adapting! 👍🏼👍🏼
    BTW Rory stopped by my house the other night to say hi to me and my puppers. We wished him well. He looked like he had a few extra bags of Cheetos to prepare him for the winter hibernation.

  1054. Gonna preorder it! Let us know when you come out of the closet! 😉 #broken

  1055. So excited for your newest book! I’ve loved all the others and am definitely looking forward to reading it (whether I win the advanced copy or not!)

  1057. You’re amazing and definitely broken in the best possible way. Even during a difficult couple of weeks, you continue to make us laugh. Thank you Jenny!

  1060. Feeling oh-so-very-broken these days, would love this book! You have gotten me through many rough days!

  1061. My parents are buried two deep also, dad on top, in a military cemetery. So, there’s that.

  1062. Did I miss it? Did I miss the copy give away? Because I would like to put my name on the list! I love the cover. That little monster is somehow so cute, like a cross between a squirming child and a fat cat. Whoever did the cover did a great job!

  1065. I’ve already pre-ordered the audio book because that’s my favorite way to experience your writing. It’ll be even more fun now that I can envision you sitting in a closet and chatting to me while I listen to it! 😀

  1066. Super pumped to read this! I love your ability to bring in the hilarity even in the broken moments.

  1068. hey im 15 and i just recently read your first 2 books and im in love. Im showing everyone i know your books( which got me suspened at school cause “lady gardens ” isnt a proper word for a book)
    Iove you jenny lawson

  1069. I’m so excited for your new book. I pre-ordered hardcover but now I’m also thinking I’ll listen to it as well! 🙂

  1071. The only thing more exciting than your “real, official, & authentic” closet studio is the news of a new book!

  1072. Can’t wait to read this! It’s beautiful that something so positive will come out of such a difficult time.

  1073. OMG I’m so excited for your next book! I can’t tell you how much of a blessing your other books, especially Furiously Happy, and you have been to me. And knowing that a new one is on the way in the near future provides a bright spot in all I’ve been going through lately. My birthday is this week and I kind of feel like this is an early (or would it be belated since it won’t be out until next year? Hmmm not sure) present just for me. Ok I know it’s not but still. And it makes me happy that you were able to get to hold your first copy this week! Yay! Thank you for being you 🙂

  1076. I can’t wait!!!!! I love your books, and always end up buying physical copies, as well as the audiobooks and digital copies for my kindle. I met you a few years back in Cambridge and it was one of the best nights of my life. Congrats on this new achievement ❤️❤️❤️

  1077. I’d love to receive an advance copy! Am I the only one who thinks wandering around your house (in a non-stalky way) would be amazing. That closet is to die for.

  1078. I would love this book! I have ALL your others, I have bought them for friends, but I was unemployed from Feb – Oct. I even had to give up my book club membership for a bit.

  1079. I would love this book! I have ALL your others, I have bought them for friends, but I was unemployed from Feb – Oct. I even had to give up my book club membership for a bit.

  1081. Congratulations! I am so very happy for you and excited to read the new book and share it with my sister-in-law. This is truly good news!

  1082. I look forward to reading your next book. Your ability to laugh, even on the cloudiest of days, inspires me to just keep going.

  1083. I re-read your books til they fall apart. You are an inspiration. You are perfect and we love you.

  1084. I love to think of you sitting in your closet recording a book for us!\. I have pre-ordered the book, but I would totally love to get the autographed copy, then when my other book comes, I would give it to my friend who is a Bloggess Pal but doesn’t realize it yet. I keep making her read the blog but she isn’t hooked yet. Wait… maybe she isn’t a Bloggess Pal after all. But I’ll find a deserving soul to get a copy of the book. Promise.

  1085. I am so EXCITED for this! I’ve read every book and they’ve all been incredible.

  1086. I would love to own a reader’s copy of your book, autographed would be even better. I will be buying both hardback and audio though, so save this treat for someone else. Today I am adding you to my list of things and people I am thankful for. You make the world a little warmer, a little less scary. You bring light to my dark corners, much like your drawing of the blindfolded woman with candles in her hair – you may not be able to see the light you bring, but you BRING IT!

  1087. I also love to hide in my closet but do not have the advantage of having a professional reason to do so – you are so lucky. <3

  1088. LOVE your recording studio…especially the red umbrella. I too would be happy there. 🙂

  1089. Well, being the 1088th comment, I’m sure to win this prize!!

    Looking forward to April already!!

  1090. Of course I would love the advance copy of your new book. Also, I wish I could work in my closet everyday.

  1092. I think you have the best recording studio I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to read your book and cannot get over that cover!!!

  1093. Honestly, your closet looks like a dream. As a child I had a walk in closet I used to hide and play in for hours. I still love small spaces.

    I cannot wait for this book though! Thanks for sharing about it so I have something to look forward to in all this chaos!

  1096. I am so excited to read your new book. Congratulations on getting it finished and thank you for bringing positivity and light to these hard times ❤️❤️❤️

  1099. That studio is fab 😂 Being surrounded by soft clothes sounds soothing. But not like surrounded as in wearing them… anyway. Congrats & thank you for continuing to write and let us love it. 🥰

    Not sure if it’s possible but if you could get a little mold of Rory’s paw and then turn it into a stamp you could stamp-sign books from him with his little clawprint and that would be delightful and open up a whole new world of message opportunities. Advice From Rory. The new signing series. Plus it saves your hand when you’re tired. xD

  1100. I can’t wait to read it! That you have a new book coming out is finally ONE piece of good news this year! Congratulations!!!

  1103. I’m so so excited for this, esp. after the year we’ve all had, we all ned a little joy

  1104. From someone who celebrates and copes with mental illness in my family, congratulations on this accomplishment.

  1105. I loved both of your books. The first one had me laughing so hard I had to give my family a “I’m laughing not crying warning”. The second one had me crying in recognition. I was so touched and impressed by your raw openness about your mental disorders. You are a very brave woman. Can’t wait to listen to Broken. ❤️

  1107. Congratulations, Jenny! Your audio recordings are always my favorite way to “read” your books. I used to hide in my closet and read all the time as a kid, so I imagine closet audiobook recording would be my jam too.

  1108. My mother used to hide in her closet when things were too much. Your’s looks much more comfortable to sit in.

  1112. I think we all could use a new book to read. I have gone back thru all the ones in my house….twice now….please can I have this one?

  1113. The thought of a new book by you makes me happy enough to rescue an animal, or a stuffed animal, or a pretend animal, because our current rescue might not like the other animals.

  1114. I think sitting in a closet pretending to be a 1940’s phone operator sounds like one of the BEST DAYS EVER!!!! Congratulations on your book and thanks for always saying the (obscene) right things just when I need to hear it

  1118. I reread your books when anxiety or depression is overwhelming. It reminds me I’m not alone. (And spouses can be saints and assholes simultaneously. )

  1120. Hurray!! I am so excited to read this new book!!! It sure it nice to have something to look forward to! Having an advance copy would be the cherry on top!

  1121. Your book would seriously improve this dumpster fire of a year. Thank you for always being you – adorable warts, inappropriate laughter and all.

  1122. Awesome news!! You must be relieved to have accomplished something so major and not have that giant unchecked box hanging over your head any more!!

  1123. So happy for you AND for us! First glance of the photo made me think you had added a Dorothy Barker bookmark!!😁 ♥️♥️

  1125. I would love to have a closet that I could work (aka hide) in during the day! I finally got my very conservative mother to begin reading your first book, and now she keeps it on her coffee table next to her usual murder mysteries, to read when it is needed to combat the rest of the world.

  1131. I can’t wait to read it when my local library finally gets the ebook! Also, you look really fancy in your recording closet. It’s awesome!

  1132. Gee Whiz!!!! A bunch of people would really like to win this book! 🙂 I’m so excited to read it when it comes out.

  1133. There are SO many people who would love to win this early copy. Congratulations and I can’t wait to read it!

  1134. Congratulations! Your books are so relatable to all the rest of us weird people! (lol!)

  1137. All I have to say is I’d LOVE to have a totally random, sort of unfinished, misfit copy of Broken because I LOVE the little broken things and always take them under my wing. Plus – LOVE YOU!!!!! 🙂

  1138. Congratulations dear lady, how exciting is that – I have all ready preordered my copy from Nowhere, but when I placed the order they weren’t certain if I could get it signed or not, so I am entering just in case of not. Be safe and laugh hard whenever you can!

  1142. knock knock mother f*cker – This story is what got me hooked! Also because I loved that story so much my girlfriends surprised me with my own rooster happily sits on our piano and reminds me to laugh everyday.

  1143. Congrats on the new book coming out! I look forward. To reading and would LOVE an autographed copy 😉👋😁

  1144. Ok lets try this again. Hopefully I have not commented 3 times now. I would love a copy of this book. I listened to the last one on Audible and loved it.

  1146. some rando here leaving a rando comment…..42….that is the answer obviously.
    IN other news…thanks to You Jenny and everyone here on keeping me here on this plane and not the other one that my brain keeps telling me i need to get to however. One more day down.!

  1147. Oh my gosh how I would LOVE to read this right NOW! As everyone would! So I just feel like Charlie opening that last Wonka bar… take a breathe, close your eyes, count to three…

  1149. I would adore an early copy, it’s been a rough couple of weeks and listening in on your richland county zoom call was the one bright spot in an otherwise crap storm

  1150. I love the wonderful “critter” in your arms on the cover. I want one of my own. lol
    Congratulations and I’m looking forward to buying a copy.

  1152. I would love an early copy. Your books make me laugh out loud. I was reading one on my front porch and my neighbor came over because she heard me laughing and wanted to make sure I was ok. (I guess she thought I was losing it). Everything going on in the world has made life harder and in my family, and I’m sure lots of others, we are having are hard time getting along. I have 3 grown children and one wasn’t talking to me, but is now, one doesn’t need a mother anymore and the other one surprised me by introducing me to his boyfriend. (this after breaking up with his girlfriend of 6 years, so who knew?) They’ll be joining us for Thanksgiving, don’t tell Gov. Cooper, so obviously I got my stuff together and rolled with it. Soooo, I would sure welcome a laugh, which I’m certain your book would provide, the sooner the better.

  1155. My initial introduction to your work was your audiobook Furiously Happy which I picked from my library app at random and absolutely loved. It felt like a whole emotional roller coaster. I’d never heard anyone talk about these sorts of topics in such a humorous way. I was stifling laughter in my cubicle at work. I’d love an early copy of this book. Otherwise, consider the audiobook preordered!

  1158. This is gonna sound weird, but I think I’m in the right place for weird, so: I actually want this photo of you in your closet. I want to hang it in my house and be reminded that being one’s own particularly kind of awesome is the best possible was to be…thanks for being you, and sharing yourself so much. Congratulations on the book! Such an accomplishment!

  1160. I actually WAS a telephone operator, for about 6 months, when I was 18! It sucked. I never understood why they made us wear dresses to work…with nylons! Have you ever seen a telephone operator? Seriously! There are only 2 things better than reading your new book: 1) Getting a FREE copy and 2) Getting a free autographed copy…pick me, pick me, pick me!!

  1162. I’ll admit that when I saw the photo before I read the post, I thought you had started a podcast (!). But now I’m excited to read your new book! And maybe you can think about that podcast suggestion 😉

  1173. Is this a record number of replies? Goodness. Love the cover! I think you are wearing the same dress in the closet?

  1177. I can’t wait to read this! I have a collection of signed books that I’d hunt down in bookstores pre-pandemic 🥺 so naturally I need a signed copy of this one. I hope you’re staying positive and testing negative!

  1181. I LOVE the cover! The “monster” is the perfect blend of crazy and scary and sweet! I can’t wait to read it!

  1184. Awesome sauce! Congratulations, Jenny. Good on you!
    Hey, at least it’s easy to tell a fraudulent Jenny from the real Jenny, cuz nobody writes like you.

  1187. Did you know that Furiously Happy is listed on Amazon’s White Elephant gift site???? How awesome is that???

  1188. I’ve already pre-ordered, but I would be more than happy to have multiples. 🙂 Plus I prefer a paperback copy! And your beautiful signature. Thanks for helping us all stay sane with your insanity!

  1189. I’m quite jealous of your closet set up! How very cool to be able to do your cook recording at home! Love it!!!

  1193. Exciting! So 2020 brought me my precious granddaughter AND a new Jenny book? Not too shabby…

  1198. That IS good news! I can’t wait to read it! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us all.

  1202. reading this book is officially THE thing I have to look forward to in the coming year. 🖤 congratulations!

  1203. Oh, Jenny!
    This is WONDERFUL!
    I’m so happy that things are sort of getting back to some kind of normal, but not really normal and that you’ve started your audio book.
    I like hanging out in closets too!
    Love the cover!
    Susan

  1204. 1. I ADORE the cover art!
    2. I’ll purchase or beg for the hardcover edition when it’s out
    3. I have been blessed to record audiobooks from home during this pandemic, as well, although my booth is less booth and also less closet than yours. Totes works, though, and I’m sure if you’re taking direction then yours works, too! AWESOME!
    4. There is no 4, except that it’s my favorite number, so I can’t neglect it. <3 emelle

  1206. So technically I don’t live in the U.S. (I am in Germany) but I do get mail through the military postal service, which is just like sending regular U.S. mail. And I would like to read your book!

  1209. We’re all broken. You articulate it better than most of us. Beyoncé still gets a giant howl in our house and I get to introduce you to someone new at least monthly. You’ll crush it with this new book—even if I get chosen for the galley, I’ll still buy the book ☺️

  1210. I am so happy for you! I’ve read your first two books. I can’t wait to read the next one!

  1211. I would love to read your new book. As Aimee said above, we’re all broken. Your writing helps us get through it. And if Dorothy Barker wants to speak up during taping, so what? She’s an important part of your life.

  1213. Did you purposely wear a red dress in the photo to match the book cover? Please say yes.

    I’d love a copy!! Congrats!!

  1214. I love your closet studio – looks so cozy! And I can’t wait to read your new book! 🙂

  1215. I will buy a copy when it comes out no matter what, but I saw this post and I so want to pick up the book and read it right now. I found out today that my dad has cancer and am feeling pretty darn broken right now, but Jenny, your presence in the world always makes me feel better and helps remind me that things will get brighter. ❤️

  1216. AHhhhhh!!!! In Allie Brosh’s new book, you’ve got pile dog, standing sideways hoping to get carrots. I’m over here, standing sideways, hoping to get picked!!

  1217. So glad this pick-me-up has arrived to brighten your day. And any one of us would be thrilled for our own early copy. Thanks for this opportunity!

  1218. Seeing this was definitely good news. I’m so looking forward to reading this new book.

  1224. Aaaaaaahhhh! So looking forward to reading this! And, are you going to rent out your in-home studio when you’re done?

  1225. Oh I cannot wait to read this!! I LOVE your books and your blog, it makes me laugh out loud and I’ve pretty much decided I can’t read your books in public unless I want strange looks from everyone around me. Who else has rodeos with cats and stuffed raccoons?! Nobody, that’s who! Keep being you and making the world a happier place because of it!

  1227. Oh my god. I would love to have an ARC of “Broken…” Your books keep me going, like they do for so many.

  1228. I can’t wait to read your new book. I loved the previous ones. You are such a good writer. Hope the rest of your week is fabulous or at least good

  1231. ❤️ all that you do and the way you put your real self out there. The struggle is real so huge congrats on all of your accomplishments and an even bigger thank you for the laughs (and tears).

  1232. There’s only thousands of comments, so I guess I have a one in thousands chance–but worth it. A new Jenny Lawson book! 2021 is already looking better than 2020, not that it has much competition. I recall hearing an Iowa Public Radio news anchor, Clay Masters, talk about having to record segments at home, and the closet being the only room that was quiet enough for that work. Even if I don’t win, I’m sure I’ll get and read the book–thanks for writing it!

  1235. Oh my gosh! How exciting. I love the cover so, so, so much! I can’t wait to own a copy!

  1236. This totally made my birthday. I mean a taxidermy raccoon would have been better, but this was a damn close second.

  1242. Congrats!! I love your previous books, and I’m so excited for this new one! Thanks for sharing your life and struggles with us, while being such a bright light of laughter and hope in the darkness

  1244. Looking forward to reading your book!

    Also, it is totally your fault for having such an awesome reading voice that now the voice in my head for the main character in the fantasy novel Swordheart by T. Kingfisher is you. Also because the main character will answer questions in a complete and through way that frustrates the heck out of the sword wielding person trying to protect her from dastardly relatives. Also asking terribly important questions that he’s just totally unreasonable about. Stop being all “you make my head hurt” sword guy who’s name is not Victor. It’s totally sensible to check on which gods are or are not annoyed by questions since you’re being all annoyed by it.

  1245. Furiously Happy lifted my spirits, during a hard time! I cannot wait to read Broken, especially with the dumpster fire that is 2020! 📚😄

  1246. I am so looking forward to getting to read this book! I was hoping to swing down to San Antonio this year to visit some friends and your store when I flew to Austin for my HS reunion but alas it got postponed to ‘21 (hey why not a 31 year reunion).

  1247. My daughter is really into this flashlight that projects stars and plays music so we have been spending a lot of time in our tiny hall closet snuggled up together so I can definitely appreciate the new recording studio!

  1252. One ringy dingy,, is this the party to whom I am speaking? Hellloooo, I would love a signed copy of your book !!

  1253. I was totally hearing “one ringy dingy” in my head as I read, but the comment just above references it so I’ll sing Gaga’s “Telephone” instead! I’ll sing it but I won’t type it, because I’m feeling lazy. And it’d be great if I could lazily read Broken, instead of singing… can’t wait!

  1254. Love the cover! Looking forward to reading this (and listening to you read it at some point as well).

  1255. so excited to listen to the audiobook on scary my night walks (anxiety doesn’t let me walk during the day)!

  1257. I’ve read your others and would love to have/read this one too! Congrats on the accomplishment!

  1258. This is so exciting!!!! I can’t wait to read your book. Your books make me laugh so much.

  1262. Would love to read your latest and also can’t wait to share a copy with my daughter.

  1264. Congrats on your new book and I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandma. Strange shift of emotions but that’s life, huh?

  1266. I promise to still buy a copy even if you randomly pick me to send your free book to 🙂

  1269. Woo hoo, congrats!! I think I wouldn’t hate spending hours in a closet/sound studio every day. It’d be a step up from my current productivity level.

  1270. Every time I see the cover I will rearrange the letters into “Borken” instead of “Broken” and I will laugh like a crazy person and people will think I’m laughing at the wonderful creature that you are holding but I’ll know the real reason. 😆

  1271. OMG!!! Jenny, I am so excited for your new book “Broken”. I hope you and your family have been doing well and I also just have to add the Halloween costumes you all had were on point😁
    PS: A few years ago I had posted something on Twitter and when you liked it, I definitely fangirled.

  1274. Congratulations! My sound studio is a blanket- cave in my basement! Can’t wait to read the new book!

  1277. Congrats!! It will definitely be on my shopping list if I don’t happen to be the one person to get your advanced copy!

  1278. Can’t wait for the Audiobook. Well I guess I can because I have no choice. I should really start to read books again, but listening is easier, anyway Awesome!

  1279. Ahh!!!! I am SO EXCITED for this book. Yes please to entering to win a signed copy!!

    Also, that recording set-up sounds like a dream.

  1283. I am so excited to read the next book! Your writing has gotten me through a lot if tough times.

  1287. Seriously…I am looking forward to reading your new book…and I’ll buy it (or borrow it from the library, cause, well, I’m a librarian…and cheap…and obviously I like using ellipsises too much) (ellipsi? Ellipsis-es? Whatever.) Secondly, I wish that I could get away with hiding in my closet for hours at a time. I’m on the edge of breaking down. If I have to tell one more person to put on their damn mask correctly, I might lose it.

  1288. Congratulations! I would much rather hang out in my closet than travel to NY, too, but my anxieties aren’t really the reasons why. I just really like my closet. 🙂

  1291. Oooooo, I’m SO excited. I am going through serious Jenny withdrawals. Can’t wait to read it! Stay safe. ❤️

  1292. EEEEE! Pick me, pick me!! Give us a good thing in 2020! I have gifted your books to all the good ones I know. I don’t doubt I’ll be doing the same with this one! 😉

  1294. Dearest Jenny, I love your “closeted” work spot, and loving it would stand strong, alone, but coincidence of coincidences, I just spent a gloriously private, quiet, undiscoverable hour earlier this afternoon in my own closet, revelling in all that, and a chance to listen to an audio book, actually, undisturbed! And, is your dress another beautiful eShakti dress, pockets, and All?!?

    And did You alone draw your phantasmagorical companion animal sharing the cover photo with you?!? Or is the credit to be shared with a terrifically gifted artist in addition to yourself??

    I would love to sequester myself away with your book, pre-published edition, “Broken – In The Best Possible Way”, in the cozy private, newly discovered sanctuary of my closet, and/or chair, sofa, bed, or car, with or without cats, as the situation presents.

  1296. Love to get a copy of your book! Congratulations on your latest accomplishment. 2020 has been a hellava year, but you have done so much! The bookstore! The book club! Your fourth book! Wow! Jenny, you are a force to be reckoned with.

  1297. Hey- nice skeleton!! I would love a copy of your new book. Your last two books are what got me through graduate school and internship. They’ve given me strength when I just wanted to crawl into a hole and quit. Regardless of whether you choose me or not, your new (and old) books and your January 29, 2019 post (“If you’re reading this, you win”) are more than enough to provide the ray of light I need to poke my head out of that hole and warm my face in the sun, even if only for a moment. For that, I am eternally grateful.

    Congratulations! And thank you.

  1303. Hi Jenny,
    I’m leaving a comment for the free book, but as long as I’m here:
    I read “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened”, and from the first page onward, I would see you reading it to a small writer’s group at the Grange Hall. They all listen in polite bewilderment, as you read the latest bit in a slow Texas drawl, absolutely deadpan. I know this isn’t you, but I couldn’t shake the image.
    Also, you’re wonderful, and I love you.

  1308. Am I too late? (This is my standard greeting, btw.)
    I’ve ordered your book, but I can think of at least a dozen friends who need your new book. One of them still has my copy of Furiously Happy, so maybe not that friend.
    I hope you’re channeling Lily Tomlin in your closet.
    🙂

  1309. Hola senorita! You are way more productive than the average person, I’d say. I look forward to reading your new book, one way or another.

  1311. My daughter’s husband has in the past forbidden her from reading your books in public because of sudden giggling. In these times, we need a reason to giggle.

  1313. Probably too late to win this thing but I am totally excited anyway. Also, since I don’t have enough room to fit myself into my own closet, I’ve created a soft space for my one year old daughter at the bottom of her own closet.

  1315. when we get past covid can I come to your bookstore and get you to sign my copy of Lets Pretend? Is that a Parrish print outside your closet? or is that your office..I know your into tiny things oh look a squirrel

  1319. I would love a copy for free. Nothing is ever free and Covid-19 is making everyone including myself just a bit cray-cray and please send me a copy. You and poet laureate, Joy Harjo are my literary heroes. Do I sound like a lunatic stalker? Well, I’m not. I just love your writing.

  1320. Could REALLY use something good right now. My air conditioner keeps freezing up, my dishwasher crapped out….and all this on top of my Corgi slipping a disk in her back. I’m drowning.

  1323. So excited to read your new book! Also the cover is AMAZING (and could only be improved with the addition of Dorothy Barker, Ferris and Hunter.

  1327. Ooooh, pick me! Except I can’t get your book in Morocco, so I’d have to send it to my little brother and make him read it aloud to me. It’d give us much better things to talk about 🙂

  1328. Can’t wait for the audio version! Your voice and stories have been helping during this crazy time. Thank you.

  1329. An advanced copy? Please and thank you!! Your wit, humor, and realness keeps us afloat in these times!
    Thank you for being you!

  1331. Love the photo of your ‘sound booth’. Keep up the good work & glad you’re staying safe. Can’t wait for your new book.

  1334. I am so happy about your new book coming out and can’t wait to visit the bookstore (once it’s safe to!)! My mom and I love your writing so much!!

  1335. I am sure I am late to the party, but yeahhh a new book!!!!!!!! I would love to be gifted a book, but I will buy it anyway because I cannot wait to read it! :). My mom got me Furiously Happy when it came out because the crazed raccoon on the cover made her think of me and I’ve been hooked ever since! I found Let’s Pretend This Never Happened at a used bookstore and bought You Are Here as soon as I could order it online since I love adult coloring books! I am so happy you wrote another book! You inspire me to want to write my own story someday.

    Love,
    Jennica Forrest

  1336. Congratulations on getting your hands on the new book!! Covid has been kicking me in the tits trying to catch up. I think my Jackalope skull will work as a book prop

  1337. Woohoo can’t wait to read this! Saw the blurb on Amazon and am extra excited as I too have had rTMS! Can’t wait to read someone else’s account of it!

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