Book · 2016 · Planning
Something new
Tales from a Makeshift Bride
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This book is called something new Tales From A makeshift bride.
Why people recommend it
Something New by Lucy Knisley is a charming and honest graphic memoir chronicling the author's bumpy path toward marriage, wedding planning, and the realities of building a life with a partner. On The Book Review episode titled Samantha Power on What She's Learned, which aired on July 18, 2024, Pamela Paul recommended the book to listeners. Paul introduced the work during the conversation, stating that this book is called Something New: Tales From a Makeshift Bride. By highlighting the title, Paul brought attention to Knisley's humorous and self-aware graphic storytelling style, which addresses the commercial pressure, logistical absurdities, and emotional adjustments inherent in modern wedding traditions and the transition into domestic partnership. The recommendation emphasized how Knisley uses her artistic medium to offer relatable, witty, and grounded insights into common life events, stripping away romanticized expectations to reveal the genuine messiness and ultimate joy found in committing to another person and forging a shared future together.
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