Lizzie's Climate: A Novel by Mom Writer 2023

Discover the latest work by the celebrated author of the bestselling book Dept. of Hypothesis, named one of the New York Times Book Review's Top 10 Books of the Year. This compelling narrative delves into the story of a family and a nation grappling with crises, delivering a blend of dark humor and timely insight as it unfolds.

Lizzie, a former promising graduate student at a college, now spends her time working in the library. Alongside this, she has a side hustle responding to letters for the doom-laden podcast "Hell and High Water," hosted by her former mentor. Initially, this role allows her to utilize her innate talent for offering unofficial therapy, a skill she honed supporting her divorced mom and brother through addiction recovery. However, as she grapples with crafting messages of hope in her responses, Lizzie's equilibrium as a wife and mother begins to waver. Her fascination with disaster psychology and those preparing for doomsday intensifies, causing a shift in her once-reassuring routines. A remarkable blend of emotion and wit, "Climate" by an esteemed writer captures a compelling exploration of human resilience in the face of impending catastrophe.