The Lonely Stories (22 Celebrated Writers on the Joys & Struggles of Being Alone)

A collection of essays about the joys and struggles of being alone by 22 literary writers including: Lev Grossman, Jhumpa Lahiri, Lena Dunham, Jesmyn Ward, Yiyun Li, and Anthony Doerr

If you’re feeling lonely or if you’ve ever felt unseen, if you’re emboldened by solitude or secretly longing for it: Welcome to The Lonely Stories. This cathartic collection of essays illuminates an experience that so few of us openly discuss. Some stories are heartbreaking, such as Jesmyn Ward’s reckoning with the loss of her husband and Dina Nayeri’s reflection on immigrating to a foreign country. Others are witty, such as Lev Grossman’s rueful tale of heading to the woods or Anthony Doerr’s struggles with internet addiction. Still others celebrate the clarity of solitude, like Claire Dederer’s journey toward sobriety and Lidia Yuknavitch’s sensual look at desire. Thoughtful and affirming, The Lonely Stories reveals the complexities of an emotion we’ve all felt—reminding us that we're not alone. 

Contributors include:
  •  Megan Giddings
  •  Claire Dederer
  •  Imani Perry
  •  Jeffery Renard Allen
  •  Maggie Shipstead
  •  Emily Raboteau
  •  Lev Grossman
  •  Lena Dunham
  •  Yiyun Li
  •  Anthony Doerr
  •  Helena Fitzgerald
  •  Maile Meloy
  •  Aja Gabel
  •  Jean Kwok
  •  Amy Shearn
  •  Peter Ho Davies
  •  Maya Shanbhag Lang
  •  Jhumpa Lahiri
  •  Jesmyn Ward
  •  Lidia Yuknavitch
  •  Dina Nayeri
  •  Melissa Febos
 
 

This book title, The Lonely Stories (22 Celebrated Writers on the Joys & Struggles of Being Alone), ISBN: 9781948226608, by Natalie Eve Garrett, published by Catapult (April 19, 2022) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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