{"product_id":"agatha-arch-is-afraid-of-everything-isbn-9781643855004","title":"Agatha Arch is Afraid of Everything","description":"\u003cb\u003eA nervous wreck of a New England mom is forced to face her many fears in this “uproarious send-up of modern suburbia” for fans of \u003ci\u003eWhere’d You Go, Bernadette \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eElinor Oliphant is Completely Fine\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgatha Arch’s life shatters when she discovers her husband in their backyard shed, in flagrante delicto, giving the local dog walker some heavy petting. Suddenly, Agatha finds herself face to face with everything that frightens her . . . and that’s a \u003ci\u003eloooooong\u003c\/i\u003e list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgatha keeps those she loves close. Everyone else, she keeps as far away as possible. So she’s a mystery to nearly everyone in her New England town. To her husband, she’s a saucy, no-B.S. writer. To her Facebook Moms group, she’s a provocateur. To her neighbor, she’s a standoffish pain in the butt. To her sons, she’s chocolate pudding with marshmallows. And to her shrink, she’s a bundle of nerves on the brink of a cataclysmic implosion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefying her abundant assortment of anxieties, Agatha dons her “spy pants”—a pair of khakis whose many pockets she crams with binoculars, fishing line, scissors, flashlight, a Leatherman Super Tool 300 EOD, candy, and other espionage essentials—and sets out to spy on her husband and the dog walker. Along the way, she finds another intriguing target to follow: a mysterious young woman who’s panhandling on the busiest street in town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s all a bit much for timorous Agatha. But with the help of her Bear Grylls bobblehead, a trio of goats, and a dog named Balderdash, Agatha may just find the courage to build a better life.“An uproarious send-up of modern suburbia.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of \u003ci\u003eWhere’d You Go, Bernadette\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eElinor Oliphant Is Fine\u003c\/i\u003e will love this clever romp.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers of Laurie Gelman and Abbi Waxman who enjoy irreverent moms . . . will enjoy the ride.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An absorbing and entertaining read of the first order . . . Singularly original and satisfyingly compelling.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Quirky and fun . . . readers will see aspects of their own personalities reflected in the pages.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Manhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A singular and relatable story that’s ideal for fans o\u003ci\u003ef Where'd You Go, Bernadette\u003c\/i\u003e. Kristin Bair is a fresh new voice in women’s fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Ann Garvin,\u003ci\u003e USA Today \u003c\/i\u003eBestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eI Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Hilarious and heartbreaking, fresh and wise, and quirky as can be. The talented Kristin Bair introduces us to the touchingly neurotic Agatha Arch—a woman who loves too much and fears too much, and is on the hunt to discover her own singular power. If you love Bridget and Bernadette, please meet Agatha. I loved her, and you will, too.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Hank Phillippi Ryan, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe First to Lie\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“If you were a fan of \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhere'd You Go, Bernadette\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eyou're going to love \u003ci\u003eAgatha Arch.\u003c\/i\u003e From the very first page, her voice is a breath of fresh air, fears and all: Even as she reels from life-altering betrayal, our unlikely heroine had me laughing, cheering her on, and hanging on her every word. A highly satisfying read, sure to be one of my favorites of the year.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Jessica Strawser, bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot That I Could Tell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“[A] sprightly read as refreshing, necessary, and delicious as summer lemonade.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e —Caroline Leavitt,\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Pictures of You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Oh, how I loved this book! Move over Eleanor Oliphant—Agatha Arch is here. And she's the exact quirky, laugh-out-loud, feel-good heroine everyone in the world needs right now.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Colleen Oakley, critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eYou Were There Too\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A modern moms’-group morality tale with heart to spare, \u003ci\u003eAgatha Arch is Afraid of Everything\u003c\/i\u003e is charming, witty, wry, and just wicked enough for any reader to love.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sophie Littlefield, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThat's What Frenemies Are For\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What do you do when you find your husband in the shed with the dog walker? Take an axe to the shed, put your spy-pants on, and see where it all will lead. Kristin Bair’s \u003ci\u003eAgatha Arch is Afraid of Everything\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun, funny, and fresh story of resilience to the many betrayals of marriage and middle age.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Laura Zigman, author of \u003ci\u003eSeparation Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAnimal Husbandry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“When times are tough, let Agatha Arch have any meltdown you’re repressing in this cathartic and unexpectedly poignant read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Michelle Gable, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Paris Apartment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Bair\u003c\/b\u003e is a big-hearted storyteller who skewers the patriarchy with wit and warmth. 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