Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?: A Memoir #[nn]

Roz Chast's graphic memoir announced itself to the world in 2014 with a cover that perfectly captures its mood: an older man and woman seated stiffly on a worn couch, a younger red-haired woman beside them, all three looking distinctly uncomfortable as a speech bubble overhead poses the book's titular question. The bold, hand-lettered title against a dark patterned background carries Chast's instantly recognizable wit, and the accolades speak for themselves — a National Book Critics Circle Award winner and National Book Award finalist, this memoir earned its spot on the New York Times list of 10 Best Books of 2014. A deeply personal, funny, and quietly moving work told entirely in Chast's own hand.