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New memoir · September 1, 2026Laurie Notaro Essays: I’ve Got a New Complaint, What the Book Covers
I’ve Got a New Complaint is a comic collection of personal essays from humorist Laurie Notaro about middle age and beyond, caught between caring for her aging parents and dealing with her own creaky body and out-of-date life skills.
- Book: I’ve Got a New Complaint: Essays on Aging Disgracefully and Other Small Disasters
- Author: Laurie Notaro
- Published: September 1, 2026, Little A
- Themes: aging, family caregiving, humour
What is Laurie Notaro’s new book?
I’ve Got a New Complaint is a comic collection of personal essays from humorist Laurie Notaro about middle age and beyond, caught between caring for her aging parents and dealing with her own creaky body and out-of-date life skills.
About Laurie Notaro
Laurie Notaro is a humorist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of comic essay collections.
What the book covers
- Caring for her aging parents in Scottsdale, Arizona
- A road trip through Italy with American driving habits
- Office politics that turn into revenge
- Facing a high-school bully at a reunion
- Planning her own funeral
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Fans of funny personal essays, and anyone in the ‘sandwich generation’ caring for parents while getting older themselves.
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What is Laurie Notaro’s new book?
Laurie Notaro’s new book is I’ve Got a New Complaint, a essays published by Little A, out September 1, 2026.
What is I’ve Got a New Complaint about?
I’ve Got a New Complaint is a comic collection of personal essays from humorist Laurie Notaro about middle age and beyond, caught between caring for her aging parents and dealing with her own creaky body and out-of-date life skills.
When was I’ve Got a New Complaint released?
I’ve Got a New Complaint by Laurie Notaro was published by Little A on September 1, 2026.
Who is Laurie Notaro?
Laurie Notaro is a humorist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of comic essay collections.
Where can I buy I’ve Got a New Complaint?
I’ve Got a New Complaint is available from major retailers including Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble and Audible, and from local bookstores.
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