Melissa Febos

In this bold and exhilarating mix of memoir and master class, Melissa Febos tackles the emotional, psychological, and physical work of writing intimately while offering an utterly fresh examination of the storyteller's life and the questions which run through it. When discussing Body Work, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Experience an insightful exploration into the art of...

‘Brilliant and powerful’ ELIZABETH GILBERT‘So full of wisdom and pleasure that you don't want it to end’ MAGGIE NELSON In the wake of a disastrous two-year relationship, Melissa Febos decided to take a break - for three months she would abstain from dating, relationships and sex. Her friends were amused. Did she really think three months was a long time?...

National Book Critics Circle Award Winner National Bestseller Lambda Literary Award Finalist NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME • NPR • The Washington Post • Kirkus Reviews • Washington Independent Review of Books • The Millions • Electric Literature • Ms Magazine • Entropy Magazine • Largehearted Boy • Passerbuys “Irreverent and original.” –New York...

National Book Critics Circle Award Winner National Bestseller Lambda Literary Award Finalist NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME NPR The Washington Post Kirkus Reviews Washington Independent Review of Books The Millions Electric Literature Ms Magazine Entropy Magazine Largehearted Boy Passerbuys “Irreverent and original.” –New York Times “Magisterial.” –The New Yorker “An intoxicating writer.” –The Atlantic...