THE IDIOT GIRL AND THE FLAMING TANTRUM OF DEATH

The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal, by Laurie Notaro: Notaro’s books never stick with me for long after I’ve read them, but they’re reliably amusing and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny. This one surprised me by also moving me to tears with an essay about the death of her dog.