St. Martin's Griffin
A Bit Much: Poems
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The debut poetry collection from Lyndsay Rush (aka @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is a humorous and joyful celebration of big feelings, tender truths, and hard-won wisdom, for fans of Maggie Smith, Kate Baer, and Kate Kennedy.
At long last, a book of poetry for people who didn’t even know they liked poetry. And they’re in good company: author Lyndsay Rush didn’t know she liked it either. That is, until she embarked on an internet experiment under the Instagram username @MaryOliversDrunkCousin that turned into a body of work that struck a chord with women across the country; thanks to her signature wordplay, witticisms, and―against all odds―wisdom.
With titles like "Shedonism", "Someone to Eat Chips With", "It’s Called Maximalism, Babe", and "Breaking News: Local Woman Gets Out of Bed", Rush’s debut collection of poetry uses humor to grapple with the female experience―from questioning whether or not to have children, to roasting the patriarchy, to challenging what it means to "age gracefully"―and each piece delivers gut-punching truths alongside gratifying punchlines. Readers walk away from Lyndsay’s work feeling seen, celebrated, and wholly convinced that joy is an urgent, worthwhile pursuit.
With over 140 convention-bending poems―most of which are never-before-seen―this book is quite literally A Bit Much.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781250323460
EAN:
1250323460
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
304
Authors:
Lyndsay Rush
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
Published Date: 2024-17-09
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Reading A Bit Much felt like catching up with a close friend — the kind who’s wildly witty, unapologetically honest, and somehow says the exact thing you didn’t know you needed to hear. Every poem in this collection landed. I don’t mean just some of them. I mean every single one — from the ones about motherhood, to learning how to root for myself, to finally making peace with who I am in my 30s.Rush has a way of capturing the sacred beauty in everyday chaos — finding joy in the mundane, humor in the heartbreak, and meaning in the mess. Her voice is so smart, so sincere, and so familiar it almost felt like reading words I’d written to myself… if I had the kind of talent that could come up with something like confetti in can of sardines. (Tell me that’s not the most perfect metaphor for life?)This collection made me laugh, reflect, and feel deeply understood. It reminded me that we don’t need to be “more” — we’re already enough, even if we’re a bit much.Chef’s kiss. Highly, highly recommend.
Book says it All
I don’t do poetry. Typically. Something about this attracted my attention in the bookstore. I stopped and read a few. Decided to get it from the library and read the whole thing. The poems are interesting and relatable. I definitely enjoyed.
LOVED this book! I've never been a poem person until this book, it really changed my mind. Perfect for female empowerment, but also cute anecdotes. I found myself sharing a lot of them with friends and family!
I love Lyndsay Rush. She is funny and real so positive and hopeful.