How to Leave the House

Praise

“It’s impossible not to be charmed by this big-hearted story. . . an exciting debut from an author whose assuredness and polish could easily be mistaken for that of an old pro.” —Bustle

“Raucous. . . smart and funny, Newman’s debut is a refreshing take on juvenilia and the enduring potency of art discourse.” —Kirkus

“Newman debuts with a witty and endearing mosaic novel…The situations are enjoyably farcical, but there’s also depth to them, as Newman delves into his characters’ hidden passions and shows how they grapple with their self-defeating choices. This raucous adventure is great fun.” —Publisher’s Weekly

“Nathan Newman’s How to Leave the House is a brilliant exploration of the many absurd and human ways that our lives intersect. Their sharp, honest prose skillfully reveals the vulnerability and desire coursing through the center of characters. This is the rare novel that is just as compassionate as it is funny, as engaging as it is smart.” —Isle McElroy, author of People Collide

“How to Leave the House is gobby, barbed, and garrulous; a novel that takes swings, with swagger.” —Eley Williams, author of The Liar’s Dictionary

“Most books that claim to be funny aren’t actually all that funny. How to Leave the House is a rare exception – genuinely hilarious, utterly obnoxious, impressively daring.” —Keiran Goddard, author of Hourglass
 
“Witty, sharply observed and truly original.” —Nicola Dinan, author of Bellies
 
“A wild and funny ride through modern life.” —The Financial Times