Graphic Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| Penguins with People Problems |
2015 |
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Mary Laura Philpott Humor#
| Title |
Published |
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| Poetic Justice |
2013 |
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Memoirs#
| Title |
Published |
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| I Miss You When I Blink |
2019 |
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| Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives |
2022 |
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Mary Laura Philpott is a Nashville-based author and essayist whose work covers the overlap between humor and real life. She first gained attention with Penguins with People Problems (2015), an illustrated book that pairs penguin drawings with wry observations about human behavior. Her writing career spans memoirs, essays, and humor, with four books published between 2013 and 2022.
Her memoir I Miss You When I Blink (2019) is a collection of essays about the realization that a life built according to plan can still feel wrong. It became a bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick. Bomb Shelter (2022), her second memoir, deals with a family medical crisis and the lengths parents go to when trying to protect the people they love. Both books show Philpott’s ability to write about serious subjects without losing her sense of humor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Mary Laura Philpott written?
Mary Laura Philpott has written four books across three series.
What was Mary Laura Philpott's first book?
Mary Laura Philpott’s first book is Poetic Justice, published in 2013.
What is Mary Laura Philpott's writing style like?
Philpott writes with a sharp, self-aware sense of humor about everyday anxieties and the messy parts of adult life. Her essays and memoirs blend funny personal stories with honest reflections on identity, parenthood, and what it means to feel settled.