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Second book of maternity leave. Made me appreciate the care of my midwives and doula all the more.

So after reading Relish, I just want to read all of Lucy Knisley's books. That being said, no I do not have any children nor want any babies. This book was definitely an eye opener and interesting throughout. What she had to go through to get pregnant and then the issues throughout her pregnancy. I'm just glad everything smoothed out in the end and she has an adorable baby boy. I would definitely recommend this book to any expectant mothers.

• I'm in love with this cover and it also sounds like a good book. Have you read it? •

#TBR #memoir #nonfiction #children #pregnancy #fertility

I love this memoir. It‘s my first by this author but I‘ll definitely be reading her backlist. It shows the reality of pregnancy (including miscarriage) in memoir and alternating sections of pregnancy facts that are well done.

I got this graphic novel / graphic memoir from my sister and read it on the plane back to Bmore. It is an insightful and honest look at pregnancy, women's bodies, miscarriages, motherhood and being a new parent.

I have read and enjoyed all of Lucy Knisley‘s graphic novels, but I found this one to be especially powerful. Part of it could be because I‘m a mom and could relate to certain aspects. But I think what really impacted me was how she intertwined the “politics of pregnancy” and the fact that still today, a woman‘s body is not really seen as her own,into her own pregnancy story. She shies away from nothing, and it is refreshing.

I foolishly picked up Kid Gloves at bedtime last night and stayed up until 1:17am to finish it. That good.

I met Lucy Knisley and she was everything I hoped she'd be, and I don't even care that this is a horrible picture, because she's so sweet and nerdy and everything! 😍😍😍

When it comes to horribly misinformed patriarchal ideas about women's bodies I think the wandering uterus might be my favorite historical example. It ranks right up there with women's bodies being able to shut down a rape pregnancy, and period huts.

It‘s another HOT HOT day (currently it‘s 102F/39C!!) and the heat has fried my brain and all I want to do is read a comic and eat some ice-cream - homemade Vietnamese coffee ice-cream and chocolate too. Also, I guess I didn‘t really need that chocolate chip cookie but my frazzled brain made me do it. Happy sweltering Tuesday everyone. Hope it‘s cooler where you are

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I had no idea there was a tea dragon card game! Now to find someone to play with. Who am I kidding, I will totally play versus myself because adorable tea dragons 💗
I'm also so excited to read Kid Gloves! Lucy Knisley and I were pregnant at the same time, and her chronicles always captured so perfectly the feelings and experiences of pregnancy and new parenthood. She's so delightfully talented!
#mommyreads #graphicnovels #games

Lunchtime comics: cornbread edition. I‘ve never been pregnant and I never want to be, but I‘m obsessed with this pregnancy/reproductive health memoir.

As someone who is almost 3 months into my first pregnancy this graphic novel both terrified me and was informative. I appreciate the author sharing her struggles with miscarriages and other health issues. I also liked how she listed common myths and misconceptions surrounding pregnancy.

I have been waiting SO LONG for this graphic novel to come out! Lucy has been a favourite of mine for so long & she announced this book during my own pregnancy. 🤰🏻

I want to share this page as it mirrors my own thoughts & experience.

So many heart eyes for Lucy Knisley!! ? I have read almost all of her books, except a recent #graphicnovel about marriage. Gonna have to change that. She's just as fabulous as I remember, and having been pregnant not long ago myself, I related to this one more than any of her others. She's the best! Can't wait to read more about "Pal's" early life and her adventures in parenting.

Library haul! #graphicnovel

Interesting read. Not what I was expecting, but entertaining at times.
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Another excellent #LucyKnisley book! I have zero interest in pregnancy and childbirth, but I was riveted. I‘ve read her 5 previous books and can say this ranks as one of her best. Recommended!

#Truth

Cartoonists and graphic novelists who are also mothers

I love #LucyKnisley!

Happy Saturday morning, dear Littens!

March reading went well! My post on my favorite books of the year so far is up at the link below. What books have you loved so far in 2019?

http://avidreader25.blogspot.com/?m=1

This is a very, very good book. All of Knisley‘s work that I‘ve seen has been insightful, kind, and charming. Kid Gloves is too. The author takes a look into the history of medicine while telling the story of her own experience with child birth. ...It‘s wonderful, but a rough ride. Just, treat yourself well when reading this, because some parts are upsetting.

Knisley is such an inspiration, one of the best memoirists I have read. I love how much she puts herself out there with each Graphic Memoir. All she does is get better and better.

I feel like I have been waiting forever for this book to come out.

I‘ve loved following Knisley‘s career in her wonderful graphic memoirs. Since I‘m currently pregnant, this one was particularly perfect timing. She blends historical facts about pregnancy & childbirth with her own difficult experience. She‘s honest and open about her pain & doubt. Her birth experience might have been extreme, but her pregnancy and miscarriages are all too relatable. I loved it.

“I don‘t feel good. Can I have some nachos, please?”

1. I go at least once a week to take my toddler to story time. He has developed a love of books so afterwards we spend time browsing & borrowing together. 🥰

2. Currently 15. 3 are the toddler‘s!

3. Print & picture books, graphic novels, e-books & audiobooks.

4. Not yet! It will happen though. 🤫 All my holds came in at once! 😩

5. 3, down from 10!

6. Kid Gloves by Lucy Knisley.

Thanks @monalyisha ! This was fun!

I abso-positively adore all of Lucy Knisley's books I've read, and this one was no exception. She makes pregnancy accessible and intersperses her personal journey with fascinating facts about the history of women's pregnancy health. This book would be amazing for someone who's given birth or is hoping to. The art is beautiful and emotional, I loved every moment and am so glad that Lucy survived her harrowing labor (those pages are AMAZING btw)

I went to the book launch party for Lucy Knisley‘s new book today. She made stickers and activity books! She was also doing quick sketch portraits for everyone. The line was long and after waiting for over an hour, I had to get my kids dinner so we left. Kind of bummed but I‘m happy to see her so well loved in Chicago. It was fun to see “Pal” in person. I wanted to take a picture of him reading with my kids but thought that might be creepy. 😆

I‘m so excited!!!!

#arc #womenwriter #grahicnovel #motherhood

Happy Friday night!

#septemberdanes #pregnant
I just love Lucy Knisley‘s graphic memoirs.... it‘s been fun and at times very moving, following her through so many life events - her trips abroad, her grandparents aging, her wedding preparations....
Her books are so full of family, her love of food and so much warmth. I‘ve already pre-ordered this, her next book. The subtitle is “Nine months of Careful Chaos!”

I fell into a #netgalley rabbit hole this afternoon and now have 5 new books downloaded and more requested. Send help.

Also, Lucy Knisley continues to be a delight and I still ❤️ everything she‘s done, so look forward to this in February!

How is a person supposed to work when Netgalley gives you this?? 😆 #manicmonday

Knisley feels like an old friend by this point. I just love her graphic memoirs!

Best. Day. Ever.😍 I‘m not even going to apologize for this galley brag. I‘ve been eagerly waiting for it to pop up on Netgalley and I practically fell off my chair when I saw it. I love Lucy Knisley‘s Instagram account and have been enjoying the weekly sneak peeks. My biggest dilemma is trying to decide whether to read it at once or stretch it out so I have something to look forward to after work for a little while!

It‘s finally available for preorder!! I‘m so excited! I love all of Lucy Knisley‘s work. She‘s a local author so I‘ve seen her a few times at my fav bookstore. And once met her adorable son (who‘s conception and birth are the subject of this book) in person and very awkwardly told her how cute he was and I follow her on Instagram. 😬