ALT black background with review blurbs in white text and the names of review outlets in orange, yellow, pink, green, and turquoise (in that order). Review text reads:“In her debut collection, Amy Stuber writes toward hope in a world intent on taking it away...With stories full of clarity and hilarity, the stories in Sad Grownups showcase the true strength of the short story form.” —Electric Lit “A powerhouse collection from a promising author.” —ALA Booklist “A distinct yet relatable collection of stories about aging, relationships, decisions and (dis)connections. This is a smart, sensitive and satisfying debut.” —Ms. Magazine Revelatory, bullseye details bring her characters into relief in a matter of a sentence. There are recurrent themes – adolescence, atonement, motherhood – but no sense of redundancy. The book is situated squarely in contemporary American life, though her characters often make unexpected decisions and utterances. It’s actually no surprise that this collec