Welcome to the book tour for My Thirty-First Years (And Other Calamities) by Emily Wolf!
My Thirty-First Year
Publication Date: August 2, 2022
Genre: Women’s Fiction/ Modern Contemporary/ Family Fiction
Synopsis:
12 April 2022… Zoe Greene is approaching her 30th birthday not with celebrations in mind, but by recovering from an abortion, planning a divorce, negotiating family drama, and later, reentering the modern dating pool. Using humor and unfiltered truth (and Zoe’s favorite rock band, U2), Houston-based author Emily Wolf’s debut, My Thirty-First Year (And Other Calamities), illuminates the realities of womanhood, and connects to them through shared challenges, resilience, and hope.
“Years ago, I benefited from a safe and legal abortion. I didn’t need the abortion to save my life. I needed it to live my life—fully and freely. I want my women readers to reflect on or anticipate their twenties and thirties and be able to say something out loud, mourn something, laugh at it, or release it,” said Emily.
“Bad romance, messy divorce, traumatic abortion … and rock and roll. There’s a ring of authentic experience in Emily Wolf’s surprisingly light-hearted novel about some very heavy topics.” ~ Neil McCormick (author of Killing Bono)
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Review:
Overall, I was really impressed with Wolf's writing and storytelling because of how relatable it may be for some people. From divorce to family drama to modern dating (and more), this novel resonated with me. In relation to family drama, I think we all have a story or two.
While there are heavy topics addressed in this novel, Wolf is able to convey them in a manner that all can enjoy. Zoe is a character with many challenges she must face, especially with turning 30. One of the more important things that come from this book is the ability to understand the character's perspective.
About the Author:
Emily is an ardent feminist, U2 fan, and native Chicagoan. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Emily now lives in Houston with her husband, children, and dogs. She volunteers with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and with her synagogue’s Board of Trustees and Social Justice Core Team. Emily has published several essays in the Houston Chronicle and regularly shares new writing at emilyvwolf.medium.com.