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In this "darkly funny and urgent" narrative, Lizzie Benson, an unconventional librarian without a formal degree, navigates the complexities of her own life while inadvertently stepping into the role of a faux therapist for her troubled family. Tasked by her mentor, Sylvia Liller, to respond to listener letters for a popular podcast addressing societal anxieties, Lizzie grapples with her personal struggles amid larger national crises. As she encounters the chaotic voices of a divided world, she must confront her own limitations and the deeper implications of empathy and despair. This thought-provoking tale from the author of Dept. of Speculation immerses readers in a fragmented yet poignant exploration of family, responsibility, and the weight of societal turmoil.