Annabelle Gurwitch
Annabelle Gurwitch is an actress, activist, humorist and author of five books, including the New York Times bestseller and Thurber Prize finalist I See You Made an Effort. She’s written for The New Yorker, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal and Hadassah among other publications. In addition to writing, Gurwitch was the long-time cohost of the cult TV hit Dinner and a Movie on TBS, where a movie was aired and a recipe for a dish with a name relating to the movie was prepared live. Gurwitch thought she’d be empty nesting by now; instead, she lives in Los Angeles with her cat and child—a college graduate of the COVID class of 2020.
Her latest collection of essays, You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility, is a hilarious and poignant look at the challenges of mid-life. Gurwitch embraces homesharing, welcoming a housing-insecure young couple and a bunny rabbit into her home. She wades into the dating pool in a Miss Havisham–inspired line of lingerie and flunks the magic of tidying up. You’re Leaving When? is for anybody who thought they had a semblance of security but wound up with a fragile economy and a blankie. Gurwitch offers stories of resilience, adaptability, low-rent redemption, and the kindness of strangers.
Even in a muted Zoom.
The first 200 attendees will receive a free copy of Gurwitch’s new book, You’re Leaving When?
This event will be live streaming. WATCH HERE.
