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My Thirty-First Year (and Other Calamities): A Novel Kindle Edition

by Emily Wolf (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 83 ratings
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"Superb characterizations round out this captivating production."

—Library Journal, Best Audiobooks of 2022


On her 30th birthday, Yale-educated Zoe Greene was supposed to be married to her high-school sweetheart, pregnant with their first baby, and practicing law in Chicago. Instead, she’s planning an abortion and filing for divorce. Zoe wants to understand why her plans failed—and to move on, have sex, and date while there’s still time. As she navigates dysfunctional penises, a paucity of grammatically sound online dating profiles, and her paralyzing fear of aging alone, she also grapples with the pressure women feel to put others first. Ultimately, Zoe’s family, friends, incomparable therapist, and diary of never-to-be-sent letters to her first loves, the rock band U2, help her learn to let go—of society’s constructs of female happiness, and of her own.
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    August 2, 2022
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Mimi Swatz: A thoroughly modern romance, proving that true love is only possible through self-love
Neil McCormick: Strange & touching tale of how the love of a good band might just save your life
Susan Rubin: Able to write about abortion with fine combination of confusion & self-discovery

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"Superb characterizations round out this captivating production."

—Library Journal, Best Audiobooks of 2022


"A brilliantly written novel of friendship, failure, and humor, My Thirty-First Year (and Other Calamities) is a thoughtful, thought-provoking, recognizable, and fun read that will have a very special appeal to women readers ages 18-88."

—Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Emily Wolf is the author of My Thirty-First Year (And Other Calamities) as well as several essays published in the Houston Chronicle. An ardent feminist, U2 fan, native Chicagoan, and graduate of Harvard Law School, she volunteers with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and with her synagogue’s Board of Trustees and Social Justice Core Team. Along with her husband, children, and dogs, she lives in Houston.

Cady Zuckerman is an audiobook narrator, an actress, and a voice coach located in Los Angeles. A lover of language and storytelling, she works as a teaching artist for the Actors' Gang Prison Project and Education program.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TSWPFXL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ She Writes Press (August 2, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 2, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1629 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 399 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 83 ratings

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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 has published several essays in the Houston Chronicle and on emilyvwolf.medium.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, funny, very enjoyable book
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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This was a wonderful read. I loved the main character, who handled challenges with grace, humor, and strength. The book deals with tough and timely issues, in a way that feels like talking through them with a good friend. It made me think and it made me laugh out loud, which is a wonderful combination.
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Andrea Ezerins
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Funny and Painfully Timely
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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Emily Wolf's debut novel is wonderful. She handles the many trials and tribulations women face with wit and honesty including the very real topic of abortion. I was rooting for Zoe from the first page to the last. The ending was perfect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Raw, brave, bold--a smashing debut novel
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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Emily Wolf's debut novel begins with trauma for its feminist heroine and works through turmoil, self-doubt, and bad dates to a satisfying conclusion that avoids any whiff of the infamous "Hollywood ending." For a first novel, the writing is assured and sharp, delineating scenes of both agony and humor with equal skill. The plot begins in darkness and works toward the light. Along the way the reader is treated to sharp observations about growing up female by first person narrator Zoe Greene. Many of these I underlined in my copy of this no-holds-barred tale. Highly recommended.
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Sandra L. Lebeau
5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant and witty
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022
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With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the timing of this book couldn't be more relevant. From soul searching sadness and despair to laugh out loud funny and uplifting, this is a book that almost any woman, any where, can relate to. Great debut novel. Can't wait to read her second book.
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Leah Irvin
5.0 out of 5 stars This book draws you in from page one; I didn’t want it to end!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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This book drew me I from page one. While my life did not mirror that of Zoe Greene’s, I could easily relate to her. Her life did not go as planned, but her relationships with family and friends (and therapist—thank the heavens for good therapists) helped her realize that she deserves a life better than what she had. She just had to learn patience and not settle for mediocre. Zoe had to learn to love herself and realize she was worthy of the best kind of happiness. While the topics are serious, and not treated lightly, the writing is laugh-out-loud funny. I highly recommend this book to people of all ages! I eagerly await another book by this author.
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Johanna Humbert
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Surprised Me
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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On the surface, I should not like Zoe. I mean, she seems so desperate. But Emily Wolf brings out the most universally human parts of Zoe and the further I read, the more I related to her.

A very fresh take on a very old subject. Well worth the time (and I look forward to more Zoe in future books!).
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Andres Velez
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022
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I am a Mom of two teen daughters and although I'm well past the age of thirty-one, I found the storyline engaging, the writing so witty at times and thought-provoking at others. I firmly believe that you do not have to be in your thirties to enjoy this book! And although, the writer addresses the very challenging topic of abortion, she does it in a way that addresses all the nuances leading up to the characters decision and beyond. That said, she also brings a lightness to the book at points through the protaganist's voice and wit. I really couldn't put the book down and when I did I wanted it to continue.
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, timely and compelling read
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
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This author does not shy away from painting a realistic picture of the mess that is recovering from an emotionally abusive relationship and learning how to value yourself again. It’s funny, it’s horrifying in places (dating can be horrifying, after all), and it’s honest. Looking forward to more from this author, as this is her debut novel.
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