Spent: A Comic Novel

The highly-anticipated and lightly-fictionalized new book from Alison Bechdel - still hilarious and humane in middle age. She faces envy towards her friends, who are now thriving in their own careers. This includes her partner Holly, whose viral wood-chopping video heightens Alison's insecurities. Alison reflects on her desire to create a popular reality TV show akin to "Queer Eye," which emphasizes living ethically and escaping consumer capitalism. Pals start a thruple and Alison's MAGA sister comes with her own set of issues.