Something New

I have followed Lucy Knisley for several years.  Something New:  Tales of a Makeshift Bride is about Knisley's engagement and marriage to her longtime boyfriend John.  It is a humorous look into the world of all things bridal, illustrated with colorful comic strips by Knisley herself.

As an artist Knisley wanted a DIY wedding that reflected her and John's personality.  Her mother is a retired caterer who insisted that she not only get married at home but that her mother would build a barn on her property to hold the festivities in.  Knisley and her mother had built many things together over the years and both of them thought that the barn would be easy to accomplish.  It wasn't.  Nor were all of the decisions that needed to be made on items such as linens, dresses, decor and music.  Mom basically got her way though.

Something New is a funny graphic memoir and I enjoyed the author's journey to adulthood.  It is especially recommended for newly engaged women.   5 out of 5 stars.