Glory Days: Stories - Simon Rich

The new collection of stories capturing the travails of aging Millennials from one of the funniest writers in America (NPR) n From the author of New Teeth, hailed as a triumph of sustained humor (Sarah Lyall, New York Times Book Review), comes a hilarious new collection of short stories chronicling modern mayhem. Glory Days takes a close look at life in the twenty-first century as only Simon Rich can, unearthing irony and humor at every turn. n n Learn what life was like back in 2023 before humans had to leave earth in History Report. Cope with student debt and a midlife crisis with Ant and Grasshopper in a Millennial Edition of the classic tale. Commiserate with New York City as she deals with the hoards of Warby Parker-clad newcomers claiming her streets, bike lanes and apartments in The City Speaks. And help the King of Nigeria finally recover his lost son in The Mission. n n Humorous and deeply heartfelt, Glory Days captures the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud ridiculousness of life these days. nn