A Northern England David Sedaris, writing small-town stories A clear-eyed account of male mental health and social and economic decline in forgotten towns An up-and-coming author who articulates personal trauma and social issues in a relatable style—always unsentimental, often funny Winner of the 2021 NorthBound Book Award, which celebrates the richness of writing from the North of England Will appeal to fans of humorists, place writing, and essay collections: David Sedaris, Joel Golby, Paul Theroux, Alan Bennett, Jon Ronson, Bill Bryson.