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Books 'saved me during all of this': 'The Bloggess' Jenny Lawson talks escape amid COVID-19

Books bring balance to writer and blogger Jenny Lawson’s life.

Lawson, also know as The Bloggess, has created a legion of fans with her quirky, candid and humorous musings on her life, including her experience with mental illness. All three of her books – “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened,” “Furiously Happy” and “You Are Here” – have been USA TODAY bestsellers. Her next book, “Broken (in the best possible way),” is due in April 2021.

Like most Americans, the coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of her life – and her mental health is no exception.