ALL FOURS

Miranda July perfectly delivers the overanxious voice of a quirky, unnamed protagonist who realizes, too late, that she's having a midlife crisis. After planning a cross-country road trip from L.A. to New York City, she impulsively takes an exit a half-hour from her house and stays in a tiny motel. This one decision sends her on a perimenopausal coming-of-age adventure full of awkward sex and a host of complex feelings. July's intimate narration teases out the complex emotions the protagonist is just now realizing she's always kept under wraps, drawing listeners into this relatable story of longing. K.D.W. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]