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"A funny, perceptive, and relatable must-read journey through one woman's trying twenties as she searches to find herself out there in the world on a decade-long trek around the globe. Until she ultimately finds her nest, inside herself (with her cat), no matter where she is.”
—Joanna Johnson, star of The Bold and the Beautiful, creator of hit shows The Fosters and Good Trouble
“Where to Nest is a thought-provoking and enjoyable debut from Kristen-who shows firsthand how to build a life based on joy, creativity, and a sense of humor without losing a practical edge.”
—Rohita Kadambi, Standup comedian and writer for Betches and McSweeney’s
After college getting her dream job in New York City, Kristen thought she had everything a modern Millennial was supposed to want: a sexy zip code, a boyfriend, and a corporate job.
But instead of feeling content, she soon realized she had no idea who she was and what made her happy. Naturally, she did what any sane person would do: hopped on a plane and spent the rest of her twenties living abroad and traveling the world in search of love, adventure, and new and exciting places to eat bread.
By stripping away the cultural norms and expectations she grew up with in the US, she rebuilt from scratch a new identity, sense of self, and life purpose that ultimately led her to move to Los Angeles to pursue comedy. Through living in Luxembourg on a Fulbright Scholarship and then in China for three years working for a wine importer, Where to Nest takes us across the globe–including nearly being murdered by a lover while skiing in Switzerland, navigating Greece during a banking crisis, and visiting Thailand during a government coup–as a woman struggles to find belonging.
This is a story for anyone who needs a good laugh, travel ideas, and inspiration for ways to add more joy into their lives.
Release Date: April 2, 2024
ISBN: 9781990253557
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Cover design by Nat Mack
Cover photography by Robyn Von Swank
Where to Nest is a frank and refreshing look at what happens after one achieves success and is left with that empty feeling of "okay... what now?" Whether you're currently up to your neck in the hustle and grind or trying to balance on the peak you've managed to climb to, Kristen's globetrotting journey is surprisingly humorous, humanizing, and heartening. —Alan Linic, Emmy-nominated SNL writer
"Kristen Van Nest takes us on a whirlwind international journey frequently guided by her enviable desire for a good bargain. She's so charming, driven and wise beyond her years, it makes her preference for cats over dogs forgivable ... almost."
—Margot Leitman, best-selling author of "Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need."