Megan Harlan’s family moved all the time constantly surrounded by packing boxes.As she shares her family story the essays that are hilarious moments had me laughing out loud.Her father’s alcoholism is revealed in one of her best essays.This a really wonderful entertaining group of essays,#netgalley#uofillinoispres

A smart, witty and emotionally moving memoir-in-essays that asks, "What part of home is mobile?" The collection's subjects and settings literally span the globe (Saudi Arabia, London, Alaska) but are always shaped by the author's insights, curiosity and sense of humor. This is a rare memoir where the viewpoint looks outward as much as it dives inward, as the author seamlessly incorporates research into her own experiences. A fascinating and satisfying collection for history and travel lovers.

Mobile Home is an interesting collection of Harlan's different homes. Her family was very nomadic. Boxes played a huge role, whether they were full, stored, or being unpacked. Harlan describes the various abodes she has lived in and what they meant to her. It's an interesting collection for the most part. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is a wonderful essay collection. This writer's voice is very, very smart, articulate, and funny, which isn't an obvious combination when it comes to nonfiction. Their wry, dark humor works well throughout. The author masterfully weaves personal narrative and research, so the reader always gets a sense of the "big picture" as opposed to a deep dive into one person's life. My personal favorite parts of the book (and where I think the deepest emotional truths sit) have to do with the writer's father's alcoholism, and how it impacted the whole family dynamic. Some sections of the book felt uneven to me in terms of my personal interest (I'm not a history buff), but overall, the book was very well-done and I do recommend it.