Louie on the Rocks

“In this complex and engaging tale, Meredith O'Brien tells the story of ultra-conservative, Trump-supporting Louie, and his very liberal queer daughter, Lulu, as they grieve the loss of Lulu's mother. In a world where Louie and Lulu see eye-to-eye on almost nothing, Louie's loneliness without his wife sends him deeper and deeper into a destructive alcohol-induced spiral, and Lulu has to figure out the best way to help her father. With nuanced exploration of how political views can impact family relationships and sharp, insightful prose, O'Brien delivers an engaging and emotional tale about the strength of family ties. A fresh and unique look at political divisiveness in modern times, this book is equal parts darkly comedic and emotionally gutting. For anyone who's ever suffered through a contentious political discussion around the Thanksgiving table, this book is a must-read. O'Brien's new novel absolutely rocks!” — Jacqueline Friedland, USA Today Bestselling author of He Gets That From Me

“In Louie on the Rocks, characters leap from the page, their personas so authentic and their voices so real it’s as if they’re in the room with you. With humor and style, Meredith O’Brien has written a book that will resonate with—and be cathartic for—anyone whose family has been divided by political differences that often feel too massive to bridge.”  — Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot 

“Louie On The Rocks is a frank and, at times, blisteringly funny testament to the corroding influences of grief, addiction, polarization, regret and emotional abandonment. It's told with multiple vivid voices giving witness to a tragic chain of events that might be stoppable - but probably aren't.” — Leslie Gray Streeter, author of Black Widow and the upcoming Family and Other Calamities 

"Louie on the Rocks perfectly captures our divisive era. We all know a Louie -- someone who has been changed indelibly by the last several years of politics. O'Brien writes him, and his devastated family, with precision, humor, and grace." —Erin Somers, author of Stay Up With Hugo Best