A witty and unpredictable literary adventure that explores the life-changing power of accidents.

Amy Gallup, an aging novelist and writing instructor, has finally found a measure of contentment in her quiet life in Escondido, California. She''s made peace with her writer''s block and has even allowed some of her students into her personal life. But on New Year''s Day, an unexpected fall in her garden sets off a series of events that will turn her world upside down.

What begins as a simple accident leads to a chain reaction of mishaps, each more unpredictable than the last. Amy finds herself dragged through a series of bizarre media events, catapulting her to a kind of celebrity she never sought. As she navigates this strange new world, Amy is forced to confront the one thing she''s avoided all her life: her future.

With her trademark wit and insight, Jincy Willett crafts a tale that is both humorous and profound, exploring the role of chance in all our lives. Amy Falls Down reminds us that we are all wholly unprepared for what happens next – but that''s precisely what makes life worth living.

Named an NPR Best Book of 2013, this engaging novel is a must-read for fans of humorous literary fiction. Prepare to be charmed by Amy and her misadventures in this unforgettable tale of life, writing, and the curveballs fate throws our way.

A witty and unpredictable literary adventure that explores the life-changing power of accidents.

Amy Gallup, an aging novelist and writing instructor, has finally found a measure of contentment in her quiet life in Escondido, California. She''s made peace with her writer''s block and has even allowed some of her students into her personal life. But on New Year''s Day, an unexpected fall in her garden sets off a series of events that will turn her world upside down.

What begins as a simple accident leads to a chain reaction of mishaps, each more unpredictable than the last. Amy finds herself dragged through a series of bizarre media events, catapulting her to a kind of celebrity she never sought. As she navigates this strange new world, Amy is forced to confront the one thing she''s avoided all her life: her future.

With her trademark wit and insight, Jincy Willett crafts a tale that is both humorous and profound, exploring the role of chance in all our lives. Amy Falls Down reminds us that we are all wholly unprepared for what happens next – but that''s precisely what makes life worth living.

Named an NPR Best Book of 2013, this engaging novel is a must-read for fans of humorous literary fiction. Prepare to be charmed by Amy and her misadventures in this unforgettable tale of life, writing, and the curveballs fate throws our way.