Clever and amusing . . . Clune's helpful narrative is peppered with entertaining anecdotes and humorous asides . . . This is a hilarious and comforting book for the recently relocated.

Publishers Weekly

From the passive-aggressive code of the Midwestern 'I'm sorry' to the challenges of learning the local food culture, Clune walks through the four stages of relocation shock (and the many setbacks along the way) with the humor, empathy, and helpfulness of a good friend.

Booklist

A wry debut by a humorist and journalist that combines memoir with tongue-in-check self-help . . . Even readers with no intention of uprooting their lives will likely be amused by Clune's low-key and relatable adventures.

Kirkus Reviews

This hilarious memoir will resonate with anyone who's ever left the hustle and bustle of city life for a more quiet existence.

Real Simple, “Best Books of 2018”

Clune's real strength is her nuanced understanding of the mixed emotions that go along with fumbled attempts to reestablish oneself in a new place. She has solid advice for making new friends and gives space to grieve friendships lost in the process . . . Relocating is difficult, but Erin Clune's humorous advice can make that transition a little easier.

Shelf Awareness

How to Leave is destined to be turned into a network TV sitcom. Or at least it should be. I hope that Amy Poehler reads the book and realizes that she'd make a perfect Erin Clune.

Inside Higher Ed