Meg Wolitzer

Who's there?

Is the food good?

Is the liquor flowing?

Or is the whole thing a dud with people standing around in awkward silence?

And you could decide whether to go or just stay blissfully home.

Time for me to contact the patent office.

Next, a story about another noteworthy occasion, a wedding anniversary.

Despite the title, this story is not really about the married couple it features.

It was written by Victoria Lancelotta.

Her titles include the novel Far and the collections Ways to Disappear and Here in the World.

Performing the story is Judy Greer, an actor much loved for roles on series including Arrested Development and films such as Ant-Man.

And if you recognize her voice, well, she's also done a lot of animated voiceovers, including for the spy spoof Archer.

And now, Judy Greer performs The Anniversary Trip by Victoria Lancelotta.

That was Judy Greer performing The Anniversary Trip by Victoria Lancelotta.

Did you hear how Lancelotta leans into the relationship between Monica and Elizabeth?

Many writers would probably go for the obvious drama, a woman quietly falling out of love with her husband and its loud repercussions.

And we'd see some painful dinner scene between them.

But by focusing on Monica's infatuation with Elizabeth and Elizabeth's unusual response to Monica's news, Lancelotta makes this a story we've never heard before.

When we return, achieving that perfect bridal body, even if it means jail time.

I'm Meg Wolitzer.