Porter Square Books: Boston Edition is excited to welcome Mary Catherine Starr to discuss her memoir, Mama Needs a Minute!. Paige Connell will join Starr in conversation. This event will take place on Thursday, March 13 at 7pm at PSB: Boston Edition (50 Liberty Dr. Boston, MA 02210) .

From Mary Catherine Starr, the artist behind the @momlife_comics Instagram account celebrated by moms all over the world, this deeply funny illustrated memoir captures the chaos, joy, exhaustion, guilt, well-intentioned-but-clueless partners, and infinite loads of laundry that come with being a mom.

Packed with humor, warmth, and all-too-relatable anecdotes, this comic memoir explores the (often invisible) labor of modern motherhood that leaves so many moms feeling like they are losing themselves—and their minds! Whether you’re navigating a hellish sleep regression, wiping sweet potato off the walls, seething with spousal resentment (deserved and undeserved), or simply hoping to pee without a toddler watching, this candid and irreverent account perfectly captures what every mom knows in her heart to be true: motherhood is @#$% hard (and also really amazing)!

Filled with Starr’s signature wit, warmth, and observational humor, Mama Needs a Minute! tackles all the absurdities of mom life and will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen in a way only a true mom-friend can offer.

Mary Catherine Starr is an artist, graphic designer, and the author of Mama Need a Minute! (Chronicle Books, March 2025). Her popular Instagram account @momlife_comics explores motherhood, marriage, and the double standards of parenting through hilarious and relatable comics. She lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with her husband and their two children.

Paige Connell is a working mother of four who shares relatable content on TikTok and Instagram, highlighting the everyday experiences of women balancing motherhood, careers, and relationships. Known for her candid insights on the mental load of motherhood and the challenges of creating equity at home and work, Paige’s content resonates with millions. She also advocates for affordable childcare, paid leave, and reproductive rights, sparking important conversations about what families need to thrive. Her impactful voice and relatable storytelling have led to features in Scary Mommy, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and more.

Mary Catherine Starr, author of Mama Needs a Minute!, in conversation with Paige Connell