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Smart, edgy, hilarious, and unabashedly raunchy New York Times bestselling author Samantha Irby explodes onto the printed pages in her uproarious first collection of essays. Irby laughs her way through tragicomic mishaps, neuroses and taboos as she struggles through adulthood; chin hairs, show more depression, bad sex, failed relationships, masturbation, taco feasts, inflammatory bowel disease, and more. Updated with her favorite Instagramable, couch-friendly recipes, this much-beloved romp is a treat for anyone in dire need of Irby's Infamous, scathing wit and poignant candoor. show less

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Raw and hilarious. And not for those with overly delicate sensibilities.
 
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decaturmamaof2 | 16 other reviews | Nov 22, 2023 |
I am surprised at how much I really like this book, considering how much I don't actually essay collections. Irby is incredibly funny and witty in her descriptions, I really love that she can find humor in everything even in the most depressing of situations. Despite these comedic writings she still does not discount the severity of these events in her life, still giving levity to each situation. Since I am close to Irby's age I knew all of her pop culture references and was incredibly happy when she talked about older songs I knew as well as technology, most books I've read lately have references to modern pop culture so it was refreshing.

Irby's observations were candid and honest venturing into topics such as sex, dieting, and flatulence. Honesty is so refreshing, with all the YA I've been sick of and science books reading was so much fun. Considering that Irby is a blogger I think I'll check out her blog 'Bitches Gotta Eat" and I hope it is just as funny and honest as this book was.
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latteslipsticklit | 43 other reviews | Nov 16, 2023 |
Funny enough to keep me reading and giggling through an exhausted evening! Samantha Irby’s early life sounds horrendous but she has survived and taken it all- even learning how to live with children! And a possessed cat...
So honest and frank(ly rude). Loved it. One day I hope to write essays somewhat like this!
Highly recommended.
 
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Dabble58 | 43 other reviews | Nov 11, 2023 |
Oh, this woman. she has my heart. I wonder if I feel like I relate so much just because I grew up in a weird situation (or at least near in some cases) like she did. Maybe it was some of the Illinois. And, the wit. Oh, love her.
 
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