The Little Book of Ick

Name: The Little Book of Ick
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781399603218
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500 reasons to get over them – for good

By Kitty Winks and Anna Burtt

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Summary

The Little Book of Ick explores the amusing and often cringe-worthy moments in dating that instantly turn attraction into a hilarious sense of discomfort—the 'ick'. From mistimed beat drops in the car to awkward bar stool seats and unfulfilled restaurant orders, this witty collection of 500 relatable 'icks' captures every stage of finding love. Perfect for anyone navigating the ups and downs of modern dating, it offers sharp, cutting humor to help you laugh, move on, and maybe even embrace your own quirks.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy sharp humour and relatable dating tales, this book is perfect for singles, those getting over breakups, or anyone who appreciates a funny and honest take on the odd moments that make dating memorable (and sometimes awkward).

From the disgusting to the mundane, here are 500 ways to get over them, for good.

Description

When they mistime a beat drop in the car

When their toenail scrape you in bed

When they sit at a bar stool and their feet hang awkwardly

When they run out of what they want to order in a restaurant and they say, 'I was really looking forward to that' ...

You've been dating someone for a while and you notice something about them that turns your stomach. That's the 'ick' - it might be something weird or unremarkable, it might even be something you do yourself. Whatever it is, once you've got the ick there's no going back from it and, for better or worse, it's onto the next swipe.

The Little Book of Ick is a celebration of the dating phenomenon that plagues millions. Split into chapters that chart all the stages of finding love, this book is a collection of 500 hilarious icks: some you'll have already encountered, all ready for you to use when you need to get over someone - qu-ick-ly!

Cutting, relatable, witty, sharp - The Book of Ick will reassure you it's fine to be fussy, it might even soothe your future heartbreak ... or just make you laugh on the loo.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399603218

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 60

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 116.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 128

Collections

Anna Burtt Fiction Health & Wellness Humour Kitty Winks Laurence King Publishing Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Kitty Winks (Author)

Kitty Winks is one of Instagram's sassiest book bloggers, known for her brutally honest opinions and refusal to conform to the norm. Like many respectable Gen Zs, Kitty now works at a tech startup after having previously worked as a bookseller and museum guide.

Anna Burtt (Author)

Anna Burtt has worked in publishing for almost a decade and is currently Head of Events at a global writing consultancy. She is the host of the Brighton Book Club on Radio Reverb and has run a successful writing group for the last four years. She's recently finished her first novel, which is set in Yorkshire and explores grief, sexuality, intergenerational friendships and drag.