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Wow, No Thank You.

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Wow, No Thank You. is a collection of candid and hilarious essays by Samantha Irby, offering a glimpse into her life and thoughts. Irby navigates adulthood with humour, addressing topics such as ageing, self-care, and the absurdities of everyday life. Her sharp wit and relatable insights make for an engaging and entertaining read.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy candid humour and relatable commentary on the ups and downs of adult life. Samantha Irby offers a laugh-out-loud collection of essays that tackle everything from mental health to awkward social encounters, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate honesty and wit in biographical storytelling.

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A global publication with major impact: do what you can to get your hands on this new collection from bestselling author of We Are Never Meeting in Real Life and one of the funniest people in print: Samantha Irby.

A #1 New York Times Bestseller. Do what you can to get your hands on this new collection from bestselling author of We Are Never Meeting in Real Life and one of the funniest people in print: Samantha Irby

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Staring down the barrel of her fortieth year, Samantha Irby is confronting the ways her life has changed since the days she could work a full 11-hour shift on 4 hours of sleep, change her shoes and put mascara on in the back of a moving cab, and go from drinks to dinner to the club without a second thought. Recently, things are more 'Girls Gone Mild.'

In Wow, No Thank You, Irby discusses the actual nightmare of living in a rural idyll, weighs in on body negativity (loving yourself is a full-time job with shitty benefits), and poses the essential question: Sure, sex is fun but have you ever googled a popular meme?

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Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby is celebrated for its humour and candid reflections on everyday life. Reviews highlight Irby's witty insights into adulthood, relationships, and personal experiences, often resulting in laugh-out-loud moments. Readers appreciate her honest and endearing narrative style, which offers a relatable and refreshing perspective.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571359264

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Samantha Irby is a New York Times-bestselling author and writes the blog bitches gotta eat.

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