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TWO THUMBS UP. --SAMANTHA IRBY Oh God, I hope something I make is skewered by Lindy West--what an honor! --ELIZABETH BANKS It's annoying how many good, funny, and laser-precise books Lindy has written. Here's another damn great book! It's the opposite of shit, actually. --AIDY BRYANT

BookRiot, Book Recommendations for October 2020 Fortune, Five New Books to Read in October SeattleMet, 11 Localish Books to Read This Autumn Up News Info, 5 new books to read in October [A] hilarious, sharp collection... --BookRiot [A] laugh out loud romp... [these essays are] warmhearted, acutely self-aware, and surprisingly timely, providing insight into modern society through movies first sold on VHS... Like catching up with a dear and funny friend, this insightful and irreverent book is a soothing balm for turbulent times. --Kirkus Reviews In our opinion, Lindy West is the ultimate authority, and we agree with her on all matters--including her assessments of beloved iconic movies... Shit, Actually is the ultimate read for the pop culture-obsessed. --Hello Giggles It's a no-holds-barred romp through modern movie-making. --LitHub It's annoying how many good, funny, and laser-precise books Lindy has written. Here's another damn great book! It's the opposite of shit, actually. --AIDYBRYANT Oh God, I hope something I make is skewered by Lindy West--what an honor! --ELIZABETHBANKS Queen of keenly observed, hilariously rendered cultural criticism, West offers this delicious distraction from reality....a cathartic, joyful exploration of entertainment....in true West form she reads like your smartest, funniest, and warmest friend. A perfect blend of substance, escapism, and laughter - a gift from West to the rest of us. --Booklist Review (starred) TWO THUMBS UP. --SAMANTHAIRBY

TWO THUMBS UP. --SAMANTHA IRBY Oh God, I hope something I make is skewered by Lindy West--what an honor! --ELIZABETH BANKS It's annoying how many good, funny, and laser-precise books Lindy has written. Here's another damn great book! It's the opposite of shit, actually. --AIDY BRYANT Queen of keenly observed, hilariously rendered cultural criticism, West offers this delicious distraction from reality....a cathartic, joyful exploration of entertainment....in true West form she reads like your smartest, funniest, and warmest friend. A perfect blend of substance, escapism, and laughter - a gift from West to the rest of us. --Booklist Review (starred) It's a no-holds-barred romp through modern movie-making. --LitHub [A] laugh out loud romp... [these essays are] warmhearted, acutely self-aware, and surprisingly timely, providing insight into modern society through movies first sold on VHS... Like catching up with a dear and funny friend, this insightful and irreverent book is a soothing balm for turbulent times. --Kirkus Reviews

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Lindy West is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times and a contributor to This American Life. She is the bestselling author of the essay collection The Witches Are Coming as well as Shrill, a memoir, which she adapted into a comedy for Hulu starring Aidy Bryant. She lives in Seattle.

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