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Narrated by:
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Mindy Kaling
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Greg Daniels
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B. J. Novak
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Written by:
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Mindy Kaling
About this listen
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From the author of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever comes a hilarious collection of essays about her ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life.
“This is Kaling at the height of her power.”—USA Today
In Why Not Me?, Kaling shares insightful, deeply personal stories about falling in love at work, seeking new friendships in lonely places, attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behavior modification whatsoever, and believing that you have a place in Hollywood when you’re constantly reminded that no one looks like you.
In How to Look Spectacular: A Starlet’s Confessions, Kaling gives her tongue-in-cheek secrets for surefire on-camera beauty, (“Your natural hair color may be appropriate for your skin tone, but this isn’t the land of appropriate–this is Hollywood, baby. Out here, a dark-skinned woman’s traditional hair color is honey blonde.”) “Player” tells the story of Kaling being seduced and dumped by a female friend in L.A. (“I had been replaced by a younger model. And now they had matching bangs.”) In “Unlikely Leading Lady,” she muses on America’s fixation with the weight of actresses, (“Most women we see onscreen are either so thin that they’re walking clavicles or so huge that their only scenes involve them breaking furniture.”) And in “Soup Snakes,” Kaling spills some secrets on her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and close friend, B.J. Novak (“I will freely admit: my relationship with B.J. Novak is weird as hell.”)
Mindy turns the anxieties, the glamour, and the celebrations of her second coming-of-age into a laugh-out-loud funny collection of essays that anyone who’s ever been at a turning point in their life or career can relate to. And those who’ve never been at a turning point can skip to the parts where she talks about meeting Bradley Cooper.
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What the critics say
“Kaling has written a second book that’s funnier, sharper and more confident than her 2011 collection of personal essays and pop culture riffs called Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns). Even the title of that initial effort implied that Kaling was trying to find her place; the tone of this new one announces that she’s found it and is more than comfortable inviting people to spend time with her there.”—Washington Post
“Funny, thoughtful essays and anecdotes written in the star’s trademark voice. But this time around, things are just little more grown-up…This is Kaling at the height of her power.”—USA Today
“Mindy Kaling may be gearing up for the fourth season of her TV show, The Mindy Project, but that didn't deter her from writing another wildly entertaining and completely relatable book… Her first memoir, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns), spent time on several best-seller lists. Why Not Me? will certainly follow in its footsteps.”—Associated Press
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- Fatima
- 2017-12-26
Great job
Are you thinking of reading Why Not Me? It's a very nice book. I like it so much. I recommend this book to everyone. Mindy Kaling is an excellent author. Keep up the great work and consider adding more voices for each character.
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- allison
- 2019-03-07
excellent book
I love this book and I thought it was brilliantly narrated. I would recommend this book to anyone for a fun easy read.
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- Jasmine
- 2019-06-19
Entertaining!
I've listened to Mindy's books more than once because it's a nice easy listen. makes me laugh too!
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- LV
- 2021-06-09
Easy listen
Entertaining, light hearted, funny! Recommended for easy listen, like the author. Cute story, good narrative.
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- Candi Chin-Sang
- 2020-11-13
Huge role model!
As a therapist, I appreciate being able to recommend books to clients who want someone that “looks” like us as a role model in their industry. Mindy represents so much to us — a businesswoman, a creative person, and a woman with some colour and culture on her. Great book. Insightful and relatable.
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- veronique
- 2022-10-13
Entertaining
I liked this book and the stories Mindy writes about. I expected more of a reflection on the title, instead the book relates many stories about the world and how Mindy sees life. I'm not dissapointed by this book just expected some different stories.
Overall it's funny, it was entertaining.
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- Jemeli Ennis
- 2018-09-13
Funny and Honest
I love this so much, as with her first book - only this time it's a little more grown up. It's an effortless endeavour by Kaling mixed with her perfect sense of humor. Hugely recommended. #Audible1
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- Kindle Customer
- 2018-05-19
funny!
Funny, I looked forward to listening to her stories, laughed out loud a few times, definitely recommend
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- Jessica Swan
- 2018-09-14
Great for enjoying multiple times!
Mindy Kaling is entertaining and personable, and her books are always a go tomorrow mine when I need a pick me up.
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- Thulaseiha
- 2018-05-04
fun read with great insight
It is noteworthy, NOT that a rarity has succeeded but more so that the actual success was achieved. I love Mindy Kaling, her wit, her passion and hard work that leaves us- men and women alike- wanting more!!
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