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Her distinctive voice resonates with readers, offering both laughter and moments of reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eWow, No Thank You.\u003c\/em\u003e, Irby continues to charm audiences by tackling life's absurdities with a sharp wit that is both unapologetically real and refreshingly relatable. Whether you are a fan of humorous essays or memoirs that capture the complexity of modern life, Samantha Irby's books are a delightful addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meaty-by-samantha-irby-9780571349838","title":"Meaty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is an unforgettable book, the kind where the author unapologetically bares her heart and asks you to hold it tenderly, with care.\" - Roxane Gay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeditations on the terror of love; tips for getting your disgusting meat carcass ready for some new, hot sex; a frank self-evaluation upon the occasion of one's 30th birthday; and, finally, the answer to the question on everyone's minds: Would dying alone really be so terrible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlogger and comedian Samantha Irby covers it all with wit and honesty - and serves it with a side of Instagram frittata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531973447916,"sku":"9780571349838","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11174493482391.jpg?v=1749297108"},{"product_id":"quietly-hostile-by-samantha-irby-9780571374984","title":"Quietly Hostile","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWow, No Thank You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrilliant, hilarious and perspicacious\u003c\/em\u003e - ELIZABETH DAY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSO funny.\u003c\/em\u003e - SARA PASCOE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWildly, seditiously funny.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSam Irby is the king of sparkling misanthropy and tender, loving dread.\u003c\/em\u003e - Jia Tolentino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an advice book. 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