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Meaty

By: Samantha Irby
Narrated by: Samantha Irby
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ONE OF STYLIST'S BEST NEW BOOKS FOR 2020

'This is an unforgettable book.' Roxane Gay

Meditations 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? Blogger and comedian Samantha Irby covers it all with wit and honesty - and serves it with a side of Instagram frittata.

©2019 Samantha Irby (P)2019 Faber Audio Essays Nonfiction Comedy Funny

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"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)
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Irby just knows what's up. This feels like the confessions of a best friend you are coming to realise is just as insane as you. loved every bit, just wish I had a PDF of those recipes!!

giggling the whole time

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I'd already read Meaty twice and was so happy to discover Samantha Irby reads her audiobooks.
I love the way she makes fun of how gross and difficult our lives and bodies can be but without shying away from how garbage things can be too. When I read her books, and even more so listening to get read them, it feels like a friend is talking to me, but none of my friends are this funny (sorry pals).

I love Sam Irby

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Not my thing, nasally narration, not funny at all. Quite depressing. Removed from the library after less than an hour of listening.

Hated it. Irritating nasally narration.

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