Why people recommend it
We are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby is a darkly funny and sharply observant essay collection that explores modern life, pop culture, dating, and the absurdities of existing online. On an episode of The Book Review titled David Sedaris Talks About His Diaries, released on July 18, 2024, guest Parl Segall recommended the book during the conversation. Segall stated the full title, We Are Never Meeting in Real Life, and described it as a really good book about living on the internet. Through this recommendation, Segall highlighted Irby's signature blend of self-deprecating humor, raw honesty, and biting cultural commentary. The discussion emphasized how the essay collection connects with readers by tackling awkward social realities and digital-age anxieties with refreshing candor. By bringing up Irby's work, the segment celebrated contemporary humor writing that captures the awkwardness of navigating modern existence, making the collection a standout recommendation for anyone looking for witty, relatable, and deeply entertaining non-fiction essays about contemporary life and online culture.
Who recommended it
- Parl Segall Recommended
Parl Segall — 1 mention
“it's called We are never meeting in real life and it's also a really good book about living on the internet”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“so this is your third book of essays the first one meaty then we are never meeting in real life now wow no thank you”