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Every book Samantha Irby recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Samantha Irby has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of April 17, 2020.
- Samantha Irby has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of April 17, 2020.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of April 17, 2020.
- The 3 books Samantha Irby has mentioned in the most episodes, as of April 17, 2020: The Janes, Two girls down and Emergency Contact.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Samantha Irby aired on April 17, 2020.
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Samantha Irby is a writer, comedian, and essayist known for her humorous books and cultural commentary. Appearing as a guest on The Book Review podcast, Irby discussed and recommended several works of fiction that she recently enjoyed and reread. She recommended Louisa Luna's thrilling series comprising Two Girls Down and The Janes, describing both novels as exceptionally good and praising them as fantastic escape reading, particularly during quarantine. In addition to these thrillers, Irby discussed rereading Mary H.K. Choi's young adult novels Emergency Contact and Permanent Record, highlighting her appreciation for Choi's storytelling within the genre. Throughout the interview, Irby provided engaging insights into her reading habits, sharing the specific books that brought her comfort and entertainment. By highlighting authors across different genres, from gripping crime fiction to contemporary young adult literature, Irby demonstrated a diverse literary taste that informs her own perspective as a writer and avid reader who frequently turns to compelling storytelling for relaxation and enjoyment.
Books recommended by Samantha Irby
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The Janes
The Janes is a gripping thriller by Louisa Luna that follows complex investigative efforts within a tense and atmospheric narrative framework.
Recommended“the first one is called two girls down and her second book in the series is called The Janes and I just reread both of those and they are so so good”
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Two girls down
Two Girls Down is a suspenseful thriller by Louisa Luna that kicks off a gripping series centered on high-stakes investigations and compelling characters.
Recommended“the first one is called two girls down and her second book in the series is called The Janes and I just reread both of those and they are so so good”
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Emergency Contact
Discussed“and I just reread Mary HK Choy books emergency contact and permanent record and they're both ya”
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Permanent Record
Discussed“and I just reread Mary HK Choy books emergency contact and permanent record and they're both ya”
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Books Samantha Irby wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Irby Talks About ‘Wow, No Thank You’ | The Book Review | 2020-04-17 | 4 |



