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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
As a fan of the popular podcast "My Favorite Murder", I was excited to read this! Part memoir and part self-help, the voices of both Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark definitely come through with the same funny and self deprecating wit that draws millions of listeners to their podcast every week.
Great 4 star read!
Great 4 star read!
Written by the authors of the My Favorite Murder podcast, but listening to that beforehand isn’t necessary. I say this as someone who’s only listened to one or two. Great read, though. I audibly laughed multiple times and had some really nice introspective moments myself. Love the confidence of these badass ladies!
Just like the podcast, it feels like you’re having a conversation with a friend. I’m a proud Murderino - Is this an official cult now? Should I call my dad?
These women are so amazing and it’s great to hear their stories. Get the audio book so you can listen to them and their personalities just like the podcast!
I can’t decide if I’m a Karen or a Georgia. I related to both of them! I LOLed a couple times and really enjoyed both authors and their unique voice. Also, it made me think about what a gift vulnerability can be. Both women discussed how vulnerability brought them together and it reminds me what being honest and flawed and showing up anyways can bring. Karen’s portrait of her mom was really beautiful and i felt so honored that she shared that. Such a fun read and I’m glad they have a podcast so I don’t feel like our conversation is over. Don’t tell me it’s a book, not a conversation. Because it feels like one to me. Loved it. It’s not Shakespeare so I didn’t give it 5 stars and I don’t want to oversell it, but I thought it was way better than I thought it would be. Not because I didn’t believe they could (Karen writes as a job and Georgia has been producing content in many forms for over a decade), but it was their first book ever. So glad to be pleasantly surprised.
Funny and open just as they are on the podcast. Loved this book.
TL;DR Review: While inspirational and genuine, this one is probably something I’d recommend to fans of the podcast. There’s a beautiful message, but the over familiarity with the reader makes it come off more like a blog than a book.
Content Warnings: Drugs, Eating Disorders, Violence, Sexual Violence, Death, Sexism, Misogyny, Rehab, Mental Illness.
”Why does everyone think whistling indicates relaxation? It’s literally one of the weirdest things you can do in public without breaking the law.”
Full Review - Contains Spoilers:
I used to be a very big fan of the show - going into the book I knew it was going to be more of a autobiographical one, about how Karen and Georgia got to where they were at the time of publication. I am guilty of having been a five star reviewer when I first read this, more out of a sense of loyalty than an actual love for the book.
It’s not that it’s a bad book - it’s absolutely a fine book. Entertaining enough and honestly, they do have a lot to say about how their experiences have lead them to where they are today. It’s inspirational and they take a lot of care to emphasis how it’s never too late to try something you love or how a past mistake does not define them. That in itself is very noble and a message worth spreading.
At the same time, one thing I’ve noticed about podcaster and YouTube influencer like books is that the authors seem to like writing in a more blog like style. On the one hand it feels more personal, but at the same time, it can often feel like scrambled words. It can be cute at times, but sometimes it makes the message they were trying to say performative.
The most glaring moment for me is when they are discussing their idea of “fuck politeness.” When adding the “and while we’re at it fuck the patriarchy” to something written down it feels more performative as I said. In audio format, it flows better and makes for a good chuckle or shout of agreement. It seems more genuine and heated.
This book is clearly a work of love. You can really see how the podcast is a reflection of who they are as people and that they are genuine in their love for the topics they cover. It’s about taking power over their own stories and seeing their worth, in turn, confronting the mistakes of the past and forgiving themselves. It truly is an important message.
So, fans of the podcast are going to want to pick this one up, but if you aren’t a fan of the humor of the hosts, this one might not be for you. Stay sexy, readers.
Content Warnings: Drugs, Eating Disorders, Violence, Sexual Violence, Death, Sexism, Misogyny, Rehab, Mental Illness.
”Why does everyone think whistling indicates relaxation? It’s literally one of the weirdest things you can do in public without breaking the law.”
Full Review - Contains Spoilers:
I used to be a very big fan of the show - going into the book I knew it was going to be more of a autobiographical one, about how Karen and Georgia got to where they were at the time of publication. I am guilty of having been a five star reviewer when I first read this, more out of a sense of loyalty than an actual love for the book.
It’s not that it’s a bad book - it’s absolutely a fine book. Entertaining enough and honestly, they do have a lot to say about how their experiences have lead them to where they are today. It’s inspirational and they take a lot of care to emphasis how it’s never too late to try something you love or how a past mistake does not define them. That in itself is very noble and a message worth spreading.
At the same time, one thing I’ve noticed about podcaster and YouTube influencer like books is that the authors seem to like writing in a more blog like style. On the one hand it feels more personal, but at the same time, it can often feel like scrambled words. It can be cute at times, but sometimes it makes the message they were trying to say performative.
The most glaring moment for me is when they are discussing their idea of “fuck politeness.” When adding the “and while we’re at it fuck the patriarchy” to something written down it feels more performative as I said. In audio format, it flows better and makes for a good chuckle or shout of agreement. It seems more genuine and heated.
This book is clearly a work of love. You can really see how the podcast is a reflection of who they are as people and that they are genuine in their love for the topics they cover. It’s about taking power over their own stories and seeing their worth, in turn, confronting the mistakes of the past and forgiving themselves. It truly is an important message.
So, fans of the podcast are going to want to pick this one up, but if you aren’t a fan of the humor of the hosts, this one might not be for you. Stay sexy, readers.
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
To be honest…I’ve never listened to My Favorite Murder . I had heard of it, but I was completely unfamiliar with Karen and Georgia before picking up this book (which I chose solely for the title.) Not sure what I was going to get, I was joyfully surprised by their wit and humor and ability to candidly expose the messiest parts of their lives. Some chapters read like a self-help book, but instead of the classic “good vibrations” and "willing things into existence", Kiligariff and Hardstark relied on anecdotes to offer up advice that is actually realistic and helpful. They also didn’t pretend that things always worked out okay, but instead exposed all the fears and failures they endured along the way. Not all of the chapters landed with the same intensity though, as some came off more like memoir blog posts than chapters in a novel. It was a fun read with good stories and even better jokes but in the end, wasn’t especially life changing.