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projectemm's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.5
sometimesbryce's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first book on a kindle and I loved the experience!! Now for the review of the actual book...
As I mentioned in my review of Mindy's first book [b:Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?|10335308|Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)|Mindy Kaling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1443264638s/10335308.jpg|15237902], I'm not necessarily a "fan" of Mindy Kaling. The only times I've watched The Office I hated it, I think I watched the first few episodes of The Mindy Project before I remembered I'm not one who likes comedy shows, and I don't know anything else she's associated with. That said, I absolutely love her books.
[b:Why Not Me?|30268522|Why Not Me?|Mindy Kaling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1473956249s/30268522.jpg|41897766] is a vast improvement over her first (and I really liked her first). There's something in this book for everyone. There's anecdotes for the die-hard fans, love stories for the romantic, fictiony fun things for those who just want to be entertained, and an inside look at being a Hollywood boss for everyone in between.
This isn't the sort of thing I'd normally give more than 3.5 stars to, but it was just so funny (it takes a lot to make me laugh out loud), endearing, kind, and profound, I could never give it anything less. If you deserve a treat (and you do), pick this up. It's a great read from someone who could be your best friend.
As I mentioned in my review of Mindy's first book [b:Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?|10335308|Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)|Mindy Kaling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1443264638s/10335308.jpg|15237902], I'm not necessarily a "fan" of Mindy Kaling. The only times I've watched The Office I hated it, I think I watched the first few episodes of The Mindy Project before I remembered I'm not one who likes comedy shows, and I don't know anything else she's associated with. That said, I absolutely love her books.
[b:Why Not Me?|30268522|Why Not Me?|Mindy Kaling|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1473956249s/30268522.jpg|41897766] is a vast improvement over her first (and I really liked her first). There's something in this book for everyone. There's anecdotes for the die-hard fans, love stories for the romantic, fictiony fun things for those who just want to be entertained, and an inside look at being a Hollywood boss for everyone in between.
This isn't the sort of thing I'd normally give more than 3.5 stars to, but it was just so funny (it takes a lot to make me laugh out loud), endearing, kind, and profound, I could never give it anything less. If you deserve a treat (and you do), pick this up. It's a great read from someone who could be your best friend.
lcpurse's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this! Mindy is funny and I enjoy listening to her read her books, however, this was not as good as the first book and I'm glad I got it from the library. If you enjoyed her first book, I recommend it, but go to the library. Her last essay on confidence is the best part of the book, make sure you read that part!
mainetawny's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable with a number of great tid bits to remember and many laugh-out-loud moments.
danaspice1's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love Mindy’s second collection of essays because I love Mindy in “The Office” and in “The Mindy Project” and I really enjoyed her first book, “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?”
Unfortunately, this book was more of a retelling of her first book with a few highlights, such as when she met President Obama and how she embarrassed herself the first time she met Bradley Cooper.
Kaling wants us to believe she’s just like us – someone enamored with celebrities who struggles to lose weight and fall in love with the right person – but it’s hard to believe when she has a pretty glamorous and well-off life. She laments being “dumped” by a female friend who found someone more “in” and how nothing in Hollywood is real, except for the hair extensions. It’s a funny quick read, perfect for summer.
Unfortunately, this book was more of a retelling of her first book with a few highlights, such as when she met President Obama and how she embarrassed herself the first time she met Bradley Cooper.
Kaling wants us to believe she’s just like us – someone enamored with celebrities who struggles to lose weight and fall in love with the right person – but it’s hard to believe when she has a pretty glamorous and well-off life. She laments being “dumped” by a female friend who found someone more “in” and how nothing in Hollywood is real, except for the hair extensions. It’s a funny quick read, perfect for summer.
angelancoffin's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this one as much as her first book. I feel like her first book had more to offer with more vulnerability, although I did really appreciate the soup snakes chapter. While this book was still charming comedic Mindy, it was also a little all over the place.
bloodiimary's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful book. I laughed out loud in several chapters. Read Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Amy Schumer's book and I found this to be the best one yet.
tanyalita's review against another edition
3.0
Really good, but doesn't sustain to the end. Having said that, Mindy&Sam should be a movie.
timbooker's review against another edition
4.0
I honestly do not know why I picked this audio book. I was traveling and needed something to read from my library's app, and this was about the only thing remotely interesting, so I clicked "borrow". It was surprisingly a pretty funny book, and not at all what I was expecting. It's basically just her talking shit about a lot of stuff, but she's funny so it works. There you go Mindy, a straight guy read your book and enjoyed it. Suck it.