Shit, Actually
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**Your Favorite Movies, Re-Watched** New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author Lindy West was once the in-house movie critic for Seattle's alternative newsweekly The Stranger, where she covered film with brutal honesty and giddy irreverence. In Shit, Actually, Lindy...
Published By Hachette Books
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 272
Publication Date 10/20/2020
ISBN 9780316449823
Dimensions 6.3 inches x 8.55 inches
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*Pacific Northwest Indie Bestseller List for nonfiction*
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"TWO THUMBS UP."—SAMANTHA IRBY
"Oh God, I hope something I make is skewered by Lindy West--what an honor!"—ELIZABETH BANKS
"It's annoying how many good, funny, and laser-precise books Lindy has written. Here's another damn great book! It's the opposite of shit, actually."—AIDY BRYANT
"[A] laugh out loud romp... [these essays are] warmhearted, acutely self-aware, and surprisingly timely, providing insight into modern society through movies first sold on VHS... Like catching up with a dear and funny friend, this insightful and irreverent book is a soothing balm for turbulent times."—Kirkus Reviews
"Queen of keenly observed, hilariously rendered cultural criticism, West offers this delicious distraction from reality....a cathartic, joyful exploration of entertainment....in true West form she reads like your smartest, funniest, and warmest friend. A perfect blend of substance, escapism, and laughter - a gift from West to the rest of us."—Booklist Review (starred)
"It's a no-holds-barred romp through modern movie-making."—LitHub
"[A] hilarious, sharp collection..."—BookRiot
"In our opinion, Lindy West is the ultimate authority, and we agree with her on all matters--including her assessments of beloved iconic movies... Shit, Actually is the ultimate read for the pop culture-obsessed."—Hello Giggles
"In Shit, Actually, New York Times columnist and bestselling author Lindy West unpacks the world of beloved rom-coms and other genre cult classics to dissect the culture (and monsters) they created.... From Dirty Dancing to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, West leans on her razor-sharp wit in dissecting some of the most well-known movies of the past several decades."—Fortune
"Very funny."—Crosscut
“[Lindy's] tone and attitude are brutal, honest, and outrageously funny.”—AudioFile Magazine
“This book is a perfect balm for how hard and scary and awful it can feel to be a human this year.”—Smart Bitches Trashy Books
“When the world is crappy, we need some brevity to cheer ourselves up. SHIT, ACTUALLY is that brevity.”—Celebration of Books
"[Reading this book is like] being on West’s couch with her, having giggly conversations."—Seattle TImes
"There's a poignancy here, along with the laughs."—Toronto Star
“[West] read the audiobook, and her witty remarks and perfect delivery had me doubled over in laughter more once.”—BookRiot
"I laughed out loud at some of your commentary."—It’s Either Sadness or Bookphoria
"Absolutely hysterical."—The Buzz Magazine
“Lindy West writes with wit, heart and intelligence. Her books of essays are great gifts for friends…”—Campus Circle
"[Lindy West is] human sunshine and [the] conjurer of endless LOLs."—BOMB Magazine
“Sidesplittingly funny.”—Seattle Times