'A series of interconnected essays about modern life from gossip and anxiety to books and
criticism. Scathing wry and incisive' The i 'Oyler is one of our sharpest and most fearless
cultural critics .... Opining on gossip and anxiety autofiction and vulnerability and much
much more her caustic wit and penetrating voice shine through every essay' The Millions
'Outstanding ... feels like your smart friend explaining to you something you missed on the
internet why it's important and what it means' New York Times Book Review 'Entertaining and
insightful ... self-deprecating honest and witty ... well-chosen timely subjects tackled
with a sharp mind' Financial Times 'Witty agile stimulating ... Oyler has a talent for
cutting through hype and getting to the nub of things' Guardian 'Smart and unafraid and
(thank God) funny. This is exactly what I want to read' Monica Heisey author of Really Good
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