The chapter called A Perfectly Reasonable Request, wherein Mindy describes the kind of guy she wants to date (a good guy who is a feminist who will go glamping with you in Montana and supports your dreams) is making me swoony. But in preparation for you reading the book yourself, look at the amazing book trailer Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak made together for BJ Novak’s book One More Thing: Obviously that’s about her relationship with BJ Novak. 1:35 PM – now for the fun part – the dating section. Mindy Lahiri would, as Kaling states, “flirt with a fireman while he was fighting a fire and be miffed she doesn’t have his undivided attention.” Mindy Kaling would not. Mindy not-so-gently reminds us that she is not the same person as her character. Namely, Mindy Lahiri, MD, Everygirl, Mild Sociopath. But now it’s back to work, which means time to read a chapter from the ‘work’ section of Mindy Kaling’s new book. 1:03 PM – moving on to the section on Mindy Lahiri, MD.Īll of that talk about dinner parties in this gem of a Mindy Kaling book made me hungry. I need to know what I should bring to Mindy’s dinner party in the event that all of my dreams come true and I am invited to such a spectacular event. 12:23 PM – meeting is over, which means MORE OF MINDY’S BOOK. Moving on, because I’m getting too into this chapter and I have to go to a meeting, but I’m so excited that this is social commentary and not a laundry list of things to buy for red carpet premiers. Oh, how fancy (and also slightly ridiculous, but SO FANCY) do celebrity editorial photos look when starlets are artfully slumped on vintage chaise lounges? And the subtle dig at society’s obsession with thinness and adoration of a waifish figure. It implied you have not eaten enough to have the strength to sit like a regular person, which historically is sexy to everyone.Īccurate. I am telling you, the key to looking gorgeous is to never sit up straight. 11:01 AM – I’m starting with the ‘How to Look Spectacular’ chapter. What an icebreaker question for anyone brave enough to enter the world of online dating. I imagine this involves lots of Spanx and creams that I can’t afford (also photoshop), but I still definitely need this information. How to Look Spectacular: A Starlet’s Confessions I’m almost definitely worried about something in either situation. I’m probably a) so sleepy that I am prone to bursting into tears with no warning whatsoever or b) on my way to the airport to catch a flight. What a beautiful description of Mindy Lahiri. Mindy Lahiri is the protagonist in The Mindy Project, in case you currently and formerly inhabit a living space that is comfortably ensconced beneath a rock. That humor shines in her brief (and brilliant) chapter headings, including: Mindy Lahiri, MD, Everygirl, Mild Sociopath One of my favorite parts about Mindy Kaling’s writing: her smart observational wit. 10:37 AM – these chapter headings are hilarious.Īs if I expected anything else from Mindy Kaling’s new book. I need to see what I’m in for, after all, and plan which chapters to live blog. Item number one: flip through and read all of the chapter headings. I’m reading it throughout the day today (as an aside, best job ever, am I right?) and will be adding my commentary and favorite moments herein.īuy The Book 10:36 AM – morning checklist is done. The new Mindy Kaling book Why Not Me is out today, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. My love for Mindy Kaling’s books (and… just Mindy Kaling overall) has already been discussed on this blog. By Taylor in Biography & Memoir, News, Non Fiction
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