'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, Actually