I would read her grocery list; no kidding.

I was a little disappointed when I heard that Kaling's new "book" was actually just six essays released on Amazon. On one hand, they were free with Prime. On the other hand, they definitely did not overall add up to the length of her previous books. I'm actually curious if maybe this switch to six essays was a relatively last-minute change from an earlier project. I think in 2017 she and BJ Novak had signed a book deal together, and he does feature very heavily in this, making me wonder if some

I love Mindy Kaling and really enjoyed listening to her audio narration of this book. This was exactly the levity I needed at this moment. I really appreciate her humor and wit but also her vulnerability and transparency / acknowledgment of her faults. This collection was one I could personally relate to more than her previous books because some of these essays explored her newish role as a mother. While I enjoyed each essay for different reasons, I absolutely loved “help is on the way” and woul...

I love reading anything from Mindy Kahling! I think she is hilarious and love the conversational tone of her writing. These short stories were quick to read and really fun!

I listened to these as I read them, but I’m going to count this as more of an audiobook read because I definitely paid more attention to the audio than the written stories. I'm kind of annoyed that Goodreads originally made all of these short stories into six separate books instead of just one and then made the option for the single book halfway through me reading, but anyway, here’s my roundup of my reviews for the individual stories.KIND OF HINDUThis was a fun start to Mindy's new essay collec...

Mindy is the best and I will literally read anything she writes. when she said she spends all her time in her house? felt that. when she mentioned that she was never popular, but was chubby and friendly and therefore harmless? felt that too. when she talked about getting to watch whatever she wanted on the TV because she doesn't have a husband? FELT THAT.just generally love her tbh. you know those people you super-admire and would be the most nervous to interact with in any way because of their

Was set on doling each essay/book out to last until the weekend but alas- devoured it all in one night. Reading her books are like reading a fun (albeit long) email or text from a close girlfriend. Easy & fun read.

Y'all, I'm so upset. I LOVE Mindy Kaling. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me, Kaling's first book, is one of my all-time favorites. But something has clearly shifted between that book and this one. Suddenly, Kaling is a lot less critical--of herself, of culture and of others--and as a result, this book is a lot less charming and witty. She's also a lot less transparent, glossing over deeper insights and feelings, and therefore feels a little boring. Maybe Kaling has just grown up. (I noticed a l...

A series of fun essays that have you laughing out loud while simultaneously pondering deeper subjects.(An Amazon exclusive for Kindle available to purchase as 6 essays or download as 6 Prime Reading selections).

interests may change, people may grow, things may shift, but one thing is for certain: i will always love mindy kaling

As she did in her other books, Mindy delves into some serious topics in this short essay collection, including her "kind of Hindu" faith and her life as a single mother. For me, though, the most enjoyable essays were the ones where Mindy just tells funny stories about things that have happened to her in L.A. Definitely recommend this for any reader looking for some fun.

Is Mindy Kaling ever anything less than smart and charming? Short but sweet.

My only complaint is that it finished too quickly, and I wish it was longer.

| | blog | tumblr | ko-fi | |Nothing Like I Imagined is collection of lighthearted essays by Mindy Kaling. Being quite a fan of Kaling and her shows I knew that these essays would be fun. If you like Kaling's humour chances are you will also like her essays. In 'Kind of Hindu' she writes about not feeling Hindu enough, in 'Help Is on the Way' Kaling hires a baby nurse in spite of her initial reluctance, and in quite a few essays she recounts awkward/funny episodes set in the Hollywood world. S...

This was my first audio book, and it was the perfect one to try it with! Love Mindy and loved her stories. She is exactly the person you think she is, and I can't get enough of her.

In her fun, entertaining, and sometimes self-deprecating way of telling stories, Mindy brings is up to date on her latest experiences and general life observations.This was a collection of six essays, and I liked all of them. My favorite was "Help is on the Way", but they're all great. If you're a fan of Mindy Kaling and enjoy her humor and storytelling, you'll like this one too!

I will get on board with anything Mindy Kaling decides to put out. So when I saw she was putting out a book/set of short essays, I downloaded it the second it was available. And it didn't disappoint. Even though we obviously lead very different lives, she has a way of writing that feels authentic, relatable, and fun. I enjoyed all the essays and recommend anyone who's a fan of Mindy to pick this up.

Yes I read all six stories in a three day span but luckily GR has merged them all into this title because the stories (actually essay's) are so short I do not want them counted as separate books. Should Mindy have just written another memoir instead of these small slivers of humor and amusement written in 4,000 words or less? YES. Did I enjoy all of these however? You betcha. I especially enjoyed the one where she talked about her social anxiety and her need to only have seven good friends and h...

I stan Mindy. Always. And GD every time she mentioned BJ - my heart! 4.5 stars only because it felt a little short.

I enjoyed listening to this book which was really a series of essays. It wasn’t laugh out loud funny but her honest look at her own shortcomings made me smile a lot. This was a quick listen that left me with lots to think about from some of her self-critical thinking. I plan to read more of her work when I need a little uplift!