'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.