Books like Is everyone hanging out without me? (and other concerns) by Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling’s *Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?* offers a candid, light‑hearted look at her life—from growing up as the daughter of working‑class parents to becoming a celebrated comedy writer and actress. Through sharp humor, she revisits key moments and relationships, providing unfiltered, often irreverent insights into friendship, romance, and the oddities of life in Hollywood. The memoir is peppered with personal anecdotes that feel both relatable and refreshingly candid, making it a quick and enjoyable read for anyone who loves witty, first‑person storytelling.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Mindy Kaling
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