I'm new to Phoebe Robinson (I know, and yes I pretty much have been living in a cave). Highly conversational to the point of already sounding a little dated, sharp and insightful.

I slept on this for too long. This was funny, smart, and deliciously snarky while discussing incredibly serious topics, in a genuine way. I love Phoebe Robinson and I'm glad I finally read this!

Buy! This! Book! Phoebe is consistently hilarious, original and honest. Her essays cover the creation of her up-and-coming empire (Tiny Reparations), quarantine with British Baekoff (her boyfriend's nickname), traveling as a Black woman and more. If you haven't heard her podcasts or watched her shows, give this a try on audio for the full Dope Queen Pheebs experience. I read an advanced ebook and preordered a physical copy (note that preorders count toward first-week sales, so they really help authors make bestseller lists!) and I want to get it on audio as well because I can imagine her cracking up telling some of these stories, just as I did reading them.

I love Phoebe Robinson's work. Her books are always current and topical and full hilarious takes. We needed a book by Robinson with comedy about the pandemic and she delivered. There were also some more serious sections that may take usual readers a little off guard but it is important commentary, even when it is less funny due to its seriousness. It also felt a tad less relatable than her other two but that is to be expected as she becomes more famous. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book when it came out and I can't wait to read the next one.

Loved this!! Combined reading the digital copy and doing the audio and I was obsessed. It felt like listening to a podcast, or a friend just chatting. It touched on some serious subjects while also making me die laughing. Loved it!

Phoebe Robinson is one of the best humor authors of our time. This collection of essays is another perfect example of her wit.

I was excited to get this because I have loved all of Phoebe Robinson's other books! Although I didn't agree on every piece she wrote, they were all thought provoking and made you challenge your own ideas of the world. I loved the range of essays from the serious to the humorous, bringing light to some hard times from the past year and a half. A great read that made me laugh and taught me some new lessons!

This is a great essay collection. Besides being hilarious I got some advice about being a great boss, better than I’ve read about before. We’re on the same page about being child-free. And I hadn’t thought much about sitting on my bed in outside clothes, but she’s right, it’s gross. I think she’s pretty brave to turn her long-distance relationship to one of sharing an apartment, at the beginning of the pandemic. But they made it work and I have some relationship goals.

I’ve read Phoebe Robinson’s previous books, and her newest is another great book to pick up if you’re looking for a great laugh. I always enjoy Phoebe’s writing style and the hilarious tangents she goes on in each essay.

A couple of the essays are very Covid and 2020 heavy so it may not be subject matter that you’re eager to revisit. I did really appreciate the discussion about performative allyship and the nuanced range of emotion Black folks everywhere felt seeing white folks care about racism for a summer. Phoebe also also discusses Black girl travels and the importance of centering 4C hair textures in the natural hair movement.

Overall, this was another great collection of essays. It was uplifting, real AF, and as always I found myself laughing the whole way through.

Phoebe. Phoebes. DopeQueenPhoebes. I love Phoebe Robinson so much, and if you don’t know who she is, have I got a book or two to recommend. Her newest essay collection, just like her first, No You Can’t Touch My Hair, gave me life. Please Don’t Sit has all of the wit, charm, and real talk as her previous collection, but this new book delves into everything that’s gone into being a true boss. You’ll notice that the publisher imprint for this is Tiny Reparations Books, which is Phoebe’s imprint! That’s so cool.

I have been a fan of Phoebe since her podcasting days on 2 Dope Queens and beyond, and I live to see her thrive. It’s not all business, though, she’s got plenty of thoughts and advice on “performative allyship, white guilt, and what happens when white people take up space in cultural movements; exploring what it’s like to be a woman who doesn’t want kids living in a society where motherhood is the crowning achievement of a straight, cis woman’s life; and how the dire state of mental health in America means that taking care of one’s mental health—aka “self-care”—usually requires disposable money.”

Morale has been low, like in the toilet low, and this book has helped considerably. I can’t wait to see her climb even higher. I also recommend the audio if you can get it, because no one tells a Phoebe story like she does in her own voice.

If you follow Robinson on Instagram or Twitter, you know she has a way with words. These essays had me crying because I was laughing so hard! Her unique perspective on everyday situations make this an instant classic!

In this essay collection, podcaster, writer, and noted funny person Phoebe Robinson shares musings on everything from dating a British person to performative allyship to her relationship with Michelle Obama and beyond. It's laugh-out-loud funny, but it also addresses important topics like income inequality, systemic racism, and society's impossible demands on women. It's the perfect blend of real talk, memoir, and humor.

If you enjoyed Robinson's past books, you're definitely going to love this one too. I was pleased to see her even address some of the essays in previous books by sharing what she's learned about herself and society since. In my opinion, every Phoebe Robinson book is a must-read—and I can't wait to see work she publishes through Tiny Reparations!

A funny and highly relatable collection of essays by comedian and #bossbabe Phoebe Robinson. She covers a wide range of topics from pandemic life, being childfree by choice, interracial dating, being your own boss, self-care and mental health, being Black in America, Black hair care and the right way to be an ally, to name but a few.

Excellent on audio read by the author and full of pop culture references. This was a great read that is sure to have something everyone can take away from the experience. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my review copy! Recommended for fans of Samantha Irby, Issa Rae or Tiffany Haddish.

Phoebe’s third book has completely solidified her status as a literary QUEEN. 👑

She’s an auto-buy author for me and I’m waiting with bated breath for my siiiigned copy to hit my mailbox soon. In the meantime though, I am beyond thankful to @tinyrepbooks for sending me a digital copy so I could go ahead and dive right in.

Although quick confession - Not only do I sit on my bed on my outside clothes, but I’ve been known to snuggle under all the covers and NAP in them. I have now realized I am trash, thanks to Phoebe.

Again, this book, much like her first two, made me forget that we're not actual friends. She writes in such a warm, funny, genuine way that it feels more like a conversation.

Favorite chapters in this book include quarantining with her significant other, the one describing how she made her own publishing imprint (we bow down), the commoditization of the self-care industry, and especially the one about being child-free, which she seemingly wrote for my sole benefit. 🙋🏼‍♀️

It wouldn't be a Phoebe Robinsinson book without amazing cultural references. The Jodie Foster Nell one actually made me spit laugh. Honorable mentions go to Betty Draper's washing machine and Usher's rainy videos.

Okay, real talk. Is this book as laugh-out-loud funny as her previous two books? No it is not. However, there is more thoughtfulness, maturity (like I know anything about being mature🤦🏼‍♀️), and confidence in her writing and you can tell that she's really coming into her own. Yes, mid-thirties! 👵🏻 She's at her best when she speaks her truth, especially when talking about racial issues in our country. Her voice is NEEDED.

Just go ahead and read everything she writes. 😍

I really really enjoyed this one.

I honestly don’t know much about Phoebe. I was still super connected to her stories. I was giggling through some points.

I really enjoyed how she balanced social commentary and comedic moments.

I would definitely recommend this one for anyone looking for something to make them laugh.

(Still feels weird to rate this with stars but it’s a solid 4.5).

I didn't finish this book. It wasn't bad, but for some reason I just couldn't get into it. I tried several times, but couldn't make it past the first few chapters. What I did read was well written though so I think it would probably be a great read for others. It is a book that I think would be a good addition to a library collection..

Phoebe Robinson offers a fun, insightful look at the world. I dearly miss the Two Dope Queens HBO special and can't get enough of the podcast, so this is the next best thing!

I couldn't get into the book. The essays are long and end up seeming like a diary entry that I've gotten the opportunity to read. It doesn't bring across Phoebe's humor well and seems like a long drawn out sentence.

I loved this title from Phoebe Robinson - I first found her through her podcast 2 Dope Queens, and then through her writing. I have enjoyed all of her books but I think so far I like this one the most. Though still filled with her trademark wit and kind humor, she manages to turn her focus outward to the wider world to break down complicated issues into digestible bits. Her nuanced understanding of complex issues is disguised by her cleverness - though not always laugh-out-loud funny like some of her other work these important and timely essays share good information in relatable ways, and still manage to be fun to read. Issues like performative ally ship, interracial and intercultural relationships, COVID-quarantining, family, the culture of overwork, and Black female body image (especially hair) are all given the Phoebe Robinson treatment - which I have decided is tricking you into reading about something substantive and thinking about your beliefs and what's important in your life and the world around you when you thought you were just going to get a funny story about someone pooing their pants. A read that is more fun than it has any right to be considering the importance and depth of the topics discussed.

Classic Phoebe, funny and fierce. I loved the joy in her descriptions of her empire. Great read, again.