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Happy, thank you. More, please.: How I got grateful, stayed mortified, and learned to trust the universe
'Kyla filters the world through her actual lived experience and turns it into stories that are hilarious and almost impossibly true. There's nobody like Kyla.' ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of
EAT, PRAY, LOVE
When I was twenty-one, a girl introduced me to five magic words that changed my Happy, thank you. More, please.
Kyla Cobbler's path to self-love hasn't run smoothly. From making questionable dating decisions, to using booze to quell her constant Irish state of mortification, to getting arrested for drug smuggling - sometimes it's been hard to believe the universe has her back.
But when Kyla began opening herself up to gratitude - for the tiny victories, not just the big firework moments - and learned to trust her instincts, she began to realise that she had the power to create her own happiness.
With raw honesty and wit, Happy, thank you. More, please., chronicles Kyla's journey from performing as the person she thought she should be, to discovering the chaotic, complicated, unapologetically imperfect woman she actually is. This is a book about falling in love with your real self - not because you've fixed everything, but because you've finally stopped trying to.
When I was twenty-one, a girl introduced me to five magic words that changed my Happy, thank you. More, please.
Kyla Cobbler's path to self-love hasn't run smoothly. From making questionable dating decisions, to using booze to quell her constant Irish state of mortification, to getting arrested for drug smuggling - sometimes it's been hard to believe the universe has her back.
But when Kyla began opening herself up to gratitude - for the tiny victories, not just the big firework moments - and learned to trust her instincts, she began to realise that she had the power to create her own happiness.
With raw honesty and wit, Happy, thank you. More, please., chronicles Kyla's journey from performing as the person she thought she should be, to discovering the chaotic, complicated, unapologetically imperfect woman she actually is. This is a book about falling in love with your real self - not because you've fixed everything, but because you've finally stopped trying to.
304 pages, Paperback
Published October 20, 2026
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September 28, 2026
A very strong 4 stars! Listened to this as an audiobook, couldn’t stop.
November 3, 2026
would really recommend the audiobook version, my apartment hasn’t been this clean in a while
October 20, 2026
Brilliant, laugh out loud read. Brutally honest and raw.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Kyla brings through this book her love and authenticity on paper giving back all the empowerment she received from others multiplied!
Loved the writing and the jokes around such serious life stories and I feel fortunate that I have had a chance to briefly meet Kyla both on the yoga mat and at her standup comedy shows in Barcelona.
You’re an inspiration!
Happy Thank You. More Please!
Loved the writing and the jokes around such serious life stories and I feel fortunate that I have had a chance to briefly meet Kyla both on the yoga mat and at her standup comedy shows in Barcelona.
You’re an inspiration!
Happy Thank You. More Please!
Review of advance copy
This was my first audiobook and could not stop listening! It was absolutely gas as expected but so inspiring too ✨
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Happy, thank you. More, please. by Kyla Cobbler published with Hachette Ireland September 1st and is described as a memoir written ‘with raw honesty and grit’.
Kyla Cobbler was a name unfamiliar to most people until the Covid Pandemic unleashed itself on the world in 2020. Like many, Kyla needed a distraction. Following a move to Barcelona, she began to create fictional characters via her Instagram reels that proved to be very popular. Her sense of humour and her refreshing honesty provided the perfect distraction for both herself and her viewers. But unbeknownst to the world at large Kyla was struggling. She had been through some very turbulent years leaving her quite fragile. She presented an image of confidence and strength but beneath it all Kyla was drinking heavily and in quite a vulnerable state.
She did her first open mic in 2021, providing her with a whole new career, which has since seen her catapulted on the global stage via her social media where she has, to date, over 1 million followers. She has sell out shows across many countries, including Ireland, her home country. These shows have been described as ‘a riotous success’, with her audience soaking up the craic and truthfulness of her act. But her journey to this point has been far from easy.
Kyla Cobbler was born into a low income family in Cork. Academically she struggled, leaving school with no career path and little ambition. (Kyla Cobbler was later diagnosed with dyslexia and dyspraxia). She worked in the bar-trade for awhile, eventually making her way to Italy, where she remained for a number of years. Working hard, and playing hard, she found herself in a difficult relationship which had a huge impact on her mental health. She left Italy, settling in Barcelona, where her life changed track when she eventually reached a turning point.
In her memoir Happy, thank you. More, please. she openly speaks about her past, her relationship with men, alcohol, and other substances, and how she eventually discovered gratitude. Kyla Cobbler’s appeal is her openness, her integrity and her approach to self. Frustrated by the portrayal of young women online, and in society in general, she uses her platform to fight back, encouraging people, through humour and candour, to be their true self. Her gratitude model is very straight-forward and can easily fit into our daily lives. Using five simple words she explains the concept and how to practise it, giving common-sense examples and realistic situations.
Kyla Cobbler does not claim to be an expert on life. Her lack of any pretention, or as we say here in Cork, notions, is both refreshing and heart-warming. Reflective and sincere Happy, thank you. More, please.is an insightful memoir stressing the importance of loving YOU and the acceptance that YOU is enough.
Kyla Cobbler was a name unfamiliar to most people until the Covid Pandemic unleashed itself on the world in 2020. Like many, Kyla needed a distraction. Following a move to Barcelona, she began to create fictional characters via her Instagram reels that proved to be very popular. Her sense of humour and her refreshing honesty provided the perfect distraction for both herself and her viewers. But unbeknownst to the world at large Kyla was struggling. She had been through some very turbulent years leaving her quite fragile. She presented an image of confidence and strength but beneath it all Kyla was drinking heavily and in quite a vulnerable state.
She did her first open mic in 2021, providing her with a whole new career, which has since seen her catapulted on the global stage via her social media where she has, to date, over 1 million followers. She has sell out shows across many countries, including Ireland, her home country. These shows have been described as ‘a riotous success’, with her audience soaking up the craic and truthfulness of her act. But her journey to this point has been far from easy.
Kyla Cobbler was born into a low income family in Cork. Academically she struggled, leaving school with no career path and little ambition. (Kyla Cobbler was later diagnosed with dyslexia and dyspraxia). She worked in the bar-trade for awhile, eventually making her way to Italy, where she remained for a number of years. Working hard, and playing hard, she found herself in a difficult relationship which had a huge impact on her mental health. She left Italy, settling in Barcelona, where her life changed track when she eventually reached a turning point.
In her memoir Happy, thank you. More, please. she openly speaks about her past, her relationship with men, alcohol, and other substances, and how she eventually discovered gratitude. Kyla Cobbler’s appeal is her openness, her integrity and her approach to self. Frustrated by the portrayal of young women online, and in society in general, she uses her platform to fight back, encouraging people, through humour and candour, to be their true self. Her gratitude model is very straight-forward and can easily fit into our daily lives. Using five simple words she explains the concept and how to practise it, giving common-sense examples and realistic situations.
Kyla Cobbler does not claim to be an expert on life. Her lack of any pretention, or as we say here in Cork, notions, is both refreshing and heart-warming. Reflective and sincere Happy, thank you. More, please.is an insightful memoir stressing the importance of loving YOU and the acceptance that YOU is enough.
November 10, 2026
I felt a real personal connection with Happy, Thank You, More Please. Perhaps it was because Kyla grew up in Cork, or because I recognised something familiar in her self-deprecating humour, but what resonated with me most was her raw honesty, her refreshing perspective and her willingness to share her experiences without sugar-coating the difficult parts.
There is something incredibly relatable about the way Kyla writes. Her humour, honesty and openness make you feel as though you're sitting down having a conversation with a friend. She captures the complexities of being a woman, navigating life's challenges and finding your way through some of the more difficult and uncertain times in the world. Her observations and opinions are thought-provoking, sometimes uncomfortable, but always refreshingly real.
What I particularly loved was her ability to balance humour with vulnerability. Beneath the wit and laughter are moments of genuine reflection that make you stop, think and perhaps recognise a little of your own experiences along the way.
This is more than just a memoir; it's an honest, relatable and often uplifting reminder of what it means to be a woman finding her way through life, with all its ups, downs and unexpected turns.
I finished the book feeling glad I'd read it, grateful for its honesty and wanting more. A brilliant, refreshing read that stayed with me long after I turned the final page. Happy, thank you, more please indeed!
There is something incredibly relatable about the way Kyla writes. Her humour, honesty and openness make you feel as though you're sitting down having a conversation with a friend. She captures the complexities of being a woman, navigating life's challenges and finding your way through some of the more difficult and uncertain times in the world. Her observations and opinions are thought-provoking, sometimes uncomfortable, but always refreshingly real.
What I particularly loved was her ability to balance humour with vulnerability. Beneath the wit and laughter are moments of genuine reflection that make you stop, think and perhaps recognise a little of your own experiences along the way.
This is more than just a memoir; it's an honest, relatable and often uplifting reminder of what it means to be a woman finding her way through life, with all its ups, downs and unexpected turns.
I finished the book feeling glad I'd read it, grateful for its honesty and wanting more. A brilliant, refreshing read that stayed with me long after I turned the final page. Happy, thank you, more please indeed!
November 5, 2026
I found Kyla Cobbler because of a reel she posted about Cillian Murphy being an average-looking Cork man, and here we are.
Kyla's life story thus far seems almost too fantastical to be true. Yet I have to take her word that it is because how can you not trust someone who exudes a kind of wisdom beyond her years? A wisdom from lived experience that wasn't always so happy, but also from a pure and kind soul.
I wish we could get a drink together, Kyla (doesn't necessarily have to be a boozy one!). I would love to pick your brain some more about gratitude, relationships, and more. Thank you for passing on the "happy thank you more please" concept to this fan! (Also, please bring your show to Iowa someday ☺️)
Kyla's life story thus far seems almost too fantastical to be true. Yet I have to take her word that it is because how can you not trust someone who exudes a kind of wisdom beyond her years? A wisdom from lived experience that wasn't always so happy, but also from a pure and kind soul.
I wish we could get a drink together, Kyla (doesn't necessarily have to be a boozy one!). I would love to pick your brain some more about gratitude, relationships, and more. Thank you for passing on the "happy thank you more please" concept to this fan! (Also, please bring your show to Iowa someday ☺️)
October 29, 2026
Been following Kyla for years on social media, she has kept me laughing when nothing else could, love her. Didn’t know she had a book, grateful this book found me, at the perfectly right time. I also trust the universe and love hearing how her trust in it has carved her life. Haven’t finished it yet, but firmly love it. Happy, thank you, more please. True Irish legend.
September 7, 2026
I flew through this book! It was so easy to read and genuinely made me feel good after reading it. It is a pure Irish book that I can relate to being from cork. I have recommend it to my book club and my work friends .
Review of advance copy
Loved listening to Kyla’s story on Audible.
A fab mix of comedy, sentiment and lessons on life, a gorgeous memoir, not to mention she’s as funny as f&@k!
Highly recommend. Or as she would say, ‘ happy, thank you, more please’.
A fab mix of comedy, sentiment and lessons on life, a gorgeous memoir, not to mention she’s as funny as f&@k!
Highly recommend. Or as she would say, ‘ happy, thank you, more please’.
Review of advance copy
A stand up show in a book! I laughed several times reading this and felt Kyla was sitting beside me retelling her stories. Beautifully written and refreshingly honest, this was a gorgeous book to read.
October 6, 2026
she’s SO fucking funny, so while i expected a little more of her humor in this, i really adored getting to learn about her life thru this memoir (with hilarious bits mixed in). god bless being out of the 20s.
October 22, 2026
After reading this I intend on using the phrase, “Happy, Thank You, More Please” a lot more often.
Loved Kyla’s vulnerability and authenticity. So much of what she thought and went through I did also so it really resonated with me.
I really did get a lot out of this one!
Loved Kyla’s vulnerability and authenticity. So much of what she thought and went through I did also so it really resonated with me.
I really did get a lot out of this one!
October 22, 2026
I loved it. Exactly what I expected but better - meaningful, genuine, very funny and actually v interesting. I resonated with Kyla more than I could have anticipated. I gobbled the book up in 2 days. An easy but powerful read.
October 25, 2026
Listened to this in two days, so I have a clean house (Kyla would approve) and an inspired mind. Kyla made me laugh and cry and think about my own life and aspirations. Thank you, Kyla, you’re a bit of craic.
November 4, 2026
Honest and entertaining, I very much enjoyed listening to this on my commute. I really felt for her at times and she made herself very vulnerable in this, especially regarding her relationship with drink and insecurities. Fair play to her for writing a book with all her learning challenges too!
Review of advance copy
This is not a pre-publication so not sure why Goodreads says it is. Anyway, I couldn't have loved this book more!
Review of advance copy
Happy. Thank you. More please. I’m saying that every day now until forever! Loved the audiobook version, it was like having Kyla sat next to you. A really great book!
September 20, 2026
Listened on audio and Kyla was great company for the day.
Review of advance copy
Audiobook version, easy listening, 3.5 starts
September 27, 2026
I wish I’d listened to this instead of reading, I think her delivery would have upped the rating
Review of advance copy
This was excellent, I loved the stories of how she grew and what she had learnt along the way.
Review of advance copy
I really enjoyed! It was like listening to a story of one of my friends.
Review of advance copy
Listened to on audible - such a great listen!
October 4, 2026
I adored ever minute of this book
Review of advance copy received from Author
Highly recommend on audiobook!
October 20, 2026
Listened to this as an audio book - loved it ! Kyla is some character and a wonderful, brilliant woman (and from Cork 🇮🇪 ).
October 25, 2026
I absolutely LOVED this, a brilliant memoir by one of my current favourite people! God I love Irish women SO MUCH ☘️ happy thank you more please indeed!
October 30, 2026
As the kids say, “no notes.” Loved every bit of this book. Kyla, you’re a gem.
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