Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered Sneak Peek

by Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark

Download a FREE sneak peek of Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide—the highly anticipated first book by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the #1 hit podcast My Favorite Murder!

Sharing never-before-heard stories ranging from their struggles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, Karen and Georgia irreverently recount their biggest mistakes and deepest fears, reflecting on the formative life events that shaped them into two of the most followed voices in the nation.

In Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered, Karen and Georgia focus on the importance of self-advocating and valuing personal safety over being ‘nice’ or ‘helpful.’ They delve into their own pasts, true crime stories, and beyond to discuss meaningful cultural and societal issues with fierce empathy and unapologetic frankness.

“My Favorite Murder started as a way for Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark to work through their fears. Now it’s a worldwide community…. Even its darkest moments are lightened by Karen and Georgia's effortlessly funny banter and genuine empathy.” — RollingStone.com

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime, Memoir

49 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 16, 2019

About the author

Karen Kilgariff is an American writer, comedian, singer, author, actress, television producer, and podcast host. Since 2016 she has co-hosted the true crime comedy podcast My Favorite Murder along with Georgia Hardstark. In 2018 she and Hardstark co-founded the podcast network Exactly Right.

Known for her biting wit and musical prowess, Karen Kilgariff has been a staple in the comedy world for decades. As a performer, she has appeared on Mr. Show, The Book Group and Conan. She was the head writer for the first five years of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, then transitioned to scripted, writing for shows like Other Space, Portlandia, and Baskets. Her musical comedy album Live At The Bootleg was included in Vulture's Top 9 of 2014 and in Stitcher's Top 11 of 2014.

Reviews

[Bri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Forge for sending me an uncorrected partial advanced reader’s copy of this book.

I jumped into this book with no knowledge of who Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark are and only listening to the podcast maybe once or twice. These ladies do an incredible job of making you feel sexy and reminding yourself there is no such thing as perfect.

One of my favorite chapters of this book was ‘Don’t Be a Lunatic’. Karen and Georgia both give you self-care tips and also tips on how to “not be a lunatic”. I had a pen by my side and underlined the sh*t out of this chapter.

I appreciate how open and honest both Karen and Georgia are about their history. I have read memoirs where I can clearly tell the author isn’t giving the whole truth about their history.

Directly after finishing this book, I downloaded all of the ‘My Favorite Murder’ episodes and I plan on binging them. I laughed and cried with these ladies and I look forward to reading the complete published copy of their book. I am now a Murderino ;)

[Crystal Zavala · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so excited to read the full book. I have listened to just about every podcast that has had an episode with Karen Kilgariff on it and I am so happy that even in this little sneak peek, there were stories that I haven't already heard!

[Angelica Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

So amazing!!!!!

I loved this sneak peek!!! It's amazing like I knew it would it be!!! It made me super excited to read the rest of Karen and Georgia's book!!!! I recommend it to all the murderinos.

[Alehia · Rating 2 out of 5]

The dialogue was catch and release.

[Susan Mabry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book to bond with my daughter who is obsessed with Georgia and Karen’s podcast and now book. ‘Stay Sexy’ book revealed their past failures in their jobs, academics, and bad boyfriend relationships. Dabbled in their childhood heart breaks, addictions, eating disorders and therapy techniques which all led to their fortunate success of their podcast, My Favorite Murders...

Both Karen and Georgia have biting wit, relentless stamina, bigheartedness and beautiful spirits that empower women to think before they make risky choices that could lead to their demise. Well written, funny, entertaining and insightful.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saw this book at a thrift store and remembered how much I used to enjoy My Favorite Murder podcast. If you don’t listen to this podcast, no need to pick up this book— but if you are a Murderino, and you want to learn more about the hosts’ own lives— this memoir gives you pretty much what you would expect from this comedy duo. I laughed out loud numerous times, and I think I’ll go back to listen to more MFM shows— as I stopped listening to them for awhile after I noticed how much I was slipping the word “fuck” into pretty much every other sentence when I regularly listened to the show. And heck, fuck is a great word— I need to listen again!

[Trinity Reznor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for the rest of this book!

I love these ladies, I spend a lot of my weekly commute listening to their 2 new weekly episodes and relistening to all the others. Just the sneak peak had me reading through watery eyes. Look and listen, and do it for Pat and for that grrrrl who finally stopped blaming herself. 💜

[Stephanie]

I absolutely adore this book, the authors, and their podcast. Though it's not a true crime book, it definitely covers the lives of the authors in a way that the podcast makes you desire. It's hilarious, inspirational, inspiring, and at times a little heart breaking. But overall a fantastic book I'll definitely read more than once.

[Kelly Glenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like the authors of this book. They were vulnerable and funny and real. I’ve never heard the podcast so some of the references I didn’t understand. I enjoy their no nonsense way of talking and it helped me see a few things from a different point of view. Thanks ladies.

[bernadette jimenez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely perfect!

[Justine · Rating 5 out of 5]

By far one of my favorite reads this year. Karen & Georgia are raw and honest which elicits a beautiful novel of life, loss, and love.

[Siobhan · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

[Judyl.Gilbertyahoo.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love these ladies!

[Amanda Biven · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like MFM you will like this book. #ssdgm

[Jennifer]

2.5, maybe 3

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy listening to this podcast and it was nice to get some background info on Georgia and Karen.
I must say after years of listening to their podcast I really did know everything revealed in this book, really nothing new. Now I am going to have a cookie <3 Elvis RIP

[Olga Podobed · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't hate it, but I skip through Georgia's parts. Just can not relate. Karen's where more relatable for me, still I fill like I connect more listening to them podcasting. I'm not even into true crime that much really, just love their jokes.
As a parent, I'm really annoyed by their paranoia and all the shit they give to free range kids. I wish my kids could enjoy today the freedoms I have had in my childhood.
Also, before the podcast, I've never heard it was scary to be a woman. IDK, I live in Ukraine, maybe it's different here ))