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Sam Irby is like an old friend who comes around at the right time. She writes about her trivial yet relatable situations in life—and they’re not trivial when they happen to you!

Quietly Hostile takes place during the pandemic of a few years ago, and I’m quite enjoying it so far.

I’m going to be sorry when it ends.

Really enjoying this trip down memory lane!

It’s a great read, because it takes place partly in my neighborhood; Jesse is from Queens, but formed a hardcore band when he was a kid and has played a lot in my neighborhood.

He ends up living here.

I’m always interested to read a book by a neighbor or someone whose life parallels my life in some way.