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	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
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English
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Literary essays

THIS MIGHT BE TOO PERSONAL

Alyssa Shelasky

And Other Intimate Stories

A frisky, feminine, funny, and profoundly genuine essay collection on relationships, sex, motherhood, and finding yourself by Alyssa Shelasky, the editor of New York Magazine's "Sex Diaries" column.

Told in a refreshing candor with jolts of humor, undeniable relatability, and irresistable energy, THIS MIGHT BE TOO PERSONAL follows Alyssa as she navigates life as a wild-hearted woman and a career as a sex, relationship, and celebrity writer. From debating whether or not to mention her same-day abortion appointment during her interview with Sarah Jessica Parker, to deciding to have a baby without a man (even though she loves them), and finding her life partner but vowing to never marry him, Alyssa's essays paint a profoundly genuine, romantic, and hilarious portrait of a woman who refuses to settle, who loves deeply (sometimes to her detriment), and who isn't afraid to give you every single intimate detail--seriously.

Alyssa's column at New York Magazine - a column she's written and edited for six years, never missing a Thursday night deadline, famously filing one from the C-section operating table - is one of the magazine's most popular columns of all time. Last year, HBO optioned the column to develop into a docuseries contingent on Alyssa starring (as herself) and filming has begun (though tricky with the pandemic, obviously). Alyssa is also the author of the memoir APRON ANXIETY(2012).

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Book Published by St. Martins Press

Comments

Whether she's telling you about dating a Greek dentist, hanging out with Sarah Jessica Parker, or having a baby on her own, Alyssa Shelasky grabs your attention and won't let go. This Might Be Too Personal is the work of a wise author who has seen it all but remains curious about life.

I love Alyssa's writing. It's so sharp, humble, and hilarious. Her stories are achingly familiar... [This Might Be Too Personal] is a book about making mistakes and breaking hearts (including your own), until finally, joyfully, learning to live life on your own terms. An absolute pleasure to read.

A lot of writers preach about being 'vulnerable' and 'brave' and 'badass,' but Alyssa simply lives that way - and it's inspiring. The essays in This Might Be Too Personal are edgy and emotional; they go down fast and feverishly. Alyssa has figured out how to stay wild and cool while designing a life that is grounded and beautiful. She found the sweet spot that so many of us are searching for.