Jill Gutowitz is a humorous and insightful essayist known for exploring pop culture and LGBTQ+ experiences. Her debut book, Girls Can Kiss Now, offers sharp commentary and relatable stories that resonate with readers.
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Scaachi Koul writes personal essays marked by humor and sharp observation. Her style feels candid and refreshingly honest as she tackles cultural identity, family, and growing up.
In her book One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter, she explores themes like racism, sexism, and generational gaps through witty and relatable storytelling.
Samantha Irby's writing is hilarious and raw, with honesty that's both relatable and a bit absurd. Her essays dig into everyday struggles, awkwardness, body image, and adulting mishaps—usually with a self-deprecating, laugh-out-loud tone.
In her book We Are Never Meeting in Real Life, she delivers humor and poignancy through sharp, insightful narratives about dating, work, and navigating adulthood.
R. Eric Thomas blends humor with emotionally resonant reflections on identity, race, and belonging. His essays tackle big, often complicated topics—family, politics, self-discovery—in a funny yet thoughtful way that's approachable and full of heart.
His memoir-in-essays, Here for It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America, is a standout example of how he navigates complex themes with warmth, insight, and good humor.
Phoebe Robinson combines clever wit and conversational tone in her humorous essays about race, gender, pop culture, and modern life. She skillfully explores sensitive subjects, weaving her insights and sharp comedic timing into stories that resonate with audiences.
Her book You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain offers intelligent commentary and personal anecdotes, making tough topics accessible, engaging, and funny.
Lindy West writes with fierce humor, candor, and clarity. Her style balances comedic punch with heartfelt sincerity as she addresses feminism, body positivity, harassment, and social justice. She isn't afraid to speak boldly about challenging subjects.
In her book Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman, West uses her sharp wit and engaging storytelling to expose cultural contradictions and advocate for self-acceptance.
Anne T. Donahue writes smart, humorous essays about modern life, pop culture, and personal mishaps. Her style feels like chatting with a funny, relatable friend who's not afraid to be vulnerable.
In her book, Nobody Cares, Donahue openly shares stories of failure, adulthood confusion, and discovering what's truly important in a noisy world.
Sloane Crosley tells clever stories with a sharp eye for detail and gentle wit. Her essays often tap into the quirks, absurdities, and awkwardness of everyday life, blending humor and thoughtful reflection.
Her collection I Was Told There'd Be Cake captures the funny revelations that come from everyday mishaps and small moments of realization.
Chuck Klosterman explores pop culture, sports, music, and humanity's weirdest habits. His style is insightful and witty, often posing unexpected questions that encourage you to reconsider your opinions.
In Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, he examines American pop culture and its undeniable influence on our perspectives and identities.
Grace Perry offers humorous insight into LGBTQ+ identity, self-discovery, and the awkward yet formative experiences of youth. Her writing is warm, engaging, and laugh-out-loud funny, effortlessly moving between nostalgia, humor, and genuine heart.
In The 2000s Made Me Gay, Perry humorously connects early-2000s pop culture moments to her own journey of coming out and embracing her queer identity.
Caitlin Moran writes outspoken, funny essays about feminism, pop culture, and being a woman in the modern world. Her style is bold and unapologetic, mixing personal stories with sharp commentary.
In her witty and energetic memoir How to Be a Woman, Moran tackles topics like puberty, sexism, and adulthood with honesty, humor, and an inviting confidence.
Trixie Mattel is as funny and insightful on the page as she is on screen. Her writing stands out for its warmth, wit, and ability to mix heartfelt personal stories with laugh-out-loud humor.
In her book Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood, she pokes fun at social norms and beauty standards, while celebrating sincerity, self-expression, and embracing your quirks.
Hunter Harris has a sharp eye and a playful, pop-culture-savvy voice. She shines in combining vivid storytelling with sharp humor and an honest curiosity about celebrities, trends, and mainstream culture.
In her newsletter Hung Up, Harris explores everything from Hollywood gossip to obsessive fandom in a style that's funny, observant, and uniquely hers.
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In her essay collection Trick Mirror, she blends memoir and cultural commentary seamlessly, offering insights into our complicated relationship with identity, self-image, and contemporary life.
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Their book Release the Beast: A Drag Queen's Guide to Life challenges cultural norms and encourages everyone to embrace self-discovery in a joyful, empowering way.
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In Movies (And Other Things), Serrano invites readers into hilarious and insightful conversations about cinema, never taking himself too seriously but always showing real enthusiasm and warmth.