Happy Monday! Today I have a review of I Might Regret This by Abbi Jacobson now available from Grand Central! Please make sure to read all the way to the bottom for two chances to win a finished copy of this witty book!
My Thoughts:
I’m a fan of the show Broad City. Abbi and Ilana make me laugh, and while they are a yin and yang match, Abbi has plenty of story to tell on her own.
Abbi decides to take a solo drive cross-country and write – and draw- all about it. The essays also include her pencil sketches, which I love. Enjoying her alone time (I can relate to that!), she sets off on an adventure that many of her family and friends questioned.
She starts her journey in Asheville, North Carolina, which I happen to think is a pretty perfect place to start. Abbi rambles. We who watch the show know that, and she rambles in this book in a stream-of-consciousness style. I felt like she was talking just to me, and of course every other sentence was full of her signature obsessive wit. I was laughing and smiling throughout.
There’s also sincerity and emotion when Abbi pens letters to her mom and Ilana. She writes from her heart and with an honesty in every essay that had me love and respect her all the more. Abbi offers insight into her own way of thinking in I Might Regret This, and she also offers glimpses of insight into the ways of the world. I found her essays smart, funny, and charming, which was just what I was hoping for out of this book!
Even if you aren’t a Broad City fan, I think there’s much to relate to with Abbi’s adventure and wisdom.
Thanks to the lovely people at Grand Central for the invitation to read and review I Might Regret This. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
From the co-creator and co-star of the hit series Broad City, a hilarious and poignant collection about love, loss, work, comedy, and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew.
When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: Why wasn’t she going with friends? Wouldn’t it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! You should bring mace! And a common one… why? But Abbi had always found comfort in solitude, and needed space to step back and hit the reset button. As she spent time in each city and town on her way to Los Angeles, she mulled over the big questions– What do I really want? What is the worst possible scenario in which I could run into my ex? How has the decision to wear my shirts tucked in been pivotal in my adulthood? In this collection of anecdotes, observations and reflections–all told in the sharp, wildly funny, and relatable voice that has endeared Abbi to critics and fans alike–readers will feel like they’re in the passenger seat on a fun and, ultimately, inspiring journey. With some original illustrations by the author.
*****Book Giveaway*****
Simple entry! For a chance to win a physical copy of I Might Regret This, please make sure you are following my blog and comment below that you want to win! You must be a resident of the United States or Canada to enter, per the publisher. Thanks to Grand Central Publishing for sponsoring the giveaway! The book will be mailed by the publisher to the randomly chosen winner. Good luck and thanks for entering!
I’m running two giveaways, and for a second chance to win the book, please visit my instagram page here (giveaway will be posted on Instagram later today): GIVEAWAY on Bookstagram (another chance to win!).
Have you read I Might Regret This, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Beautiful review, Jennifer!!! This book sounds wonderful. And what a great giveaway opportunity! 💕
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Thanks so much, Mack! It was so much fun to read!
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Wonderful picture and review, Jennifer. I added this inspirational humorous book to my tbr list. Happy Monday!🚘🏞🌄💕📚🌻
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Thanks, Virginia! I love the yellow- so happy! I hope you have a lovely Monday, too! ♥️
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This honestly sounds like such a fantastic read! I’ll be adding it to my every growing TBR list!! Fabulous review Jennifer! Xx
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Thanks so much, Allie! I had a blast with it! ♥️
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Sounds like a fun read! Great review, Jennifer! I’ve never heard of Broad City or Abbi Jacobson, so you can tell how much I don’t watch TV lol. Happy Monday! 😘❤😊
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Thanks, Steph! I hardly watch any TV anymore, but this is such a fun, quirky series, I like to tune in when I can. I hope you’ve had a great start to your week! ♥️
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You’re welcome! Me either except Outlander and I’m still watching Grey’s Anatomy after all these years, lol. But I watch everything On Demand, so I guess I don’t pay attention to wants on TV. I think Christmas is the only time of year we actually turn on our tv to watch specials or movies. We’re weird. I’ll have to find the series On Demand or Hulu if it’s on there and check it out! So far so good! I started decorating for Christmas, so that’s something, lol. I hope your week is going well too!! ♥
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This sounds cute, Jen! I haven’t seen the show, Broad City. I might try this book though. 💚❤💚 Happy Monday, friend!
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Thanks, favorite M! It was a fun read- I love an adventure! I hope you’ve had a wonderful Monday! 💕
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I am not a TV watcher notrhave I heard of this author. It does sound like a fun read. Happy first Monday of December, Jennifer!
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It was great fun, Marialyce! I hope you had a wonderful day today! Sounds like snow on the way for the weekend! ❄️ ♥️
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I am not a TV watcher nor have I heard of this author. It does sound like a fun read. Happy first Monday of December, Jennifer!
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I want to win!! Wonderful review Jen! I’ve not heard of the show or the book but I’m off to check them out now! Have an awesome Monday!!😁💕☃️
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Thanks, Sus! The show is so much fun, and so is the book! I hope your Monday has been amazing. ❄️ ♥️
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*sigh* Have to admit I’ve never heard of Broad City😏 However! After your review, you’ve definitely piqued my interest. Lovely review, Jennifer, as your appreciation for the author’s style and wit comes through clearly.
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Thanks, Jonetta! ♥️ It’s a quirky, fun show, and this will actually be its last season. It’s best watched with your girlfriends to have a few laughs!
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You’ve made this book sound so good! I don’t usually read memoirs, so I’m not entering, but just wanted to leave some comment love😁
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Thank you, Tammy! You are so sweet to still come by and comment, and I appreciate it so much. ♥️
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Well I like NC. I chose to live here after riding 19,000 miles in 29 states in 2014 on my Harley. By Myself. So I could probably relate to some of this. I don’t know Broad City. But geez people were worried about me traveling alone. I had a few small problems, but I handled them. Anne – Books of My Heart
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I love it, Anne. That is quite the story, and yes, everyone gave Abbi a hard time, too. I’d love to hop in a car and do this, too, so I’m jealous of all you got to see – and with just yourself.
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Jennifer this looks so good!💕💕
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I loved it, Berit! ♥️
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Great review. I’ve been reading a lot of essays and such recently so this one sounds like one worth picking up!
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Thank you! It’s a fun and thought-provoking set of essays!
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I hadn’t heard of this book before. Thanks for the review!
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You’re welcome, Chrissi! ♥️
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Glad this was so charming- great review!
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Thanks so much! ♥️
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Probably not for me but great review and good luck to all your entrants for the competition.
Lynn 😀
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Thanks so much, Lynn! 😊
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The whole idea of a solo cross country trip really appeals to me for some reason, so I’m very intrigued by this book. I also love that it’s filled with humor and heart. Wonderful review!
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Thank you, Suzanne! It appeals to me, too! I’d love to be able to hop in the car and do that, even solo, just to see how I fared and how much fun I could have.
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Sounds like a lot of fun and I’m kinda wishing I knew the show now! I must check and see if it’s available on any of my channels. Not entering the contest, of course… 😀
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Thanks, FF! One day I will have a giveaway for beautiful Scotland. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the show. It’s quite silly but amusing to me!
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oh this book sounds to good! I read only a couple of memoirs a year but traveling ones especially solo are among my fav! I’ll add it to my TBR beast 🙂
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There is something wonderful about traveling solo, Daniela! The daring, the experience, the adventure of it! I hope you enjoy it, too, if you end up reading it. ♥️
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OMG, I think I need to read this. My husband got me hooked on Broad City, that show is so hilarious. Love Abbi!
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Yay! A fan! Yes, you definitely need to read this book because Abbi has a story to tell!
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Congrats, waytoofantasy! 🎉 You are the winner of the finished copy! Please message me your name and address through my contact page and I’ll pass it along to the publisher asap!
Thanks to everyone who entered! New giveaway is coming tomorrow! ♥️
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Thank you!!!!!
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My pleasure! Congrats again! ♥️
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I’ve never watched Broad City, but I always hear so many good things about it. Going to need to check out both the show and this book. 🙂
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I’d love to hear what you think, LP! It’s silly but smart and so funny!
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I’m not usually a fan of stream-of-consciousness style, but you say it’s mixed in with the protagonists wit… so I’ll call that a win! 😉
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Yes, it’s definitely funny, Nina, and that helps with the style for sure. 😊
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