Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

By: Mindy Kaling

Narrated by: Mindy Kaling, B. J. Novak, Michael Schur, Brenda Withers

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this hilarious instant classic, the creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever invites readers on a tour of her life and her unscientific observations on romance, friendship, and Hollywood.

“[Kaling is] like Tina Fey’s cool little sister. Or perhaps . . . the next Nora Ephron.”—The New York Times

Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?”

Perhaps you want to know what Mindy thinks makes a great best friend (someone who will fill your prescription in the middle of the night), or what makes a great guy (one who is aware of all elderly people in any room at any time and acts accordingly), or what is the perfect amount of fame (so famous you can never get convicted of murder in a court of law), or how to maintain a trim figure (you will not find that information in these pages). If so, you’ve come to the right book, mostly!

With several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make phone calls, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? proves that Mindy Kaling really is just a Girl Next Door—not so much literally anywhere in the continental United States, but definitely if you live in India or Sri Lanka.

Praise for Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

“Where have you been all our lives, Mindy?”—Glamour

“Who wouldn’t want to hang out with Mindy Kaling? . . . [Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?] is like a mash note to comedy nerds.”—Time Out New York

“Very funny.”—Boston Globe

Critic reviews

“Like listening to a likably gabby friend chatter happily over generously poured glasses of red wine.”—Washington Post

“[Kaling’s] comedic chops certainly shine throughout the book—as if we need more proof of her talent.”—HuffPost

“Kaling doles out neurotic charm and hilarious every-woman musings.”—Elle

“She’s like Tina Fey’s cool little sister. Or perhaps… the next Nora Ephron.” —The New York Times

“The fashion opinions of Kelly Kapoor mixed with a Miss Manners-esque advice column.”—Entertainment Weekly

“If you love Kelly and think the three minutes or so allotted her on episodes of The Office are too few, you can take home Mindy.”—The New Yorker

“Is anyone else kind of sold on the genius title alone?” —Nylon

“Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) is hilarious and relatable—just like Kaling’s classic Tweets.” —Ladies Home Journal

I LOL-ed

A light read, and especially funny read by the author. I liked hearing about how she worked her way to success in Hollywood.

sometimes but not always funny

some of this book was pretty funny and enjoyable as I got to know the mind behind some of my favorite characters in the office.

the rest of the time this book felt a little flat to me and without a coherent narrative. l

So funny!

Where does Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of my top favorites along with Andy Cohen, Rachel Dratch and Jenn Lancaster

What was one of the most memorable moments of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)?

everything was really funny. i like the way it all tied together

Which scene was your favorite?

every chapter was really funny but I loved when she talked about her childhood.

Any additional comments?

Great, entertaining audibook if you like Mindy Kahling. Her show the The Mindy Project is amazing!!! If you like Mindy Kahling on the Office, this audiobook is a million times better.

I enjoyed it immensely.

If you are looking for funny, quirky, light reading material this book is for you.

4 starts even though it falls flat

The first half of the book I was laughing so hard I was crying, but then if slowly started fading. Even though the end was flat I would recommend.