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A hilarious, commiserating romp through the exhausting contradictions of desiring romance in a patriarchal world. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with How to Date Men When You Hate Men.
- commiserating
- lively
- cynical-yet-hopeful
- 01
We are Never Meeting in Real Life
Samantha Irby
A wildly funny, unapologetically messy romp through the indignities of adulthood and the human body.
- 02
Shit, Actually
Lindy West
A hilariously sharp, feminist reexamination of the nostalgic movies we love, proving you can adore a cultural touchstone while still roasting its glaring flaws.
- 03
Wow, No Thank You.
Samantha Irby
A laugh-out-loud, unapologetic ode to the exhaustion of getting older, leaving the house, and having a human body.
- 04
Moi les hommes, je les déteste
Pauline Harmange
A brisk, unapologetic essay that flips the script on misandry, turning exhaustion with the patriarchy into a joyful rallying cry for sisterhood.
- 05
Chelsea Chelsea bang bang
Chelsea Handler
A brisk, laugh-out-loud exploration of the ridiculous side of relationships, childhood, and navigating adulthood.
- 06
He's just not that into you
Greg Behrendt
A hilarious, tough-love intervention from a friend who refuses to let you settle for romantic breadcrumbs.
- 07
Men Explain Things To Me
Rebecca Solnit
A sharp, validating intellectual toolkit that transforms everyday frustrations into a profound critique of systemic silencing.
- 08
Female Chauvinist Pigs
Ariel Levy
A sharp, journalistic dissection of pop culture that asks whether performing objectification is actually a trap disguised as empowerment.
- 09
I was told there'd be cake
Sloane Crosley
A wry and hilarious celebration of well-intentioned haplessness in the modern city.
- 10
You can't touch my hair and other things I still have to explain
Phoebe Robinson
A laugh-out-loud yet deeply affecting exploration of race, gender, and the absurdities of modern American culture.
- 11
Men Who Hate Women
Laura Bates
An unflinching, deeply unsettling descent into the digital ecosystems where modern misogyny is weaponized.
- 12
On love
Alain De Botton
A devastatingly witty and intellectually astute dissection of the thrills, pitfalls, and philosophical absurdities of romantic love.
