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

By: Mindy Kaling

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

Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

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

©2011 Mindy Kaling (P)2011 Random House

Critic reviews

“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)

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.

delightful and real

her cheerful sincerity was delightful after a more heavy read. her book started me reading many of the other smart sisters in comedy realism.

Loved it!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Would certainly recommend for a light, but heartfelt and entertaining listen. I'm a fan!

Looking forward to her next book

Bought the paper copy but could make it through. Pleasantly surprised that her wonderful narration met my expectations.

loved it

i loved it, it was the perfect mix of funny and insightful
mindy is an amazing writer and a hilarious person.
and honestly my favorite author

Laugh so hard and loved every minute

Honestly probably one of the best books I've listened to, and probably one of the funniest! I relate so much to her and loved every second! She's amazing! 💖

Great, breezy listen.

Mindy Kaling has a genuineness and charming quality that makes you leave the book wishing you were pals and feeling that if you were, she'd be the best kind.

The book is charming and sweet, though a little light. She throws in some backstory on her rise and behind the scenes anecdotes, but they don't dominate the book. It's on the shorter side of an audiobook, so it felt more like fun, quippy conversation.

She's a great narrator. (it is about her, after all). If you liked Bossypants, then you'll enjoy this too.