I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are

Essays and Other Stuff

By: Rachel Bloom

Narrated by: Rachel Bloom

In the vein of Mindy Kaling, Ali Wong and Amy Poehler, a collection of hilarious personal essays, and poems on the subjects of insecurity, fame, anxiety and much more from the charming and wickedly funny creator of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Rachel Bloom has felt abnormal and out of place her whole life. In this exploration of what she thinks makes her 'different', she's come to realise that a lot of people also feel this way - even people who she otherwise thought were 'normal'.

In a collection of laugh-out-loud funny essays, all told in the unique voice (sometimes singing voice) that made her a star, Rachel writes about everything from her love of Disney, OCD and depression, weirdness and female friendships to the story of how she didn't poop in the toilet until she was four years old. It's a hilarious, smart and infinitely relatable collection (except for the pooping thing).

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Critic reviews

"It's nice to know someone as talented as Rachel is also pretty weird. If you're like me and love Rachel Bloom, this hilarious, personal book will make you love her even more." (Mindy Kaling)

"Rachel is one of the funniest, bravest people of our generation and this book blew me away." (Amy Schumer)

This book is a great audiobook

Memorable hearing her singing and telling her own story. Rachel is amazing. Its a true, engaging, funny yet dramatic narrative

loved it

I was waiting to listen to this book and it was an unique experience. thank you.

Funny and meaningful

Hilarious and deep, pure Rachel Bloom. Do you miss Crazy Ex Girlfriend? Then this audio book will ease your feelings of loss. Do you like funny books about mental illness? Then this book will help you and the voices in your head laugh through the pain. Do you like good old fashioned comedy? Then this book may finally convince you that women are funny, you misogynistic jerk. The material is awesome and Bloom’s performance is note perfect. I related, I chortled, I empathised, I admired. Definitely give this book a listen.

Amazing!!!

I have waited so long for this book and I absolutely loved every bit of it. Thank you for sharing your story. I had so many emotions for this whole book. Rachel Bloom is an inspiration and I am so greatful for this book.