The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

Jo Issa Rae is hilarious and so relateable. I read this book, cover to cover in a day. I look forward to more from her in any medium. More TV shows, more books, her creative self is just as beautiful as she is. Thank you for sharing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end and not to mention it was such an easy read. Issa Rae's wit, charm ,and candor was so refreshing to read and made me so proud to be an awkward black girl!

You should buy this book because you can learn so much from Issa, no matter who you are. You get the feeling that you are privileged to learn the inner workings of this brilliant mind, who navigates her past with honest reflection and well, awkwardness. You know she is not the kind of woman to spill her tea in these streets, so if she is honestly speaking her mind, you quietly pull up a chair and listen.

Or, because, like me, you've been hearing about her since a group of creative underclassmen arrived at your school, and you kept hearing about this Jo-Issa. When there is an amazing student at your school putting on creative productions... get your head out of your books and go watch. Seriously. Because a decade later, you are watching her shows, reading a book about her, and your head is exploding. I am so blown away by her balance of humility, hard work ethic, and amazing sense of humor. I loved reading her book, and could relate to so much of it having grown up in the same area where she went to high school, and attending the same college. Her web series spread like wildfire, first through my network of alumni, then to everyone I knew. I went to meet her and the cast at my grad school. I was crazy excited when it appeared she would make the leap from youtube to HBO. I mean, I didn't NEED HBO until I knew Issa Rae was going to be on it. And now, I have my husband hooked on the show. And I drive through the ritzy parts of Los Angeles and see billboards for the show and think, "Do they even know?" I am a huge fan of Issa for letting the world know about the diversity of black women, and for being an advocate in every room she enters. I'm here for her success, and will be ready to support whatever she does moving forward.

I recently discovered Issa Rae from watching "Insecure" on HBO. She is just so raw and real. The phrase "What you see, is what you get" totally describes Issa, in my opinion. Just like her show, I love her book. Can't wait to see what she does next.

I enjoyed reading this book more than I thought I would mutually. Going over life experiences that have brought her to where she is now, Issa Rae details the nuances of her life up to know. She also ties this in with larger social discussions, such as race and gender, in a direct yet funny manner. Please give this book a read, you will not regret.

You will either absolutely love or feel so-so about the book. There are great parts and then there are flat parts. But enjoyable overall. Definitely makes you flashback to your own similar awkward moment.s

Smart, witty, and relatable. Rae, everyone's favorite Awkward Black Girl, has managed to package everything we love about her web series in this gem of a book. It's a great vacation read. Get ready to literally laugh out loud.

Perhaps it's a generational thing, but this "coming of age" story missed with me. I understand the web series is pretty good, but the "Misadventures" didn't translate really well for me into book format. While seemingly autobiographical, no real theme or plot seemed to emerge. However, with all the positive pop culture surrounding the book, I'm sure it will be a hit with other readers.

Easy read, that's very personal, unscripted and a page from the own book of your life. After watching insecure, I wanted more and this book gave that to me. She covers a lot of social issues in a fun and real way.

Great book to read and discuss with your girlfriends

This book was nothing short of amazing. I love Issa-Rae's humor and down to earth personality. I don't feel you need to fit into a category to enjoy this book so I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an easy read and definite page turner. I give this book 5 stars because it is simply awesome! Happy Reading!!

This book was nothing short of amazing. I love Issa-Rae's humor and down to earth personality. I don't feel you need to fit into a category to enjoy this book so I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an easy read and definite page turner. I give this book 5 stars because it is simply awesome! Happy Reading!!

Not finished this book just yet...but this is the first book we are reading with my new book club. So far it's funny, and ry page is interesting...I can't put the book down! I look forward to finishing it up soon.

Funny, heartfelt, and honest -- the voice of Issa Rae shines through...so much so I often found myself laughing out loud and re-reading only to find myself laughing just as hard. Overall, a great read!

I absolutely loved this book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that's trying to find out who they really are, and what their purpose is. Everyone is different and the journey to finding yourself is truly worth it. Thanks Issa for being who you are and running with it!