{"product_id":"my-own-kind-of-person-hardcover","title":"My Own Kind of Person - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Manley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age romance, Sean discovers his bisexuality and his true voice while chasing his dream as a stand-up comedian. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"What can I say about this brave, disarmingly funny, heart-punch of a book? Tim Manley writes with vulnerability, wit, and unblinking honesty, and his debut is a love letter to humor, authenticity, and hard-won self-discovery. I felt things I haven't felt since reading \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e at sixteen.\"--Becky Albertalli, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSean O'Brien copes with anxiety by being the funny guy--at school, in his relationships, and onstage at local open mics. But when his stand-up act starts feeling like a performance of someone he's not, everything changes. As Sean struggles with awkward girlfriend encounters and rising panic, he meets Elijah, a new guy with quiet confidence and an honesty Sean has never allowed himself. Suddenly, Sean's life, his comedy, and his self-awareness come into sharper focus. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith wit and emotional depth, \u003ci\u003eMy Own Kind of Person\u003c\/i\u003e explores the courage it takes to speak your truth--even when your voice shakes.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Manley is a writer, filmmaker, and storyteller who has also been a high school teacher. The creator of the Emmy-nominated web series \u003ci\u003eThe Feels\u003c\/i\u003e, he has been featured as a storyteller on \u003ci\u003eThe Moth Radio Hour\u003c\/i\u003e, at SXSW EDU, and in his solo show, \u003ci\u003eFeelings\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives with his family in the Catskills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.3 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44210061180987,"sku":"9798217114481","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2274\/9755\/files\/xEwLsuUgBF9798217114481.webp?v=1789609853","url":"https:\/\/bookshopclassics.shop\/products\/my-own-kind-of-person-hardcover","provider":"Bookshop Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}