Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion (2019) by Jia Tolentino is the kind of non-fiction book that makes you feel smarter, while also making you feel like a real dummy. Each essay dives into a topic that you’re probably broadly aware of but haven’t taken the time to really think about. From athleisure to grifting to reality television to weddings, Tolentino explores and exposes our own hypocrisies. Like why GirlBoss (or capitalizing on female empowerment) feels like sham. Read it if you want to feel ashamed and want to know exactly why. Also read if you enjoyed this tweet.
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