{"product_id":"is-it-hot-in-here","title":"Is It Hot in Here?","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this debut collection of essays, lists, musings, and quips, New York-based comedian Zach Zimmerman delicately walks the fine line between tear-jerking and knee-slapping, and does so with aplomb.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this laugh-and-cry-out-loud, memoir-esque exploration of selfhood, Zimmerman dives into the pros and cons of retiring a Bible-Belt-dwelling, meat-eating, God-fearing identity in exchange for a new, metropolitan lease on life—one of vegetarianism, atheism, queerness, and humor. Whether learning to absolve instilled religious guilt or reminiscing over Tinder dates gone horribly wrong, this book is a candid and hysterical look at one person's journey toward making peace with the past and seeking hope in the future. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHILARIOUS WRITING: The stories featured in this collection are an uproarious read with a strong and established tone of voice. Featuring pieces that were originally published in the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIs It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)?\u003c\/i\u003e is a literary gem.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e RELEVANT AND INCLUSIVE: Zimmerman navigates obstacles in the queer community with essays that are not only humorous and heartfelt, but also act as guiding anecdotes for young, queer community members.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ESTABLISHED AUTHOR AND COMEDIAN: Zimmerman has written dozens of \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e humor pieces and essays, a Billboard Top Ten comedy album that debuted at #1, and has been featured in \u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTimeOut\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVulture\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Comedy and humor fans \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Literary enthusiasts and fans of comedy writing like David Sedaris and Gary Janetti \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Short story and essay collection readers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zimmerman, Zach","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (LGBTQ+) (New)","offer_id":44051857866976,"sku":"","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/3125\/8248\/files\/BNCImageAPI_b48f3d3e-1a6e-4166-9d5b-75b0ad31452b.jpg?v=1686675320","url":"https:\/\/agricola-street-books.myshopify.com\/products\/is-it-hot-in-here","provider":"Agricola Street Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}