{"product_id":"my-own-kind-of-person-9798217114481","title":"My Own Kind of Person","description":"\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\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim Manley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocky Pond Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217114481\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Tim Manley \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48912936599709,"sku":"9798217114481","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_015ba4e6-e1a7-4cc0-b7b6-44efc558921f.jpg?v=1789548235","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/my-own-kind-of-person-9798217114481","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}