{"product_id":"my-own-kind-of-person","title":"My Own Kind of Person","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tim Manley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Penguin Group, 2026-09-08\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47415253860521,"sku":"PHBK-9798217114481","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/9899\/1785\/files\/5802353488674.jpg?v=1788451496","url":"https:\/\/myti.com\/products\/my-own-kind-of-person","provider":"Myti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}