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Wild West Village

By: Lola Kirke
Narrated by: Lola Kirke
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 In this “darkly humorous” (Harper’s Bazaar) memoir-in-essays, actress and singer-songwriter Lola Kirke untangles an extraordinary upbringing in a family of eccentric, messy artists and explains how a big city girl went a little bit country.

“Lola is a wise, witty, and unsparing writer.” —Lena Dunham
“Probably the only book I’ll read this year.” —Zoë Kravitz

Raised by a rock star father and clothing designer mother, Lola Kirke and her older siblings (including actress Jemima and celebrity doula Domino), spent their childhoods freshly plucked from their English heritage in an eclectic West Village brownstone, hosting everyone from Cuban exiles to Courtney Love. But behind the enviable exterior of worldly coolness was a home in disarray.

In Wild West Village, Kirke chronicles a search for self amidst the chaos of the affairs, addictions, and afflictions surrounding her, detailing misadventures in everything from masturbation to marijuana, Cadbury’s to country music, and a dream of salvation on the silver screen.

Filled with unforgettable characters and insights into identities forged in fire, Wild West Village locates humor and lightness in life’s darkest moments. Irreverent and high-spirited, these are the stories of a young woman, teetering between a twang and a British accent, trying to fit in with larger-than-life personalities while secretly coming into her own. Dysfunctional Families Entertainment & Celebrities Parenting & Families Relationships Women Celebrity Funny Witty Comedy Village
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Lola Kirke’s performance as the author–narrator is fun, engaging, and full of personality. I really enjoyed the voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of posh New York elites - the kind of people you imagine swanning around West Village brownstones - and the book fully acknowledges the privilege on display. It’s not always easy to warm to that world, but that’s partly the point.

Kirke never seems desperate to make herself likeable. The writing is sharp and funny, with a self-aware edge. I’ve seen plenty of “nepo baby” comments, but to me this felt more like an observation of her boho–British upper-classness than anything celebrity-driven.

Overall, an entertaining, witty listen. Perfect if you enjoy character studies with a bit of bite.

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