Check out Kobo’s picks for the best books of 2023

Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson

“I don't usually read a celebrity memoir but Pam is a Canadian icon and, for better or for worse, was the image of sexuality and idealized womanhood for my generation growing up. For all her complexities, we stan. I love this book. It was beautifully written in a lyrical, confident way, with nods to eclectic and unexpected influences. I hope she writes more essays because her appreciation for art, culture, sex, activism and the environment is really exciting. Bonus points for her having a Jungian analyst and being into dream interpretation!”—Courtney

Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones

“I’m listening to this now and it is the *best*, I legitimately LOL often (even at the book’s description). She narrates like she does a comedy set, with a lot of emotion, laughs, and tears during the sad moments. I’ve never heard an audiobook like it. Be warned, if you are sensitive to swearing there is a *lot*.” —Jacques

Quietly Hostile: Essays by Samantha Irby

“It's not news that Samantha Irby is funny. It is news that she's still got stories to tell and got legit LOLs out of me on the topics of Dave Matthews, screenwriting choices in ahem 'adult' 'cinema', and of course bathroom stuff. Honestly, anybody who's ever struggled chronically with their tummy will feel not only seen, but dare I say celebrated? Irby's an audiobook-only author for me, and her performance here is spot-on, as ever.”—Nathan

Nathan had a chance to talk to Samantha on the Kobo in Conversation podcast.

You Just Need to Lose Weight: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon

“This is an unusual book in that it's structured around 19 statements that fat people often hear, presenting factual and carefully-argued rebuttals to each one. The sequencing is so thoughtfully done that there's very little repetition, and each chapter builds on the last to chisel away some of the more stubborn myths from different angles. But what surprised me was the final chapter about a 20th myth, which Gordon dispels while stepping aside to put focus on hardships borne by others. It's a moving and graceful ending to a hard-nosed and rigorous book.”—Nathan

Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer

“This would make a perfect summer read! The author narrates the audiobook herself and the writing is smart, engaging, and really insightful. Altogether, it’s a delightful read despite the darker subject matter.”—Fatma