I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff

In this often hilarious collection of personal essays, Jacobson, who stars in Comedy Central’s Broad City, provides witty, self-deprecating recollections of her life as she drives cross-country from New York City to Los Angeles. Alongside her travels, Jacobson recounts events in her life: as she begins her trip in New York City, she recalls her first relationship and subsequent breakup with a woman; relaxing in Santa Fe, she contemplates her path to success, from an improv member of the Upright Citizens Brigade to creator of Broad City. Jacobson toggles between thoughtful reflection (“Why does the sight of the person you’re in love with, wearing your clothes, feel so deeply good?” she wonders while driving to Memphis) and lighthearted asides (“At what point are ankles considered cankles? Is there a chart to reference?”). Those familiar with Jacobson will appreciate the details that link her real life to her character on the screen, including her affinity for Bed Bath & Beyond coupons and her frequent FaceTime calls with friend and costar Ilana Glazer. However, readers less familiar with her TV work may feel that the narrative rambles. Fans will delight in the peek into Jacobson’s creative process and be touched by the strikingly raw emotions she shares throughout. [em](Oct.) [/em]