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Can Everyone Please Calm Down Paperback – May 16, 2019

by Mae Martin (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 558 ratings
WHY DO WE FIND SEXUALITY SO, WELL ... SCARY?

Comedian Mae Martin investigates in this hilarious and intelligent guide to 21st century sexuality. Covering everything from the pros and cons of labels, to coming out and the joys of sexual fluidity, Mae ponders all the stuff we get hung up about - and then a bit more.

Mae's mission is to ensure that in a world that's full of things to worry about, who we choose to kiss should not be one of them. And when it comes to sexuality, she asks:

CAN EVERYONE PLEASE CALM DOWN?
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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Wren & Rook
  4. Publication date
    May 16, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5.51 x 1.02 x 8.27 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1526361655
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1526361653
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wren & Rook (May 16, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1526361655
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1526361653
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 1.02 x 8.27 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 558 ratings

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Customers find the book readable and funny, with one noting it's particularly suitable for young readers. They appreciate its educational value, particularly as a great introduction to current sexuality for young people.

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8 customers mention "Readability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a good read, with one customer noting it is particularly suitable for young readers.

"Really worth a read. And I think a lot of people would benefit from reading this book! Entertaining and educational, highly recommend!" Read more

"I absolutely loved this book. It is funny, witty, and should be required reading...." Read more

"I love Mae! This book is great and I plan on getting copies for my younger siblings when they get a little older...." Read more

"Absolutely love this book, but the binding is falling apart with every turn of the page." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book funny and entertaining.

"...And I think a lot of people would benefit from reading this book! Entertaining and educational, highly recommend!" Read more

"I absolutely loved this book. It is funny, witty, and should be required reading...." Read more

"...You'll get some chuckles too!" Read more

"I like Mae Martin as a comedian and actor. This book is a fun read, too." Read more

5 customers mention "Educational value"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book educational, particularly as a great introduction to current sexuality for young people.

"...Entertaining and educational, highly recommend!" Read more

"...Great intro to current sexuality for young people and also older people" Read more

"...and will continue to change, so there's still enough relevant educational material here. You'll get some chuckles too!" Read more

"Mae's perspective is very unique and offers charming insights into sexuality. A fun and quick read...." Read more

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I absolutely loved this book. It is funny, witty, and should be required reading. Mae speaks a truth that should be listened to, and absorbed into the way we act, love, and see one another.
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  • 2510cheesecake
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
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    Really worth a read. And I think a lot of people would benefit from reading this book! Entertaining and educational, highly recommend!
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  • alexander cahill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
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    I absolutely loved this book. It is funny, witty, and should be required reading. Mae speaks a truth that should be listened to, and absorbed into the way we act, love, and see one another.
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    alexander cahill
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Wonderful book

    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
    I absolutely loved this book. It is funny, witty, and should be required reading. Mae speaks a truth that should be listened to, and absorbed into the way we act, love, and see one another.
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  • Janessa Eddy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to sexuality for a young person..
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2019
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    I love Mae! This book is great and I plan on getting copies for my younger siblings when they get a little older. Great intro to current sexuality for young people and also older people
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  • Ev R
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great particularly for young readers exploring the topic
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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    Mae Martin is one of my favorite comedians, and I was a little late to reading this book. It's probably best for younger readers who are either exploring their sexuality or want to educate themselves on terminology and just how diverse sexuality can be. Some parts already feel outdated (Mae now identifies as they/them, and probably wouldn't use as many Harry Potter metaphors these days), but Mae does acknowledge this in the book by saying the dialogue is constantly changing and will continue to change, so there's still enough relevant educational material here. You'll get some chuckles too!
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  • mandycane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
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    I like Mae Martin as a comedian and actor. This book is a fun read, too.
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  • Lil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Binding
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021
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    Absolutely love this book, but the binding is falling apart with every turn of the page.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What it lacks in literary mastery, it makes up for in humanity
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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    Mae's perspective is very unique and offers charming insights into sexuality.
    A fun and quick read.
    To a complete newcomer, the material is diverse and will have you struggling to put down the book. However, having been a fan prior to the book, there was a fair amount of repeated material from her stand-up.
    Overall, I think it was well worth the price and would suggest it to anyone interested in the subject.
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  • brittney griego
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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    I love this book! Mae Martin is my hero!
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  • Rafaella Finci
    5.0 out of 5 stars Livro divertido e fácil leitura
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 16, 2022
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    Livro gostoso de ler, fluido e divertido. Dá uma visão geral dos principais conceitos e questões atuais da diversidade sexual e de gênero sob a ótica da Mae Martin, que é super divertida. Não é uma enciclopédia para quem quer se aprofundar no tema, mas é uma leitura gostosa e totalmente válida. O formato para Kindle não é dos melhores, mas é totalmente legível e administrável. Recomendo bastante!
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  • Ilona Hegedüs
    1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly printed edition, huge disappointment
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 6, 2022
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    I'm really disappointed by the printing, the large font size and line spacing is completely ridiculous, as if reading a children's book. I assume the content wouldn't even be a 100 pages long if it was printed in a normal design (and a readable font size). In addition, there are pages where there is only pattern, no content, and pages where there are a couple of speech bubbles and that's it, probably with the intention to make 4 sentences fill out a whole page.
    To the content: I would not want to judge only by the layout but looking at just a couple of sentences are enough for anyone to see the quality of the writing.
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  • vin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Mae Martin
    Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2020
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    I had saw her Netflix show and was completely obsessed with her and her humour! She is such a funny comedian! Love the book. A light read and very funny stories!
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  • Pip McK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mae makes learning fun!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2021
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    Mae Martin does a brilliant job! It’s quite a challenging area that many people like me would like to understand better. And now I do and I totally enjoyed the experience. It’s a great book and Mae reads it superbly well. It’s very funny, it’s sometimes a bit sad but always interesting and I learned loads. Thanks Mae, so much, for writing this and reading it too. It’s wonderful.
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  • Susweta Das
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good, enjoyable, fun read.
    Reviewed in India on June 25, 2022
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    Got to know Mae Martin from series Feel Good and loved her. She didn't fail to put her humor in this book also. Loved it.
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    Susweta Das
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A good, enjoyable, fun read.

    Reviewed in India on June 25, 2022
    Got to know Mae Martin from series Feel Good and loved her. She didn't fail to put her humor in this book also. Loved it.
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