"Like having a late-night talk with a good, advice-ready friend.... [It] will compel you to look at your own behaviors." -- Chicago Tribune

"Few essay collections are as experimental, personal, or full of pragmatic advice on how to navigate contemporary culture." -- Esquire.com

"Fascinating.... Equal parts pop culture, self-help, and philosophy, Wampole's musings consider the gray areas of American life....Weighty yet entertaining." -- Booklist

"Wampole is a sharp and original observer. Her essays crackle with metaphor and precision.... This is essential for anyone who cares about the future of America." -- Library Journal (starred review)

"Christy Wampole has a nimble mind and a big heart...Reading The Other Serious is like going for a long walk on a clear cold day - everything feels challenging and electric, tingling with clarity, full of possibility." -- Leslie Jamison

"Her astute cultural criticism brings new light to topics I find myself obsessed with." -- Michele Filgate, Salon