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  • Once Upon a Time in Silver Lake

  • Nothing Like I Imagined
  • By: Mindy Kaling
  • Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
  • Length: 14 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,036 ratings)

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Once Upon a Time in Silver Lake

By: Mindy Kaling
Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
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Publisher's summary

All Mindy Kaling wants is a night out…but what does the scary stranger in the driver’s seat of her ride want? Find out in a nerve-racking minidrama by the New York Times bestselling author of Why Not Me?

When Mindy and her best friend, B.J. Novak, are approached on a dark street by a Charles Manson-esque character, naturally they’re unnerved. Turns out he’s a huge fan of The Office! Now Mindy’s feeling a little judgy. But the night is young, unseasonably hot, and getting weirder. Mindy and B.J.’s brief encounter with the drifter is about to take an unexpected turn in Sunset Junction.

From the acclaimed writer, actor, director, producer, and New York Times bestselling author comes Nothing Like I Imagined. In these essays, Mindy Kaling shares the latest chapters of a multitasking life in Hollywood. Listen to them in a single sitting. They’re pitch-perfect.

©2020 Mindy Kaling (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Such a gripping short story that had me on the edge of my seat. She’s such a great reader too.

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awesome! typical funny sharp Mindy

loved it! very entertaining! always enjoy Mindys with and ability to say what others just think.

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Her storytelling

Authentic. Had me feeling and visually experiencing as if a bystander within the story. I thoroughly enjoy listening to Mindy. Happy that she's her own narrator.

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Enjoyable

Fun short story was ready to hear more. Could truly feel her discomfort being pregnant

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Short and sweet

This story seems like some thing that could happen to anyone on a random evening when they let their guard down. In a way, it reflects how detached Mindy and BJ were from the realities of living in a major city with people who would want to do harm. I’m glad it ended well for them but also as a native New Yorker I was not surprised that they would have gotten strolled up on. I enjoyed listening to this while taking a walk I recommend it.

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Woah

A little bit wild and a lot but funny! Mindy’s storytelling is totally top notch!

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Perfect little essay

Perfect little essay for listening to while city driving and running errands. Really enjoying Mindy's narration of her own life.

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nice

Amicably witty and a breath of fresh spices of funny. Enthusiastic. Curious. Naturlich. MANGO. light blue. Roses.Almost Equestrian. Nova. furnished.

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so sorry this short I Definitely wanted more

so great and funny
hopefully a movie follows for this real soon or maybe a Disney short

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So funny!

Loved Mindy Kaling. Funny, witty, great storyteller. Thank you for keep us all laughing! Can't wait for your next book or show.

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