Greedy Notes from a Bisexual Who Wan..., Jen Winston
Greedy Notes from a Bisexual Who Wan..., Jen Winston
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Greedy: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much

Author: Jen Winston

Narrator: Jen Winston

Unabridged: 7 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/05/2021


Synopsis

Named one of the Best Books of 2021 by Oprah Daily, Glamour, Shondaland, BuzzFeed, and more!

A hilarious and whip-smart collection of essays, offering an intimate look at bisexuality, gender, and, of course, sex. Perfect for fans of Lindy West, Samantha Irby, and Rebecca Solnit—and anyone who wants, and deserves, to be seen.

If Jen Winston knows one thing for sure, it’s that she’s bisexual. Or wait—maybe she isn’t? Actually, she definitely is. Unless…she’s not?

Jen’s provocative, laugh-out-loud debut takes us inside her journey of self-discovery, leading us through stories of a childhood “girl crush,” an onerous quest to have a threesome, and an enduring fear of being bad at sex. Greedy follows Jen’s attempts to make sense of herself as she explores the role of the male gaze, what it means to be “queer enough,” and how to overcome bi stereotypes when you’re the posterchild for all of them: greedy, slutty, and constantly confused.

With her clever voice and clear-eyed insight, Jen draws on personal experiences with sexism and biphobia to understand how we all can and must do better. She sheds light on the reasons women, queer people, and other marginalized groups tend to make ourselves smaller, provoking the question: What would happen if we suddenly stopped?​​

Greedy shows us that being bisexual is about so much more than who you’re sleeping with—it’s about finding stability in a state of flux and defining yourself on your own terms. This book inspires us to rethink the world as we know it, reminding us that Greedy was a superpower all along.

About Jen Winston

Jen Winston (she/they) is a writer, creative director, and bisexual based in Brooklyn. Their work bridges the intersection of sex, politics, and technology, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, CNN, and more. Jen is passionate about unlearning and creating work that helps others do the same. Her newsletter, The Bi Monthly, is dedicated to exploring bi issues and experiences—it comes out every month, much like Jen herself. Follow Jen on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (please, she’s begging you): @Jenerous. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jen on August 25, 2021

Powerful. Hilarious. Iconic.......more

Goodreads review by Brynn on October 01, 2021

"Is bisexuality queer? In your head you know it is—another few years and you'll realize you're just as entitled to Chromatica Oreos as twinks are. But in your heart, you can't deny that bisexuality has never felt queer enough. It's never felt queer enough to talk about. It's never felt queer enough......more

Goodreads review by kyndal on January 09, 2022

I went into reading Greedy extremely optimistic as a queer person who identifies as bi or bi adjacent. And there are some standout essays here: Knots, The Neon Sweater, the essay on Brinley. Ultimately, however, this book reads like a 280 page Instagram feed or Buzzfeed article written by someone who......more

Goodreads review by Bee on February 14, 2023

2 stars. Everyone has a voice to be heard, and some of Winston's writing is relatable, validating, and necessary to hear. As a cis, bisexual woman, I was excited to read this book, which is likely why I felt so disappointed when I finished it. The formatting of the book, including unnecessary parenth......more

Goodreads review by Jessi on October 18, 2021

As a bisexual femme, I found this collection of essays to be affirming and validating. I really appreciated the honesty and vulnerability that sheds a little bit of light onto the weight bisexual and queer folks carry with them. We need more media that speaks honestly about bisexuality and works to......more