{"product_id":"my-own-kind-of-person-tim-manley","title":"PREORDER: My Own Kind of Person, Tim Manley | OUT SEPT 8, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem will ship on or after September 8, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003en this heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age romance, Sean discovers his bisexuality and his true voice while chasing his dream as a stand-up comedian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What can I say about this brave, disarmingly funny, heart-punch of a book? Tim Manley writes with vulnerability, wit, and unblinking honesty, and his debut is a love letter to humor, authenticity, and hard-won self-discovery. I felt things I haven't felt since reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower at sixteen.\"—Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSean O’Brien copes with anxiety by being the funny guy—at school, in his relationships, and onstage at local open mics. But when his stand-up act starts feeling like a performance of someone he’s not, everything changes. As Sean struggles with awkward girlfriend encounters and rising panic, he meets Elijah, a new guy with quiet confidence and an honesty Sean has never allowed himself. Suddenly, Sean’s life, his comedy, and his self-awareness come into sharper focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith wit and emotional depth, My Own Kind of Person explores the courage it takes to speak your truth—even when your voice shakes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45219152363590,"sku":"9798217114481","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/8596\/7418\/files\/9798217114481.jpg?v=1782410276","url":"https:\/\/www.braveandkindbooks.com\/products\/my-own-kind-of-person-tim-manley","provider":"Brave + Kind Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}