If you’ve ever forgotten that you had to blow into a Nintendo cartridge to make it work, mentioned Mean Girls without irony, or argued about whether floppy drives or USBs were better, then you are a millennial. Furthermore, if you’re looking for a funny and authentic millennial book to commemorate your turbulent youth, go no further than M Is For Millennial by Katie Estes.
Do not expect to read this funny alphabet book to your child before bed. Along with bright pictures and clever commentary, it serves up nostalgia, sarcasm, and achingly familiar truths in an A-to-Z roast of millennial living. No matter how much you loved Neopets or how much you hated having your MySpace Top 8 curated, his Katie Estes book will strike you like a midnight dial-up.
A Funny Satirical Book That Understands Millennial Culture Better Than Therapy
We must admit that the majority of memoirs written by millennial authors are either too solemn or sadly accurate. In contrast, “M is for Millennial” stands out as one of the rare gems that laughs with us rather than at us. From “A” for AOL to “Z” for Zodiac Signs, each letter represents a tenet of millennial culture while making fun of things like our avocado obsession, burnout cycles, and our passionate feelings for inanimate items (RIP Blockbuster).
You will not be disappointed if you like funny satirical books that skillfully combine wit and heart. It’s like going to your group chat at 2 in the morning and getting the response “too real.”
The Ultimate Nostalgia Book for 80s And 90s Kids
Beautifully shown in M Is For Millennial is the fact that millennials are unique among generations in having experienced both an analog childhood and a digital adulthood. With allusions that only those who endured LimeWire infections and Oregon Trail dysentery would comprehend, it serves as an ideal nostalgia book.
M Is For Millennial revels in the mayhem of the ’90s books for kids, in contrast to many children’s novels of the time that try to gloss over it. It’s also a wonderful present for the younger generation that isn’t sure why people hold on to Lisa Frank notebooks, or for the older generation that doesn’t know why people feel a connection to millennial nostalgia.
If you’re a fan of popular 90s books for kids or if you just like perusing 90s books for young adults, this one is a must-have.
A Gen X vs Millennial Book But With Humor, Not Judgement
The generational back-and-forth is draining; the boomers point fingers, the millennials make fun of us, and the Xers sit on the sidelines. Thankfully, M Is For Millennial, a comedic book, catalyzes conversation. It has the perfect amount of snark to keep everyone engaged as a humorous Gen X vs Millennial book. People who were born after us will find this book amusing (or at least understand our “I feel attacked” reaction whenever someone brings up our college debt).
Why Every Millennial Needs This Book
- Quick, humorous, and restorative, rather than tweeting about your trauma, laugh at it.
- You can use this book for various purposes, including placing it on coffee tables, keeping it in restrooms, or re-gifting it to your friends.
- A springboard for discussion in therapy, the office, or over brunch
- Millennials everywhere are looking for satire and affirmation, and you’ll find both in this book.
Katie Estes did more than create a book; she captured the sentimentality of millennials and transformed it into something beautiful. M Is For Millennial lovingly reflects our anarchy, from reminiscences of our youth to tantrums in adulthood.
Final Verdict: The Millennial Bible (But Like…Funny)
If you’re looking for a popular and very relatable millennial book, M Is For Millennial is the perfect choice. There are more than just amusing pictures and captions here; it’s a satirical ode to the ’80s and ’90s slang book, complete with dial-up anger, mixtapes, Tamagotchis, and mental instability.
This book will occupy a permanent spot in your consciousness, next to your AIM screen name and the Arthur theme song, whether you’re compiling a collection of popular ’90s books for kids, proudly embracing millennial culture, or just love labeling everything “iconic” without sarcasm.