A New Yorker best book of 2023, a Foreword INDIES gold winner in humor, and certified unhelpful.

“An absolutely hilarious collection.”
― Chris Monks, editor of McSweeney’s Internet Tendency

“Eli’s satire would be wasted on a sane society. He’s the perfect fiddler for the burning city on a hill."
― Dennard Dayle, author of Everything Abridged

“A veritable chef’s kiss of biting, of-the-moment satire.”
― Sarah Pappalardo, editor of Reductress

“Eli Grober is one of the very funniest writers.”
― Liana Finck, New Yorker cartoonist

a bit about me

my name is eli. i’m a writer, creative director, and taurus rising. my satirical essay collection this won’t help is better when ordered in bulk. i’m a longtime contributor to the new yorker and mcsweeney’s. i spent a few years as a staff writer in late night tv. as a creative director, i’ve written and produced campaigns for amtrak downeaster, arcadia, brookfield renewable u.s., and many more. i’m done writing this now.

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