Thoughts: 4AM follows weekly submissions from the Ask Shameless listeners on dating, friendship, and self-development. I absolutely love the Shameless podcast, so it is no surprise that I loved this book. I read it and listened to bits of it on Spotify on my way to work. I feel it has made me a more knowledgeable person, and I really loved how the girls responded to each column submission from their own experience and so respectfully. I highly recommend this book.

Synopsis: The creators of Shameless and bestselling authors of The Space Between bring you a collection of their most popular advice columns from Ask Shameless. Since 2021, tens of thousands of readers have devoured the Ask Shameless weekly columns on dating, friendship and self-development, written by the Shameless podcasters and a team of talented young Australian writers. In 4 am, Zara and Michelle have curated forty of their very best columns alongside ten brand-new ones – plus the follow-up replies from many of the original contributors, updating readers on what happened next. From navigating toxic friendships and romantic dilemmas to finding the courage to pursue your dreams, these are the conundrums that keep us up at night – answered with compassion, wisdom and wit. With contributions from rising stars Pema Bakshi, Madison Griffiths, Eliza Sholly and Maggie Zhou, 4 am is a must-read for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration in the modern world.

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