Binge [Hardcover] Oakley

Tyler Oakley built a digital empire from his bedroom — millions of followers, brand deals, viral videos — and this is the unfiltered story of how he got there. Part memoir, part manifesto, *Binge* chronicles his journey from small-town Michigan kid to YouTube royalty, covering everything from coming out to his family, navigating fame at 25, and using his platform to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Oakley writes with the same energy that made his videos compulsive viewing: fast-paced, honest, frequently hilarious, occasionally heartbreaking. He doesn't shy away from the messiness — the anxiety, the impostor syndrome, the pressure of being a voice for millions of queer teens while still figuring himself out. For anyone who grew up watching his videos, this is the deep dive. For everyone else, it's a sharp, surprisingly vulnerable portrait of what it means to grow up online. Perfect for fans of digital culture memoirs and anyone who's ever wondered what happens when the camera stops recording.