In Why Not Me?, Mindy Kaling shares her journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life. She talks about falling in love at work, seeking new friendships, attempting to lose weight without any behavior modification, and believing that you have a place in Hollywood when you're constantly reminded that no one looks like you. The book is a collection of essays that are funny and relatable to anyone who's ever been at a turning point in their life or career. The book also includes some tongue-in-cheek secrets for on-camera beauty and spills some secrets on her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and close friend B. J. Novak.