Hodder Studio clinches 'uplifting feminist manifesto' from Parris

Hodder Studio has inked a deal for comedian Rachel Parris’ book Advice From Strangers: Everything I Know From People I Don’t Know.  

Publisher Myfanwy Moore bought British and Commonwealth rights from agent Sophie Chapman at Sophie Chapman Talent. Hodder Studio will publish the book on 17th March 2022 in hardback, e-book and audiobook.   

The blurb for Advice From Strangers reads: “Over the course of a year award-winning comedian Rachel Parris asked members of her live audience for advice. They handed over their scribbled wisdom, and in this book she takes their suggestions – such as 'Be Kind' or 'Never Pass Up the Opportunity for a Wee' – and explores them in ways that are funny and serious, hilarious and heart-breaking.  

“This uplifting feminist manifesto is an essential exploration of the challenges of modern everyday life — where Rachel deals with everything from tampons to Tories and from #hashtags to staying hydrated.” 

Parris commented: “When I asked hundreds of strangers to give me their best piece of life advice, I didn't expect the results to be so wise, so funny, or so outright weird, or that their advice would inspire me to write a book. But here it is! I'm proud and excited to share this book, it is a real collaboration between me and my audiences. I hope you enjoy it.” 

Moore said: “I’m so delighted to be working with the brilliantly talented Rachel Parris on her first book, where she has used advice from random strangers as a starting off point to explore contemporary society, social media and issues from the sublime to the ridiculous in a way that is funny, clever but also highly honest and moving.”  

Rachel Parris is a Bafta-nominated comedian, musician, actor and improviser, best known for her viral segments on the satirical comedy shows broadcast on Dave, “The Mash Report” and “Late Night Mash”,  which have garnered more than 100 million views. Her TV appearances also include “Live at the Apollo”, “Would I Lie to You?”, “QI” and “Mock the Week”, and she is a regular guest on Radio 4’s “The Now Show” and “I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue”. She is a founding member of the improv comedy group Austentatious. As a touring comedian she has performed her award-winning musical comedy across the UK.