Greedy: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much

Written by Jen Winston

Narrated by Jen Winston

Named one of the Best Books of 2021 by Oprah Daily, Glamour, Shondaland, BuzzFeed, and more!

A hilarious and whip-smart collection of essays, offering an intimate look at bisexuality, gender, and, of course, sex. Perfect for fans of Lindy West, Samantha Irby, and Rebecca Solnit—and anyone who wants, and deserves, to be seen.

If Jen Winston knows one thing for sure, it’s that she’s bisexual. Or wait—maybe she isn’t? Actually, she definitely is. Unless…she’s not?

Jen’s provocative, laugh-out-loud debut takes us inside her journey of self-discovery, leading us through stories of a childhood “girl crush,” an onerous quest to have a threesome, and an enduring fear of being bad at sex. Greedy follows Jen’s attempts to make sense of herself as she explores the role of the male gaze, what it means to be “queer enough,” and how to overcome bi stereotypes when you’re the posterchild for all of them: greedy, slutty, and constantly confused.

With her clever voice and clear-eyed insight, Jen draws on personal experiences with sexism and biphobia to understand how we all can and must do better. She sheds light on the reasons women, queer people, and other marginalized groups tend to make ourselves smaller, provoking the question: What would happen if we suddenly stopped?​​

Greedy shows us that being bisexual is about so much more than who you’re sleeping with—it’s about finding stability in a state of flux and defining yourself on your own terms. This book inspires us to rethink the world as we know it, reminding us that Greedy was a superpower all along.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Oct 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781797134284

Jen Winston

Jen Winston (she/they) is a writer, creative director, and bisexual based in Brooklyn. Their work bridges the intersection of sex, politics, and technology, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, CNN, and more. Jen is passionate about unlearning and creating work that helps others do the same. Her newsletter, The Bi Monthly, is dedicated to exploring bi issues and experiences—it comes out every month, much like Jen herself. Follow Jen on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (please, she’s begging you): @Jenerous. 

Reviews for Greedy

[ErinNantais · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I appreciate the vulnerability and honesty. As someone who identifies as a woman and queer (bi/pan), who has primarily dated men... I know what it's like to be gaslit by society and even by other queer people. I will say that the book gets better if you keep with it, so don't let the early chapters put you off.

[Ammann Thomas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am very greatfull for the honesty and profoundness that is present in this book. I fell right in and couldn't stop listening. I also felt very included as a listener as it made me question myself a lot. Thank you for sharing your story, it resonated with me in many different ways. Power and respect!

[Elijah Schweikert · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome read! The author takes a necessarily humble stance on LGBTQIA+ issues that’s both reassuring and endearing. Their experience with bi erasure is relatable and helped me process my own truth.

[Micah Maffe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A slay. Sounded like the inside of my brain. Thank you ?

[Adaobi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Words can’t describe how much I loved hearing jens stories. I enjoyed listening to her describe her relationship and how she came to know herself. Though I can’t entirely relate somehow I still felt seen.

[Sara Sharp · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this book so much! Easy read and very powerful! Highly recommend