New Book: How to Behave in Public

How to Behave in Public is a dry, absurd, and sneakily moving novel about going viral, going missing, and learning how to be seen again — or at least make peace with it. Includes diagrams, footnotes, and one very long apology to a dog.

New Book: How to Behave in Public

A Novel of Viral Etiquette, Cringe, and Collapse

By: JTV

Felix Østergaard is not okay. After an etiquette column turns into a viral meltdown, he becomes a reluctant cultural figure — adored, debated, and dissected online. But he's never liked people. Or parties. Or pigeons. Especially not the one involved in the Incident.

Description:
How to Behave in Public is a dry, absurd, and sneakily moving novel about going viral, going missing, and learning how to be seen again — or at least make peace with it. Includes diagrams, footnotes, and one very long apology to a dog.

📦 Book Details

Format:Hardcover + PDF eBook + Attachment
Length:248 pages
Language:English
Size:5.5" x 8.5"
Publisher:RABAGAS Editions
Year:2025
Price:Digital from 129 NOK / Hardcover 249 NOK
ISBN:Coming soon
Shipping:Free shipping worldwide over 500 NOK

🧠 Sample Rules from the Book

  • Rule #34: If you receive compliments online, do not screenshot them and send them to your therapist.
  • Rule #49: If the algorithm knows you’re sad, it’s already too late.
  • Rule #71: If you fall in love with someone during a Google Doc, deny everything.

🛒 Buy the Book

Hardcover + PDF bundle. Instant download. Ships worldwide.

🗞️ Press Contact

Author: thejtv@proton.me
Publisher: rabagas@proton.me


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