If you loved
Big Swiss
Jen Beagin · Book · 2023
If Big Swiss hooked you with its messy, boundary-blurring obsession with other people's inner lives, these picks will hit that same nerve.
Films on the same thread
No Strings Attached
Ivan Reitman · Film · 2011
Like the protagonist of Big Swiss, these characters struggle to maintain professional boundaries while navigating the messy, often humorous complications that arise when sex and personal relationships collide without clear rules.
Crazy Rich Asians
Film · 2018
You will appreciate how this story dissects the intersection of wealth, identity, and social maneuvering, mirroring the sharp, satirical observations about human behavior found throughout the pages of Big Swiss.
Colette
Wash Westmoreland · Film · 2018
The complex exploration of authorship, identity, and the blurring of personal and professional lines in this film echoes the transgressive and inquisitive spirit that defines the narrative of Big Swiss.
A Man Called Otto
Marc Forster · Film · 2022
While tonally distinct, the way this film explores the sudden, jarring intrusion of one person into the guarded private world of another captures the same curiosity present in Big Swiss.
Series on the same thread
Will & Grace
David Kohan · Series · 1998
If the urban, character-driven chaos of Big Swiss appealed to you, this series offers a similar focus on the messy, complex, and often hilarious entanglements of modern adult friendships and relationships.
Sex and the City
Darren Star · Series · 1998
Much like the candid, unfiltered perspective of Big Swiss, this show dives deep into the private lives, sexual anxieties, and professional ambitions of women navigating the complexities of modern city life.
New Girl
Elizabeth Meriwether · Series · 2011
The focus on a quirky, vulnerable protagonist whose life is upended by new living arrangements and questionable choices resonates with the chaotic, observational humor that makes Big Swiss so memorable.
Upload
Greg Daniels · Series · 2020
This series explores the intersection of intimacy and technology, mirroring how Big Swiss examines the ways we project our obsessions onto others through mediated, digital, or voyeuristic experiences.
Podcasts on the same thread
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project · Podcast · 2026
If you were drawn to the psychological scrutiny of the characters in Big Swiss, this podcast provides a practical, direct look at the habits and self-reflection required to navigate modern existence.
Guys We F****d
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson · Podcast · 2026
This podcast mirrors the transgressive and sex-positive themes of Big Swiss, offering a candid, conversation-driven space that challenges societal stigmas and encourages complete vulnerability regarding human sexual autonomy.
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Common questions
Is Big Swiss considered a critically acclaimed book?
Yes, Big Swiss is a national bestseller and a cult favorite. It was named a best book of the year by numerous publications including the New Yorker, Time, NPR, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, NBC News, Lit Hub, theSkimm, Condé Nast Traveler, and Town and Country.
How has the press described the tone of Big Swiss?
The Los Angeles Times has described Big Swiss as one of the funniest books of the last few years. The novel is centered on a sex therapist and has gained significant recognition from major media outlets as a notable release from 2023.
When was Big Swiss published?
Big Swiss was published in 2023. Written by Jen Beagin, the novel quickly became a national bestseller and received widespread recognition as a best book of the year from a variety of major news and lifestyle publications.
Who is the author of Big Swiss?
Big Swiss was written by Jen Beagin. The 2023 novel is a national bestseller that has been widely celebrated by critics and media organizations, earning spots on numerous best book of the year lists for its humor and narrative style.