I didn't know anything about Laci Mosley before picking this book up, but I'm definitely going to check out her podcast. This was a fun and funny memoI didn't know anything about Laci Mosley before picking this book up, but I'm definitely going to check out her podcast. This was a fun and funny memoir, and I really enjoyed it. I liked the mix of personal anecdotes and famous scam stories and thought the writing was actually quite strong, which isn't always the case for books like this. I definitely recommend picking this one up and look forward to hopefully more writing from Mosley in the future....more
I love Nick Offerman. He is a so blunt and funny. This audiobook is a mix of live recordings he had done and some recorded in a studio. He also sings I love Nick Offerman. He is a so blunt and funny. This audiobook is a mix of live recordings he had done and some recorded in a studio. He also sings some, which is fun. This definitely feels a bit more raw than his other books, probably because it's more of a live-show format, but overall I had a great time listening to this and it's made me want to go back and re-listen to his other books....more
This was a fun and fast read. The writing itself didn’t blow me away, but I enjoyed the stories and learned some interesting facts. The conversationalThis was a fun and fast read. The writing itself didn’t blow me away, but I enjoyed the stories and learned some interesting facts. The conversational style makes it an approachable read, so I’d recommend to anyone interested in death practices and rituals....more
This was a fun and easy read, and more true than I’d care to admit. I listened to the audiobook and I really enjoyed Charlie Berens’s narration, but IThis was a fun and easy read, and more true than I’d care to admit. I listened to the audiobook and I really enjoyed Charlie Berens’s narration, but I’m sure the additional illustrations and enhancements make the print version worth picking up as well. If you’re looking for a light-hearted and funny read, I’d recommend this one. ...more
I want to preface this by saying this book is very clearly satire, something that it seems like some other reviewers have missed. It is a little ridicI want to preface this by saying this book is very clearly satire, something that it seems like some other reviewers have missed. It is a little ridiculous at times (but what else would you expect from a group dubbed the "feminist Onion"), but overall I thought it was a funny and easy read. If you don't like satire I would not recommend this, but if you enjoy a satirical commentary this one is worth giving a shot....more
I really enjoyed this book of essays. R. Eric Thomas is a great writer and very funny, while remaining authentic and quite often vulnerable about his I really enjoyed this book of essays. R. Eric Thomas is a great writer and very funny, while remaining authentic and quite often vulnerable about his own experiences. I listened to the audiobook and I would highly recommend taking this book in that way if you can, because his narration is also delightful....more
This was not what I was expecting, but I liked it! It was quirky and covered some pretty heavy topics, while also maintaining a sense of goofy fun thrThis was not what I was expecting, but I liked it! It was quirky and covered some pretty heavy topics, while also maintaining a sense of goofy fun throughout. If you’re a fan of weird, I’d definitely recommend....more
I really enjoyed this book. It’s very irreverent, but I liked that. It certainly shined a light on how much American history is put on a pedestal by pI really enjoyed this book. It’s very irreverent, but I liked that. It certainly shined a light on how much American history is put on a pedestal by people wearing rose-colored glasses. While many of these essays tilt into the absurd, they still are able to point out the flaws in our view of history and how we need to teach the good with the bad. Overall a very fun read, that still made me think!...more
Community Board is definitely a quirky read, but it’s the kind of quirky I really enjoy. I know many reviewers didn’t care for Darcy, the main charactCommunity Board is definitely a quirky read, but it’s the kind of quirky I really enjoy. I know many reviewers didn’t care for Darcy, the main character, but I really enjoyed her voice. Yes, she was a mess, but in a lot of ways she felt really authentic. I also really enjoyed all the characters of this small town and how all their personalities played out online. I listened to the audiobook and the narration is fantastic, but I think I would have enjoyed it just as much in a physical copy. I can understand why this one might not be for everyone, but I’d highly recommend you give it a shot!...more
This was a strange and quirky read, one I did enjoy. It felt like a mix of thriller, mystery, noir, and humor with a cast of fun and occasionally goofThis was a strange and quirky read, one I did enjoy. It felt like a mix of thriller, mystery, noir, and humor with a cast of fun and occasionally goofy characters. This would definitely be perfect for beach, poolside, or cruise reading, a perfect summer book....more
This was a fun read. It was easy to get through, and definitely made me giggle in parts. I would highly recommend the audiobook version if you can getThis was a fun read. It was easy to get through, and definitely made me giggle in parts. I would highly recommend the audiobook version if you can get it as her narration really makes it pop....more
Like their first book, this one is hard to rate because it feels strange to say I enjoyed a book about racism, but I did. It is sad and funny all at oLike their first book, this one is hard to rate because it feels strange to say I enjoyed a book about racism, but I did. It is sad and funny all at once. It's one that I would definitely recommend because it, like Ruffin and Lamar's previous book, is eye-opening to all the little ways racism plays out and that it's not always blatant, like I think some people believe. This one does have a bit more of a serious tone than their first book, but it's still written in a very accessible way....more
This was a fun short story/essay, perfect for heading into the holiday season. It also reminded me how much I enjoy Jenny Lawson’s writing, and that IThis was a fun short story/essay, perfect for heading into the holiday season. It also reminded me how much I enjoy Jenny Lawson’s writing, and that I need to pick up the books of hers that I haven’t read yet!...more
I really enjoy Nora McInerny. She is not afraid to be honest and I find her writing to be very refreshing. It’s funny and sad, often at the same time,I really enjoy Nora McInerny. She is not afraid to be honest and I find her writing to be very refreshing. It’s funny and sad, often at the same time, which you might think would not be a good combination, but it is! She’s not afraid to be vulnerable and laugh at herself, which I very much appreciate. I honestly enjoyed all of the essays in this book, which although there are a few that stand out above the rest for me. I hope she continues writing books, because I’ve enjoyed them all, and I look forward to hearing more from her.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria/One Signal Publishers for the review copy....more
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. I didn't know much about W. Kamau Bell before reading it, and I think stumbled upon it based on hearing him interviewI enjoyed this book quite a bit. I didn't know much about W. Kamau Bell before reading it, and I think stumbled upon it based on hearing him interviewed for a podcast a while back, so it was an interesting look at his life and work. It was thoughtful and funny, and although he maybe isn't the best writer I've ever read, I enjoyed his style. I also really liked listening to his narration of the audiobook, I think this is one that shines because the author is reading it....more
I don't know how a book can be both horrifying and humorous, but Ruffin and Lamar have done it and it's fantastic. It made me think and reflect, but wI don't know how a book can be both horrifying and humorous, but Ruffin and Lamar have done it and it's fantastic. It made me think and reflect, but was also fun and entertaining. Also, I listened to the audiobook, which added another layer of great to this for me....more
This was a fun and fast read. I enjoyed the epistolary style and the inside look at the world of academia. While humorous, it also had some deeper mesThis was a fun and fast read. I enjoyed the epistolary style and the inside look at the world of academia. While humorous, it also had some deeper messages and I look forward to picking up the sequel. ...more
I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book and maybe that was for the best, because it definitely defies expectations! I would say this is a coI wasn't sure what to expect going into this book and maybe that was for the best, because it definitely defies expectations! I would say this is a cozy mystery for people who don't like cozy mysteries, because while it often evokes the feelings of a cozy mystery, it isn't actually a mystery. It also has quirky characters, hijinks and shenanigans galore, and a touch of romance. It was a fun read and I look forward to the next book to see what Meddy and the Aunties get up to next!...more
I thought this was a fun and funny read. I really enjoyed the format and thought it was very well acted. I also thought the story was fun and a great I thought this was a fun and funny read. I really enjoyed the format and thought it was very well acted. I also thought the story was fun and a great escape for a few hours!...more
This was a fun and easy read, perfect for a Saturday afternoon. I didn't know much about Rachel Bloom going in, so it may appeal more to established fThis was a fun and easy read, perfect for a Saturday afternoon. I didn't know much about Rachel Bloom going in, so it may appeal more to established fans, but was still enjoyable. Her humor was a bit hit or miss for me personally, but the hits were definite hits. I would highly recommend picking up the audiobook if you're able, because I don't think it would be quite as charming in print. ...more
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