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My Nest Isn’t Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space
Subtitled The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman, this hilarious collection of essays by crime novelist Lisa Scottoline is so much fun to read (even if your nest isn’t empty). Writing alongside her is Scottoline’s daughter Francesca Seritella, with her … Continue reading
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Mr. Funny Pants
This book is basically about writing this book, including anticipated book reviews and an imaginary post-publication interview with Charlie Rose. Comedian Michael Showalter–I can’t say I’ve heard of him before, but I’m a sucker for books by any comedian–has a … Continue reading
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Those Wacky Sedaris Kids!
I have just finished listening to 2 audiobooks: Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris: Live for Your Listening Pleasure. Both were hilarious, offbeat and thoroughly enjoyable. Amy gives all kinds of “helpful” advice on … Continue reading
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[Expletive] My Dad Says (ebook)
Justin Halpern’s father is vulgar, sarcastic, blunt, and crass; he is also hilarious, honest, loving, and probably usually right. This is the portrait of a father from a grown son’s point of view. Each chapter is a funny anecdote–the usual … Continue reading
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Assassination Vacation
History was always my worst subject in school. Then I married an American history buff, whose idea of a leisurely Sunday afternoon is to read The Federalist Papers (for the record, apart from that he’s a very fun guy). I picked … Continue reading
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Tinsel: A Search for America’s Christmas Present
Washington Post staff writer Hank Stuever visited Frisco, Texas on 3 consecutive Christmases, 2006-2008, to see what Christmas is all about in exurban America. Frisco was one of the fastest growing cities, with one of the highest average household incomes, in … Continue reading
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All My Patients Have Tales: favorite stories from a vet’s practice
I loved James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small series–I’m sure everyone did!–and was so glad to find veterinarian Jeff Wells’ account of his time in vet school and his early professional experiences. Having worked in both Iowa and Colorado, Wells … Continue reading
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I’m Sorry You Feel That Way: the astonishing but true story of a daughter, sister, slut, wife, mother, and friend to man & dog
I can’t say I was really astonished at Diana Joseph’s essays about life, her men, her son and her dog, but I was definitely amused. Joseph has a witty and honest style in this confession-esque collection of 15 essays, but … Continue reading
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Earth (the book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race
In the likely event that the human race does not survive, Jon Stewart has written a guide for any extraterrestials who might land on Earth and wonder what went on. It also includes an Application for Genetic Reconstitution by Aliens … Continue reading →
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