A collection of biographical essays that range from a few paragraphs to a full story. Although this is filed under humor, I didn't find it especially A collection of biographical essays that range from a few paragraphs to a full story. Although this is filed under humor, I didn't find it especially funny...more amusing than anything. And given her recent death, the last two pieces are especially poignant....more
Overall, I found this book less funny than her previous two. However, it still has a page marked somewhere close to the middle that I giggled about foOverall, I found this book less funny than her previous two. However, it still has a page marked somewhere close to the middle that I giggled about for DAYS. A strong ending and generally an enjoyable read, just one that I won't be rushing to re-read anytime soon....more
This is a collection of essays that was conceived to celebrate the 15th anniversary of an independent bookstore as well as fund a charity that gives bThis is a collection of essays that was conceived to celebrate the 15th anniversary of an independent bookstore as well as fund a charity that gives books to children and encourages parents to read to their babies. I think because it was a charitable project, the essays are extremely uneven--some authors obviously jotted down something quickly just to get the task over with and some acutally put some thought and effort into it. I didn't really get the warm, fuzzy feeling that I get with a lot of books-about-books and I didn't really get any new reading suggestions, so this one was a wash for me. ...more
A collection of food-based essays from a man with serious food-based obsessions. I wish I had his ability to jet across the globe simply to eat a partA collection of food-based essays from a man with serious food-based obsessions. I wish I had his ability to jet across the globe simply to eat a particular local dish!...more
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