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Adulthood is a Myth: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection (Volume 1) Paperback – March 8, 2016

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The hilarious debut Sarah's Scribbles collection from Sarah Andersen, winner of three consecutive Goodreads Choice Awards for Graphic Novels and Comics

These casually drawn, perfectly on-point comics by the hugely popular young artist Sarah Andersen are for the rest of us. They document the wasting of entire beautiful weekends on the internet, the unbearable agony of holding hands on the street with a gorgeous guy, and dreaming all day of getting home and back into pajamas. In other words, the horrors and awkwardnesses of young modern life. Oh and they are totally not autobiographical. At all.

Adulthood Is a Myth presents many fan favorites plus dozens of all-new comics exclusive to this book. Sarah's frankness on personal issues like body image, self-consciousness, introversion, relationships, and the frequency of bra-washing makes her comics highly relatable and deeply hilarious, showcasing how she became one of the most influential voices in web cartoonists.

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Sarah Andersen is a cartoonist and illustrator from New England. She is the author of the award-winning series Sarah’s Scribbles, which has earned her three consecutive Goodreads Choice Awards. Her semi-autobiographical comics chronicle the continual struggles of waking up in the morning, being productive, dealing with social awkwardness, technology, and her beloved pets. Together with author Andy Weir, she also illustrated the graphic novel Cheshire Crossing, a mashup of Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland. Her gothic romance, Fangs, began running online in 2020 as a serial comic strip on Tapas and will be published in September 2020 in hardcover form. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014 and currently lives in Montreal, Canada.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1449474195
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing; Illustrated edition (March 8, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781449474195
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449474195
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.3 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #82,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #16 in Contemporary Women Graphic Novels (Books)
- #103 in Humorous Graphic Novels (Books)
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Sarah Andersen is a young cartoonist and illustrator. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art and currently lives in Portland, OR. Her comics are semi-autobiographical and follow the adventures of herself, her friends, and her beloved pets.

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Customers find the illustrations cute and precious. They also describe the book as great, light, and relatable. Readers say the plot is amazing and genius. They say the book is a quick read and a great gift for teenagers. They find the humor funny. Opinions are mixed on the scope, with some finding it entertaining while others say it's too short.

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267 customers mention "Humor"263 positive4 negative

Customers find the book funny, with amusing illustrations. They also say the author does a good job marrying wit, art, and sarcasm into a fairly.

"This was hilarious and relatable and adorable. I saw a friend on Instagram had read this, and put it on my radar...." Read more

"I relate to so many of these comics and loved every moment. I found myself in this book and I will be reading this one again." Read more

"...Andersen's drawings are cute and quirky, but they do get the humor and the occasional complete nonsense that is a socially anxious bookworm with a..." Read more

"Andersen’s work is a pretty simple but funny collection of comics that hilariously capture what it’s like to live in modern adulthood and the..." Read more

116 customers mention "Plot"113 positive3 negative

Customers find the plot relatable, simple, and funny. They also say the book is on point and a good book to explain the world to kids. Readers also say that the book resonates deeply and is a conversation starter.

"This was hilarious and relatable and adorable. I saw a friend on Instagram had read this, and put it on my radar...." Read more

"...The content is down-to-earth but in a humorous way. Andersen bases her comics on the awkward but true things in some of our lives...." Read more

"...I felt an immediate connection with this author - she was so relatable!..." Read more

"...This book is relatable on so many levels and to so many different ages, it would make a phenomenal gift to just about anyone...." Read more

115 customers mention "Illustrations"115 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book cute, clever, and printed very well. They also say the images are precious.

"This was hilarious and relatable and adorable. I saw a friend on Instagram had read this, and put it on my radar...." Read more

"was really cute and nice 🙂 love their style of drawing and love all the cats too, cause they're the best...." Read more

"...and shouts of "OMG--THIS IS SO ME!" The drawing are perfectly and hilariously executed to depict everyday situations, annoyances, and..." Read more

"...Andersen's drawings are cute and quirky, but they do get the humor and the occasional complete nonsense that is a socially anxious bookworm with a..." Read more

110 customers mention "Readability"107 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to read. They say it's a great book, worth a buy, and perfect to read to kids. They also say it works well as a coffee table book and is light to read as if you need a pick me up.

"...Great book, and a perfect gift for anyone who can relate to the day to day life of young adults." Read more

"Great little book!..." Read more

"...They're very relatable, humorous, and it's something light to read as a pick me up." Read more

"...Definitely a good read, no pun intended xD" Read more

28 customers mention "Readership"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book perfect for teenagers and 20-somethings. They also say it's a great gift for everyone in their life.

"...Great for young adults and older adults!" Read more

"...She nails how many, many young women feel. Great gift." Read more

"...of these because not only where they spot on, but they were aimed at every age group from 20 to 35!!! O,O..." Read more

"...So fancy!Overall, this book is fantastic for 20- and 30-somethings!..." Read more

18 customers mention "Reading pace"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun and a quick read. They also appreciate the fast delivery and good conditions.

"...life’s realities that I can identify with in a cartoon format that was quick and easy to read. The subtle humor was great...." Read more

"...It's a great quick read, conversation starter, and coffee table book...." Read more

"...Highly recommend this book. Reading it goes quick, took me like 15 minutes." Read more

"...it to work and had my coworkers read it, and since its an easy 30 minute read, I can say that we all love the book now. Get it!..." Read more

13 customers mention "Correctness"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book mostly accurate, true, and hilariously accurate. They also say the cartoons are funny and make them laugh. Overall, customers say the book is a very validating and funny read.

"...It's a very... validating book. I love it so much." Read more

"...And, of course, her perspective is hilariously accurate." Read more

"I could really relate to some of these cartoons. So funny and mostly accurate. Hairy legs and loving animals or the win!" Read more

"...been reading Sarah's web comics for a while; it's all hilariously accurate and relatable stuff...." Read more

23 customers mention "Scope"11 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the scope of the book. Some find it funny but short, while others say it's kind of short.

"Loved the book, read it in one sitting as it's quite short...." Read more

"...The only bad thing about this book is that it wasn't long enough-- I wanted to keep reading and laughing and crying tears of laughter for forever!..." Read more

"...and this book brings to life a lot of relatable, small-scale issues in an incredibly entertaining way...." Read more

"...I only wish that this book had a little more to it. The comics are a bit short, and the book can be read in a single reading, but this is not a..." Read more

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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024

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This was hilarious and relatable and adorable. I saw a friend on Instagram had read this, and put it on my radar. The Library had a copy, so I got to read it! Excellent fun!

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I relate to so many of these comics and loved every moment. I found myself in this book and I will be reading this one again.

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was really cute and nice 🙂 love their style of drawing and love all the cats too, cause they're the best.

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Jill Nicely

the beginning of the scribbles

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023

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Sarah Andersen expresses herself through her art, which she calls scribbles. But that’s not all she does. She expressed all of us through her art. She writes about relationships and the struggles of being an introvert and her love for the smell of books. She is insecure and makes blanket forts for reading in and just wants to say home in her pajamas, and she is all of us. Or anyway, she is me.

Through her cartoons, Andersen is honest about her feelings about herself, about school, about her boyfriend, and about snacks. She is willing to talk about her embarrassments and her life choices and how she is worried about her future. She also spends a lot of time thinking of herself as an old woman, looking back over her life and guessing at what she’d say about them when she’s in her 80s.

She talks about the real things that come with being an adult—paying bills and setting alarms to wake up early and dealing with tampons and having to go to work. To her, graduation feels like jumping out of a plane with an unreliable parachute. Running into someone from high school is a trap. Being friends with other artists is both a blessing, as they can help make your work better, and a curse, as you want them to break their fingers so they can’t create better art than you.

Adulting is complicated, and maybe not even all that real, but it does feel endless some of the time. More laundry, more bills, more paperwork, more people. Sometimes you just need a break from adulting, and that’s the perfect time to reach for a Sarah’s Scribbles book and hide in your book fort for a while.

I loved Adulthood Is a Myth. Today was a challenging day, in a challenging week, during a challenging season at work, and I just needed a break tonight. I needed to feel like I was seen and celebrated for being human and tired and vulnerable and messy. I thought I’d be able to turn to Sarah’s Scribbles to get the understanding I wanted, and she did not disappoint. This book was a much-needed break for me, a calorie-free dessert at the end of a long tasteless meal. The more I read of Sarah’s Scribbles, the more I like her, and the more I want to keep reading.

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Wit and Wisdom in Comic Book Form

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024

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Sarah Andersen nails growing up and "adulting" right on the head! I just wish there was a way that I could have made notations in this little gem of a funny book!

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Hilarious book, perfect for anyone refusing to accept that adulthood is a thing :D

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016

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Sarah Anderson's book "Adulthood is a Myth" is AMAZING. So many of the strips resonate with the young adult audience who constantly find themselves in familiar situations, thus resulting in tears of laughter, and shouts of "OMG--THIS IS SO ME!" The drawing are perfectly and hilariously executed to depict everyday situations, annoyances, and embarrassments are hilariously sketched scenes. Although many of the comics in this book can be found individually on the web, there were still plenty of new, unseen ones as well. The only bad thing about this book is that it wasn't long enough-- I wanted to keep reading and laughing and crying tears of laughter for forever! Great book, and a perfect gift for anyone who can relate to the day to day life of young adults.

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016

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Adulting is overrated—and Adulthood is a Myth is the proof.

The category Contemporary Women Graphic Novels is already one of my preferred genres to peruse for new reads, but I had no idea this book existed two days ago. Finding out about Sarah Andersen and her drawings was totally a fluke. I saw someone shared one of her drawings on Facebook. It was about books, so naturally the first thing I did was share it to my own author page. After that, I had to find out more about the artist, so a few clicks later I was getting my own copy of the book. And like many of the other reviewers of this book, once I started reading it, I stared wide-eyed at my computer screen, screamed “OH MY GOD SOMEONE GETS ME!!”

Andersen's drawings are cute and quirky, but they do get the humor and the occasional complete nonsense that is a socially anxious bookworm with a heart of gold. Had I not needed to walk away from my computer to do the adult thing for awhile, I would have devoured this book in no time. In fact, I almost wish I could have not discovered this artist until she had published four or five books so that I could have had a delightful weekend binge. Anyway... it's an awesome series of comics that sort of just gets life.

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So relatable

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016

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love the online Sarah Scribbles comics so when I saw the author was producing a book, I immediately pre-ordered it. It's taken me a few months to get to, but I finished it within a night.

The content is down-to-earth but in a humorous way. Andersen bases her comics on the awkward but true things in some of our lives. The art itself is simple but cute, and some of the facial expressions have me cracking up. "Sarah" is so relatable that it isn't even funny.

I spent my night reading this, snickering, chuckling, laughing out loud, reading parts to my husband, and showing him parts that fit him to a tee. He seemed to enjoy what parts I showed him as well.

If you're a fan of irony and humor in real-life situations, chances are you'd probably enjoy Sarah's Scribbles. Check out the Facebook page and if it seems up your alley, I highly recommend getting this book. I've seen some of the pages in here online but others are new and the book itself is good quality. The red fuzzy material on the cover is a nice added touch.

Will be buying all future books!

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Reviewed in Brazil on December 15, 2021

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Eu acompanho os quadrinhos da Sarah Andersen há anos, não sabia que havia o livro em inglês para comprar no Brasil. A parte vermelha da capa é peludinha e oi papel e a encadernação de boa qualidade.

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Super funny book

Reviewed in Spain on January 4, 2023

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Super funny book most adult women can relate to.

Luca Rinaldo

I love Sarah Andersen

Reviewed in Italy on August 17, 2021

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Nothing more to say. If you loved Sarah Andersen's works online, you'll love this first collection of them. Her early artstyle is slightly different from the one she use now, it's nice to see that evolution.

Per gli utenti italiani: ho comprato consapevolmente il libro in edizione originale inglese perchè la preferisco a quella italiana, anche se le differenze tra le due non sono molte. Specifico tuttavia che l'edizione italiana Beccogiallo ha usato 3 misure leggermente differenti per le 3 raccolte di strisce (questa è la prima), mentre l'edizione inglese ha mantenuto la stessa, per cui solo in quest'ultima i libri sono alti uguali.

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Super bonito y divertido

Reviewed in Mexico on December 22, 2019

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Está súper divertido, te identificas con las imágenes y te la pasas riendo. Excelente para un rato de oscio, lo terminas en un ratito pero vale la pena. La portada es una pasada las letras y el suéter de la niña son de fieltro (texturizados) un detalle muy kuky.

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Brilliant!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2018

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Absolutely love this. Bought it for my sister as a birthday gift however had a cheeky read of it myself first!

I love the velvet touch on the front cover first of all, the touch of colour is a great contrast.

I originally saw some of the comics around Facebook so am aware of the author and had this recommened for me. The book itselfs tells the truth about adulthood, about how most of us don't have it together. True introverts will relate to this entirely, I know I do!

Great laughs with this book and not too expensive either. A great read and am definitely considering buying other works from Sarah based on this book alone. The art style is adorable and I really enjoyed this product.

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