Tuesday, December 29, 2020

I Will Judge You By Your Bookshelf

New York Times writer Grant Snider has given us a humorous glimpse at those of us who are addicted to books.  The bright colors used in his illustrations further enhance the light feel of the book.  I could not stop laughing throughout the book and had to read it twice consecutively because I did not want to forget any of his comedic jabs at readaholics. By the end of the week I had read it a third time.

Poetry and the writing experience are prominent themes. At times I felt that I was reading a Dr. Seus book as Snider's rhyming words sounded silly:

May your future be dystopian
May your myths be true
May your fairy tales be grisly
May your poems be haiku
May your self-help be helpful
May your heroes be tragic
May your quests be epic
May your realism be magic.

Comic strips on books taking over your home, figuring out what to do with unfinished books, how to organize and issues concerning writing are all included along with information on several genres.  This is a silly book that will make you smile.  I have now read it four times since I purchased it one week ago.  I highly recommend it!s  5 out of 5 stars.

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