I usually don't really read humorous books but this one was really good. The quality of the book was also great!
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Easy read, funny stories.
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Without reading far into this book, it's easy to see that it is the French language edition of "Me Talk Pretty One Day". A few things get lost in the translation, but if you speak French, it's a great read.
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There aren't many writers who can force me to laugh out loud, but David Sedaris can--and did. Before reading Me Talk Pretty One Day, I knew Sedaris only through his semiregular commentaries on NPR's This American Life. Now I can't wait to read the rest of his books.Sedaris's writing style is utterly unique, and his ability to summon thoughts and feelings from days long gone make him a wonderfully vivid storyteller. I...
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In his previous collections, Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, and Naked, Sedaris' works have been sometimes hilarious, sometimes disturbing and grim, and sometimes all three. His best works, though, were always the funny essays based on his own life. (Fortunately, he's weird enough that this works.) And in Me Talk Pretty One Day, he shows that he's realized where his strength lies.The first portion of Me Talk Pretty,...
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It's interesting to look back at pop culture that withstands the test of time. It's time for our annual roundup of some of the enduring titles hitting the quarter-century mark this year. Here are ten of the most memorable books published in 2000.
Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's why in addition to our full gift guides, we're putting out a set of mini gift guides with recommendations for all the individuals in your life. Here are some of our favorite picks for our funny and comedy-loving friends.
Holiday shopping guides are everywhere, so why should you read mine? Because I'm a college student. Which means I'm broke. Which means I'm basically a gift-giving magician. So here's your guide to the holiday season – on a very, very tight budget.