Where to start…
I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a book this much in a long time. It’s freakin’ hilarious but also at times touching and sad. Let’s Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) by Jenny Lawson (aka: The Bloggess) is everything I want to be as a writer.
Mostly just really funny, perhaps with a little less of the F-word. Don’t get me wrong, there are times and places where that word is necessary. And a lot of the things that happen to Lawson are worthy of the F-bomb. She’s had a pretty odd life.
I loved following along on her adventure. And I love the realizations she makes along the way. And the peace.
Also, if you don’t read her blog or follow her on Twitter, you are missing out terribly.
There were multiple times I’d have to stop reading, reread something and then go find Chris so I could read it to him. It was that funny. And then Chris would laugh too and we’d be happily married people thanks to Lawson.
One of the stories I had to share with Chris involved laxatives, a rapist, and a cat. No really, it’s a story. You should probably just get the book and read it for yourself because I’m not going to be able to convince you here how wonderful it all is.
P.S. I was searching for a picture of the book and read a review that compared her to Tina Fey and David Sedaris. As professed before, I love both of them in an unhealthy way, so it’s no wonder I became obsessed with Lawson also.
P.S.S. The review also described her as an internet star. Which sounds dirty.
P.S.S.S. I know this is the second weekend read today. I don’t expect you to read both books this weekend. I would like you to get out and live a little also. It’s just that I’ve been reading a lot recently and need to start doubling up on the book reviews because I’ve got them written to the middle of July right now if I didn’t. This is the last P.S. I promise.
P.S.S.S.S. Just kidding.
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