BOOK #17

Wow. I cannot believe I am only a few books shy of 20 out of my 90+ being read. I can actually see empty spaces forming on my bookshelves and I'm pretty thrilled. But, of course, I haven't really tackled any HUGE books but I'm fine with reading alot of my smaller books for now. And as you can tell, I'm trying to read all the books Mer loaned me in the last year so she can put 'em out on PBS!

If you don't know Laurie Notaro's work and possess even a glimmer of a sense of humor, she's a must read. Her adventures with her family, her in laws and her life in general are pretty hysterical. Her writing style is balls out funny, self-deprecating and almost unbelievable. I'm sure she takes artistic license with stretching the truth but I still want to party with her. She's akin to David Sedaris' writing only bigger and bolder. And very very funny.

I've only read two of her books but I found this one, so far, to be her best. Maybe it's because everyone (myself included) can relate to Christmas horror stories. Especially stories with being on the receiving end of terrible, terrible gifts.

Eventhough it's a Christmas book, it can be read and enjoyed any part of the year. Tuck in a beach bag this summer but be prepared to laugh yourself silly!