I’ve been a busy bee the last few weeks with travel and work and haven’t had a chance to record all the fun books I’ve been reading.
About two weeks ago I read “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir)” by Jenny Lawson. It had me laughing so hard on the bus that people stopped and stared. I love when a book does that.
If you have not yet discovered “The Bloggess“, you should do so. Jenny Lawson’s blog is hilarious and heartfelt. Many of the stories on the blog are incorporated into the book. So, first up, check out her blog and if it makes you snort your morning coffee out of your nose at work, then this book is for you. If you look at it and think that the horror stories from HR and her obsession with dressing taxidermied animals up in costumes isn’t hilarious, then you will probably start to wonder what is wrong with me and why I am recommending this book to people.
Consider that your warning.
Jenny tells the tale of growing up poor in rural Texas. Her father was a taxidermist and would bring home strange animals for pets and wake Jenny up in the night with puppets made from taxidermied road kill. It was a bizarre childhood to say the least. It follows her awkward teenage years and how she met her long suffering husband. There are stories so bizarre and funny that they are hard to believe, such as when she got her arm stuck in a cow’s vagina or had to ask two men at her office “Are these your penises?” after a photo got caught in the company’s spam folder.
The book also covers her crippling social anxiety and how it has affected her life. In the midst of all of the laugh riots in the book, there are some poignant moments about how sometimes she has to hide under a desk or embarrassing stories about how she’ll randomly bring up cannibalism at a dinner party and then will panic and be unable to stop talking about it until everyone walks away. The mix of emotions in the book make it more than just a silly party, but a look into the life of someone who is complicated, damaged, but still has a great sense of humor through it all.
This was a great summer read. I can see why it has been on the bestseller list for the last few weeks.
Besides, don’t you want to know the story of Beyonce the Giant Metal Chicken?
"Knock-knock, motherfucker"
Or experience some of the weird collection of taxidermy?
In case you were wondering, you can take taxidermied alligators on planes.
You know you want to read this book. Dive on into the crazy.
February 15, 2015 at 10:10 am
Thanks for the auspicious writeup. It in truth used to be a enjoyment account it. Glance complicated to far added agreeable from you! By the way, how could we be in contact?|
February 15, 2015 at 10:57 am
Thanks a lot for giving everyone an extremely special opportunity to read from here. It is usually very awesome and jam-packed with amusement for me and my office friends to search the blog more than three times in a week to read the newest issues you have got. And lastly, I am also at all times motivated with your tremendous secrets served by you. Selected 1 tips in this post are definitely the most beneficial we have all ever had.
February 15, 2015 at 11:01 am
You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will approve with your website.
February 15, 2015 at 11:29 am
I¡¦m not certain the place you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend a while learning much more or figuring out more. Thank you for fantastic information I used to be in search of this information for my mission.
February 15, 2015 at 12:12 pm
Good blog! I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified when a new post has been made. I’ve subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a great day!
February 15, 2015 at 12:24 pm
Wow, amazing blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your website is wonderful, let alone the content!
February 15, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Good day! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and tell you I really enjoy reading through your blog posts. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same topics? Many thanks!|
February 15, 2015 at 1:34 pm
I do believe all the ideas you’ve introduced in your post. They are very convincing and will certainly work. Still, the posts are very brief for beginners. May you please prolong them a bit from subsequent time? Thank you for the post.
February 15, 2015 at 1:44 pm
Great write-up, I¡¦m regular visitor of one¡¦s site, maintain up the nice operate, and It’s going to be a regular visitor for a long time.
February 15, 2015 at 2:06 pm
Thanks for the sensible critique. Me and my neighbor were just preparing to do some research about this. We got a grab a book from our area library but I think I learned more clear from this post. I’m very glad to see such wonderful info being shared freely out there.
February 15, 2015 at 3:17 pm
You’ll find it mostly close to impossible to come across well-aware men or women on this niche, still, you come across as like you fully understand those things you’re writing about! Cheers
February 15, 2015 at 3:28 pm
I was just looking for this info for a while. After 6 hours of continuous Googleing, at last I got it in your web site. I wonder what’s the lack of Google strategy that don’t rank this type of informative web sites in top of the list. Normally the top websites are full of garbage.
February 15, 2015 at 3:34 pm
What’s up, I read your blogs like every week. Your story-telling style is awesome, keep doing what you’re doing!
February 15, 2015 at 5:15 pm
Excellent beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your site, how can i subscribe for a blog site? The account aided me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright clear idea|
February 15, 2015 at 6:13 pm
I have not checked in here for a while as I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are good quality so I guess I¡¦ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂
February 15, 2015 at 6:16 pm
It truly is mostly impossible to see well-qualified men and women on this theme, but you come across as like you comprehend exactly what you’re posting on! Regards
February 15, 2015 at 6:21 pm
Hello. remarkable job. I did not anticipate this. This is a great story. Thanks!
February 15, 2015 at 6:32 pm
What’s up mates, its impressive piece of writing about teachingand fully defined, keep it up all the time.|
February 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm
As I web site possessor I believe the content matter here is rattling great , appreciate it for your efforts. You should keep it up forever! Good Luck.
February 15, 2015 at 7:04 pm
Somebody essentially help to make critically posts I would state. That is the very first time I frequented your web page and to this point? I amazed with the analysis you made to make this particular publish extraordinary. Great activity!|
February 15, 2015 at 7:32 pm
I have been absent for some time, but now I remember why I used to love this blog. Thanks , I will try and check back more frequently. How frequently you update your website?
February 15, 2015 at 7:56 pm
My brother recommended I might like this web site. He was entirely right. This post truly made my day. You can not imagine simply how much time I had spent for this info! Thanks!
February 15, 2015 at 8:13 pm
I was extremely pleased to uncover this site. I need to to thank you for ones time due to this fantastic read!! I definitely savored every bit of it and i also have you book-marked to see new information on your web site.
February 15, 2015 at 8:31 pm
Might be practically unattainable to find well-educated parties on this content, however, you look like you realize the things that you’re covering! With Thanks
February 15, 2015 at 10:14 pm
I want to show my thanks to the writer for rescuing me from this type of dilemma. Right after searching through the search engines and obtaining basics which are not powerful, I was thinking my life was done. Existing without the strategies to the problems you have resolved all through your main review is a serious case, as well as the kind which might have in a wrong way damaged my career if I hadn’t encountered your blog post. Your good ability and kindness in controlling all the stuff was invaluable. I am not sure what I would have done if I hadn’t discovered such a solution like this. I’m able to at this time relish my future. Thank you so much for your expert and result oriented help. I won’t think twice to propose your web site to anybody who needs and wants counselling about this subject matter.
February 15, 2015 at 10:33 pm
Good write-up, I¡¦m regular visitor of one¡¦s blog, maintain up the excellent operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a long time.
February 15, 2015 at 10:45 pm
hi!,I love your writing very a lot! share we keep up a correspondence extra about your post on AOL? I need an expert on this house to solve my problem. May be that is you! Looking forward to peer you. |
February 15, 2015 at 10:52 pm
Hi there, I check your blog regularly. Your writing style is witty, keep doing what you’re doing!
February 15, 2015 at 11:18 pm
I appreciate you sharing this article post.Much thanks again. Great.
February 15, 2015 at 11:19 pm
Excellent read, I just passed this onto a friend who was doing some research on that. And he actually bought me lunch since I found it for him smile Therefore let me rephrase that: Thank you for lunch!
February 15, 2015 at 11:22 pm
Definitely, what a splendid blog and informative posts, I will bookmark your website.Best Regards!
February 15, 2015 at 11:58 pm
Awsome site! I am loving it!! Will come back again. I am taking your feeds also
February 16, 2015 at 1:32 am
I have been browsing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me. In my view, if all site owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will be a lot more useful than ever before.
February 16, 2015 at 2:16 am
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I get in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently fast.|
February 16, 2015 at 2:29 am
I wish to show my appreciation to the writer just for bailing me out of this particular issue. As a result of looking out throughout the internet and meeting recommendations which are not beneficial, I believed my entire life was done. Existing without the solutions to the difficulties you have solved as a result of the short article is a crucial case, as well as ones that would have badly affected my career if I had not discovered your web page. That expertise and kindness in controlling every item was excellent. I am not sure what I would have done if I had not encountered such a solution like this. I am able to now look forward to my future. Thanks very much for the reliable and results-oriented guide. I won’t hesitate to recommend the sites to any person who needs to have assistance on this situation.
February 16, 2015 at 3:03 am
I carry on listening to the news broadcast speak about receiving boundless online grant applications so I have been looking around for the top site to get one. Could you tell me please, where could i get some?
February 16, 2015 at 4:04 am
Hi there, I read your blogs on a regular basis. Your writing style is awesome, keep doing what you’re doing!
February 16, 2015 at 4:36 am
I value the article post.Much thanks again. Great.
February 16, 2015 at 4:49 am
fantastic points altogether, you just gained a new reader. What would you recommend in regards to your post that you made some days ago? Any positive?
February 16, 2015 at 5:06 am
My Partner And I really have to tell you the fact that I’m just new to posting and really adored your website. Most likely I am going to remember your web post . You really have outstanding article subject. Be Grateful For it for expressing with us your internet site report.
February 16, 2015 at 5:20 am
Wow! Thank you! I always needed to write on my website something like that. Can I implement a portion of your post to my blog?
February 16, 2015 at 6:38 am
Having read this I believed it was rather informative.
I appreciate you taking the time and effort to put this information together.
I once again find myself spending way too much time both reading and leaving comments.
But so what, it was still worthwhile!
February 16, 2015 at 6:48 am
I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is attractive, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an nervousness over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this increase.
February 16, 2015 at 6:53 am
Incredible! This blog looks just like my old one! It’s on a totally different topic but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Outstanding choice of colors!|
February 16, 2015 at 7:23 am
Hello there! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be okay. I’m undoubtedly enjoying your blog and look forward to new posts.
February 16, 2015 at 8:10 am
I think this is among the most important information for me. And i’m glad reading your article. But want to remark on some general things, The website style is perfect, the articles is really nice : D. Good job, cheers
February 16, 2015 at 8:31 am
Thank you ever so for you blog article.Really thank you! Awesome.
February 16, 2015 at 8:37 am
I am sure this piece of writing has touched all the internet viewers, its really really good article on building up new webpage.|
February 16, 2015 at 8:44 am
My spouse and I stumbled over here coming from a different web page and thought I might as well check things out. I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to going over your web page yet again.|
February 16, 2015 at 8:45 am
I would like to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing this site. I am hoping the same high-grade web site post from you in the upcoming as well. In fact your creative writing skills has encouraged me to get my own site now. Actually the blogging is spreading its wings quickly. Your write up is a good example of it.