I read this via audiobook, and I think that might have made it better for me than some others that were less favorable in their reviews. Listening to the voice actor deliver several hours of sarcasm is probably more enjoyable than reading it because to me it was like getting together with an amusing friend who was way too honest with me. And that's what I enjoyed.

Does it paint the author in the best light, no, not in the least. Does she touch on things I should think carefully about, yes. Does she deal with those issues head on, no -- it is comedy, not social commentary. Do I think this is a literal accounting of her actual opinions and life, no. Stories are best when embellished a bit, and I can only assume there has been some of that here. In fact, for her sake, I really hope so.

I know I'm not the best example of human, and none of my friends are either. We are all flawed, and Laurie put all of her opinions and flaws on display, including the ones that aren't particularly popular. I don't always agree with her reactions, behaviors, and statements, but I don't have to just to enjoy the book. Humans are meant to be different. Good humans can enjoy those differences.

If you can't find the humor in it because it doesn't line up with your worldview, so be it. That's the only thing that ties all art together: all of it will be hated by someone at some point.

But I thought it was humorous anyway.

There was nothing *wrong with this book. It was mildly amusing, non-offensive. It just . . . didn't hold my interest. The stories were the sort of thing that the author's family and friends would really enjoy, one at a time, but there didn't seem to be any point in a book of them, all in a row, being read by a stranger. Still, it was a pleasant enough diversion, just . . not quite pleasant enough.

This is a book of "essays" where there author is recounting some of the humourous moments in her life, starting with her panic when she lost her passport/money/id/everything in New York City on the first stop of her book tour to the painting class where she had to paint someone in the nude. And all kinds of stuff in between - shopping with her best friend, all kinds of family stuff, and more.

This is the first book I've read by Notaro and I will be reading more! She is funny! I was often laughing out loud, luckily mostly at home, rather than on public transit. It was a fast, fun read.

At first, this book was really doing nothing for me. The stories were stuffed with line after line of..well, lines, that should have been funny but seemed to try too hard. It wasn't until I got to page 120 or so when I found myself laughing over fat calves that I had to admit, hey this woman is funny! ..but still not as funny as she thinks she is. Her stories are really hit or miss but this was a quick read and I'll pick up a few more for when the mood for mindless entertainment strikes.

Good enough. Some of her obsessions struck me as rather forced, but a nice fun read or a good book to keep in the bathroom. My favorite essay was the last one, where she talks about doing a nude painting.

Ugh... this woman. TERRIBLE! It wouldn't have been such a bad book if she wasn't such a b*tch! I couldn't believe I was reading someone's book that was that nasty and negative. So judgmental and rude. I don't recommend this book to anyone, ever.

There were parts where I laughed when she wasn't being a complete asshat, but those were extremely far and few between.

And please, size 14 is not THAT big! Don't act like your a whale because that makes anyone larger than you, which is a huge group of people I'm sure, feel completely shitty about themselves!

Books needs to be burned.

One of THE funniest books I have ever read. Laurie makes fun of herself at length in this "memoir" and describes what about 85% of us women endure as well. I found myself often nodding and agreeing with her... saying "that happened to me!" or "uh huh, I know exactly what you mean". Her short chapters get increasingly funny and leave you with tears in your eyes from laughing so hard.

If I want a light-hearted read I go for Laurie Notaro every time, (or Janet Evanovitch.

Some of the stories in this book are SO funny and so relatable! Laurie Notaro is not perfect (and who is!) and is able to laugh at herself, making this book very approachable. We’ve all been through bizarre and stupid moments and it’s always good to laugh at it.

I am so glad that I didn’t read the book in public, though it would have been hilarious to see people staring and laughing at me while laughing at the book! Be warned! If you don’t want people staring at you strangely, I suggest reading this book at home where, hopefully, only your family will give you strange looks!

cute but not nearly as funny as her other one "stupid girls action adventure club"

I love Laurie Notaro. She is, seriously, too, too funny. If I wasn't sold on "The fat bride is not a happy magic marker", I was laughing my ass off at "Red Mice". I love this girl, and I desperately need to get I Love Everybody (and Other Atrocious Lies).

So far I am not impressed. Not at all what I expected from looking at the fun cover art. Thought it would be way cooler not some middle aged lame-attempt at humor with too much pop reference. I might not be able to get half way thru this one...Nope only got to like page 40. Done. Hated it.

fun, offbeat quirky memoir that just goes to show you a title and a book cover can sell books. "True Tales from the dorkiest girl alive" is the subtitle. who wouldn't want to read about that? I had to find out what qualifies her. So far I am loving the type font and her outspoken narrative that describes funny events and tid bits out this author's real life. I will def. read her first book that was a NY Times Bestselling book.
***Not necessarily my type of read, but find it engaging enough to find out more. Laurie Notaro has a strong narrative though and that keeps pulling me back. m