Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation by Jim O'Heir

3.76 AVERAGE

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lilays43's review against another edition

3.75
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ambeda's review against another edition

3.75
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I probably should have listened to the audiobook for that extra special something for a memoir, but I enjoyed this lighthearted read and the pictures, too! A fun jaunt for fans of the show. Maybe not a lot of new information or salacious stuff, but still fun! 
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4.0
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This book made me happy and very much made me want to be friends with Jim O'Heir. 

The man who brought Jerry (et al) to life takes the reader on a delightful little journey through his life, career, and of course his time on Parks & Rec. I was pleasantly surprised to find so many excerpts & insights from other cast & crew members, and overall found this to be a light if somewhat light on the P&R details read.
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4.0


I love a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a movie or tv show that I enjoy watching, and it makes me so happy to see that there are so many podcasts and books devoted to exactly this! Anything Michael Schur and Greg Daniels work on (especially together) is bound to be hilarious and relatable in some way, and Parks and Recreation was no exception to this.

Through the book, Jim O’Heir (who played Jerry) walks us through the time span of the show from beginning to end, sharing tidbits about the cast and crew and making of its episodes. He also sprinkles in personal anecdotes about his own life, as well as interviews with other cast members and behind-the-scenes photos. There are many insights into the insecurities actors might feel, especially when they don’t perfectly fit into the stereotypical Hollywood aesthetic.

While I’ve read multiple books on other tv shows (ahem, about The Office), this was the first one I’ve read about Parks and Rec, so most of the stories were ones I hadn’t heard before. (I can’t promise you’ll feel the same if you listen to Jim’s podcast or have read other books about the show, though!) Overall I thought this gave some interesting insight into the show and I’d recommend it if you’re a fan!

Thanks so much to Netgalley and William Morrow Books for the advanced copy!
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2.5
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5.0
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karabeara_21's review against another edition

4.0
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abby_zeski's review against another edition

5.0
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jaroberts's review against another edition

4.0
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