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Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation

Jim O'Heir

3.76 AVERAGE

smitchum's review against another edition

4.0

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ameliabiblio's review against another edition

4.0

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This was so much fun! If you’re a fan of Parks and Recreation, this is a must-read! It was so interesting hearing about all of these behind-the-scenes details, especially from the perspective of Jim O’Heir, our dear Jerry (Garry) Gergich. Because of who these stories are coming from, his anxieties and doubts feel earned and real and even relatable, which makes his triumphs and joys that much sweeter. But mostly, it’s just a nice return to a beloved sitcom. Long live Michael Schur!

Thank you to Edelweiss and William Morrow for the eARC.

sgkann's review against another edition

4.25

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aevictor's review against another edition

3.0

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antlerqueen's review against another edition

3.5

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tweisenberger's review against another edition

4.0

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horroritygirl's review against another edition

4.0

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me_alley's review against another edition

4.0

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A genuinely sweet and fun to read Hollywood memoir.   If you are a Parks and Recreation fan, this is a really nice trip down memory lane.  Everyone wants to hear that the actors and show runners of their favorite show were a big family in real life and they all loved each other.   That is pretty close to the case here.  Jim OHeir has nothing but love for his co-stars and the story that brought him through Parks and Rec to winning an Emmy to now hosting a podcast about it.   He fangirls about Henry Winkler and Mary Tyler Moore, he reminisces about the improvised lines and talked about filming and being made a series regular.  There are many candid photos shared throughout and lots of first person narratives from Mike Schur and Greg Daniels.  I loved hearing the inside scoop on how the show was cast and the business of producing it.   

I was lucky enough to get a signed first edition because I pre-ordered from Barnes and Noble.  A nice addition to my bookshelf and this would be a great Christmas present for the Parks and Rec fan in your life.  

embbooks's review against another edition

3.0

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novel_natasha's review against another edition

4.25

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