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mariesreads's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I love Ellis's tone and style. I was constantly reading sections out loud to my husband because they were too good not to share.
ralphiereads76's review
4.0
What a riot! Good lord, Helen Ellis could be family. I haven't read "Southern Lady Code" but maybe I will now. Ellis readng her own hilarious quips was maybe my favorite author-read experience with an audiobook. I keep hearing, "Oh, Helen!" In my head.
erincataldi's review
3.0
Bestselling author of Southern Lady Code and American Housewife, Helen Ellis, returns with another humorous collection of essays on the beauty of friendship. More than just tired old adages, this witty collection explores what real friends do for one another; stories about being a last minute birthing partner, supporting a friend through cancer, backdoor plastic surgery and greyhound buses - there is no limit on what friends will do for each other. Hele even explores the joy of being a number two friend or a backup buddy - less pressure - more befits! Each of the twelve essays features a revolving cast of friends and side characters that will leave readers cackling with delight. Enchantingly narrated by the author herself which lends to the books relatability and hilarity. This collection manages to be both poignant and emotional; while still being facetious, dirty, sassy, and laugh out loud funny. Perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson and David Sedaris.
bmpicc's review
4.0
This was a gem for me. Her humor speaks to my soul!
"I believe in the magic of lifelong friends."
Besides, I want my husband to know what I'm going through. Ours is a gold-star marriage, graded on participation."
"I believe in the magic of lifelong friends."
Besides, I want my husband to know what I'm going through. Ours is a gold-star marriage, graded on participation."
smalltownbookmom's review
3.0
A funny collection of essays about a Southern lady's mid-life adventures with her lady-gang. Touches on some heavier topics like domestic abuse, cancer, menopause and the loss of a parent. I really enjoyed the essay featuring Theresa Pasuto (the Long Island medium) and the one about menopause - who knew irregular periods could be so funny! Recommended for fans of Nora Ephron, Diane Keaton and other memoirs told in a series of funny stories. Thanks to Libro.fm for my ALC.
amibunk's review
3.0
I didn't love this book of essays from Helen Ellis as much as her previous two books. It dragged a bit, and most of the essays mostly felt alike in their content and structure. I also got the faintest whiff of the author trying a bit too hard. Maybe Ms. Ellis ran out of new stories with the 2020 pandemic lock down?
Hopefully, she feels rejuvenated and fresh for her next book.
Hopefully, she feels rejuvenated and fresh for her next book.
balletbookworm's review
4.0
A perfect book for me to read in clinic while babysitting the centrifuge between research subject visits. Because the pieces were short or were broken up in the perfect bite-size pieces.
Also, I may have hooted inappropriately at times, so good thing I was parked in the processing lab while reading. Helen Ellis is my "if I'm missing Nora Ephron but also want a little bite of Dorothy Parker's humor" author. I do wish this collection was a little longer though, but that's just me. More for the next collection then.
Also, I may have hooted inappropriately at times, so good thing I was parked in the processing lab while reading. Helen Ellis is my "if I'm missing Nora Ephron but also want a little bite of Dorothy Parker's humor" author. I do wish this collection was a little longer though, but that's just me. More for the next collection then.
ashleyholstrom's review
4.0
I will always read Helen Ellis's books, no matter what. Such a delight—and even better on audio.
falana's review
3.0
Helen Ellis is hilarious. I probably would have related to this collection of stories if I was in a slightly different part of life. Nonetheless, funny and a joy to listen to her read.