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Holidays on Ice: Stories Review

Holidays on Ice: Stories
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Holidays on Ice: Stories ReviewThe holidays bring out something truly special in David Sedaris, making this more a "best of" than a mere holiday book. It's simply brilliant and, as many reviewers have experienced, one of those rare books that may cause you to laugh out loud in spite of yourself. Its only flaw is that it's a short book, but in content it's a giant.
Avid NPR listeners will instantly recognize the first essay in this book, "Santaland Diaries"; the author's reading of that story is their single most requested encore. His description of becoming a Christmas Elf at Macy's is a true guilty pleasure; scathingly unkind and screamingly funny. If you ever held an undignified job, this is somehow your story - even if you never (pardon the pun) stooped so low as to play an elf.
Sedaris writes like a post-modern Mark Twain, with a dry and piercing wit that drips with charm and cynicism in equal measure. His is the kind of writing that makes me go back to re-read a sentence, a paragraph, even a whole story hoping to savor some particular gem I only wish I'd written. His tone is often dark, even bleak, but there's a wry quality in his stories that lets you know he's really doing it all for effect - setting you up for an even bigger laugh because you know he's enjoying every minute of telling his sad, hilarious stories.
Get in on his story now so you can savor the feeling of waiting impatiently for his next book - and there's no better way to start than to read Holidays on Ice.Holidays on Ice: Stories Overview

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Now You See It . . . (Magic Carpet Books) Review

Now You See It . . . (Magic Carpet Books)
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Now You See It . . . (Magic Carpet Books) ReviewWhat would you think if the sunglasses you found on your lawn not only matched your prescription perfectly, but were also enchanted--allowing you to glimpse magic at work? This is the imaginative premise of Now You See It...
Wendy, the 15-year-old main character, suffers from typical teenage worries and woes such as family, popularity, and fitting in. While wearing the sunglasses she finds on her front lawn, she realizes that she can see things that are obviously not of this world...a popular cheerleader in her class resembles an ancient hag, the new boy suddenly sprouts pointy ears, and a little blue man is on the loose who wreaks havoc wherever he goes.
During a visit to her grandmother (who suffers from Alzheimer's), Wendy stumbles through a gateway into another world where she learns that an Elvin prince is in danger and only she can save him. Through a mix-up, she then travels back through time and meets her lively and kind 18-year-old grandmother who she enlists in her attempt to save the prince.
Dragons, witches and evil elves ensue, and Wendy learns a valuable lesson in appearances, bravery and loyalty.
Overall, Now You See It... is a Young Adult book that seems a bit confused over who its target audience actually is. Although the story features a 15-year-old heroine with older teen issues, it appears to be written for a much younger target audience, perhaps in the 10-12 year range. The humor is mostly of the slapstick variety--little blue men called Spreenies who enjoy eating socks seem more the type of character that a pre-teen would find engaging.
Armchair Interviews says: Young adult book that seems to be written for youngest in that age range.
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Roc and a Hard Place (Xanth, No. 19) Review

Roc and a Hard Place (Xanth, No. 19)
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Roc and a Hard Place (Xanth, No. 19) ReviewThis is almost the greatest book, being only second to isle of view. but if you love the demoness metria then you'll love this book. She embarks on a journey across the land of xanth and beyond to summon people and creatures for the trial of the century. full of puns, laughs, and reunions its the second best xanth book ever!!! if you don't love it, you haven't really read it. but you have to read the previous books in order to feel the nostalgia.Roc and a Hard Place (Xanth, No. 19) Overview

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Harry Putter and the Chamber of Cheesecakes Review

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Harry Putter and the Chamber of Cheesecakes ReviewWe bought this a while ago and we loved it. Knowing the original "Potter" stories made it even better. My two older daughters thought it was hilarious, and my youngest just started reading it as well. We only wish the series was longer!Harry Putter and the Chamber of Cheesecakes OverviewHarry Potter, Chamber of Cheesecakes, Parody, , Fiction, Literature, Humorous

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Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays Review

Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays
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Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays ReviewI first saw David Sedaris on a late night talk show and thought the story he read was hilarious. It was an excerpt from "Me Talk Pretty One Day" and the next day I went to the library and got it. I read through it in a day, laughing out loud for the better part of the book. I bought "Barrel Fever" and began to read. I must say that I thought the book was extremely funny, but not as funny as "Me Talk...". Not because Sedaris did a bad job, but because I have a preference for essays while the majority of this book is short stories. That being said, it is still a great book. Its probably not for those that don't have a dark or twisted sense of humor. If your idea of hilarity is "Family Circus" then you probably won't enjoy the book. However, if you like witty and humorous stories about alcoholics and dysfunctional families, you will like this. I showed one of my favorite parts to a friend and she replied that I have "one sick sense of humor" but she was laughing right along with me. And so if that description could apply to you, I highly recommend this book.Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays Overview

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Holidays on Ice Review

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Holidays on Ice ReviewI read the original version of this collection a few years ago and really enjoyed it so I jumped at the chance of reading the stories again and the new additional stories! The new stories are definitely a welcome addition!
Of the original stories, The SantaLand Diaries starts the collection off on a hilarious note. You get to read bout the inner workings of being a department store Christmas elf. The crazy santas, elves and customers! Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!! starts off innocently enough as a family holiday letter and quickly takes a turn for the hilariously insane, like a lot of Sedaris's stories.
Of the new stories, Jesus Shaves is by far my favorite. It had me crying from laughing so hard. I don't want to give anything away, so just trust me, it's hilarious. Six to Eight Black Men was also hilarious along the same line. Definitely learned things I didn't know about how other countries celebrate to holidays.
I wasn't totally fond of The Monster Mash, about a trip to a medical examiner's office, it spoke to my weak stomach and my stomach said no thank you. But it still had it's funny moments.
All in all this is a hilarious holiday collection and the new stories are a welcome addition helping add additional holidays to this collection.Holidays on Ice Overview

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Hunting Elf: A doggone Christmas story Review

Hunting Elf: A doggone Christmas story
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Hunting Elf: A doggone Christmas story ReviewThis if a funny, funny book, especially if you have ever had anything to do with dogs. Even if you aren't a dog lover, you'll love the way little Elf bedevils his family and the evil bad guys and gals who are after him.
While the beginning and end of the book take place at Christmas time and Elf is meant to be a Christmas present, much of the action takes place during the rest of the year, so it's not exactly a Christmas fable. Hunting Elf can very easily be enjoyed throughout the year.
This book is full of subtle and not-so-subtle sidelights, too. My favorite is when Elf takes strolls along Main Street and lifts his leg on just the right door, the entrance to a lawyer's office. There are plenty of other laugh-out-loud scenes and many well-drawn characters.Hunting Elf: A doggone Christmas story OverviewA puppy for Christmas? What could be better! Dan McCoy and his capable wife June find out when Santa gives them a frolicsome hairball named Elf, a Silky Terrier with champion bloodlines and the table manners of Groucho Marx at a Hunter S. Thompson New Year's Eve party.He's also on the Christmas wish list of nefarious dognappers who want to steal him as part of a murderous plot to win the silver cup for Westminster's "Best In Show."Elf foils everybody's plots, though, and brings Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to a tumultuous halt in the process.Hunting Elf is a comedic canine Christmas adventure.

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Elf: A Short Story of a Tall Tale Review

Elf: A Short Story of a Tall Tale
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Elf: A Short Story of a Tall Tale ReviewThis is not the full story like the movie, but does focus on Buddy's time growing up different in the world of Elves and and think it had a great message for very young children. The pictures were great.Elf: A Short Story of a Tall Tale OverviewThis is the story of Buddy Hobbs, an elf who feels a little out of place at the North Pole. The clumsy 6'2" elf is constantly banging his head on doorframes, beams, and cabinets, missing his toy-creating quota and is the only baritone in the elf choir. But what Buddy lacks in elfin abilities, he makes up for in Christmas cheer! Will Buddy's unique personality help him discover his true place in the real world?--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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