Big Mushy Happy Lump

Big Mushy Happy Lump by Sarah Andersen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think I love Sarah's Scribbles so much because they are relatable, especially to someone like me, a millennial with anxiety who is constantly overthinking EVERYTHING. It's nice to see that I'm not alone in my weird thoughts, and have a chance to laugh about them. I think that's why I enjoyed this collection in particular, there was a focus towards the end on dealing with overthinking, which I do in abundance. Sarah showed perfectly how someone who really deals with overthinking and anxiety sometimes struggle in what may be normal situations. You're brain plays funny tricks on you.

I really appreciate how Sarah manages to keep such an upbeat tone no matter what it is she is writing about. It really makes the books fun to read. Also, this collection has one of my favorite comics, so that is always a plus.

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Herding Cats

Herding Cats by Sarah Andersen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This will be a short review because it's Sarah's Scribbles, not a normal novel that's hundreds of pages long. That being said, you can never go wrong with Sarah's Scribbles, and the section at the end talking about continuing to do what you love no matter what anyone says was really needed right now. Seriously, words of wisdom.

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The Great Pencil Quest: Another Wallace the Brave Adventure

The Great Pencil Quest: Another Wallace the Brave Adventure by Will Henry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Honestly, I love Wallace the Brave, so I would have been shocked if I had not loved this collection of comics. Sterling is still my number one favorite character, but I am a little sad. I feel like he grew up a little in this book, and I want him to stay the crazy little kid he's always been. I'm not ready for him to sound reasonable. Of course, there was more of him in this volume than in the previous four, so I can't really complain.

Will Henry is great with keeping continuity not only between one comic to the next, but from one year to the next. I have the other four volumes, and while the how changes, the annual events that happen in the summer, still happen. It's fun to see how things will play out.

The characters are all lovable, from the main character Wallace all the way down to the farmer who was around for a couple pages. If you want a quick fun read that will make you smile, this is something I would recommend.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Awkward Yeti Presents: Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things!

The Awkward Yeti Presents: Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things!: A Heart and Brain Collection by Nick Seluk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Things I will never not love:
1. The Awkward Yeti
2. Heart and Brain

Yes, I know Heart and Brain are part of the Awkward Yeti, and yes, I know that was a double negative. I don't care. I can't think of anyone that would not enjoy this collection of comics, and as someone with mental health issues, I find myself deeply relating to it sometimes.

Author: Nick Seluk
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date: 2 May 2023

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Thinking of You (but not like in a weird creepy way): A Comic Collection

Thinking of You (but not like in a weird creepy way): A Comic Collection by Beth Evans
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I know this was a comic collection, but I was hoping there was some type of story behind each of the comics. Some of them seemed to just be there like a motivational poster. I get it, they are supposed to be motivational, but the style just wasn't for me.

Author: Beth Evans
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date: 2 May 2023

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Slothilda

Slothilda: Living the Sloth Life by Dante Fabiero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this when I should have been sleeping. It was just too cute and relatable, so I kept going. Sleep is over rated, right?

The illustrations are really cute, and complemented the books text perfectly. After reading Slothilda, I kind of think I'm living the sloth life without actually being a sloth.

I really have nothing bad to say about this book. It's great for a quick pick-me-up.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Dante Fabiero
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date: 02 Oct 2018

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Book Love

Book Love by Debbie Tung
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This was a great read, and as a book nerd, I related to all of it. I'm just not sure I would read it all again in this format. Would I post individual parts on Facebook or hang posters of them up on my walls? Absolutely.

If you love books and love comics, this is a great read.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Debbie Tung
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date: 01 Jan 2019

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