Mini-Reviews: THE NEUROTIC NOTEBOOK, A TURTLE'S GUIDE TO INTROVERSION, and HAPPILY EVER AFTER & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

A collection of mini-reviews, quick thoughts, and books worth mentioning. Check them out!

THE NEUROTIC NOTEBOOK by Lena Friedrich

Publication Date: January 5, 2021

Pages: 208

Source: Netgalley | Publisher

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Synopsis (link to Goodreads)

My Thoughts

THE NEUROTIC NOTEBOOK is a fun, pun-y gift book. . The familiar composition style cover immediate draws you to it and gives you the special place where you want to write all the words. Each page has a clever play on words, fonts, or punctuation, and it offers an interesting and entertaining use of language. This notebook is the perfect gift for just the "write" person.

A TURTLE'S GUIDE TO INTROVERSION by Ton Mak

Publication Date: February 9, 2021

Pages: 120

Source: Netgalley | Publisher

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Synopsis (link to Goodreads)

My Thoughts

"I enjoy long slow walks . . .

away from social situations."

A TURTLE'S GUIDE TO INTROVERSION is a great reminder that we can allow space for calmness - we even can embrace it. Each page affirmed the validity of doing things at your own pace.

"Confidence doesn't always roar."

  

I enjoyed the cute pictures and one turtle's thoughts on enjoying their own company.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN by Debbie Tung

Publication Date: June 2, 2020

Pages: 160

Source: Netgalley | Publisher

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Synopsis (link to Goodreads)

My Thoughts

Apparently I like comics about couples. HAPPILY EVER AFTER & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN is a collection of comics of a young couple beginning their life together. 

It includes cute depictions of ordinary life, every day happenings, and the little annoyances that happen between couples who are making their way.

One of my favorite comics is of the couple getting ready for the day and they unintentionally get dressed in very similar clothes. My husband and I did this all of the time, and it's not uncommon for several couples I know. My grandparents did it too! 

I love seeing the humor of it all.

 Disclaimer:  I requested these e-ARCs from Netgalley for review consideration.  I was not compensated in any way other than the e-ARCs provided. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

Review: IN LOVE & PAJAMAS by Catana Chetwynd

 IN LOVE & PAJAMAS:

A Collection of Comics about Being Yourself Together

by Catana Chetwynd

Publication Date: February 2, 2021

Pages: 128

Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing

Source: Netgalley 

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Synopsis

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Snug and the bestselling Little Moments of Love comes an all-new collection, In Love & Pajamas by Catana Chetwynd of Catana Comics! 

When you've reached that sweatpants-wearing cozy place in your relationship, it's all In Love & Pajamas!  This brand-new collection of Catana Comics presents some fan favorites and half of the book features never-before-seen comics that delight and amuse readers of all ages.  Wholesome, sweet, feel-good humor!

My Thoughts

I love how Catana Chetwynd continues to capture the special and ordinary moments with her favorite person. Her comics are adorable and so relatable, and it's fun and heartwarming to see parts of our own relationships. Just like with SNUG, I'm able to enjoy the love expressed in this book with a fondness for my favorite person who is no longer with me.

Something that I love about IN LOVE & PAJAMAS is that you can open the book to any page and have a little chuckle. These comics make the mundane fun. There were some comics that made me literally laugh out loud and it was truly wonderful to feel those moments of joy. 

I cannot wait to have a copy of IN LOVE & PAJAMAS of my own so I can pick it up any time I may need a pick me up. AND it includes stickers!! 

IN LOVE & PAJAMAS would make a wonderful gift for the person who you like to snuggle with the most.

Disclaimer:  I requested this e-ARC from Netgalley for review consideration.  I was not compensated in any way other than the e-ARC provided. Thoughts and opinions are my own.