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So Drunk A Tooth's Gotta Go
Essays on Dating Hacks, Breakups, Traveling, Comedy, The Gig Economy & More
Joy Alicia
2025 Finalist
294 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Joy Alicia’s So Drunk a Tooth’s Gotta Go delivers a vibrant blend of humor and wisdom, covering various experiences from the gig economy to modern dating. Alicia’s essays are refreshingly candid, packed with sharp wit and insightful observations. Her essay “Dating Hacks & Dating Advice for Online & Offline” navigates through the nuances of digital romance with humor and critical insights, particularly highlighting women’s safety concerns in online dating. Her storytelling shines as she balances hilarity with serious tips for navigating complex social landscapes. “Would You Like a Gun with Those Fries?” tackles the challenges of customer service jobs in the gig economy. Her narrative offers a glimpse into the often-overlooked hardships faced by those in these roles, providing both sympathy and humor.
Joy Alicia explores personal growth and resilience in pieces like “When Abusers Fail to Destroy,” reflecting on her journey to overcome past bullies. She often employs metaphors and similes to create vivid comparisons that illuminate her experiences in both insightful and entertaining ways. Alicia’s use of hyperbole is unmatched; she exaggerates scenarios to absurd levels, eliciting laughter, and sharply critiques societal norms and behaviors, such as the extremes people go to in online dating or the lengths one might endure to avoid a bad date. The collection stands out for making readers laugh while engaging with meaningful topics. The essays are a compelling mix of lightheartedness and serious discourse, showcasing her skill as a storyteller who can entertain while inspiring thoughtful reflection. Alicia navigates complex topics with levity and insight, making So Drunk a Tooth’s Gotta Go a memorable read for those who appreciate a blend of comedy and candor.
Joy Alicia’s So Drunk a Tooth’s Gotta Go delivers a vibrant blend of humor and wisdom, covering various experiences from the gig economy to modern dating. Alicia’s essays are refreshingly candid, packed with sharp wit and insightful observations. Her essay “Dating Hacks & Dating Advice for Online & Offline” navigates through the nuances of digital romance with humor and critical insights, particularly highlighting women’s safety concerns in online dating. Her storytelling shines as she balances hilarity with serious tips for navigating complex social landscapes. “Would You Like a Gun with Those Fries?” tackles the challenges of customer service jobs in the gig economy. Her narrative offers a glimpse into the often-overlooked hardships faced by those in these roles, providing both sympathy and humor.
Joy Alicia explores personal growth and resilience in pieces like “When Abusers Fail to Destroy,” reflecting on her journey to overcome past bullies. She often employs metaphors and similes to create vivid comparisons that illuminate her experiences in both insightful and entertaining ways. Alicia’s use of hyperbole is unmatched; she exaggerates scenarios to absurd levels, eliciting laughter, and sharply critiques societal norms and behaviors, such as the extremes people go to in online dating or the lengths one might endure to avoid a bad date. The collection stands out for making readers laugh while engaging with meaningful topics. The essays are a compelling mix of lightheartedness and serious discourse, showcasing her skill as a storyteller who can entertain while inspiring thoughtful reflection. Alicia navigates complex topics with levity and insight, making So Drunk a Tooth’s Gotta Go a memorable read for those who appreciate a blend of comedy and candor.
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Be Good, Stay Strong, Love, Dad
A GenX Dad in a Digital World
Patrick McLaughlin
2025 Bronze Medal
218 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Patrick McLaughlin’s memoir, Be Good, Stay Strong, Love, Dad, is a heartfelt, humorous, and unfiltered journey through fatherhood, seen through the eyes of a GenX dad. McLaughlin blends personal anecdotes, sharp reflections, and advice for his two sons. It serves as a survival guide for navigating a world that has shifted dramatically since his childhood. McLaughlin’s use of letters, lyrics, and stories makes the book feel intimate and conversational as if you’re eavesdropping on a personal exchange between a father and his sons.
For GenX readers, Be Good, Stay Strong, Love, Dad is a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Patrick McLaughlin embraces his generation's irreverence and rough edges—full of scars earned from trial and error, without the safety net of digital conveniences. He writes with the unmistakable voice of a protective and brutally honest father, offering his sons lessons learned through his own experiences. This memoir is far from sanitized. It’s full of potty humor, raw language, and unapologetic advice—traits that make McLaughlin’s reflections relatable and genuine. He doesn't sugarcoat fatherhood or the challenges of raising kids in an ever-evolving digital world. Instead, he packages life lessons in a humorous and deeply personal way, drawing from his own chaotic and unconventional upbringing. This relatability is what makes the book so engaging and impactful. You don’t need to be a GenXer to enjoy this book. It’s loaded with laugh-out-loud humor that will entertain anyone. If you’re looking for a great read, look no further. McLaughlin penned a memoir that is a literary masterpiece.
Patrick McLaughlin’s memoir, Be Good, Stay Strong, Love, Dad, is a heartfelt, humorous, and unfiltered journey through fatherhood, seen through the eyes of a GenX dad. McLaughlin blends personal anecdotes, sharp reflections, and advice for his two sons. It serves as a survival guide for navigating a world that has shifted dramatically since his childhood. McLaughlin’s use of letters, lyrics, and stories makes the book feel intimate and conversational as if you’re eavesdropping on a personal exchange between a father and his sons.
For GenX readers, Be Good, Stay Strong, Love, Dad is a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Patrick McLaughlin embraces his generation's irreverence and rough edges—full of scars earned from trial and error, without the safety net of digital conveniences. He writes with the unmistakable voice of a protective and brutally honest father, offering his sons lessons learned through his own experiences. This memoir is far from sanitized. It’s full of potty humor, raw language, and unapologetic advice—traits that make McLaughlin’s reflections relatable and genuine. He doesn't sugarcoat fatherhood or the challenges of raising kids in an ever-evolving digital world. Instead, he packages life lessons in a humorous and deeply personal way, drawing from his own chaotic and unconventional upbringing. This relatability is what makes the book so engaging and impactful. You don’t need to be a GenXer to enjoy this book. It’s loaded with laugh-out-loud humor that will entertain anyone. If you’re looking for a great read, look no further. McLaughlin penned a memoir that is a literary masterpiece.
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Wash Your Brain
Stories. Laughter. Yoga. Life.
Donna Debs
2025 Silver Medal
308 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Wash Your Brain: Stories. Laughter. Yoga. Life. is a work of non-fiction in the slice of life, humor, and memoir subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Donna Debs, this entertaining work presents a humorous collection of stories capturing the chaos and hilarity of everyday life from a quirky, upbeat perspective. From dodging sharks to dealing with runaway snowblowers and quirky dentists, Debs finds laughter in mishaps. She shares her journey of staying sane through writing and yoga, which she describes as ‘washing her brain.’ This book, filled with bite-sized anecdotes and sage life advice, encourages readers to cleanse their minds and find joy amidst life's absurdities. Debs, a seasoned writer and certified Iyengar yoga teacher, uses her experiences to bring humor and perspective to the everyday chaos that could drag us down in the dumps if we let it.
Author Donna Debs has a natural confidence and charm to her writing that has enabled her to craft a truly uplifting and delightful read that people from all walks of life can appreciate. Debs’ humorous take on life’s mishaps is penned with natural wit and a gift for one-liners that made me laugh out loud, while her insights on staying sane through writing and yoga offer balance and a poignant undertone of self-love and support. The anecdotes are well-structured to offer easy-to-digest moments of joy, and these little vignettes were entertaining and also relatable in the way they captured the unpredictable nature of life. The core concept of ‘washing your brain’ was inspiring, offering a refreshing approach to mental clarity and stress relief. Debs’ ability to turn everyday chaos into comedic relief is both impressive and encouraging, making me reflect on my own life with a lighter heart. Overall, Wash Your Brain was a joy to read and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Wash Your Brain: Stories. Laughter. Yoga. Life. is a work of non-fiction in the slice of life, humor, and memoir subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Donna Debs, this entertaining work presents a humorous collection of stories capturing the chaos and hilarity of everyday life from a quirky, upbeat perspective. From dodging sharks to dealing with runaway snowblowers and quirky dentists, Debs finds laughter in mishaps. She shares her journey of staying sane through writing and yoga, which she describes as ‘washing her brain.’ This book, filled with bite-sized anecdotes and sage life advice, encourages readers to cleanse their minds and find joy amidst life's absurdities. Debs, a seasoned writer and certified Iyengar yoga teacher, uses her experiences to bring humor and perspective to the everyday chaos that could drag us down in the dumps if we let it.
Author Donna Debs has a natural confidence and charm to her writing that has enabled her to craft a truly uplifting and delightful read that people from all walks of life can appreciate. Debs’ humorous take on life’s mishaps is penned with natural wit and a gift for one-liners that made me laugh out loud, while her insights on staying sane through writing and yoga offer balance and a poignant undertone of self-love and support. The anecdotes are well-structured to offer easy-to-digest moments of joy, and these little vignettes were entertaining and also relatable in the way they captured the unpredictable nature of life. The core concept of ‘washing your brain’ was inspiring, offering a refreshing approach to mental clarity and stress relief. Debs’ ability to turn everyday chaos into comedic relief is both impressive and encouraging, making me reflect on my own life with a lighter heart. Overall, Wash Your Brain was a joy to read and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
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Getting Sauced
How I Learned Everything I Know About Food From Working in TV
Karen S. Katz
2025 Gold Medal
268 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Karen S. Katz’s memoir, Getting Sauced, offers a tasteful journey into the world of food television. Katz, a trailblazer behind the scenes, shares her experiences working with some of the biggest names in culinary TV, providing an intimate glimpse into the chaotic yet exhilarating early days of the Food Network. Starting her career during food television’s raw and uncharted territories, Katz quickly became an instrumental figure, particularly noted for her work with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse. Her stories are filled with humor and heart, exposing the challenging and often absurd reality of producing a television show. Katz shares captivating stories about organizing shoots, collaborating with celebrity chefs, and the creativity needed to produce a cooking show. The recipes featured at the end of each chapter enrich her narrative and welcome readers into her culinary journey.
Karen S. Katz writes in a conversational tone that makes Getting Sauced feel like an entertaining meal with a friend who has the best stories. It’s a must-read for foodies, fans of food television, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes antics of television production. For me, it was the unveiling of the Swanson chicken TV dinner; I could almost taste it. It brought back a wonderful memory of waiting for the oven timer to go off. The recipes are a bonus, and Katz even tells you how to get a Chicago deep-dish pizza delivered to your home. The look inside the production of a cooking show is fascinating and not at all what I expected. Getting Sauced is a rich, humorous, and satisfying book that offers a delightful mix of anecdotal spice and practical insight.
Karen S. Katz’s memoir, Getting Sauced, offers a tasteful journey into the world of food television. Katz, a trailblazer behind the scenes, shares her experiences working with some of the biggest names in culinary TV, providing an intimate glimpse into the chaotic yet exhilarating early days of the Food Network. Starting her career during food television’s raw and uncharted territories, Katz quickly became an instrumental figure, particularly noted for her work with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse. Her stories are filled with humor and heart, exposing the challenging and often absurd reality of producing a television show. Katz shares captivating stories about organizing shoots, collaborating with celebrity chefs, and the creativity needed to produce a cooking show. The recipes featured at the end of each chapter enrich her narrative and welcome readers into her culinary journey.
Karen S. Katz writes in a conversational tone that makes Getting Sauced feel like an entertaining meal with a friend who has the best stories. It’s a must-read for foodies, fans of food television, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes antics of television production. For me, it was the unveiling of the Swanson chicken TV dinner; I could almost taste it. It brought back a wonderful memory of waiting for the oven timer to go off. The recipes are a bonus, and Katz even tells you how to get a Chicago deep-dish pizza delivered to your home. The look inside the production of a cooking show is fascinating and not at all what I expected. Getting Sauced is a rich, humorous, and satisfying book that offers a delightful mix of anecdotal spice and practical insight.
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The SuperOptimist Guide to Unconventional Living
Nathaniel Whitten
2024 Finalist
202 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite
The SuperOptimist Guide to Unconventional Living by Nathaniel Whitten and Walter Morton contains 105 experiments and activities that urge you to reframe the way you were taught to think. These ideas persuade readers to tap into their creativity and experience life from other angles. Whitten and Morton cover topics like sleep, fully experiencing nature and your surroundings, and pickles, and address common misconceptions, such as a "sour" lemon, in a different way, giving you a well-rounded view of the subjects they touch on. Whitten and Morton use a sense of humor to communicate their suggestions and positively encourage others who may feel depressed or who might need a nudge in the right direction to have a much better day.
Nathaniel Whitten and Walter Morton offer their readers a fresh perspective. To some, these ideas may seem comical, but they have a reason for their suggestions, and they make sense. Since the authors understand the randomness in certain aspects of life, they encourage you to start anywhere in the book. I appreciated Whitten and Morton's wisdom and wit. Instead of relying on the usual advice of others, the authors focus on an even better way. For example, some people may tell you it takes more facial muscles to frown than to smile. Whitten and Morton encourage you to "exercise all facial muscles" so you may experience the emotions of a full life and reap certain biological benefits from the act of smiling. Readers who aren't afraid to march to the beat of a different drum will enjoy The SuperOptimist Guide to Unconventional Living.
The SuperOptimist Guide to Unconventional Living by Nathaniel Whitten and Walter Morton contains 105 experiments and activities that urge you to reframe the way you were taught to think. These ideas persuade readers to tap into their creativity and experience life from other angles. Whitten and Morton cover topics like sleep, fully experiencing nature and your surroundings, and pickles, and address common misconceptions, such as a "sour" lemon, in a different way, giving you a well-rounded view of the subjects they touch on. Whitten and Morton use a sense of humor to communicate their suggestions and positively encourage others who may feel depressed or who might need a nudge in the right direction to have a much better day.
Nathaniel Whitten and Walter Morton offer their readers a fresh perspective. To some, these ideas may seem comical, but they have a reason for their suggestions, and they make sense. Since the authors understand the randomness in certain aspects of life, they encourage you to start anywhere in the book. I appreciated Whitten and Morton's wisdom and wit. Instead of relying on the usual advice of others, the authors focus on an even better way. For example, some people may tell you it takes more facial muscles to frown than to smile. Whitten and Morton encourage you to "exercise all facial muscles" so you may experience the emotions of a full life and reap certain biological benefits from the act of smiling. Readers who aren't afraid to march to the beat of a different drum will enjoy The SuperOptimist Guide to Unconventional Living.
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Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings
Stories of Coming Out, Flying High, and Not Learning to Play the Piano
James Pauley Jr.
2024 Bronze Medal
298 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite
In Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings: Stories of Coming Out, Flying High, and Not Learning to Play the Piano, James Pauley Jr. shares captivating stories and pivotal moments that shaped his personality from childhood to recent years. He writes about his struggles with hiding his sexuality, being pestered by aggressive female admirers, and finally coming out. Growing up in a broken home was tough on James as a child since he wished to see his mother and father living together harmoniously. However, his bond with his mother got stronger through the years as he became more comfortable with his identity and traveled the world as a flight attendant. School for James came with both challenges and wins. While he was being harassed for being gay, he performed excellently and even won the American Legion Good Citizenship Award. James has had a life filled with laughter, memorable experiences, and peculiar relationships.
It's amazing how it seems like I'm living another life when I read captivating books like Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings. The author's use of animated words and repeated statements creates a deeply engrossing experience. I felt like I was seeing the events unfold in real time. Also, the colorful characters are especially memorable. When you get letters from a friend who always asks for $50 at the end of the letters, you have to question the true nature of your relationship. Every story in Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings is told with humor, whether it's about his health challenges, a trip to India, or frustrating encounters with loud, pushy customers. Fans of LGBTQ memoirs will find it relatable and deeply enthralling. James' generous, heartwarming, and humorous story kept me smiling randomly throughout the day, long after completing it. Everyone should read this book.
In Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings: Stories of Coming Out, Flying High, and Not Learning to Play the Piano, James Pauley Jr. shares captivating stories and pivotal moments that shaped his personality from childhood to recent years. He writes about his struggles with hiding his sexuality, being pestered by aggressive female admirers, and finally coming out. Growing up in a broken home was tough on James as a child since he wished to see his mother and father living together harmoniously. However, his bond with his mother got stronger through the years as he became more comfortable with his identity and traveled the world as a flight attendant. School for James came with both challenges and wins. While he was being harassed for being gay, he performed excellently and even won the American Legion Good Citizenship Award. James has had a life filled with laughter, memorable experiences, and peculiar relationships.
It's amazing how it seems like I'm living another life when I read captivating books like Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings. The author's use of animated words and repeated statements creates a deeply engrossing experience. I felt like I was seeing the events unfold in real time. Also, the colorful characters are especially memorable. When you get letters from a friend who always asks for $50 at the end of the letters, you have to question the true nature of your relationship. Every story in Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings is told with humor, whether it's about his health challenges, a trip to India, or frustrating encounters with loud, pushy customers. Fans of LGBTQ memoirs will find it relatable and deeply enthralling. James' generous, heartwarming, and humorous story kept me smiling randomly throughout the day, long after completing it. Everyone should read this book.
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Leadershit
Tales & Tools to Survive a Bad Boss & Have Fun at Work
Jake Brown
2024 Silver Medal
208 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by Zahid Sheikh for Readers' Favorite
Leadershit: Tales & Tools to Survive a Bad Boss & Have Fun at Work by Jake Brown is an interesting and informative read emphasizing problematic bosses at the office. The book involves stories from Brown’s career illustrating the demoralizing situations encountered under bad leadership. It is structured into three main parts: The Pain, which highlights the feeling that bad bosses induce; The Crap, where one can read about long-lasting effects and survival stories; and The Wipe, a strategy that can help one to regain control and start moving forward regardless of the adversities encountered. All the stories will interest anyone who has been forced to work for an abusive employer. From the comically sneaky ’Hallway Assassin’ to simple yet profound realizations of self-improvement and the desire for a better career path, the reader is provided with deep and valuable insights into overcoming adversities, personal development, and seeking a better job.
The writing style is unique, genuine, and at times hilariously funny. Jake Brown uses humor and informal language to explain concepts that can be quite technical and serious. The author shares his experiences through engaging stories and readers will feel empathetic toward those individuals who have gone through similar situations. He is skilled at translating lessons learned into practical advice where readers can utilize the Wipe model for their own lives. This makes it easy for readers to seek advice and find the information that they need in this book. Leadershit is a useful guide for anyone who struggles to deal with the adversities caused by incompetent leaders and wants to build a better working world.
Leadershit: Tales & Tools to Survive a Bad Boss & Have Fun at Work by Jake Brown is an interesting and informative read emphasizing problematic bosses at the office. The book involves stories from Brown’s career illustrating the demoralizing situations encountered under bad leadership. It is structured into three main parts: The Pain, which highlights the feeling that bad bosses induce; The Crap, where one can read about long-lasting effects and survival stories; and The Wipe, a strategy that can help one to regain control and start moving forward regardless of the adversities encountered. All the stories will interest anyone who has been forced to work for an abusive employer. From the comically sneaky ’Hallway Assassin’ to simple yet profound realizations of self-improvement and the desire for a better career path, the reader is provided with deep and valuable insights into overcoming adversities, personal development, and seeking a better job.
The writing style is unique, genuine, and at times hilariously funny. Jake Brown uses humor and informal language to explain concepts that can be quite technical and serious. The author shares his experiences through engaging stories and readers will feel empathetic toward those individuals who have gone through similar situations. He is skilled at translating lessons learned into practical advice where readers can utilize the Wipe model for their own lives. This makes it easy for readers to seek advice and find the information that they need in this book. Leadershit is a useful guide for anyone who struggles to deal with the adversities caused by incompetent leaders and wants to build a better working world.
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Two Tickets to Paradise
From Cult to Comedy
Katie Love
2024 Gold Medal
274 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by Richard Prause for Readers' Favorite
Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy is a heart-rending memoir that depicts a child's resilience in the face of childhood trauma and disillusionment. As a child, Katie Love lived with her mother who struggled with severe depression. One day, Katie returns home to discover that her mother has committed suicide. This life-altering event sets the wheels in motion for her memoir. Katie goes to live with her adult sister and her family. They introduce her to the Jehovah’s Witnesses religion which leaves a memorable imprint in her young mind. This innocent, impressionable 9-year-old girl then becomes determined to live a perfect life by following the tenets of the religion. But in reality, her life is about to take a grim turn again. After enduring a childhood of abuse at the hands of her church, Katie develops her voice through comedy and uses it to speak out against religious abuse and child abuse. Thus, she reclaims control of her life once more.
Two Tickets to Paradise is a bold, empowering, emotional, and candid memoir. Katie's story is eloquent, passionate, and well-written. Her story is extremely authentic as it guides readers through the various hardships and trials she experienced in her childhood. Katie is a true survivor! Her writing style is witty and strong, and she effectively uses humor and comedy as an outlet, a second voice, and a cathartic agent that touches the lives of her readers. It must be difficult to write about abandonment, loss, grief, child abuse, and childhood trauma, but Katie was able to discover her creative voice which eventually helped her to confront her trauma. In so doing, she helps others work through similar traumatic life experiences as well. Her book is impossible to put down. If you enjoy reading deep, inspirational memoirs, I recommend this one to you.
Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy is a heart-rending memoir that depicts a child's resilience in the face of childhood trauma and disillusionment. As a child, Katie Love lived with her mother who struggled with severe depression. One day, Katie returns home to discover that her mother has committed suicide. This life-altering event sets the wheels in motion for her memoir. Katie goes to live with her adult sister and her family. They introduce her to the Jehovah’s Witnesses religion which leaves a memorable imprint in her young mind. This innocent, impressionable 9-year-old girl then becomes determined to live a perfect life by following the tenets of the religion. But in reality, her life is about to take a grim turn again. After enduring a childhood of abuse at the hands of her church, Katie develops her voice through comedy and uses it to speak out against religious abuse and child abuse. Thus, she reclaims control of her life once more.
Two Tickets to Paradise is a bold, empowering, emotional, and candid memoir. Katie's story is eloquent, passionate, and well-written. Her story is extremely authentic as it guides readers through the various hardships and trials she experienced in her childhood. Katie is a true survivor! Her writing style is witty and strong, and she effectively uses humor and comedy as an outlet, a second voice, and a cathartic agent that touches the lives of her readers. It must be difficult to write about abandonment, loss, grief, child abuse, and childhood trauma, but Katie was able to discover her creative voice which eventually helped her to confront her trauma. In so doing, she helps others work through similar traumatic life experiences as well. Her book is impossible to put down. If you enjoy reading deep, inspirational memoirs, I recommend this one to you.
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Behind the Green Apron
It’s just coffee, right?
R. L. Farrar
2023 Finalist
188 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Behind the Green Apron by R. L. Farrar is a non-fiction professional memoir in which the author details some of their most interesting stories working for twelve years as a Starbucks barista. Baristas are the coffee chain's front-of-house staff, the employees who facilitate the running of the shop, and all that encompasses making our favorite drinks. Over the course of nearly two dozen chapters, Farrar shares experiences that range from the good, such as the woman who quite brilliantly figures out how to save a dollar on her drink by ordering off-menu; the bad, like the order with 24 packets of white sugar; and the ugly, which comes in the form of people like the overbearing customer who casually openly carries a gun at his hip.
An Uber driver, a mobile app user, and a guy named Bimbo walk into a Starbucks... Oh, have you already heard this one? Probably not, as the cornucopia of stories R. L. Farrar recalls in Behind the Green Apron is unique not only to those who work in the service industry but specifically to the foot soldiers who churn out coffee and grab-and-go treats. The writing style is conversational and relaxed, which suits the tone of its narrative really well. There are some bits where I actually did think the barista was in the wrong and the tenor can occasionally push beyond witty sarcasm into condescension. Still, the book overall is heaps of fun and has a wonderfully fair share of jaw-dropping experiences. The drink recipes at the end are an unexpected delight and make me want to go right out and get a Paradise drink. I promise not to make eight customization requests.
Behind the Green Apron by R. L. Farrar is a non-fiction professional memoir in which the author details some of their most interesting stories working for twelve years as a Starbucks barista. Baristas are the coffee chain's front-of-house staff, the employees who facilitate the running of the shop, and all that encompasses making our favorite drinks. Over the course of nearly two dozen chapters, Farrar shares experiences that range from the good, such as the woman who quite brilliantly figures out how to save a dollar on her drink by ordering off-menu; the bad, like the order with 24 packets of white sugar; and the ugly, which comes in the form of people like the overbearing customer who casually openly carries a gun at his hip.
An Uber driver, a mobile app user, and a guy named Bimbo walk into a Starbucks... Oh, have you already heard this one? Probably not, as the cornucopia of stories R. L. Farrar recalls in Behind the Green Apron is unique not only to those who work in the service industry but specifically to the foot soldiers who churn out coffee and grab-and-go treats. The writing style is conversational and relaxed, which suits the tone of its narrative really well. There are some bits where I actually did think the barista was in the wrong and the tenor can occasionally push beyond witty sarcasm into condescension. Still, the book overall is heaps of fun and has a wonderfully fair share of jaw-dropping experiences. The drink recipes at the end are an unexpected delight and make me want to go right out and get a Paradise drink. I promise not to make eight customization requests.
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Higher Connections
Humor and Inspiration from a Certified Public Pothead
Eric and Alexandrea Right
2023 Honorable Mention
Kindle Edition
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Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Higher Connections: Humor and Inspiration from a Certified Public Pothead is a work of non-fiction discussing lifestyle and recreational drugs. It is best suited to the adult reading audience owing to the drug references and some use of strong language, and it was penned by the team of Eric and Alexandrea Right. In a world where many people worry about serious life issues in a collapsing economy and a hateful political climate, Eric and Alexandrea take time out from the hubbub of this wild modern landscape to discuss the benefits of marijuana, and the changes it has made to their outlook, social life, and general happiness.
There are many advocates out there for the use of marijuana as a social lubricant, stress reliever, and health-improving drug, and it will certainly be refreshing for many readers to take this slice-of-life work by Eric and Alexandrea Right in their stride, rather than reading a medical or prohibitive text. The narrative feels like a friend telling you the tale of their journey with the drug, which is not without its ups and downs but certainly promotes a lifestyle where we simply don’t worry as much. This is a message a lot of people could certainly get behind. Higher Connections offers a light-hearted and enjoyable read for those who want to experience the positive side of life and those who are either already marijuana enthusiasts or have wondered what its benefits might be to their own lives.
Higher Connections: Humor and Inspiration from a Certified Public Pothead is a work of non-fiction discussing lifestyle and recreational drugs. It is best suited to the adult reading audience owing to the drug references and some use of strong language, and it was penned by the team of Eric and Alexandrea Right. In a world where many people worry about serious life issues in a collapsing economy and a hateful political climate, Eric and Alexandrea take time out from the hubbub of this wild modern landscape to discuss the benefits of marijuana, and the changes it has made to their outlook, social life, and general happiness.
There are many advocates out there for the use of marijuana as a social lubricant, stress reliever, and health-improving drug, and it will certainly be refreshing for many readers to take this slice-of-life work by Eric and Alexandrea Right in their stride, rather than reading a medical or prohibitive text. The narrative feels like a friend telling you the tale of their journey with the drug, which is not without its ups and downs but certainly promotes a lifestyle where we simply don’t worry as much. This is a message a lot of people could certainly get behind. Higher Connections offers a light-hearted and enjoyable read for those who want to experience the positive side of life and those who are either already marijuana enthusiasts or have wondered what its benefits might be to their own lives.
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