Discover What Your Bookshelf Says About You: A Self-Reflection Guide

Rachel: I enjoyed this book of comics about books - both reading and writing them. There were cute Easter eggs and references that warrant a second look at each comic. I'd recommend it for readers of all ages.

United States on Jan 02, 2024

JANET: ... a fun and interesting trip into Grant Snider's psyche. Didn't know it was going to be a comic collection but, okay, lots of tips about writing and writers are sprinkled throughout in humorous freeform thought. There was no judgement of my bookshelf or anyone else's here which was disappointing given the misleading title. Cute but not a reread, mostly meh.

United States on Sep 05, 2023

Ilias P: En bok som handlar om böcker och talar direkt till bokälskare. Köpte en till mig själv och några månader senare en till som present till en vän (som också älskar böcker). Boken är underhållande och varje tecknad serie tar 1-2 sidor, något som gör boken lättläst.

Sweden on Aug 21, 2023

Anne-Marie Torp: So creative, funny, spot on, beautiful and inspiring!! A must for both readers and writers. Look forward to reading more by Grant Snider.

United States on May 06, 2023

Simone Abreu: Livro sobre livros.
Ilustrações belíssimas.
Todos os leitores compulsivos, como eu, vão se identificar. Também traz um olhar empático para os autores, especialmente em seus momentos de agruras.

Brazil on Feb 26, 2023

Helen: This book needs 10 stars. I have seen a few of his cartoons in the NYorker, but didn’t know he had written this and a couple others - yes I will be buying those too. Every chapter and every page was perfect. Definitions were not only hysterical, they were insightful, honest and spot on. Progression on subjects was also lovely (see reading to a child). I want to copy several to post in our library for their humor but also for direction - how to read, what to read, how to write, etc. thank you for such a wonderful (and quick!) read. And reread.

United States on Sep 21, 2022

Meera: I resemble a lot of the different readers and am so glad to see that there are others who read many different forms. It was a great mix of literature styles, reading styles and writers,I loved seeing all the differences. I keep thinking that I need to send it to my mother if only she used her kindle. I found the drawing style refreshing and simple yet with enough mystical feeling to be special. I must applaud the author and hope that they keep drawing/ writing.

United Kingdom on Oct 05, 2021

S: I love these comics, great fun read
I loved the table of contents and the index to tie everything together

Canada on Oct 02, 2021

lisan: I discovered Grant Snider from Sketchbook in the New York Times Book Review. I liked his cartoon so well that I electronically checked his new book out from the library. Not being a fan of graphic novels, I did not have high expectations. Half way through the book, I realized that I had to own It. I couldn’t wait until it arrived, so that I could finish reading it from my own copy.

I was not disappointed. The cover had a delightful surprise. It looks like a children’s book, but the contents run deep. Snider wrote from a true reader and writer’s heart, which exactly mirrored my own heart. I love books and would like to be a writer.

Every page I turn in this book makes me laugh or think, so it will sit on a table of honor near my bookshelf forever. Anyone who wants to judge me by my bookshelf, feel free. There is no better way to know me.

I will think twice before I turn up my nose to a graphic book again.

United States on Jul 13, 2020

CBCB: Es la mejor compra que he hecho éste mes!!! El libro más precioso para todo bibliófilo que se respete. Lo amo y al autor también 💛

Mexico on Jun 24, 2020