Interesting and funny
933733
I, as an adult, enjoyed this history book. My grand kids enjoyed it as well. They said they learned a lot.
3941533
It was my first time reading this author and it was interesting read. It was out of my genre to what I usually go toward but all in all I didn't mind it.

Alien Baggage Allowance is about Aliens and them coming to earth. Its funny, has its dark humour which had me laughing, and smiling at some of the jokes. The book poked at us, as humans and how aliens would(maybe) perceive us in the eyes of a whole other species.

Most of the chapters began with When they arrived,  and each chapter was a different encounter with an alien. Either the humans perspective and sometimes the aliens. The book wasn't annoying with every new chapter was a complete different scene. It was very entertaining. Some chapters were longer than others and I mean, they were short, like a couple of sentences short but that didn't bug me.

I found some of the alien encounters funny. Especially the questions the aliens would ask the humans. They would be really silly, like about humpty dumpty or why don't all the humans look a like. The aliens had a hard time understanding why we did, what we did. I found it funny how the aliens chased around the butterflies, I don't know why I found that funny. I just did =)

There maybe some chapters that might come across as offensive but all in all, I enjoyed Alien Baggage Allowance.
2208751
It was super funny and had an interesting twist. The writing was a little long though. I thought it could have moved a little faster, but other than that, I enjoyed this one very much. Looking forward to reading the rest.
1713519
Sedaris has compiled a bunch of wonderful essays. Some definitely aren't as funny as others, but I got a good laugh out of "Picka Pocketoni". By being able to laugh at himself Sedaris has made it easy for us to laugh at him. I enjoyed his style of writing very much. Although there is no real plot to the book each essay is its own interesting story.

Even though I found this book very funny, it is easy to see that not every one would agree with me. I would definitely advise that you read the first chapter before you buy. The funny stories were great, but some you just read because they were there. I give this book four stars because it has good and not so good parts, and it would be easy to have a opposite opinion from me.
654532
I enjoyed reading this book. Not boring one bit. Its funny and enlightening. Ive recommended it to many of my media friends
2071488
Only came to this through a very interesting radio interview on Radio NZ.  And glad I did.

It was entertaining, able to be read in short sharp snaps (although once I was in it I read several vignettes in one go) and it did add a social comment that provoked the odd thought about things.

Reminded me a bit of Bill Bryson at his most entertaining.

Not normally a book I would chose - and I don't think I will be going back for a second read of it -  but it made great light relief from the more serious (i.e long) reading I undertake.  I will delve into more from this author.
1345695
Easy and interesting to read.  Lively style of writing with great sense of humor. The author stays true to the facts. Useful to read.
3797891
An interesting and funny read. Dr. Wright has a good sense of humor, and gives the reader a view into how medicine is practiced behind bars.
3766484
I found it funny, engaging and interesting to read a females perspective on casual sex, drinking and drugs. Good read
3155639
I would recommend this book. It is both interesting and humorous. It is short and easy to read. The content is very real and leaves you wanting to read more. Can't wait for part 2.
424087
It was really interesting look at someone elses crazy family and relationships. It is funny and quirky; sad and moving.  I highly recommend
4096116
I chose this book based on reviews I read.  The book was  interesting and amusing, combining an overview of world history with a wacky dry humor.
4894236
Very funny and very interesting Chirac terse in this book.  Have fun reading this story as I enjoyed it a lot.
1325972
I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone who has thought about doing comedy or wants some insight into that world. John has a pleasant and friendly style of writing that makes it an enjoyable and interesting read.
2835438
I am not in real estate and I am an accountant, but loved this book.  I was looking for something from Hawaii and when I saw the cover I thought, this could be interesting.  And you know what, it was interesting AND funny.  The author seems to know her stuff and made me laugh with each chapter.  I enjoyed it and think others would to, especially people interested in real estate.
589921
First off, Tiffany Haddish is just plain, ol' funny.  I've watched much of her stand up via you tube after seeing her in Girl Trip.  Some of what she covers in her stand up is covered in her book but in greater detail.  It is a very interesting, somewhat crazy life that she has had which is probably the reason why she is so funny.  I got this book after seeing her on the Daily Show.  She was hilarious and Trevor Noah could not stop gushing about her and laughing about her stories. With that said, I utilized Audible to "read" this as I spend a lot of time in my car.  Unfortunately, I think something was lost in the translation/ reading of this. Tiffany narrates this herself and hearing the stories never left me cracking up (though some of the stories were not supposed to).  However, watching those same stories played out in stand-up would make me laugh even though I knew what was coming. She has impeccable comedic timing but maybe it just doesn't translate to her actually having to read lines from her book as opposed to delivering a story on stage.  Other reviewers indicated that they thought this was a funny book and I simply have to attribute it to *listening* to it as opposed to actually reading it.  Nonetheless, I still gave it 4 stars because the stories themselves are simply crazy and interesting and it gives insight to the life of someone whose success is self-made.
3264119
It's a very intriguing concept and overall a very funny book. A few of the jokes are a little juvenile, but it's definitely worth a read if you want to have a laugh and aren't offended by crude humor. This was my first Christopher Moore book and it was good enough that I'll probably try another.