... is one of the most entertaining writers I've ever enjoyed. He's so good at his craft that the ...
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Bill Bryson is one of the most entertaining writers I've ever enjoyed. He's so good at his craft that the obvious amounts of research simply flows onto the page into his story line, without ever becoming tedious or top-heavy.  A great read: entertaining and educational in the best sense of the word.
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One of my personal comedy heroes has written an entertaining, engaging and highly personal novel about one of his most famous characters, "Martin Short". Of all his wonderful creations, this one is my favorite. I particularly enjoyed the story of how he'd sometimes feel the need to drop that character and use another one when speaking with his dear wife. How funny! Good thing he had a few other characters in his comedy toolbox. Anyway, this is a fantastic read for comedy fans, SCTV fans, or fans of those fans. I know I did.
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Lenny Castellaneta has created two very real worlds, charactors who are all quite believable, an intriguing story line, and an unforgettable experience. Mr. Castellaneta is one of those writers with the ability to graft into his tale the little pieces of life that we all experience (often mundane), making his world all the more real without coming across like an immature writer where the writing is obviously too much about the author.  I am not a fan of first person books; so the author has to make the craft super attractive or I am gone. Mr. Castellaneta's tale has me hooked; I want more. I do hope he will carry on the theme, perhaps only losely attached to the first set of characters--but that is his call. He is the maestro; not me.
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I can't say enough good things about this guy's work. He's beyond silly, smart, and 100% fun! I always recommend him to everyone I talk to! :-D
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Jason Kersten knows how to write. Regardless of what you think about Art Williams Jr. as a person, Kersten has spun a highly entertaining tale full of fascinating characters, events, and subject matter. It's relatively rare that I completely lose myself in a book and think during the day "I can't wait to get home and read some more of this." The Art of Making Money was one of the books that made me feel that way. It's a page turner for sure

As a connoisseur of non-fiction books about professional thieves, I think that one of common flaws writers make when working in this genre is focusing too much on the court process. I've read books where literally the last half of it describes what happens after the criminal gets caught and is about all the courtroom minutia leading up to their sentence. Kersten didn't fall into this trap, probably because the story of counterfeit money and Art Williams Jr. is genuinely interesting and meaty enough to make a whole book out of without resorting to that.

Another thing Kersten did right was not focusing too much on the police that brought Art down. In most true crime books about thieves there are entire chapters about the detectives assigned to the case and who they are, sometimes you'd almost think the book was about the police officers. Not so here, instead of falsely building up a police hero, Kersten instead talks about Art and the mistakes he made himself which led to his own capture.

And mistakes he did make! While a clever and skilled counterfeiter, Art lacked the maturity, caution, and common sense which are so necessary for long term success in that craft. Just to mention one thing, without giving too much away, at one point Art gets arrested for counterfeiting and is extremely lucky to avoid a lengthy prison sentence on a technicality. At this point he knows the Secret Service is watching his every move. A sane person would probably go into another line of work at this point, but what does Art do? Resumes counterfeiting of course. The events leading up to his second counterfeiting arrest were a complete comedy of errors that left me shocked at the stupidity of Art and the people around him. The book is worth reading for the ending chapters alone, to laugh at the sheer foolishness that Art and his Dad exhibit. This isn't how a "master" operates of course, so the title of the book is misleading, but if Art was truly a mastermind criminal we wouldn't be getting to read this great book.

And it is a great book, totally enthralling and fun to read. Jason Kersten did an excellent job and I'll definitely be looking for any more books by him.
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I have grown very fond of his characters and look forward to any book that he may write in the future. Good fun!!
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He is one of the very best author's that are currently writing.  I have read all his books, but especially enjoy the intrigue and detail he puts into his characters.  I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who is a serious reader of fiction.  I only wish he published more often.
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I've been truly enjoying Gischler's work. Every chapter moves with ridiculous speed. His writing reminds me of the pilot of Breaking Bad, where you say to yourself, "Damn, there's no way he can keep this pace going" yet somehow he does. Very entertaining author.
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This writer is a fun read for any age.  I cannot say enough good things about him, each book could be a stand alone, and yet the story builds at the same time.
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I read all of Augusten Burrough's books and I loved them all.  Sellevision was the last one that I read and I wasn't sure how it was going to be since he only wrote memoirs before this.  This was one of the funniest and clever novels that I have ever read.  Augusten is so smart and down to earth and he made the book so much fun to read.  I was laughing the whole time.  I will never look at home shopping networks the same way.  Seriously, you will love it.

But like he said in "Magical Thinking", you have to be a certain type of person with a certaian sense of humor to appreciate his stories.  He even went so far to say that he wishes that he could have people apply to read his books so that he can only choose the people who he likes.

I can't wait for "Possible Side Effects".  I already pre-ordered my copy.  I love Augusten Burroughs's books and he is definately my favorite author.
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I really enjoy this author's writing. I feel like he puts a lifetime a research and knowledge into each one of his books. He is an excellent storyteller. Not only do I enjoy the stories and find myself smiling at the interesting characters he creates, but I also learn, a lot. This book did not disappoint.
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I just really love his writing style.  He made me love reading when I was a teenager, and I'm quite a bit older than that now!  He brings back characters and places into new told stories and you feel like they are your old friends and hangouts.  He can be a funny guy too.  Very witty.
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God's Demon by Wayne Barlowe is one of the most entertaining reads I've had this year.  I have been a fan of his art for years, but I never thought he published prose.  I was leery of it, because I wondered how well he could put words to his unique art style.  Happily, he did it well enough, although it would help if the book included some examples of his imagery.  Highly recommended.
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What I like most about Zadie's style of writing is her ability to create believable characters that are wonderful yet flawed - which is, I believe, the human condition. And she does this with great heart. She also has an insightful sense of humor. For instance, the interactions at the party which Kiki and Howard put on for their friends and college colleagues is hysterical. One of the funniest episodes in literature I've read in years. It rivals one of my favorite party scenes (also among college professors) that was created by John Gardner in his novel Michelson's Ghosts. Zadie Smith is quite an amazing writer.  On Beauty is a great read.
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He's the best,!!!  M.L. Buchman writes with style, flair, tremendous psychological insight into human nature, and an unbounded love for the people who keep us safe and allow us to sleep at night. I started with his first and will keep going until I've read everything he written. His characters are wonderful and interesting, and complex, and I feel like they're real. And he gives us so much information in a sometime very humorous and always fascinating way. His plots are exciting and one can't wait to anticipate and find out more. I think he's an incredible writer and I love his books.
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It is difficult to find humor in when a renovating project goes terribly wrong but Mr. Sanders uses the situation to produce a highly entertaining story. Perhaps the appeal of the book is enhanced by personal experiences in our own lives with contractors who left us less than happy  but this read turns a tragedy into comedy. His writing is fluid and like his other novels, the reader will escape into the world of a "good read".
Sanders is  observant of human nature and his mysteries are clever without pandering to gore or titillation. I look forward to his next book.
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In Steven Schwartz's new collection of short fiction, the author entertained me with his humor, wit, and spot-on irony; moved me with his compassion for his thoroughly believable and fully imagined characters;and had me returning to the stories to reread in admiration for his mastery of craft and nuance.  Steven Schwartz is one of the very best short story writers working today.