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We Thought You Would be Prettier: True Tales of the Dorkiest Girl Alive

With an bonus performance of, “Autobiography of a Fat Bride”.

Normally I try to write separate entries for all the books I review, but I’m making an exception this time and I’m clumping together two books by Laurie Notaro, We Thought You Would Be Prettier:True Tales of the Dorkiest Girl Alive and Autobiography of a Fat Bride. I’ve written about Notaro’s other books before, and as always, these were excellent. Funny, cynical, sarcastic, and self-deprecating, Notaro makes everyday life seem hysterical. I’ve been quite spoiled because there were already four titles by Laurie Notaro available by the time I found them, so I’ve been able to gobble them up, one after another, like a really great box of chocolates. Or potato chips. Or chocolate-covered potato chips. I’m now going to have to learn some patience though, because Notaro’s fifth book, An Idiot Girl’s Christmas : True Tales from the Top of the Naughty List won’t be released until November. I’ve already pre-ordered it, and I’m counting the days

Posted by Leigh-Ann on 08/29 at 09:49 PM

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My name is Leigh-Ann, I'm Canadian, and I live in the United States. This gives me great insight on cross-border issues, like American vs. Canadian candy bars, and curling vs. golf. I enjoy coffee but not caffeine, as I like to think I'm agitated enough already. I think a day without Starbucks is a day without sunshine (there are no Tim Hortons here, so I make do with what I've got). I love animals and birds and fish and even most of the creepy crawlies on the sidewalk and in the garden, but I prefer it when they stay out of the house. I'm a veterinary technology student at Penn Foster, and I'm the Director of Wee Paws Animal Sanctuary. I bottle-feed lots of kittens, and try to find homes for society's less fortunate felines. If you'd like to make a donation to Wee Paws, click the button below, or click here for more options and ways you can help.

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