Anthony, Gretchen

Anthony’s (The Kids Are Gonna Ask) latest has an interesting premise but a bumpy execution. A nice choice for listeners looking for new book recommendations, but an otherwise optional purchase.

Don’t be fooled by the title; this is the bookstore’s newsletter, designed to inspire reluctant readers. Anthony (The Kids Are Gonna Ask) has created an exuberant love song to the power of books, bookstores, and the durable community that they create. Laugh-out-loud funny, this book will restore hope to all those fearful for the survival of bookstores and libraries.

CORRECTION: This title was originally reviewed in the incorrect genre...

Anthony's debut successfully mixes realistic emotional responses to big life events with a sense of humor, preventing any single character from becoming a victim or a villain.