Joe Jones Audiobook

" I liked this book. I need more than 5 stars. It's not as good as some other books that I've given 4 to, but it's still a worthwhile read, and well written book. "

" Interested in more of Lamott's work. This book was a bit too whimsical and predictable for my tastes. Great snapshot of the Bay Area. "

" I'm an Anne Lamott fan- from her funky hair dreads to her hip writing style. She meanders her way through everyday lives of some pretty strange people- most of whom I liked. I was glad it didn't end with Louise taking back Joe the philandering Jerk- boy does this guy have issue or what?? I'll definately pick up another Lamott (wish she made the 1001 books to read before you die list. I hate to wander of my list but I need to once in awhile!) "

" I really came to care about the characters who hang out at jessie's cafe. Lamott's beautiful use of language only enhances this read. "

" This was very hard for me to get through - very disjointed and the characters were very strange. If I wasn't the kind who has to finish a book once I start I would have put it down but I have to finish what I start sooooo...would not recommend tho "

" The maturing author. "

" Not bad, but kind of disappointing. Sounded like it could be so charming. "

" My favorite Lamott novel - the characters are made perfect by their flaws. "

" my idea of a "beach read"...about a likeable group of friends in a small town cafe. Prefer Anne Lamott's non-fiction. "

" I just remember loving her characters. They were tangible and lovable. "

" I usually love Anne Lamott's writing and I so wanted to love this book. But somehow, I just couldn't get into it. I'll probably give it another try in 6 months or more (it could've just been the timing). "

" didn't finish it. It did not hold my attention. "

" Just couldn't finish it. Sad to say. Love her nonfiction, though. "

" If you liked Bird By Bird, you won't like this very much. "

" Needed a book to listen to. Almost gave up on this one several times, but hung in because Lamott has been recommended to me by a friend whose reading tastes I respect. "

" While the plot wasn't the most exciting, I was really let into the lives of the diner groupies. (I guess that was sortof the point...) A little depressing, but genuine and true. "

" This tome is to prove that Anne Lamott is only human, not her best work. "

" A novel about loneliness and community "

" Not my favorite Anne Lamott. Whereas my father-in-law thought it got much better after a slow start, I loved the first half and slogged through the second. Maybe someone else will find it the perfect book? "

" My least favorite of all of her books. "

" Easy to listen to as an audiobook. It has a variety of quirky characters and touches on different life and death philosophies. "

" I really enjoyed this book. Extremely light reading. Made me smile and often laugh out loud. Fun reading a book that has a setting that you know well- the Bay Area. Just a good read. "

" I'm sure many of you are familiar with Anne Lamott's work in Traveling Mercies and others. I live her novels too, mostly written back in the 80s. This one is a fun read as are her series of "Rosie" novels. "

" Couldn't get through it.. "

" I really enjoyed this book. Extremely light reading. Made me smile and often laugh out loud. Fun reading a book that has a setting that you know well- the Bay Area. Just a good read. "

" My least favorite of all of her books. "

" This was very hard for me to get through - very disjointed and the characters were very strange. If I wasn't the kind who has to finish a book once I start I would have put it down but I have to finish what I start sooooo...would not recommend tho "

" Quirky characters, and somehow I could not pin point the locale or anyone's heritage...my imagination placed them in a much less populated area, like an island. The title too influenced my perception of who these people were. Was occasionally moved by the story. "

" It was OK, I love a good ending, but this was rather sad. T "

" If you liked Bird By Bird, you won't like this very much. "

" Not my favorite bookby Anne Lamott "

" A novel about loneliness and community "

" Not my favorite Anne Lamott book. The overall story way well written as all of Lamott's books are, but it was rather a "slice of life" than anything with a plot to it. It was a story of family, love and taking care those one loves - and that's always good. "

" A good novel - read the synopsis for more information. Anne Lamott is a wonderful author. You won't be disappointed. "

" Not bad, but kind of disappointing. Sounded like it could be so charming. "

" I usually love Anne Lamott's writing and I so wanted to love this book. But somehow, I just couldn't get into it. I'll probably give it another try in 6 months or more (it could've just been the timing). "