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I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf Kindle & comiXology

by Grant Snider (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 651 ratings
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A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics.

 

It’s no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our books as sacred objects. In this lighthearted collection of one- and two-page comics, writer-artist Grant Snider explores bookishness in all its forms, and the love of writing and reading, building on the beloved literary comics featured on his website, Incidental Comics. I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf is the perfect gift for bookworms of all ages.

“This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere . . . The panels range from gently clever to surprisingly profound to laugh-out-loud.” —Publishers Weekly

“A prescient book for these times.” —Newsarama
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“With I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, Snider—an artist, writer and orthodontist—has gathered up a decade's worth of his comics for boisterous bookworms into one convenient volume…Snider’s thoughtful cartoons for bibliophiles also reveal he’s a well-rounded reader himself.”―New York Times Book Review

“This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere.”―Publishers Weekly

“...Grant Snider has a prescient book for these times…”―Chris Arrant, Newsarama

“If you surround yourself with books and can’t imagine life without them, you’ll definitely want to add Snider’s new collection to your shelf.”―KMUW

“This is a delightful and humorous collection of comics about the joys of being a book lover, from collecting large amounts of books to (sometimes) getting around to reading them.”―Book Riot

“…colorful panels convey just the right amount of information, seasoned with sly allusions and inside jokes aimed at the avid reader. Anyone with the book bug will savor Snider’s brand of humor.”―BookPage

About the Author

Grant Snider is an orthodontist by day and an artist by night. His comics have been featured in the Kansas City Star, the New York Times, and The New Yorker, as well as The Best American Comics 2013 anthology. He lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his wife and four children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WJ3WYT9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS Comic Arts; Illustrated edition (April 14, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 14, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Grant Snider writes, draws, and lives in Wichita, Kansas. His first book, "The Shape of Ideas," is a personal exploration of the joys and frustrations of the creative process. His work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, The Kansas City Star, The Best American Comics 2013, and across the internet as the popular strip "Incidental Comics." Grant works as an orthodontist in his day job. You can often find him carrying a sketchbook, lost in his own thoughts.

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Anne-Marie Torp
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023
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So creative, funny, spot on, beautiful and inspiring!! A must for both readers and writers. Look forward to reading more by Grant Snider.
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lisan
5.0 out of 5 stars Book lovers and aspiring writers will love this book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
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I discovered Grant Snider from Sketchbook in the New York Times Book Review. I liked his cartoon so well that I electronically checked his new book out from the library. Not being a fan of graphic novels, I did not have high expectations. Half way through the book, I realized that I had to own It. I couldn’t wait until it arrived, so that I could finish reading it from my own copy.

I was not disappointed. The cover had a delightful surprise. It looks like a children’s book, but the contents run deep. Snider wrote from a true reader and writer’s heart, which exactly mirrored my own heart. I love books and would like to be a writer.

Every page I turn in this book makes me laugh or think, so it will sit on a table of honor near my bookshelf forever. Anyone who wants to judge me by my bookshelf, feel free. There is no better way to know me.

I will think twice before I turn up my nose to a graphic book again.
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Rachel
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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I enjoyed this book of comics about books - both reading and writing them. There were cute Easter eggs and references that warrant a second look at each comic. I'd recommend it for readers of all ages.
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JANET
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected but....
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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... a fun and interesting trip into Grant Snider's psyche. Didn't know it was going to be a comic collection but, okay, lots of tips about writing and writers are sprinkled throughout in humorous freeform thought. There was no judgement of my bookshelf or anyone else's here which was disappointing given the misleading title. Cute but not a reread, mostly meh.
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Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars magic!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
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This book needs 10 stars. I have seen a few of his cartoons in the NYorker, but didn’t know he had written this and a couple others - yes I will be buying those too. Every chapter and every page was perfect. Definitions were not only hysterical, they were insightful, honest and spot on. Progression on subjects was also lovely (see reading to a child). I want to copy several to post in our library for their humor but also for direction - how to read, what to read, how to write, etc. thank you for such a wonderful (and quick!) read. And reread.
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Cathrine Bonham
5.0 out of 5 stars Comics about the love of poetry, reading, and words.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
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I love this comic collection. As an author I found it very relatable and encouraging.

The art is cute, the words profound and the puns plentiful. I highly recommend this book to any lover of poetry, literature, or the English language.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars This was great!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022
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It's a bunch of very smart cartoons about reading and writing poetry and books, so it's very short, but any book lover will really enjoy it. I especially enjoyed the Pig Latin cartoons, since my father was a Latin teacher. The proofreading punctuation chart was pretty funny too.
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Timothy
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect For Readers
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2022
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Readers and writers will love this book full of comics about reading and writing. Very entertaining and fun read. Love the part about lost pens as well as the story of the ampersand.
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Simone Abreu
5.0 out of 5 stars Lindo!
Reviewed in Brazil on February 26, 2023
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Livro sobre livros.
Ilustrações belíssimas.
Todos os leitores compulsivos, como eu, vão se identificar. Também traz um olhar empático para os autores, especialmente em seus momentos de agruras.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2021
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I love these comics, great fun read
I loved the table of contents and the index to tie everything together
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Ilias P
5.0 out of 5 stars Rolig bok med korta tecknade serier
Reviewed in Sweden on August 21, 2023
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En bok som handlar om böcker och talar direkt till bokälskare. Köpte en till mig själv och några månader senare en till som present till en vän (som också älskar böcker). Boken är underhållande och varje tecknad serie tar 1-2 sidor, något som gör boken lättläst.
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Meera
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly alliterate!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2021
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I resemble a lot of the different readers and am so glad to see that there are others who read many different forms. It was a great mix of literature styles, reading styles and writers,I loved seeing all the differences. I keep thinking that I need to send it to my mother if only she used her kindle. I found the drawing style refreshing and simple yet with enough mystical feeling to be special. I must applaud the author and hope that they keep drawing/ writing.
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CB
5.0 out of 5 stars El libro perfecto
Reviewed in Mexico on June 24, 2020
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Es la mejor compra que he hecho éste mes!!! El libro más precioso para todo bibliófilo que se respete. Lo amo y al autor también 💛
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5.0 out of 5 stars El libro perfecto
Reviewed in Mexico on June 24, 2020
Es la mejor compra que he hecho éste mes!!! El libro más precioso para todo bibliófilo que se respete. Lo amo y al autor también 💛
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