Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good

Nothing new here that you haven't heard already on SModcasts if you're a Smith fan.  If you're not a Smith fan, this book won't likely make you one.  It is pretty straightforward journalling from the man's experiences and basically tells stories from Zack and Miri onward.  Most of these stories have been told on the net, so reading it is just another medium to take it in.  True, honest and a some points, a lot more feel good thankfulness than wise ass funny.

3 and 1/2 stars out of 5

Wonderstruck

Compelling parallel storylines spaced 50 years apart, one in type face, the other depicted through illustration, Wonderstruck weaves a wonderful story about overcoming the difficulties in our life and the meaning of friendship and family for two young children growing up similar but in very different time eras.  Not as classic as The Invention of Hugo Cabret but another marvelous piece of work in two mediums.

4 stars out of 5

Damned

Another dark and deliciously entertaining read from Palahniuk with his trademark lead character narration and detailed pop culture referencing.  It grabs you from page one and keeps you entertained and engaged with its meditations on heaven and hell and morality.  Belongs with some of his better work, though not quite in the upper echelon.

4 stars out of 5