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Is it unfair to review this book when I absolutely adore Sarah Anderson and her lovely scribbles?

Herding Cats is just more brilliant awesomeness! Get it. Connect. Love.

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Just as fresh and funny as her previous title. I loved it.

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Herding cat is @SarahCAndersen upcoming book, you should buy it for new year present
Especially for young creative who losing hope after 2017 full of anxiety,@SarahCAndersen it's obvious about how to deal with internet society, our anxiety and how to focus with yourself

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I enjoy Sarah's Scribbles, which are usually short comics on a pretty simple topic, like liking cats or dogs or hating the weather. They never really feel like anything terribly new or original, though, although that could have just as much to do with the artist posting strips online before publication and the sharing-without-credit nature of the internet. This volume had a nice comic essay at the end encouraging young artists to create even when online criticism gets you down.

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I adore Sarah's sense of humor and simple art style. I've been familiar with her work online, and I enjoy being able to see a collection in print.

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These are always wonderful and I love the little introspective sections of each book. It's interesting to see the artists vulnerability in word form and comic.

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I opened this book with a lot of hopes, as I loved Sarah's previous two Comics. I like her style of writing and the beautiful art. But 'Herding Cats' is a disappointment to me, as I didn't like it as much as I liked her previous works. Though her writing and art in this book is thought-provoking, it didn't hit the same note with me as before. I am expecting a lot more from Sarah. I am looking forward for great works from Sarah Anderson.

I liked the quirky comic strips. Few strips brought a smile to my face. Hence I am giving it 3 stars.

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My kids love slice of life comics, so I am definitely going to buy all of her comics for my library.

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One of my favorite comic artists is back with a third collection in her Sarah's Scribbles series.

Sarah's slice of life comics continue to be amazing, ranging from chuckling to gut busting hilarity. Each page has it's own merits. Some are light, some are cute, and more have deeper meaning beneath the surface, such as bad thoughts being seeds and buried only to reach out their roots and cause more chaos. There are also some that, while seemingly lackadaisical, comment on important issues. One comic in particular has off-page characters mocking Sarah for wearing a choker or drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte and you realize that you can just let people enjoy the things they like without tearing them down.

A wide readership will find relatable content in Herding Cats, from your legs sticking to a chair in the heat of summer to leaving your headphones at home before your commute. Speaking to the creative among us, there is a chapter about half way through that speaks directly to creative endeavors in the modern age. What it means to have access to the Internet, the sharing platforms, etc. The comics in this portion, as well as the prose, is serious. Sarah's take on what people are finding online, the difficulty facing diverse people (their work, being believed, etc.) is upfront.

Never give up on your art. There will be tough times, anxious times, but you're always moving forward and that's the important thing. Sarah has a talent for communicating this and more "lessons" through her art and I look forward to the next collection.

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As always, Sarah Anderson presents a little book full of funny and relatable comic sequences. I laughed out loud in just about all of them, and enjoyed going through this book. Her comics are extremely relatable and it's just a lot of fun. I especially appreciate the final message and encouragement. Sarah Anderson is using her platform to help encourage the next generation of creatives, and I fully support that.

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I found this collection of comics, drawn by the author, to be quite funny! And there were many that I completely understood from personal experience, and related to on multiple levels. I’ll definitely be reading her other books as this just left me feeling happy and satisfied!

Received via Netgally in exchange for an honest review.

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Sarah Andersen is back with another collection of Sarah's Scribbles, and like the first two, this one doesn't disappoint. This collection provides cover of the usual topics readers have come to expect from Andersen, including being an adult(ish), dealing with whatever life had to throw your way, other people, and the importance of being yourself, even when it's not the easiest option. Although most of these comics are available online, it is fun reading them within a collected work.

Like the second collection, this book also delves into personal topics with essays. This book has an essay on being creative in a connected world, and it provides good advice to artists (and creatives in any medium) that struggle to share their work and deal with the inevitable heckler in the audience. Funny and inspiring collection for anyone who loves Andersen's work.

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I love these compilations, and always look forward to the next.

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Sarah does it again! This book is so hilarious ,relatable, and crazy and there's even an inspirational comic message for artists and creators in the end. My only complaint is that in one comic there was profanity and I really didn't appreciate it. I recommend this book for everyone ages 18 & up. 4.5 Stars

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Relatable as usual, but I especially loved that Andersen included (actually good!) advice to new artists.

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I missed reading the second collection and I’ll have to go back to fix that but the comics in here are as good as the first book. These are one-page comics that are from her online strip. Lots of cats, dogs, and self-depreciation humor about her introversion and anxiety. But I think the best part was the advice to artists at the end of the book. It works for any creative type that is sharing their work to the public. Overall a fun book to read and I’ll make sure not to miss the next one when it comes out.

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I was scrolling through Netgalley and this book was available for free, so I immediately jumped on the opportunity to review this. I've seen her comics around the internet and they are always so relatable. This book also included many situations I can identify with.

She truly knows how to portray being introvert and anxious. The comic about the neuro-oncologist who is asked 'how does it feel to be a woman in your field?' made me snort too.

There is a short help guide for artists at the end. While I'm not an artist, I liked the tips she gave and the tiny comics she used to show her point.

Definitely worth a read!

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**I received a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.**

I love this artist! I had no idea this was even coming out. Not until March 27, 2018, though.

These go quick, but she is so funny and she really captures what it's like to struggle with anxiety and depression.

It might seem all sunshine and roses to the outside world, but sometimes you are just stuck with your face on your cat, unable to move.

Keep it up, Sarah! I've loved every one. And oddly enough, my 9 year old zips through them, too and laughs.

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