I love everything she does. If I ever need a laugh I can always count on Sarah Anderson. Would recommend to literally anyone. Love love love

Another great collection from Sarah Anderson. Never fails that I find something that is just entirely *me* when I'm reading them. Just very relatable, and I know the same can be said of a lot of my friends with how often we all share them on twitter or facebook.

If you haven't checked out her work yet, you really should give it a look. You'll likely find yourself in the panels too.

Title: Herding Cats



Author: Sarah Andersen



Genre: Fiction, Comic, Art, Young Adult,



Plot: Sarah Andersen took to the vast internet to display her budding creativity and found a niche that suited her perectly. She also just so happened to strike a cord with her audience of socially awkward milienials who could relate very strongly to her comics. This quickly propelled her to a position of fame in the internet-fueled artist's world.



But what exactly is fame like for a modern day comic artist? There are hordes of pets, the daily battle of getting up for work vs staying in bed all day is a hard one and every day is the same unless it is fall. Then every day is glorious till the leaves die and Halloween is all done. So to sum up, life is pretty much the same regardless of your level of fame. But we can still enjoy this great collection of life through an artist's eyes.



Likes/Dislikes: I already liked Sarah's comics just from seeing them on social media so coming across this book was a treasure. It turns out that this is her third published collection which means I have some back-reading to do but that is always fun. Sometimes I start series in the middle on purpose just to make sure it will be worth all my time and emotional investment. In this particular edition, we get a peek at what life is like for Sarah now that she is famous (it's not that different) as well as seeing her reactions to cute dogs, what she does based on the seasons (it's indoors all year round except when it's fall), and several other fun panels. There is also an illustrated essay for young artists looking to share their work on the internet and another one on how to deal with cruel internet trolls. All in all, a great one-sitting read that will brighten anyone's day.



Rating: PG-12 and up, mainly for content (it's clean, just might fly over kids' heads. My toddler just likes the dog pictures).



Date Review Written: February 22nd, 2019



I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley, lost that copy and then looked it up at my local library. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

I tend to see Sarah's comics around the web, and this collection is a great and relatable read with plenty of enjoyable laughs (albeit at Sarah's (possibly embellished) antics).

The first section of this collection of comics was great. I found myself smiling or laughing out loud. I related to a lot of what opinions were in the strips, whether the adorableness of cats or the terrifying state of internet todsy. However section two and three, with the written part, was not up my alley. The analysing of the internet and how to survive it as an artist was not something I could relate to, nor was it something I was looking for. It has its audience, but I was not that person.

That being said, the comic strips were interesting and well done. I would be more than willing to pick up anything else Sarah draws. It's a good way to distress and laugh for a short period.

The drawings of Herding Cats are deceptively simple; in as little as four comic panels, Sarah Andersen is able to convey life observations that are incredibly relatable. From social anxiety, to the creative process, to navigating bullies on the internet, Andersen shows that we're not alone in our thoughts and feelings.

Sarah Andersen surprises me as always, with her stark comics that so accurately capture feelings and thoughts that I (and many other millennials) have felt and thought before. All of her books are well worth the read and this is no exception.

I’m not much of a comic person in the traditional sense, but I love Sarah’s Scribbles. Her comics are simple (in a good way), quick to read, and painfully relatable.

In 2016, I reviewed Sarah’s Scribbles first comic collection on my book blog, Lauren Reads YA. Herding Cats is her third collection. In this one, there is a lot of the relatable stuff we know & love, but I also noticed some themes: anxiety over politics, the news, and the environment; feminism and ‘the female experience’; and the struggles of being an artist.

I follow Sarah on Twitter, where she regularly posts comics, but somehow I don’t feel like I’ve already seen every comic in this collection. I don’t know if that’s because some were never posted online, or because they just stay great no matter how many times you’ve seen them.

The first half of the book is comics, and the second half of the book is a guide for young creatives titled ‘Making Stuff In The Modern Era’, which is text with a comic here and there about being an artist (or any type of creator). I’m not an artist but as a person who makes things, I could still relate.

A fun read of short comics! Sarah Andersen gives a relatable look at life when you're not quite perfect. I also really appreciated the tips for creating at the end!

I felt like some of the cartoons were just repeats of others in Sarah Andersen's other books. Overall it was good but I felt like I had either seen most of them or they weren't that funny.

Sarah Anderson is known for making relatable cartoons based on her life of an awkward, procrastinating, introverted artist. I loved her first collection of "scribbles" called Adulthood is a Myth. It was laugh out loud funny and I identified with the way she interacted with the world as an introvert myself. The excitement was real when I got my hands on Herding Cats so was it up to par with her first comic collection?

Eh. Not really.

That's such a sad thing to type out but it's the truth. I had a good chuckle with some of the comic strips. I could connect with her at times like I did before but I didn't laugh out loud like I did with her first book.

I liked the advice portion given towards the end to artists about going out there and being creative on the internet (it was more inspirational than my one line explaining what she wrote) however, it did take away from the amount of comics there were which were just okay.

What do I mean by the comics being just okay? Well, there were a lot of them that felt recycled like I've seen them before but really they felt related too much to past comics I've read of hers. The comics were very similar to her other comics which makes sense since it is a part of her humor but it just wasn't as funny.

There is still some great humor in this book. It wasn't groundbreaking or as funny as the first book but it has a lot of great moments that readers can easily connect with. I just wanted more laughs and more comics. I'm now curious to see how Big Mushy Happy Lump compares (her second book) so you just may see a review of that one in the future.

I follow the artist's works on her social media accounts. Her comics are funny and relatable. It is very entertaining. But, I like her first one better. I will look forward to more of her works.

An okay book. I would've preferred something more content-wise as it felt a bit under. An unbelievably quick read and the illustrations were good. As I said if they would have thrown in a couple more ills. it would have been a better read.

Sarah Andersen's comics have the ability to make me feel like I'm not alone in this frantic world. With Herding Cats, she's created another book that made me laugh and comforted me. If you want a book that perfect for a night-in with a hot cup of tea, this is for you.

Sarah Andersen's books never fail to make me laugh. If you enjoyed her previous books, you are in for a treat. I really like her comedic storytelling. Never a dull moment.

A peek into the mind of an introverted millennial artist. Engaging and even inspiring in points; maybe tries a little too hard, but that's part of its awkwardly earnest charm.

It's a fun, quick read, but not fluff; good for the young person who maybe isn't sure what the next steps are in life, but doesn't want to read any quote-unquote self-help books.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

When I first saw Herding Cats, I thought it might be a book that I could share with my younger daughter. But after reading through it, I realized that some of the subject matter is too old for her. Topics such as PMS and menstrual cycles will go over her head and simply gross out my son. lol

Still, most of the comics were amusing and some had a good point. At the end, it was nice to see the author spent several pages encouraging other artists to "make stuff" regardless of what the Internet and Social Media may say. Be greater than the haters, right?

Herding Cats is some good, old-fashioned Sarah Anderson fun. It was a quick, cozy read on a night when I needed something fluffy to read.

I love Andersen's work. Every time. There isn't much to say about this collection beyond that. I think I still prefer her first published collection, but every volume contains hilarious insight into being a creative person who has real struggles being an adult and not a blob. :) Love these.

Sarah Andersen is one of my favorite comics writers. She just gets me. Reading her stuff is like taking a breath and realizing you’re not the only one. It’s what it means to feel seen. Her newest collection has the humor and truth of the rest of her comics, but she delves a lot more into imposter syndrome and being a creative with anxiety. The last third of the collection offers some empowering messages for other creative types that I can see being really helpful. I’ll be buying this one to go with the other two. Read it!