Sarah Andersen is known for her short, witty comics that are love notes to her fellow awkward introverts. I have read and enjoyed the previous two books in the series (Adulthood is a Myth and Big Mushy Happy Lump) but this book fell short for me.

Besides including a few feminist-leaning comics (which I enjoyed), this book didn't offer anything new. The focus remains on introverted pet lovers who don't believe in themselves which would be fine if the comics were giggle-out-loud funny as in the first two installments. Unfortunately, I only had mild guffahs and possibly a snicker or two over a few of the strips (men doing housework = award winning work, the ongoing struggle to keep house clean).

Overall, this book was underwhelming for me. It has its funny bits but they are scarce. And, with a large part of the book dedicated to advising and encouraging young artists (of which I am neither) I had a hard time relating.

I think for now I'm Sarah Scribbled out.

Disclaimer: This ARC was generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

So, apparently Sarah Andersen is me, or I am her...I don't know, but we share a name, a sense of humor, love of pets, and just general life every day...life. Really enjoyed this GN, and hope to continue seeing more from her.

Hilarious and easy to relate to. There's a part in the back with advice for artists, which I found interesting (and comical) even though I am not an artist. Andersen's words are mixed with panels that illustrate her point.

This book was brain candy: easy to read, fun, relaxing. Cat lovers and those who like to make fun of cat lovers will like as well as those who like real life based comics and irony. Classic Sarah’s Scribbles work for fans of her work will love too.

I've loved every one of Sarah Andersen's comic collections and Herding Cats is no exception. They are always laugh-out-loud hilarious and relatable. Her art style is adorable and I always read these books in one sitting because I get addicted to the laughs.

Highly recommend to anyone looking to get into graphic novels. You can start with any one of Sarah Andersen's collections!

Another wonderful collection of inspirational comics from Sarah Scribbles! I love it! These cute drawings are so easy to relate to, and Sarah takes the time to reach out to her fans to encourage them to do what they enjoy.

*I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

I absolutely love Sarah Anderson's comics. She also posts them on Webtoon and I read them whenever I can.
The strips are small, sometimes only 2 frames, but they are just as long as they need to be.

The thing is, this comic is one I completely relate to. Almost every single strip had me going "YES!" or "OMG that is so me!!" It is self-depreciating humor at times, but I feel so many people can relate and it just makes it sooooo funny.

The art style isn't the prettiest either, but I feel it adds to the humor and the feel of it.

I recommend and even link friends to this author's comics ALL the time, so I definitely recommend it to everyone -- especially new adults.

This was a collection of sweet anecdotes we all can relate to. I wish only there were more of them - as it was, I perused it in less than half an hour. I recommend it for artists (some handy encouragement there for you!) and those who already like her work.

A super funny collection of comics. Sarah is endearingly awkward and any teen/millennial will empathize with her various comic scenarios.

This collection of comic strips by Sarah Anderson is more in the same line of her previous collections -- highly relatable contact packaged in incredibly adorable characters. I think the thing that makes these collections so wonderful is that even if there are strips that don't have you laughing out loud, which I think is expected by many, the content taps into things that are very relatable such as social anxiety, depression, or being generally okay with being a bit of a hot mess according to previous generation's standards of being an adult.

Sarah, get out of my head.

Seriously though, this is a great book.

Herding Cats is the third collection of comic strips from artist Sarah Andersen and just as quirky and relatable as ever. This book seemed to go by even faster than the last one but it seemed like it will resonate more personally with budding artists or people following hardworking dreams. Sarah conveys her own experiences perfectly while also being humorous and has some great advice for her readers in the paragraphs based on being an artist. Being of zero talent in the art department I can't even imagine how much of a struggle it must be to put your talent into action and then have it seen and appreciated but I'm sure artists reading this book will feel a lot in common with her!

*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Probably one of the most humorous and relatable comics out there. I enjoyed every minute of reading this! Being able to relate to the emotions and humor Sarah provides is refreshing. The artist portion in the back didn’t really impact me, but I love the message of making stuff despite what everyone says, make cool shit kids. I’ll definitely be picking up Sarah’s other books!

Cute and funny, as her other previous works. You’ll get some good chuckles. And you’ll definitely find yourself in at least one of her drawings.

Compared to the first in the series, this one also has some advices for young artists, accompanied, of course by some amusing sketches.

Recommended if you need something light and relaxing.

Herding Cats: a "Sarah Scribbles" collection by Sarah Andersen earned a 4 star review from me. It's an interesting collection of comic strips. You might like it even more if you happen to be an introvert, an artist, or a pet lover.

In Big Mushy Happy Lump Sarah discovered her love for cats. This continues into Herding Cats. There are many strips showing her interacting with a cute black cat (like on the cover).

Also, there are several strips showing her attitudes towards being an artist and an introvert. I am somewhat of an introvert and found myself nodding along with some of the strips, including one where she avoids conflict by saying yes when someone asked her for a favor when she really wanted to say no. Of course you don't have to be an introvert to have that happen, which makes it even better.

The latter part of the book is dedicated to giving advice to artists online, especially younger artists. I thought this was a valuable, interesting read. It includes advice on how to take criticism and suggestions for how to handle trolls among other things.

All in all, it's a good read. Mostly humorous, it generated lots of smiles, laughs, and some nods. It's worth a read. If you enjoyed either of her previous collections, you will like this one as well.

Herding Cats is due to be released March 27, 2018 from Andrews McMeel Publishing.

You can check out more of Sarah's work online on Facebook, Twitter, and at GoComics.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions herein are my own and freely given.

Hilarious and adorable little strips that perfectly depict event that frequently occur in our everyday life. She knows how to make me laugh and cheer me up even in the worst day ever. In the second part of the book she gives great advices to new artists or artists wannabe. GUYS, JUST MAKE STUFF!

This is my introduction to Sarah Andersen's very popular webcomic. Unfortunately, I found the strips slightly amusing or cute at best. At least half the strips, I either just didn't get or left me with a 'meh'.

I LOVE Sarah's Scribbles. From her introvert struggles and ability to find the funny moments in life, I would implore anyone who needs a smile to pick this up.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for giving me free copy to review.
This was such a funny and relatable read! I'm a big fan of Sarah Andersen and I have enjoyed her last two books so it's safe to say this one was as great and adorable.
I laughed at loud at some of illustrations and 90% of the time I was: OMG that's so me.
The second half about Making Stuff in the Modern Era was a pretty nice addition to this graphic novel and author really hit the nail about feeling nervous when posting your work for everyone to see and criticize.
I can't wait to see her future work! Stay great Sarah!

This series has won me over ever since I learned of its existence and actively decided to read it. The first half reads like comic strips. Most hit close to home and become even more entertaining and existential life crisis inducing the more time you take to think about them.

The second half was my favorite because it melds the comics and drawings to a full dissertation/text/story (?). I loved the message the author presented in that part of the book. The internet can be a negative place and that may provoke anxiety when it comes to sharing your passion with complete strangers online. All you can do is take a chance and try to work with it. When things become too much, take a much-needed break and de-stress. Everyone has been through things that they thought they'd never get through, but you're still here so you can also get through this obstacle too.