Whisterpoop - Once More, with Feeling is the second in a series slice of life comedy(ish) novel by R. J. Corgan. Released 9th Sept. 2023, it's 189 pages and is available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. The first book in the series, Whisterpoop, is also currently available on KU.

The style is a bit frenetic and thoroughly whimsical would be a moderately good description. The main character is irascible, disinclined to be helpful (including toward her own family), and facing imminent retirement with one element on her bucket list; "get a life".

There are humorous moments, and the book overall is enjoyable and, potentially uplifting for readers (especially over middle age, who will sympathize with Karen's kvetching).

Despite being the second book in a series, it works perfectly fine as a standalone.

Three and a half stars. Worth a look for a short, light read. This author also has an exceptionally clever and engaging campy academic mystery series featuring a field geologist which is -very- well written and worth chasing down, and is also included in Kindle Unlimited at the current time.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes

i expected this to be as funny as some people had claimed but well, cannot really complain much about that. the writing was, well what i would say the best thing about it because it actually felt like it was a 60 year old woman speaking. anyway, i will definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a light, cosy read or maybe a librarian

The best way for me to describe this story is as a wacky introspection journey of a woman about to retire. I didn't know this book was part of a series, since I wasn't familiar with the author. I wonder if I would have a different opinion of this book if I had read the first one before. Nevertheless, I think this was a quirky story because not only we have the point of view of the main character, Karen, but her dog too. Either way, the plot takes us to the long life of Karen, an old librarian who faces significant changes in her life. It was interesting to get her perspective from different types of situations, but over the course of the story, she reflects on what she really wants to do.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC

I have to say that I struggled to stay with this book and almost forced myself to read to the end expecting it to improve. I found myself hating Karen, the Librarian, and not sure if that was the intent of the author.

Mammoth Drop was a lot of fun, this is even more fun. I laughed and throughly enjoyed it
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Over a decade has gone by in Karen’s life as this 2nd book in the Whisterpoop series starts. It’s heartbreaking to know that Luke has passed on, but also heartwarming to know they were really happy for 10 years.

Becoming a widow has understandably thrown Karen for a loop. What I thought was likely going to be a humorous look @ Karen dealing with widowhood, facing retirement, & maybe finding love again, turns into a lot more. I love that she’s forced to explore her relationship with her son, grandson, & new friends, as she enters this phase of her life. I was dying to know the story behind Tommy & Randy’s move from the city. It’s not what I guessed. The whole time I was reading the book I kept thinking about just how messy life can be. That’s very relatable, no matter your age.

I think the Rufus monologues are so clever, & the author making Karen go viral during the ultimate “Karen” moment is hilarious. There’s a lot more technology this time around, & it definitely fits that Karen has embraced the e-reader, but isn’t crazy about her mobile phone yet.

Can’t wait for the next book in the series. I’m looking forward to hearing about Karen’s little world expanding. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy. Rufus (probably) & I wish anyone who took the time to read this review the Best.Day.Ever ;)

"Whisterpoop: Once More, with Feeling" by R. J. Corgan appears to be a quirky and humor-infused novel that takes readers on a journey through the life of librarian Karen Whittington in the year 2012. The book's playful title and whimsical definition of "Whisterpoop" already hint at a lighthearted and offbeat narrative.

The story seems to revolve around Karen's experiences as she faces retirement, memes, and the challenges of widowhood. Her determination to restart her life and her quest for new hobbies and perhaps even a new romantic interest promise to bring humor and relatability to the story.

The mention of unexpected houseguests and library protestors adds an element of chaos and conflict, which could lead to amusing and unexpected twists in the plot. Karen's journey to confront her greatest enemy, herself, suggests that the novel might also offer moments of self-discovery and personal growth.

Overall, "Whisterpoop: Once More, with Feeling" appears to be a witty and entertaining read, perfect for those who enjoy humorous and character-driven stories. It seems to combine elements of comedy, romance, and introspection, making it a potentially delightful and thought-provoking book. Readers looking for a light-hearted escape into the world of a charmingly flawed protagonist may find this book worth exploring.

This was my first Whisterpoop book, I didn’t realize it was a series, but it can stand alone. It was hard for me to get into it, but as I kept reading, I got to a point where I became invested in finding out the ending. There were some elements of the storyline that I didn’t enjoy (no spoilers). This isn’t a story I would normally read, but the title drew, and cover drew me in enough to read the book.
Karen’s name was fitting for many aspects of her personality, most of those qualities I attributed to her age. Watching her navigate life was comical and there were some laugh out loud moments for sure (no spoilers), but it fell flat for me.
And I still have no idea about the title. Maybe the reason is in the first book??

I really struggled to get into this book. The concept of the book seemed interesting but the writing was lack luster and therefore could not really get into the book as I wasn't enjoying the characters. I think this is just not for me.

This was not as humorous as I was expecting, but once I got past that, I ended up enjoying it for what it was. The story is told from Karen's point of view. She's a 62-year old librarian, grandmother, and widow and looking at retirement. Her first husband left her (for her sister) and her second husband died two years ago, and since then it's been her and his dog. She's a librarian who reads everything, but her guilty pleasure is romance novels. Her son and grandson show up unexpectedly one day and ask if they can move in, and we're given tidbits of his wife being an alcoholic who needs help and who kicked them out of the house while she got help. Or some such thing.

I didn't realize until I started that this was a sequel, but I don't feel like you had to read the first book at all. This was kind of like a coming-of-age story, except with a grandmother. She's sad about the loss of her husband, who she clearly loved, and she wants to be useful, but she has no idea what she wants to do when she retires. She would like to fall in love again (maybe) but isn't sure she wants to go through the whole dating scene since she never really did that with either of her husbands. And she loves her son and grandson but isn't sure how she can help them.

The show she got her grandson involved with was really interesting (in a weird sort of way), and I liked her interactions with Taylor. The whole thing with the Karen meme I had mixed feelings about, but I guess if your name is Karen and you're a middle-aged white woman, it's hard to get away from the stereotype. FWIW, I felt bad for Karen because she was having more than "just a bad day". But I think it took her time to realize that there were people around her who cared about her, even as her attitude and actions might push them away. I really liked the ending, and it makes me want to read the next book. I'll probably pick up the first book in this series at some point.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Interesting and funny little book best appreciated by the over fifty crowd. Laughed my sox off at times!
I requested and received an EARC from the author via NetGalley.

When I got this book I did not know it was a sequel. I've not read the first book, but this book stands on its own just fine.

Karen is a librarian about to retire. Her son has moved back home with his son in tow. There are people protesting the library. Karen has been roped into working a major even she isn't interested in. And let's even talk about that viral video of Karen losing her mind and, well, Karening out....

This is a nicely written story with some good characterization and a healthy dose of introspection. Karen takes a while to realize what is right in front of her, but she gets there. And the bits told frpm the dog's point of view are great.

This is a good, light read with some major smiles in places.

It was a cute read that made me laugh out loud in places, especially in chapter 3! I won't say what it is. I don't want to give it away! But I really laughed until tears came! A few other little places were funny too.
Karen really is a hoot, and I never knew that u could be an enemy of your own self. Wow! So, I learned something new through this book.
I love stories about bookmobiles, and this one was no exception.
Learning to forgive one's self is no easy feat. It's a lifelong journey, as was Karen's.
Learning how to adjust after retirement isn't easy either. Changes are hard! I should know, so I understand how Karen feels!.
5 stars for a well written book that I really enjoyed! I couldn't put it down until I finished.
My thank for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own!

I did not realize this was a second book when I picked it up and I did not read the first book. I wonder if that has impacted my opinion.

What I enjoyed was the perspective of the dog. The chapters that had his viewpoints were my favorites and I wish he was more prevalent.

I was hoping for a bit more from the main character. She seemed rather flat until the very end where most of her growth just *poof* appeared. The majority of the book was filled with storylines that didn't always intertwine with each other. There was the retirement, the book bans, the theater, the dating, and the viral video. They didn't flow together and several of them didn't have a satisfying conclusion.

I really really found it unfunny and tiresome. I wouldn't say I liked the characters and humour. The writing style was okay, but other than that, I didn't enjoy anything about it.