I enjoyed the other two books in this series and was thrilled to see Sarah's latest up on Netgalley. The first half was more enjoyable for me as it had her trademark relatable, quirky, life happenings depicted in humorous comics. The latter half was more Sarah giving advice to aspiring artists. Overall, another fun installment in this series, and I am grateful I was able to spend some time with Sarah and her drawings.

Thank you to Sarah Andersen, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley, for the opportunity to review an early copy.

I already read some Sarah Andersen's comics on various internet sites and always found the very good and funny.
This book is a good way to discover new comics and a different side to MS Andersen.
Very Interesting and very funny. A good read.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing

I judge a book by it's cover first. If I like that, I pick it up. In this case, it happened to be a book by Sarah Andersen so I couldn't ignore that, now could I?

This book is just what you'd expect from Sarah Andersen. The simple, but very effective, cartoon placed in very very relatable scenes almost made me think this book was about me. It's full with everyday scenes from life and the struggles that you can encounter. It deals with some serious issues like anxiety but also a lot of fun stuff like fluffy animals.
In the second part of the book Sarah Andersen gives you some tips on 'how to be an artist'. This might not be something everybody will relate to. On the other hand, these tips could also function as 'how to just be a decent f*cking human' and therefore I believe everyone should read this.

This is a perfect book to crawl under a blanket with and it contains artwork you should show all your friends. And if you just can't get enough of these funny comics, Sarah Andersen's Instagram (sarahandersencomics) is regularly update with some new fun stuff!

In the light of the concluding illustrated essay here - all tortured souls need creativity, and we should all be creative online despite the trolls, and the world just needs more art and opinion, etc - the contents here can seem quite flippant and disposable. Cats are cute. Anxieties can grow behind our backs. Oh, and periods aren't nice. But once again the core of the book is actually fun, sincere, and well created, even if the artist's new blurry-cam digital FX box is used a little too often. You do certainly feel a kinship with the artist, and the snap with which she makes her point does go to prove some relevance to the content, however seemingly lightweight. Recommended.

I absolutely loved this and it immediately cheered me up, as Sarah Andersen always manages to do. I discounted a star because her previous books were funnier and more unique. I will definitely be buying this book as soon as it comes out!

I nearly screamed for joy when I saw a Sarah's Scribbles collection for review. This obviously grabbed me with the title, as well as the author. Her work is perfect for anyone, but especially a book lover, as she does a lot of comics involving books.

Sarah's Scribbles are an online comic created by Sarah Andersen. Her comics are semi-autobiographical and follow her life experiences, friends, pets, etc. The comics she posts are in a funky simple art style, but you can check out her installations that are beautiful in their self here.

The first section of this book is a series of comics that involve different subjects, but mostly about the struggles of adulting. Because let's be honest - it's a struggle. A few of the subjects that she touches on are being an introvert, dealing with responsibilities, time management, reading, retail therapy, and obviously cats.

The last section is kind of like a shout out to the aspiring artists of the world, and how the internet is a dark and scary place because people are just extremely mean and horrible; but things will get better. So if you create, just put yourself out there. It's really nice to see a message like that from someone you admire.

I don't want to go too far into detail because I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen her comics. You can check her out on the web though, she posts her comics on a few different sites, but facebook is the most universal social media and you can find her at: https://www.facebook.com/DoodleTimeSarah/

This is the 3rd book she's released, so be sure to check out the others, Adulthood Is a Myth: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection and Big Mushy Happy Lump !

If you don't pick up her book, please at least give her a follow. It's totally worth it, and it's awesome to support artists. :)

I've never actually picked up any of the book versions of these webcomics, but I'm sure everyone has seen them floating around being reblogged on some kind of social media site. There were quite a few panels I recognized in here as well as several I'd never seen before, and they're all just so relatable. Definitely a fun, quick read. There's also a prose bit at the end that is specifically giving advice to web-artists which isn't necessarily something that was helpful to me personally, but it also comes with some cute comic strips so it was still pretty interesting.

Sarah Andersen has the ability to transform the daily life of introverts into something hilarious. How she treats the anxiety, the fears, the self-doubts... we all have been there sometimes, and I haven't met anyone who hasn't recognized themselves in some of her vignettes. This is the third book of hers I've read and it's as funny and wonderful as the first one.

Sarah Andersen is a brilliant and hilarious artist who is always so relatable. She had me grinning and smiling at every page. I know so many people who would love this and her collection too!

Adulting is hard and Sarah Andersen illustrates this in a quirky way using a girl whose forays into trying to be grown up I don’t always understand, but can definitely appreciate. Nonetheless, her illustrations are so relatable, so down-to-earth and they always catch me by surprise. Long live the scribbles!

This is my first read from Sarah Anderson's graphic novels, and I enjoyed it. Although through her clearly illustrated and written thoughts, Sarah is a millennial, I believe she grasped everyday life for me where I’m not a millennial. She speaks of the internet, social media, and how we need to move past the negativity to become better artists. We can become better people. Sarah uses her illustrations and humor to capture situations in life so we can reflect and laugh at ourselves. I recommend this book and I am looking forward to reading others because sometimes I just need a good belly laugh.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with this novel.

Yet another funny and enjoyable book from Sarah's Scribbles. Loved it loved it LOVED IT!

I chanced upon this book at the start of my day in the NetGalley catalog and was very happy about this discovery. I proceeded to download and read it almost immediately.

This book is a collection of her individual comics ( on instagram/facebook and elsewhere),  a few I personally had not seen before. The beauty of the panels are that most of them are instinctively relatable with subtle humour. For those who have seen or been in some of those situations, the punch line is apparent. This book comes in two parts though, with one part being the panels. The second part is encouragement to deal with trying to do something in this interconnected world where everyone has an opinion, some of which you want and others not. This section is also accompanied by associated comics which help drive the point in the usual laid back style.

This book is definitely for the die-hard fans of the author. For those who are new, it can still be a great experience.

I received a copy of this book to read from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. Herding Cats is a collection of cartoons that make me laugh and make me wonder how did she get inside my head? I think her cartoons are important because as well as being entertaining they make you think and they also tell you that you are not the only one who feels that way. Sarah Anderson’s ability to distill big ideas into four little squares and still make you laugh about it leaves me awestruck. I highly recommend this book.

Herding Cats by Sarah Anderson is a wonderful collection of relatable and hilarious comics. Each page is filled with adorable truths about life and is perfect for young people today.
I really loved this one. I've been a big fan of Sarah Anderson for a while and I absolutely love her work. This new collection is especially wonderful because of the advise and guidance that Anderson gives in the book. The wonder of Anderson's work lies in the perfectly accurate metaphors for the wonders and struggles of daily life that Anderson is known for. I can't recommend this enough.

I just really love this artist, all her comics are very very relatable to me. And pretty much relatable to everyone I know

When I saw this was available as 'Read now' on Netgalley, I was so happy! (Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley, obvs) Then I realized I didn't have adobe digital edition...then I needed an account....then it failed to set me up an account...and FINALLY I worked it all out and read this. I adore Sarah's work, and I own physical copies of her other two books. I'm definitely still going to buy this one even after reading it, because her art is just so darn cute and looks good on my shelves.

As always, a funny and relatable look at life as we know it these days. Read her stuff and see if you don't agree! Five stars.

Another delightful installment by Sarah Andersen. So much goodness here. I found myself laughing out loud many times.

I couldn't believe my luck when I found Sarah Andersen's new book on NetGalley! She has definitely never failed to crack me up and I sped through the book in about an hour because I just couldn't put it down. Every single strip is so relatable and I couldn't help but chuckle through the entire book. The guide at the end for aspiring artists was pretty well written and entertaining.

Another great collection from Sarah Andersen. Always so relatable and funny. The end of this collection gives advice for inspiring artists and touches on the online world we now live in.

Another delightful and funny offering from Sarah Anderson.

I always enjoy Sarah’s collections. Much of what her strips cover are thoughts and feelings I relate to very much. Funny, relatable, and a great reminder that we are not alone in what is sometimes a lonely world.

How does she do it? She just distills everything down to the perfect snort worthy joke while simultaneously totally understanding what it is to be a woman and an artist and a cat addict. The later half of the book is a soapbox moment about ignoring the trolls and making art that is so sincere it makes me want to hug everyone trying to create and make in the dumpster fire of a world we're currently living in. Everyone needs Sarah Scribbles in their lives!!!

I love Sarah Andersen's work! The comics were relatable, funny, and unique. The artwork is quirky and amazing as usual too. I also really liked the inspirational part near the end to those who wish to become artists. Can't wait for more books like these in the future from Sarah because I'll definitely read them. :)

I personally adore Sarah Andersen's comics. I think her art is really fun and playful, but most importantly so relatable. I find myself in most of her work and I can always relate to the stuff she puts out. She is really good at capturing.... well, life in general, especially of a 20-something year old. And most of her work is really good-natured and hopeful and I really enjoy that. This is all true for this collection. It made me laugh out loud and I really appreciate that, because not a lot of stuff does. It's a really unique quality of her work. Most of it is due to the fact that it's so true, that you can't help but laugh. While I've seen most of these comics online, some stuff is new to me and I loved when it's all wrapped up nicely in one collection! Oh and the second part of the collection, where she gives advice to people looking to post their art online can be really helpful, especially for some younger people that are just starting out. I found it to be really insightful, plus I think it works for any sort of content online, not just comics themselves. Really enjoyed it as always.

3.5 stars

I love Sarah Andersen's comics. So I was super excited when I heard about the third comic in this series. Even though I enjoyed Herding Cats a lot, I didn't love it as much as the last two. There were a handful of scribbles that were super relatable and had me laughing out loud. I feel like there is enough material in this comic that any person could relate too. The illustration is simple, short and funny. I am not a huge comic/graphic novel reader, but I would devour Sarah's Scribbles type of comics. You can read them whenever and I am sure that you will want to share the comics with your friends, family and on social media to express yourself. There are like 10+ scribbles I want to post on Instagram right away.

Hilarious yet hits so close to home. This was the first Sarah's Scribbles I have read, even though I have seen many a post on Facebook/Twitter including some of her previous comics, and I look forward to more of her quirkiness and humor.

If you've read Sarah Andersen's other books or seen her comics online, you know more or less what to expect from this book. It's not groundbreaking, it's not a story, it's just a bunch of cute strips by someone who is having a lot of fun and has some things to say -- and that's great. This book did change things up a bit by including a section on art and being online in this day and age; not bad or untrue, but I was kind of disappointed that it wasn't more strips speaking for themselves (although the section is illustrated).

It's a fun collection, and I still find myself saying "it me!" when I read Andersen's strips about anxiety, introversion, etc. Not sure how much of this will be new if you've read the strips online, though -- I read them only sporadically, and still recognised quite a few.

A very funny compilation. I've seen some of these panels floating around tumblr before, but they are just as funny a second time. Some of the comics were painfully true, and I recognize myself in the murderous mess of the woman who has long, painful periods. My cat also doesn't know her name for all the nicknames and nonsense I call her. This book probably will appeal to millennials most of all, but some of the truths will make women of any age chuckle. Very cute!

I had to laugh at so many of the illustrations because it was as if Ms. Andersen knew me inside and out! Some reminded me of my daughters and some reminded me of a friend. This is just a fun book to look through and laugh and then share it with a friend and laugh again. Just keep showing it to friends and family and you are pretty much guaranteed to say "that is so me" or "that is so you." Put in on your self and then get it out when you need a good laugh. When you need to be reminded that you are not the only person who does something or thinks a certain way. I definitely need to get the two previous Sarah's Scribbles!

I relate this book to an almost disturbing agree; over and over, I looked at the comics here and thought, "That's me... that's me... that's definitely me...". I'd seen some of these online before, but others were new to me. Besides identifying with it personally, I think some of the pieces dealing with anxiety would be really helpful for my students, as would the guide to being creative in the back. Great collection.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

Sarah’s Scribbles is one of my favourite web comics and I was so happy to see a new book! I laughed loudly all the way through the book, stopping to show my kid funny pages. My only complaint is that it isn’t 500 pages long. Oh well, can’t have it all!

I will not lie. I am not the biggest fan of this artist/author usually. I like bits here and there and then the rest isn’t for me. I thought that when I first picked up this galley, and now at the end I have had a change of heart. This book is full of the usual comic strips. The ones about books are my favorite, but then I hit this strip about the Nerd being bullied in public, to go home and become the online bully themselves, and it just hit me with all the feels. The author goes further, and towards the end of the book, calls out our lives as lived on screen, and that everyone who wants to create should. That there will be trolls and bullies, but also helpful criticism both good and bad. Never stop creating. Never let the trolls take over your life. I love the message at the conclusion of this book so much, it shot my review up to the best I give. We need more authors and illustrators making comments like this. Good job.!

Oh, wow, another Sarah Scribbles. I am well pleased. :)

If you have been following Sarah's cartoons, you know what you are in for, and you should buy this book to have them all collected in one place. If you are not aware of her cartoons, here are my favorite ones in this volume:
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And, even if you have been reading her online, she has bonus material in this book, about creativity, and not giving up, and enjoying your art, and good pep talk for future or current artists.

And her final words? "Go Make Stuff".



Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

Sarah Andersen's comics about cats, introversion, and the life of an artist are always adorable and easy to relate to. In this collection, it's more of the same (which is good!), plus a helpful, brief guideline at the book's end for creative folks who sometimes struggle. If you haven't been reading Sarah Andersen, you are missing out on great stuff.

I love Sarah's scribbles, and Herding Cats was no exception. In addition to the usual funny-usually-light hearted comics, Herding Cats came with a powerful message: CREATE. This struck home for me, because it IS easy to get caught up in the criticism and fear of messing up. It's harder to push past those feels and just keep creating for no other purpose than your own enjoyment. Because of the simplistic style of these comics, it risks becoming repetitive, but I always find each new batch just as entertaining as the last.

This was the post-Trump comic I needed so I could be sweetly and hilariously reminded that a lot of us are in the same space right now and that, no matter what, pets and Fall are still great.

Sarah’s stories are still incredibly relatable, adorable and funny.
As always, I’m looking forward to reading more!

Six word summary: My life displayed in comic format.

What I Love: Everything. These are so hilarious because they are absolutely relatable. I feel like every page I am nodding my head thinking "I thought I was the only one!"

Who should read it: People who also find life ridiculous at times, but enjoy fun as well!

I love Sarah Andersen's work. As an book-loving, cat person introvert it speaks to me on a personal level. While reading I kept interrupting my boyfriend to show him comics that I felt explained myself to him better than any words ever could!
Ms. Andersen's honesty about herself is refreshing as well. She addresses her anxiety and shortcomings in a humorous manner that helped this reader feel less alone and thus less self-critical. I would definitely recommend Herding Cats to my friends and to any patrons (most likely millennial and younger) who need a good laugh and a light read to lift their spirits. I'm eagerly awaiting Sarah Andersen's next comic collection!

It’s likely that fans of Sarah Anderson will have seen all the comics collected in this book, but don’t let that stop you from picking up a copy. Not only are the comics funny (as always) but many of them have more impacted than anticipated. And as a bonus, supporting an artist you love is always a wonderful thing to do.
I’m a fan of Sarah Anderson; I’m not going to deny it. So much of what she draws just really resonates with me. As a creative who struggles with anxiety myself, I feel like she can put those feelings into words (or images, in her case) better than I could ever hope. Seeing the struggles occurring in somebody I respect…it’s a helpful reminder that we’re all human and we all have our own battles to fight. To see her winning those battles (posting artwork and doing what she loves, despite the anxiety and all the other roadblocks) is inspiring.
I love how despite the silly nature of it all, Sarah still takes a moment to be serious and talk to her fans. I’m sure she’s aware (as indicated by her directness in conversation here) that many of her fans look up to her, and would love to do what she does. Instead of seeing them as a threat or potential competition, she encourages them to keep at it; to continue producing artwork and ignore all the critics out there (and let’s be honest here, we’re all our own worst critics). I have so much respect for her for taking this stance.
I can’t wait to see what volume four will contain (I know I can check out her website as well, but I do enjoy supporting the books when they release). Maybe I’ll luck out and it’ll be another cat themed title!

Amazing, as always.

Sarah Andersen is my favorite, and HERDING CATS – the third in her Sarah’s Scribbles series – does not disappoint. Her trademark adorable line drawings, self-deprecating humor, and wry wit are all present and accounted for. While Sarah’s observations run the gamut, from popular trends to personal apocalypses, HERDING CATS is all about the three As: anxiety, animals, and art. Err, make that four: can’t forget about adulting, filed under “things that are impossible and threaten to break me on the daily.” (I feel you, girl. I’ve cried three times and counting, just today.)

The last section includes advice to aspiring artists, punctuated by pithy comic strips for the rest of us. I was not bored.

Some of the comics I remembered from her twitter feed, but many were new, or at least new-to-me. Nearly are all instant classics.

In sum: Buy this book. Buy it meow.

This made me smile and I had to show a few panels to friends because they were extremely relatable - what more could you want from a Sarah Andersen comic? I also really enjoyed the second half, which was Andersen's advice to artists and really just everyone on the internet. There was a lot of care put into it and I really appreciated it. It made me feel hopeful, which is sometimes rare in the current days, especially when discussing the internet. I enjoyed the previous two installments and if you did too, I think you'll also enjoy this one.

I loved Sarah's previous work and loved this latest edition as well. I was so excited to get an advance copy from Netgalley in exchange for a review since I love her comics. All of the comics included in this edition were really relatable to me and I liked that in this version she has a few pages of copy talking about being an artist. She captures reality really well in her comics.

If you're friends with me on any sort of personal social media account, you probably already know that I have an unhealthy obsession with Sarah's Scribbles. While I adore webcomics from all sorts of artists and sources, Sarah's are some of the few comics that can, without fail, always make me laugh out loud, smile, or even just go, "Yep, been there." This collection is probably my favorite so far. I just about died laughing over some of the comics, while others had me nodding vigorously and biting my tongue to keep from waking up the house with my cries of, "PREACH, GIRL!"

One of the best things about this collection is, at the end, there's a section of 20-ish pages where Sarah offers some advice for aspiring artists. She delves into a bit of how toxic the internet culture has become, especially for content creators, many of whom live in constant fear of criticism, unkindness, and downright harassment. Her words are inspirational, smarmy, and fun, and totally reinforced why I love Sarah Andersen so damn much.

Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I LOVE Sarah's drawings. They're always SO relatable and often make me laugh out loud. This instalment was a little different to the first of Sarah's books that I've read, because it includes a little self-help guide for artists towards the end of the book. There's more text than usual, accompanied by her illustrations, but this section only takes up 20 pages or so.
If you haven't picked up Sarah's books or haven't checked out her drawings online, YOU HAVE TO. THEY'RE SO GREAT! Especially for introverts, anxious people and cat and dog lovers!

Sarah Andersen is the most relatable ever. Chances are if you're picking up a collection called 'Herding Cats' there will be at least one comic in there you will absolutely relate to on the most basic level. Reading Andersen is always like finding a kindred spirit, and Herding Cats is no exception. Full of comics about cats (obv), Halloween, and being an introvert, this collection was made for people like me.

I learned about this talented comic writer from my daughter. The cat cartoons have been especially enjoyed in our household but there is more. Sara Anderson humorously and effectively shows us our anxieties and issues. Try this book. Being able to laugh breaks the hard things down into manageable bites. It will help you to process and digest your experiences!

Overall I really enjoyed this third collection of comics by Andersen. For aspiring artists, or any creative who wants to know how it is for a professional who publishes across multiple different online mediums, the last third of the book is very useful in talking about her experiences, pitfalls and things that have worked well for her.

Definitely a fun book that will brighten someone's day and who will say "omg ITS NOT JUST ME?"

I'm following Sarah Andersen's drawings via Facebook and usually I find myself giggling while reading them, because a lot of it represents me I guess. I saw this ARC in Netgalley and downloaded quickly so I can read it. I really have fun reading, and I want to share some of my favorites.