Herding Cats

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.

This is the third book I have read by Sarah Anderson and I think this one may be my favorite so far. I enjoyed it so much more than her second one. I love that she uses her art to let others who are introverted, into fandom, love reading that they are not alone out there. Her slight obsession with cute animals hits a little too close to home though.

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.

I have yet to find a more relatable comic writer than Sarah Andersen.

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!

3.75 stars, rounded up because it got 3 belly laughs from me.

This book is divided into 2 unequal halves-- the first is classic Sarah comics. Funny, animal-loving, mental-health-advocating humor. Great. The second, though, is where Sarah really shines. Framed as sort of artists' advice, sort of self-help, she intersperses thick chunks of prose with illustrative comics. What a delight! Even non-writers and non-artists will be able to relate, be inspired, and perhaps even pick up the pencil and MAKE SOMETHING!

Really nice. May have to go back and check out the first 2 in the series!

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.!

Liked this one better than the previous one. The last chapter especially, sound advice on how to survive as a creative person on the internet... Good advice for anyone on the internet, really.

Sarah Andersen did it again! She keeps slaying with her funny comic strips. Now with more cats and social criticism.

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!

Once again, I really enjoyed Andersen's newest book.
I know it sounds trite, but her comics are really so relatable!!!
And I read this in a library during finals and actually starting laughing out loud.

I found it a bit strange that the structure of the book changed like two thirds of the way through. The beginning was just a series of Sarah's scribbles that were relatively unrelated, but obviously connected to the same audience of millennials, much like Adulthood Is a Myth. Then she changed to more of a thematic approach, closer to the style of Big Mushy Happy Lump, if I'm remembering the earlier installments correctly.

Despite this slightly abrupt change, the contents of the book itself was super enjoyable and entertaining. I didn't even know a new sequel was coming out and I'm so glad I got to read it :-)

Current Publication Date: March 27, 2018

***I received an e-ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

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.

As the third book in the "Sarah's Scribbles Book Series", HERDING CATS is as entertaining as the previous two have been, though they are definitely all stand alone books. Sarah Anderson manages to capture the world of the introverted and anxiety ridden perfectly in her comics, which is part of what I love about her work.

What I liked most about this book, though, was that at the end, Anderson offers advice to others who are trying to start in her field. Much of the feedback is reminding yourself not to have too much doubt in yourself, and I liked that.

I have to say I overall enjoyed these comics. It's nice seeing it updated and have it relate to what is going on currently in the world. I find these comics very fun and relatable. It's a nice quick read. I can see myself buying this as a gift for someone whose going through tough times so they know they are not alone.

I’m super stoked to review Herding Cats. If you’re on the internet chances are you’ve seen some of Sarah Andersen’s work. She creates really short, but funny and meaningful, comic strips that show up everywhere as memes. She has two short collections, Adulthood is a Myth, and Big Mushy Happy Lump. I’ve read both of them and my main criticism would be that they’re just too short! I understand why they’re this length, Sarah mostly creates one page comics and with every page covering a different topic, they’re not going to be that long. And then there’s the whole thing where she actually has to draw all the artwork.

I always enjoy these. My favourite is still her first collection because I think it really showcases some of her best work and most popular comics. She’s tried a new type of storytelling in the last two books though where she has added some text followed by comics to tell and bit more of a story and address larger issues. Sadly I’m not really into this format as much, I like her stories, I’d just be more interested to see them told solely through comics, but I think Sarah might struggle a little bit with longer story telling through comics and I prefer her shorter comics. I think her shorter comics provide a really good social commentary on a huge variety of issues and how we interact in the world in the internet age.

So I didn’t love this book as much as the first, but there was still a few really great comics in here. She had two comics in this one that were directly about feminism and I really enjoyed them both, so I’d love to see more comics on social issues as I think this is a really good medium to share ideas and highlight how ridiculous some social norms really are. I will still continue to read whatever Sarah puts out, because they’re such a quick read and they always give me a laugh.

I highly reccomden this book. Sarah is such an amazing artist. Every time i "read" her comics is like : Ok, this is about me. My life is just "written" in this comis book. These comic books are too short, but so entertaining. With one word: LOL. Sarah's Scribbles always magically appear in my life just in time to cheer me up and I'm so grateful for them.

I love Sarah Andersen! Her books always make me smile. This one in particular is one of my favorites. I can relate to so many pages!

Reading comics by Sarah Andersen always make me feel better. She manage to take everyday thoughts and make them accessible. The drawings make me realize that my feelings and thoughts are more normal than I originally thought. I feel better because I feel less alone.

The drawings are "simple", but it is why I love this comic so much. The windows are very relatable, and I love that!

This one was just as good as the other two. These explain a lot of what adults go through and feel on any given day. Keep them coming I could read these books all day long.

This is the second Sarah's Scribbles book that I have read and loved. Her drawings are incredibly relatable for anyone who is an introvert, has anxiety, and loves cats and dogs. They, differently from many books, make me laugh out loud. This one, unlike her other books, has a self-help guide for artists, also accompanied by some her illustrations. If you haven't checked out her drawings and or books, I really recommend, they're so great!

I adore Sarah and her work. I love that she is very honest about anxiety and depression and so many other things. Most of all, I love that she chooses to express the humor in it. In many ways she reminds me of myself but I think we're both too introverted to reach out and try anyway. It's a nice thought. Back to the book, this is not exactly what I've seen from her before. I love her series, Sarah's Scribbles and follow it. The first half of this is what we've all come to expect and love. The last little bit is even better. Sarah has become a motivational writer (we all know motivational speaking would never be her goal). I'll let you read it since she says it best but that part of the book made me love and respect her even more. There is a bit of swearing but not too much or too serious (I notate this for my readers who follow me for such info). Basically if you need some comedy and motivation, get this book.

I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

It takes real talent to pull off a comic strip that is only 1 to 7 panels, and have it be consistently funny. There is truly humor accessible to everyone in this book, and many could be clipped from the "newspaper" and taped to an office door. I have only been occasionally exposed to Sarah Andersen through the book I purchased for my spouse and Facebook shares from my spouse. Now I have to go back and read the previous two books as soon as possible.

Herding Cats is an incredibly fast read! I read it twice in the space of time it took to drink a cup of tea. While every illustration didn't make me laugh, enough did that I would definitely consider this book significantly more hit than miss.
I particularly liked Sarah Andersen's advice to up-and-coming artists. It was both inspiring and ground in reality.
Herding Cats is definitely worth a read, or two.

Thank you, NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I have always heard about Sarah's Scribbles but had never managed to get my hands on one until now. At first, I wasn't sure what to think. The art was simple (which isn't a bad thing at all) and the little comics were a hit and miss for me. But, I slowly started to relate to them more and more and found them rather endearing.

This really let me know that I wasn't alone in some of the things that I feel. There was one comic that I didn't even realize I felt until I saw it and I was like "YES! That is me."

It was a quick read, that I could relate too and I know that many others will be able to relate to it as well and it could help encourage them and let them know that they aren't alone in how they are feeling.

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for giving me this book in return of a honest review!
This is the second book by Sarah Andersen that I'm reviewing. Somehow I missed out on first Sarah's Scribbles collection, but I'm glad I didn't miss out on this one.
Funny thing is, when I requested and reviewed "Big Happy Mushy Lump", I was already a fan of Sarah's comics. I've seen them here and there, always peppered with positive feedback and comments. This encouraged me to pick up her first collection and read it. So when I saw second book on NetGalley I immediately thought "Well this is just great! I didn't even know she released another one!" and I truly loved it. I came upon second collection by accident, I was just checking out graphic novels & comics section. Same happened with "Herding Cats", can you believe it? It's just pure luck and I'm happy it struck me today.
Once "herding Cats" was on my tablet I immediately sat down to read it all and had many laughs. Her comics are not only hilarious as hell, but relatable as well. I often found myself nodding with agreement and thinking "Yes, this is what happens to me/This is what I do/This is how it feels.". I can't pick just one comic I loved the most because majority of them were simply amazing.
But Sarah doesn't only provide sincere good laugh with "Herding Cats". She also speaks about creative process, creative struggles and modern artist's life. She sends a message that applies to painters, digital artists, writers, you name it. And her message is nice, warm and encouraging. For me, who dabs into craft of writing quite often, this message felt close and real. Sarah described dark sides of being an artist in the internet age which I felt and experienced too. I felt understood, felt encouraged. Thank you, Sarah, for that!
And as always, looking forward for more of her amazing humorous comics.

I don't typically laugh out loud when reading, but this collection had me LOLing several times. I've seen some of Sarah Andersen's comics around the internet before, but hadn't read any of her books until this collection. As always, her take on anxiety and being an introvert really resonated with me.

Because this was my first time reading one of Sarah's books, I wasn't expecting the section at the end where she talks about being a creator in today's internet age. At first I found this confusing, but as I read it I came to appreciate what she has to say.

As a whole, this collection left me feeling encouraged and uplifted. I'll definitely be recommending this and other Sarah's Scribbles volumes to friends and library patrons!

The third book by Sarah Andersen, collecting all her newest works + more! I was delighted when I spotted this book over on Netgalley. The covers and titles are getting better (and sillier) with each and every book. I can't wait to see what the next title/cover will be.:P

Like with each book so far I haven't found a comic I haven't read, well, maybe one or two, as I sometimes don't see her new comic on my timeline on Twitter. But do I mind? Nah, I don't. I just adore that I can re-read them without having to go through her Twitter.

This time not so much menstrual cycles and more anxiety and sadness. They all hit quite close home for me. :( One that also stood out was the stove comic. When I saw it on her Twitter, I had the same reaction. I was both sad and happy. Sad, because it sucks that there are more people who have this problem and it is not a fun one. Happy, because I know now that there are more people like me. That I am not alone with this behaviour.

After the normal comics we get an extra part. She tells us with text and comics about art, about drawing, about criticism on the internet, anxiety over drawing/posting something, and more. I definitely love that this was added. I am not adding art to the internet, but some of the parts (internet and harassment/criticism) hit quite close to me.

All in all, definitely recommended. Be warned this may hit close home. You may experience a ton of feelings and nod along with the comics. Of course you will also laugh as there are enough moments were the comics are more comedy (like the ones with her cat).

---Review to be posted on my blog (and all other places) 2 weeks before the book comes out.----

As always, Sarah Anderson does not disappoint with her collections. Herding Cats is the newest complication of Sarah's Scribbles a phenomena that has taken over women everywhere. Sarah always manages to hit the nail on the head especially when describing those who are introverts or basically just like animals more than people.
Funny, witty, and own right truthful, Herding Cats is like looking into my own mind. This book is s little light n the cat jokes in my opinion but never the less is funny and brilliant.

4,5 stars actually (^.^)

It's my 3rd review of Sarah Andersen's books. I didn't expect her to publish a new book and when I coincidentally see her new book on netgalley I got so excited. I finished it within an hour or so.

I adore how she hilariously illustrates such small things in her comics. Once again, I loved it ! :)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.



I thought the cartoons were pretty funny, but what I liked the most is that it gives you some tips on how to deal with some issues that are pretty real and it made me think about some stuff that it did not cross my mind before.I will be picking up her other 2 books before this one.

As a long-time fan of Andersen's comics, this was a joy to read. The art is adorable and amazingly expressive, the comics are hilarious and relatable and got many chuckles out of me. I really liked the last part where she offers encouragements to artists during these exhausting times, because it's exactly what's needed.
The only reason I took one star away is that there isn't much new in this book, there isn't anything original about it. Still a wonderful read, but maybe something new would be nice for the next one.

Sarah Anderson is always a delight, and this newest collection was no exception. She has a way of bringing some of my (and hers) most personal insecurities to life in a light and funny manner. She's relatable, and smart, and witty. Those who loved her first two collections will love this one.

I've seen a few of these comic stripspop up on social media, but getting to really enjoy Anderson's humor and art was, in my opinion, perfect for anyone who relates to her brand - anxiety, cats, introversion and the struggles of being a millennial.
This book is only half comic strips; the other half is some great advice from Anderson to aspiring artists and young artists. I'm not sure if the previous two books are like this, but it kind of threw me for a loop. However, the advice is great and Anderson really gets being an artist in the age of the internet.
Overall, I highly recommend this book for a quick and fun read. It takes less than 30 minutes to get through and is chock-full of great commentary on the millennial generation and the state of the world. I for one am definitely going to read her other stuff and keep an eye on any future work she puts out.

Quite simply the best work that has come so far from this iconic cartoonist and memoirist. I am floored by the honesty and humor that she infused on every page.

When I discovered Adulthood Is A Myth early this year, I was enamored with author Sarah Andersen’s humor and her trademark artistic style. Despite her city living vs my small town setting and the age difference between us, there were many parallels between her thoughts and mine. I read her second book, Big Mushy Happy Lump, soon afterwards and then was doubly pleased when I was able to read her third book through NetGalley that will be out in March 2018.

What stood out in this third volume was her honesty about the creative process and how self doubt and self sabotage come into play even as she has now gained mainstream success. There is a section in the back in which Andersen gives advice to new illustrators and shares how the internet has corrupted much of her former joy in sharing her work. Her guide for the “young creative” is actually appropriate for all ages as her practical advice about artist survival is from her own hard won experience. While this book is as funny as her previous two, there is definitely a maturing in her work that was welcome.

I look forward to future Sarah’s Scribbles book, as the talented author and illustrator has created a very relatable set of books. Bravo!

I love Sarah's Scribbles! They're funny and really relatable. The first part is filled with short comic strips, like in the two previous books, while the second part is advice for aspiring artist.
Recommended!

This book is a collection of relatable comics that portray daily life. What I liked about it is the "Making stuff in the modern era" section where the author shares her experience as an artist on the internet. She tells us what to expect if we become an artist, offers 5 tips on surviving the internet as a creative individual and wraps up the book by nudging the reader to voice their thoughts by making stuff.

I didn't quite enjoy the first part of the book as much as I adored her earlier books. I reckon it is because I've already been following her webtoon and there weren't many new comics. Since I've read some of the comics very recently on Line Webtoons and they are fresh on my mind, reading them again in the book did not appeal much to me. Perhaps if there was a gap in time of publishing a comic online and in a book, it would serve as nostalgia rather than appear as repetition. Would still recommend this book.

I think the main reason for the success of Sarah's Scribbles - beside being utterly hilarious - is that it's so easy to recognize yourself in her strips.
I mean, nearly each page I turned, I couldn't help but think <i>'But this is me!'</i>.

Thank so much to Sarah Andersen, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley, for the opportunity to review an ARC of this collection.

I love Sarah Andersen's particular brand of self-deprecating humor, and I think it's the thing that resonates most with a lot of us. Her third installment comes with a bunch of comics about making art, dealing with anxiety, the garbage fire that has been post-2016, life on the internet, reading, and of course, herding cats. She's also included a really cool self-help guide at the end for artists, with a lot some cool advice and much-needed reality check about what it's like to live in the era of the interwebz.

As always Sarah Andersen's comics are so relatable and hilarious! I really enjoyed the end section where she includes more writings and advice on what it's actually like to be an artist in today's age of social media and Internet trolls. Highly recommended for fans of her comics and previous books as well as for any aspiring artist out there.

I was so excited when I heard Sarah Andersen was publishing another "Sarah's Scribbles".
They are so much fun and relatable.
In "Hearding Cats", Sarah takes us once again through a series of cute little comics showcasing the most fun, awkward and truthful situations in life.
I fully appreciate this books, they make me smile and never fail to cheer me up.
It ended way too fast but I'm in such good mood right now that even that can't bother me!
Also, can we just look at this cover and title? I'm completely in love, purple and cats, it's great!

Love reading her cartoons on FaceBook. Great to see it compiled into a book. Looking forward to more.

I absolutely loved this collection. All the comics are hilariously relatable, as if she’s seen into my own thoughts, but I also really appreciated the advice contained in the book for artists. Even though I’m not an artist I found it helpful, and hopeful, and can’t imagine it’ll be a great read for a lot of people.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I love this artist and these comics. I laugh at almost all of the comics. I relate to sooo many of the comics also. They are so funny, they touch on real life, the artist just gets it. I cannot wait until the next book and this one isn't even published yet. If you haven't read any of these books/comics yet, what is wrong with you? Run, don't walk to you local books store or computer and start. You will not regret it!

Sarah Andersen is back with another book for anyone who enjoys webcomics! If you aren't familiar with her comics, they depict scenes that are relatable to animal lovers, students, creatives, and basically anyone who experiences emotions.

As with most famous internet cartoonists, I expected Andersen's book to simply be a collection of the short comics I see on Facebook or Twitter and some that I'd never come across. While it definitely has a bunch of the quick, hilarious, and relatable comics Andersen posts on her social media pages, I was surprised at the section that came last.

In the end, Andersen adds a chapter titled "Making Stuff in the Modern Era: A Guide for the Young Creative". There are a few sections to this, each highlighting a different part of the life of posting your art, writing, music, or any other project on the Internet for all to see.

It's no secret that this place has become an integral part of life for most people. Unfortunately, for every problem the Internet fixes, it also creates several new ones. That's why Andersen is here to tell her readers that it's okay to be scared to share your work so publically. People can be harsh, but they can also be incredibly kind. Andersen offers advice from her experiences on how to handle this anxiety, pick yourself up after you fall, and continue to grow through the best and the worst.

I would definitely recommend this to everyone!

I love Sarah's art! I follow her on instagram, so when I give given the chance to review her upcoming comic (book) I was so stoked!
This is a collection of her comic strips, many of which have already been posted to her instagram, so you pretty much know what to expect. I will say, I thought there would be more cat content but I still loved this book.
The way Sarah draws and deals with topics like anxiety brings them to such a relatable point of view, I often find myself giggling and then screaming EXACTLY!
Thank you to Netgally for providing me with an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Sarah's Scribbles are highly relatable for all those daily moments that have you thinking "Am I the only one?" Herding Cats keeps up with this tradition and then some. Perhaps my favorite part of this volume is her short essay at the end of the book addressing the difficulties of being an artist (but it really applies to anyone who creates original works) in today's world where the "real world" and the internet are so thoroughly intertwined. It's upfront about the emotional turmoil but reminds us that we must go out and make things anyway. I will definitely be re-reading this multiple times!

I love Sarah Andersen works, I read the two previous books, and really liked them.
This book is similiar to the previous and I think it is really cute, and catch the modern life's problems.
I recommend it to the fans and you creatives ;)

Another funny and touching scribble from Sarah. I think I will be buying copies as graduation gifts to my daughter and her friends, Good advice for artists

These comic strips were very fun and interesting, as usual, and while I did enjoy these, I can never bring myself to give them five stars. Yes they were funny and relatable, but the same goes for almost every other collection Andersen has done in the past.

Yes, I did really enjoy how this did end up talking about how the internet isn't the same place it was before, and how hard it is to find a space where you can just relax and be yourself without anyone judging you, but it still doesn't change the fact that while I do love these, they offer anything else that appeals to me. They don't make me think, and I feel as though they could.

I love Sarah's comics because they are so hilariously relatable, and this collection is no exception. The first half of this is a collection of comic strips, and the second half briefly details the artist's journey into becoming a professional artist, plus advice for young artists.. I'd recommend this to anyone that is a fan of Sarah's work.

Funny and informative. Love the characters. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

I have never sat down and read a full book by Sarah Andersen. I have read comics here and there as they pop up online, but never sought them out. When I saw that she had won a GoodReads award for one of her books, I wasn't surprised. Her work is generally really funny and feels so familiar.

This book had a few comics that I have seen online, but a great deal of them were new to me. Pretty sure my coworkers thought I was nuts when I kept laughing and by the end I had snorted at least three times. Very funny. Andersen understands my love of animals and my inability to handle my own anxiety. A wonderful addition to the world of comics for people with anxiety and who are introverted. 

What I really appreciated was the last bit of the book was dedicated to building up other artists. Anderson goes into how it can be hard to show your work online and that even she still has issues with it. It was wonderful.

Wonderful, funny, honest, quirky, authentic, neurotic, introverted portraits of what goes on in women's heads. Did I say hilarious? Now of I have to read the rest of her books.

Great stuff, but was hoping for more cats. Actual rating 4.9/5

I've truly enjoyed both of Sarah Andersen's previous books and was excited to read this one as well. I did enjoy it, but not quite as much as the previous two. The second part, although not necessarily as humorous, is full of great reminders for everyone trying to make their way in the world by being creative, as well as just being a polite human.

As an introvert and cat lover prone to anxiety, Sarah’s work is like someone created a comic of my life! I adore Sarah’s art and am grateful she has persevered over the doubt and negativity of others to share this important and entertaining work with the world!

Another insightful and empathetic collection of comics from Sarah Andersen! I especially loved the end section where Sarah offers unconditional support and encouragement for young creatives who might be struggling with online bullying and self-worth issues.

If you've been on the internet than you've probably already seen some of Sarah's little comic strips. I love them! They always cheer me up and they are highly relatable most of the time.

Sarah draws in her comic series about real life situations and how introverted people and/or people with depression and anxiety deal (or not) with them.
They are quite humorous and again, I love them.

What makes this book different from the two she published before is the second part of the book.
There she talks about becoming (and being) and artist on the internet and gives some tips and insight. this part has a lot more text. It was very interesting and I loved that it was included. Though maybe it would've been better at the beginning of the book because it contrasted quite a lot with the funny and quick read before.

Overall, if you need a book to make you feel understood, not alone and something to cheer you up, this is perfect for you. But again, you probably already know what you're getting into since her comics are huge on Tumblr and co.

P.S. I was over the moon when I saw this on NetGalley!

This third installment of Sarah's semi-autobiographical scribbles once again resonate with the artist, the introvert, the cat/pet lover, etc. If you identify with any of these, it would likely thrill and excite you (as it did me) that each trait / personality type is so accurately and succinctly portrayed in just a handful of panels. Even if you are not any one of these types, the illustrations would help you better understand someone else who is, from seeing things from their perspective.

I particularly enjoyed the second part of the book, which is interspersed with words of encouragement to budding artists. As someone who has run the gauntlet of an emerging artist in a world where social media (and the accompanying negativity) is rive, Sarah dishes out words of wisdom for those who aspire to venture forth in the creative space.

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Herding Cats: A Sarah’s Scribbles Collection can be enjoyed whether or not you’ve read the previous books. The topics are similar — including feelings of inferiority, how much she loves her cat, engaging in the wrong choice even though she knows better (particularly when it comes to spending time), dealing with anxiety, being an introvert, concerns over the state of the world, and enjoying Halloween — but her content is always fresh and approachable, and she finds new things to say about the topics.

The art is deceptively simple, easy to read but still expressive, which adds to how much most readers can relate to her feelings. She’s excellent at evoking an action or setting with just a few lines or items. Her honesty makes it less scary for readers to think about their own similar fears, or the ways they short-circuit themselves by getting distracted by the internet, or how everyone gets caught up in a cycle of focusing on the wrong things at times.

The final section, “Making Stuff in the Modern Era: A Guide for the Young Creative”, combines text with a few cartoons as Andersen talks about how she came to be a professional artist. I found her comments on how different it is now to use the internet particularly insightful… and sad, as she points out that today’s young creators are afraid of what might happen to them there. She also has advice, from experience, on creativity cycles, coping with criticism, and staying encouraged. It's a nice bonus to set this third collection apart.

I  recieved a free digital copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.
This is my first time reading any of the Sarah Scribbles books, and I have to say that the book made me legit cackle!
Each of the comics were completely relatable. Throughout the book I kept saying to myself "That's so me!" One of my favorites was the one about the shaved legs ! 😂
I definitely have to check out the other Sarah Scribbles collections!

A nice quick read for those who love art and those who simply enjoy laughing. Full of comics about art, it was funny while also being completely truthful in the irony of it all. Being someone who has spent so much time drawing, it hit a little close to home. It was really lovely to read and funny, an artist or not. It also gives advice to anyone who wants to draw and those who have been doing it for ages in a way that was funny. I recommend this for a quick read that'll make you laugh.

This gets a high rating from me. It is so me. I related to almost every single panel in this little graphic. I don't know whether to laugh or cry. The book is funny, laugh out loud. Even when you have an illness or mental health problem, sometimes you just have to find ways to bring out the humor, poke fun at yourself. I guess some people might call that morbid humor?

It got one less star than the first two volumes, but I can't quite pinpoint why. I still related to 90% of it, but there was something off during reading this volume.

I love her art and the comic strips. I see people giving this mixed ratings, but for me, I think I am on the higher rating/liking side because I really do see myself in these books.

Sarah Andersen helps us all realize we’re not quite as weird as we think we are. Or maybe that we’re ALL doing the same weird things. Her work is so relatable and refreshing. I was banned from reading this in bed while my husband tried to sleep because I my attempts to contain my laughter we’re too disruptive. Herding Cats is laugh out loud funny and a great example of Andersen’s signature humor.

I absolutely love Sarah's Scribbles. I do follow a bit on FB so some of these were repeats. And, while I hat to know that another person fights anxiety, it's good to know you're not alone and get a small giggle out of it every now and then.

The little inspirational part toward the end for other artists is a nice addition.

*Digital review copy provided by NetGalley and the publisher.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Though this is a collection of brief comics, I fell in love with the characters from the beginning. I love Sarah Andersen's comics and artwork. It always brightens my mood as well as my day. To have read so many fun and humorous comics, I know what to pick up when I'm feeling down.

I really don't know if I can say anything other than "Sarah Scribbles". Seriously, she hits the nail on the head SO MANY TIMES. Some of the comics she does are like she is peering into my head and copying things down. She is nothing short of amazing, and the end was very serious, but not in a bad way. Definitely worth getting and reading, especially if you are a budding artist and need some advice. The end of this was written for you.

5, as if there could ever be any other rating, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

I love Sarah Andersen. She depicts an introvert's life perfectly.

I've read the previous two comics in this series, and I hope she keeps them coming in the years to come.

In the meantime, I'll settle for her facebook page.

Sarah is always a lot of fun.

And dang it, she is relatable. If you can’t find several cartoons here to laugh out loud at because you completely understand where she’s coming from, you may not be human.

And there’s some great advice for artists in the back of this - in trying to navigate the online world, and the world in general. I think it may be geared mostly toward younger artists, but I’m approaching a ½-century, and thought it applied to me, too.

"Go make stuff."

*Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for a copy in return for an honest review.*

Yes. Yes. Yes.

I absolutely love Sarah's comics and art style as in, but putting it in a book? Yes, please.
I love how relatable her content is to day to day life, especially being an introvert and having anxiety.

Another hilarious collection of comics about dealing with anxiety, being introverted, loving life, and staying creative! I just adore Sarah Andersen's work. She has such a unique way of cutting to the heart of what brings delight or disaster into our everyday lives. She actually makes me laugh out loud, crazy giggle, and chuckle to myself when I read her work.

The only reason I took off one star is because I'm not a pet person, and several of the comic panels are about loving dogs and cats. I'm just 'meh' about pets, so those didn't interest me. However, pet owners would probably love those.

Disclaimer: I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc copy of Herding Cats! This is one of my most anticipated releases of 2018 and I am so happy to have had to chance to read it in advance!


The first thing you need to know about this review is the fact that I'm a huge "Sarah Scribbles" fan! I have read and loved her two previous volumes and Herding Cats is no exception!


Why do I like Sarah Scribbles?


I can recognize myself in quite a lot of her drawings, especially those about reading and buying books, being an introvert and having menstrual cramps. Sarah Andersen's work can be brutally honest but will make you laugh at the same time. It's by far my favourite comic collection and I will continue to read every single one she publishes!


Herding Cats focusses a bit more on Sarah's life and struggles as an artist. She is honest about how the internet affected her and her work but also knows that the internet has changed. The internet can be a wonderful place but it can also be cruel. As I am not an artist myself, I didn't relate to that part as much, but as a blogger, I could relate in a sense. It took a huge step to start this blog and even though I never had negative remarks, it can sometimes be challenging to put your thoughts out there. (Recent events in the book blogging world have sadly made this abundantly clear).


I obviously had to give Herding Cats 5 out of 5 stars! The collection feels very relatable to me and that's one of its biggest strengths in combination with the fact that it's absolutely hilarious! I will read anything Sarah Andersen publishes in the future and I can't wait to read the next volume. I will also be buying Herding Cats to add to my collection!

Another great comic collection by the amazing Sarah Andersen, who perfectly describes every-day struggles of introverts, artists, women and cat owners.

Sarah's Scribbles is the comic strip that follows her life, finding humor in living as an adulting introvert that is at times weird, awkward, and embarrassing.

So what did I think?

+2 | Entertainment value. As usual Sarah captures bits of life that we can all relate to and forms it into such clever and hilarious comic book scenes

+1 | Drawings. The style used matches the tone perfectly and captures the words perfectly

+1 | Not just humor. This particular Sarah's Scribbles had a section for advice for artists. Though I'm not one, I could relate and I loved how it was incorporated into the story

+/-0.5 | More. I just simply want more.

I've been following this comic artist for a while and W aas SO EXCITED when she came out with this book. It is funny and so relatable!

I just finished this book and I have to say I loved it so much. I've seen some of Sarah's strips on Facebook over the years and I always found them funny. This book was just as funny. I couldn't help but cackle at each page.

What I didn't expect was Sarah's tips for artists. It reminded me of my own insecurities way way back.

I really appreciate the encouraging words she has written. I wish I would have read them when I was younger and more vulnerable. Because everything she said here were things I had to figure out by myself, and they couldn't be more true.

For those who are thinking of reading this book, I hope you do and I hope you pass on the vibe of positivity she brought about in this book. ❤️

I LOVE Sarah Andersen. Seriously. She draws some of the funniest, most amazing comics out there, and, believe me, I JUMPED at the chance of getting an advanced copy of her new book. I swallowed it whole the moment it finished downloading. The charm of these comics lies in their relatability - we've all been there, we've all seen it and it's nice to know that people go through the very same stuff we deal with. The comics themselves are quite simplistic in their nature but, in this case, they only benefits from the simplicity - the reader does not focus on the artistic aspect as much as the message of the comic, making it that much more enjoyable. Overall, Sarah Andersen once again did an amazing job and if you are looking for an effortless read and a laugh then I'd thoroughly recommend

A wonderful compilation of Sarah Andersen's art, including a wonderfully illustrated motivational, inspirational piece at the end.

I don't really read a lot of graphic novels, but I like both the style of the illustrations and the topics the author talks about. Daily life mixed with anxiety topics and all in all things that I personally can easily relate to. And while I had fun reading Herding Cats, I felt some of the spark of her previous graphic novel was missing... I especially loved the cat and reading related graphics, which I obviously could really relate to, but other pages didn't manage to speak to me in a way I was expecting when I started reading it. Herding Cats is still a fun read though and perfect to take a little break, get yourself a cuppa and just absorb those pages. Coming out in March!

I love Sarah’s Scribbles! Herding Cats is another fine volume by Sarah Anderson. She really shines the spotlight on what every day is like being an introvert and having anxiety. Sometimes getting through even the simple things seems as tough as, well, herding cats. Excellent!

Although cartoons and graphics novels aren’t something I usually gravitate toward, this title intrigued me. So glad it did! Loved the humor, especially the ones involving animals. They were very relateable.
I also loved the little life lessons and pep talks.
I hope the author keeps on with her work, Very enjoyable piece of work!

Herding Cats illustrates obstacles on the road to maturity in funny, yet truthful, graphics. Whether it's trusting yourself or being productive her graphics distill the feelings of angst and fear with truth saying and humor. Highly recommended.

I've read Sarah Andersen's first book and was familiar with her work online, so I was definitely excited to give this one a try. As expected, it was very funny and it made me laugh out loud a few times. Her comics are extremely relatable, I think all of us have experienced at least some of the situations described by her. It's nice to know that there's someone going through the same daily life struggles as us, and because this is a short, feel-good book, it's perfect to read when you're in the middle of a reading slump or simply not having the best of days.

Like I said, I thoroughly enjoyed her comics, but I was disappointed that there wasn't a lot of new content, because I had already stumbled across most of them at one point or another while scrolling through social media. I'd love to see more of her work.

The last part of the book was very uplifting and encouraging, and it hit all the right notes regarding how people interact online nowadays. It's very easy to be mean, while standing behind a computer screen and, like the author, I also believe that we've become desensitized to all the hate that's going around the internet. It was a good note to end the book on.

Overall, I thought it was a good book, and I'd definitely recommend it!

A great comic, covering the funny and more difficult parts of life with a great message about creating.

I love these books! So relatable and funny! I really enjoyed the last section about art in the modern age as well as how the internet can bring out the worst in people.

I so enjoy these books - this is installment 3 in the Sarah Scribbles and it's just as enjoyable.
All of her comics, delivered with humor and satire, are extremely relatable and relevant to current events.
Reading these is always nice as, at least for me, you can read and say 'Oh Hey~ I'm not the only one. haha" :)

I'm not the only one that procrastinates, that gets anxiety, that bumbles through life, and so much more.

It's a comfort and entertaining. The best combo. <3

~~~Thank you to Sarah Andersen, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley for this copy in exchange for an honest review.~~~

Wonderfully funny with heart. I love the included encouragement for aspiring artists.

MAN, I JUST LOVE READING SARAH ANDERSEN’S WORK!!!!

It’s just the best. Especially right now. A New Year is fast approaching and SOMETIMES that calls for a palate cleanser. Right? Well, I find that Andersen’s work is one of those palate cleansers. Her newest book is just wonderful. I loved the whole book. She and I have a very similar humour and I think that’s why I enjoy her comics so much. She just gets it!! Fandom, animal love, anxiety, introverts, the internet, people, cats, weather...everything! She puts the things into pictures and words! Thoroughly enjoyed her newest book! Can’t wait to see more. I will definitely be picking this up again and all her future works, too. Sarah is QUEEN!

Third book in the series in the Sarah's Scribbles collection. It's a fun quick read. Just plain fun!

I thought the "Making Stuff in the Modern Era: A Guide for the Young Creative" was a great addition to this book and made it my favorite in the series.

ARC kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars!
I came across this comic by accident and decided to give it a try. It's been like ages since I read a comic but I think that Sarah's Scribbles are going to get me back to this genre.
Herding Cats deals with so many obstacles that face people throughout their life in a funny comical way.
The advices around the end of the book were so inspiring and great.

This was, yet again, an amazing collection of scribbles.
I am not entirely convinced that this book was NOT about me...?

One thing that I really appreciated was the section, or chapter, Sarah added about Making Stuff in the Modern Era. It was so beautiful and encouraging. I really love that since gaining all of this attention, she has used her platform for good.

In Big Mushy Happy Lump she really promoted conversations about mental illness, while in Herding Cats she starts meaningful conversations about the importance of creativity and not allowing the dumpster fire that the internet can be to impede your creativity. While she uses the example of a visual artist - her advice and wisdom can be doled out to anyone whose worked could be viewed with a creative lens (writers, musicians, poets, etc.)

Herding Cats was beautifully done and quite hilarious; I highly recommend it to old fans and new!

My final rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.

**Shout out to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

Really funny and relatable, as usual Sarah Andersen never disappoints.
Everyday life, with humor and lovely drawings that give another life to the writing.

I absolutely LOVE IT!!

Sarah Andersen never fails! It's hilarious and full of positive energy and actually made me laugh out loud many times (it has been a while since a book made me do that). I was afraid that it won't be as good as her first two books, but I might actually like this one even more.

It simply made my day :)

I highly recommend reading this from Netgalley <3

4 stars.

Ahhh, more scribbles for me to enjoy.

I got Sarah's first volume of Sarah's Scribbles and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I recognised myself so much in her sketches and it gave me and my roommates a great laugh.

Replace all the cats in this volume with dogs and I could not relate more to this volume either 😂

I adored this. There are more sketches about being an introvert (which I am), there are more sketches about animals (which I couldn't agree more with), and on top of that she's added some reactions to several real-life current events like reading the news these days, feminism and Trump (that made me certain she's taken a look inside my head).

She's dedicated a section of this volume specifically for fellow- and aspiring artists, coming with advice and encouragement, which I didn't relate to as much, but it also covers social media use and handling the internet as well as potential issues in our everyday lives. All this is important and she covered it all well while still managing to make it quite entertaining.

I enjoyed Herding Cats nearly as much as her first one, and my only real complaint is that there aren't more sketches than there are, especially about the current real-life themes we've gotten so used to these days.

Every thought I've ever had as an artist, an introvert, a cat lover, a HUMAN... has been illustrated by Sarah Andersen in this book. Love it so much. I laughed and cried the whole way through.

*I received an advance reading copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.*

another hilarious collection. i especially liked the section where she gave advice to young artists.

**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.

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!

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.

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

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

Funny and full of truth! We creatives all need this book.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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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.

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

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

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.

I love Sarah Andersen and all her work. I think she and I would be very good friends since we are so similar (or we could possibly hate each other but I doubt that). I have purchased her two previous books and I intend to purchase this one as well.

I think her style is fun, and her comics never fail to make me laugh, or at least make me feel a little better. Towards the end, in a part 2, she breaks up the book with some commentary about being an artist in today's climate, and in general. If you enjoy her strips online, I think you should definitely get her book to support her work and just to have in case of telling people about her work, gifting to someone, or just flipping to a random page for a laugh.

I had fun with the book. My favorite part was the narrative at the end about criticism--this hit hard for me, and I was able to relate even though i am not an artist. I would highly recommend this book to those who want a quick jaunt into the comic world.

This is my first time to come across Sarah Andersen's graphic novel and it never failed to made me laugh. There are some comic panels that I can relate to, but there are also some panels that I can't understand. Nonetheless, it didn't lessen the impact of how entertaining to read this.

The second half, Making Stuff in the Modern Era, is a good addition to this graphic novel; I can fully understand Andersen on her anxiety and the criticisms she encounters every now and then. I'm in the same industry also so I can identify myself to the problems the author always handles. The ending hit me on the spot and thanks for reminding me to never give up and that to always make stuff.

I was given this ARC by NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I love <i>Sarah’s Scribbles</i>. They show what I feel, think, waste my time fretting about and do all that with a sense of humour that has me laughing out loud every time I read her comics.
As soon as I finished her newest installment I wanted to go back and read the entire series from the beginning. It lightens one’s mood when they are feeling down (trust me on this one) and keep the reader feeling happy when they are already in a good place that day.
Overall, I would most definitely recommend this third installment.

I absolutely liked it. Andersen's first two books were for me a lot funnier and unique than this one but that's not saying this one isn't funny. It's still pretty darn good. I found most of the panels relatable and funny. But what I appreciated the most is the part Making Stuff in the Modern Era: A Guide to Young Creatives wherein Andersen shared her thoughts and experiences on current events, her feelings towards the state of art nowadays, and the influence of the ever-growing Internet on every artists' life

Another amazing collection of funny and relatable comics. This collection is slightly different as it features an “essay”, rally call at the end for all those young artists to follow their hearts and MAKE STUFF.

* I received an eARC of Herding Cats by Sarah Andersen from Netgalley, so a huge thank you to them and to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this collection of Sarah's web comic *

CUUUUUUUUUUUTE!! (... that is an appropriately professional review - right?)

I have been following Sarah’s Scribbles on Tumblr since I ... made a Tumblr? Like 2011? Maybe? Either way, I adore everything that she draws! Her comics are cute and highly relatable and while being quirky, often deal with grown-up themes. I already own her other two books in the Sarah’s Scribbles series, and I love them! And so when I saw the arc of her next instalment I, OF COURSE, needed to read it. Herding Cats definitely DID NOT disappoint and while it’s publication date isn’t set until March, I wanted to take this opportunity to ✨ FLAIL AWKWARDLY IN YOUR FACE AND TELL YOU TO READ HER FIRST TWO GRAPHIC NOVELS SO THAT YOU CAN READ THIS ONE IN MARCH WHEN IT IS OUT CUZ CUTE ✨

again … professionalism …. what is it? …. *shrug

I went for too long in my life without knowing Andersen's work; I make up for that now by greedily consuming everything she does. Andrews McMeel gave me the opportunity to read this before the publication (March 27th), I happily accepted despite that I've been vastly cutting back on my ARCs recently.

As evidenced below, Herding Cats certainly lives up to Andersen's legacy of awesome work and hitting close to home. My primary caveat about this collection is that probably more than a third of it is entitled "Making Stuff in the Modern Era: A Guide For the Young Creative". This may sound strange, but I didn't expect it to actually be a practical guide per say (I expected more humor), but that's what it is.

I don't begrudge this, because Andersen has dealt with some really terrible stuff online. If you're not familiar with what some of that truly shitty stuff may be, I beg of you not to go googling it as I did because now that awful stuff is associated in my head, and I would do just about anything to return to my pre-googling-innocence and be able to love Andersen's work without all of that. In any case, I definitely understand her desire to put out there a manifesto of sorts about things other creatives can do to enjoy working online and how to survive. It just isn't what I wanted or needed from the collection. It just, unfortunately, reminded me of the the terrible google results. The guide didn't ruin my experience of the collection, to be certain, but it didn't enhance it, either.

In any case, examples of the magnificence of her work:


I just absolutely love her.

5 stars!

*

Herding Cats is another 100% relatable and incredibly funny comic collection. Sarah Andersen is an expert at putting the most confusing and messed up feelings into drawings, and doing so in a way that always gets a laugh out of people. There is nothing quite like seeing your deepest thoughts reflected back to you in the form of bunnies, cute brains, and the most accurate charts.

Andersen provides readers with insightful and witty comic strips, but she also opens room for a discussion about the relationship between artists, their art, and the internet. The advices she gives to aspiring artists is both inspirational and funny, but still maintain the realistic aspect her work always carries. She encourages people to create and put their work out there, addressing how difficult it can be to navigate all the negativity that can, and often does, come with being online.

In the end, Herding Cats delivers a pretty lovely message: don’t give up, keep making stuff, and have fun with it. <3

Thank NetGalley for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review.

This comic book was one of my most anticipated release of 2018 and I'm so happy I was able to read it before March! As always with Sarah Andersen, I can relate to nearly every single drawing and that's hilarious. I loved this third Sarah’s Scribble, as much as I loved the other ones.
I really recommend this book at 100% to everyone.

Je vois souvent des strips de cette autrice sur ma TL twitter, alors la retrouver dans un comic a été génial ! Je suis concernée par l'anxiété, je suis artiste également (mais encore aux études) et je me suis énormément reconnue dans presque chaque strip.
Ca se lit très vite, et c'est très agréable à lire : je ne peux que le conseiller !

This book was one of most anticipated release of 2018, and like Sarah's previous books, it didn't disappoint. What I love the most about her comic strips is that no matter my current state of mind when I read them, whether I am happy or sad, I always have a good time and enjoy my reading from the first page to the very last.

As always, Sarah draws and talks about every day life things, never forgetting a small touch of humour, and it feels good. It's a very fast read, yes, and when you close the book you can only ask for more, but that's one of the things I love the most about Sarah's books: you can never get enough of them.

Sarah also took the time to talk about the Internet and its relationship with art nowadays, and even though I am not an artist, I could only agree with everything she said. In a way, I could even relate to it, since a lot of things she mentions also apply on many other subjects.

It's the third book I read by Sarah, and I will definitely keep reading her next ones, and I would recommend her work to anyone.

I've read all the books by this author and this new addition didn't disappoint. As a matter of fact, it may be my new favorite. It was funny as always, but the best part was the end where the author tells new creators to keep creating and not to be afraid of the internet. It was very uplifting and sweet and left me with a smile. I would definitely recommend this to all my friends.

This is a very relatable and charming book. The art is really simple but the humor takes center stage this way. I

This book is AMAZING. Sarah Anderson uses her art to beautifully illustrate life's anxieties as well as pleasures. I found this book to be relatable and adorable. I think the thing that most sets Anderson apart from other comic artists/writers is her ability to embrace the uncomfortable. She is not afraid to show vulnerability through her work. As I read Herding Cats I found myself realizing that the author is a person I would love to know in real life. I have followed Sarah Anderson's art on facebook for years and am thrilled to see that she has a book coming out this year. I will be buying a copy for my personal collection.

This collection of comics is adorable, entertaining and extremely timely; as I would expect from Sarah Andersen. The first half makes you think "oh, hey, that's my life she is drawing about," while the second half is fantastic advice to artist (young and old) and anyone with a creative bone in their body.

I absolutely delighted in reading Herding Cats. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

Witty and humorous, this book will be sure to please! The illustrations succinctly conveys the pains of navigating life, all the while weaving heartfelt advice to budding artists. Quick to flip through, "Herding Cats" will definitely brighten up your day.

Loved it! Just the perfect dose of sarcasm and self mockery but also real questions and desire to find answers. Much more than funny drawings and punch lines. Love!

How Sarah Anderson manages to always make hilarious comics is beyond me. She never fails to make me laugh. She always seems to make something that not only I can relate to, but everyone else as well. In this book, she takes it one step further, she shows that anyone can do what they want. Artist, author, musician, whoever you may be. You can be who you want to be, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. She's a motivational artist, who only wants the world to succeed, and honestly? What's better than that?

I've recently read the other two Sarah Scribbles books and thoroughly enjoyed them, and this one I enjoyed just as much. Her drawings are cute and I love her little words of wisdom.

This book is so much more than I thought it would be. I've always loved her work when I've stumbled across it online; as a fellow cat-loving, anxiety-riddled artist, I feel she gets me. The final chapters of advice to artists is superb. It is truly wonderful, to where I'm buying copies for friends and their kids and even one for a library volunteer off to art school. Thoughtful and true, about art and pets and the internet, and thoroughly delightful.

Sarah’s Scribbles is a comic about one artist’s every day struggles as an awkward and introverted millennial. I’ve always found the comics to be cute and extremely relatable so I’m usually quite happy to read them when I run into them on my various social media feeds.

Now, I will say that as a collection, Herding Cats was not the best. The comics were less ha-ha funny and more just constant reminders that Sarah loves cats, her boyfriend, and Halloween as well as anxiety over deadlines and adult responsibilities. All things that had me nodding my head saying, “Hey me too,” but it got very repetitive. Not to say there weren’t still the occasional gem mixed in there, because there definitely were, it just felt more bland overall.

Now the one spectacular thing about this book isn’t so much the comics, but the personal essays at the back of the book. Sarah talks about how the internet has changed for her from a place of happiness to one full of anxiety and harassment. She talks about her growth as an artist and gives advice to fellow creators out there about the importance of creating art and to keep their chin up. The essays are heartfelt and relevant to our times, and I really enjoyed reading them.

Overall not the best collection of comics, but worth the price of admission for the essays.

This book was funny, not as much as the author's other books but I found it a light and enjoyable read.

I was crazy blessed with an ARC of this and I read it immediately!!! I love Sarah's scribbles and I even use the 2018 journal they put out. I thougth I had got all my giggles out but Sarah came out with even more comics. most of these photos will have you saying "same" and screeenshoting them or dog earing the pages. this is a fun quick read!

I have read Sarah's 2 previous graphic novels and found them deceptively deep. The art is so simple, but the topics and ideas are profound, I love how she can openly discuss her own anxiety and fears in a way that is both specific and universal. Her work makes me chuckle with the self-knowledge that I, too, do some of the things that she talks about. What makes this collection stand out is the way that she introduces a section about artists. Her kindness and empathy for the feedback loop pains, self-doubt, and general anxiety make this portion really valuable for anyone who is interested in the arts and creativity. She is marvelous and this is another slam dunk of a collection!

I have truly enjoyed Sarah Andersen Scribbles for a while now. They are so much fun and such a quick read. This one was not my favorite, but it still had some really fun and cute scribbles. I thought her other two were better than this one, but I still recommend it to you guys. It literally takes a couple minutes to get through. I always find at least one comic that I really connect with. I also always tend to find some that crack me up and I find myself thinking about that later in the day. So much fun!

Once again this author left me rolling on the floor laughing. I love all of her panels throughout this graphic novel and especially love the hostile uterus. Cannot wait to add this book to my collection when it comes out.

I would like to thank Netgalley for this copy of Herding Cats by Sarah Andersen which is her third collection of her popular comics.

I absolutely adore these comics. I have read her first collection and I loved this collection just as much. I just love what she contributes with all of us. It makes me happy to know that there are small commonalities in our personalities or in how we think, react, or think about ourselves that unite us all. Everyone can find something to relate to in this collection and they will laugh at least once if not more. I especially liked her thoughts on the internet and how it has changed as a place and platform. I found that incredibly insightful. I would highly recommend this collection! I found it has the same level of quality as her other comics! :)

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few years, you probably have already seen Sarah Andersen's artwork on the internet, like I previously saw. She's a cartoonist and illustrator. who takes the most normal and awkward everyday situations and creates this hilarious, short and witty comics about it.

After I was sent 'Herding Cats' for review, I decided to marathon the entire series, and oh my god! It was hilarious and so relatable. Sarah has the talent to turn any awkward situation that all humans (and non-humans) go through, and make the best of it in her comics.

Because I read the entire 'Sarah's Scribbles' series in a short period of time, I definitely saw the author's improvement in her artwork and in the situations she illustrated in her comics. In the end of this third installment she discussed about how it feels to have an online presence, that sometimes can be great but it can also be full of negative and non-criticism comments. I enjoyed that the author focused not only on her comic scribbles, but also to take the time and to talk to her readers about subjects that mattered, like anxiety, being an introvert, being an artist, and so forth.

To conclude, it's a series that will definitely cheer you up, and probably make you laugh out loud at times, because that's how much you'll relate to the truthfulness and the funny situations illustrated in this series, situations that happen to everyone at some point in their lives. Enjoy!

*Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this in advance!

4 stars

This isn’t the first I’ve heard of Sarah Andersen, but this is the first collection of hers that I’ve read. I must say, I really enjoy her work, in particular the way she illustrates anxiety, self consciousness, and the comforts/pitfalls of isolation - all in a humorous, minimalist, cat-happy medium.

In this collection she includes a very insightful “Guide for the Young Creative,” which is an illustrated essay about the dangers of creating and sharing art in the age of the Internet. Andersen offers a number of suggestions for how emerging artists can put their work out into a world that may fire back negativity and harsh criticism. I’m not an artist myself, but I think that Andersons’s advice is applicable to anyone who shares things that are personally significant to them online.

I love Sarah Andersen, so when I saw that her new title was available on netgalley, needless to say that I jumped on the opportunity,

I love how relatable and realistic her comic strips are. There's always a bunch that make me laugh or nod in agreement. What I love the most is how humourous her books are. I particularly loved the message that was present in the end of the book.

So yes, if you like quick and fun reads, then I wholly recommend you to give this one a try, it's totally worth it.