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.

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!

As usual I liked the comics and I also appreciated the words of the author in the end of the books, but I think I spot some repetitions, even from the last books, but it is still a super enjoyable reading.

Come al solito i fumetti mi sono piaciuti, e anche le parole dell'autrice alla fine del libro, solo che ogni tanto mi sembra che sia un pochino ripetitiva, considerando anche i due libri precedenti; resta comunque una lettura estremamente godibile.

I was really excited about this book and found some of the cartoons funny and relatable. Of course cats are funny. I felt to down though. Maybe they were suppose to be light, but I just felt a sense of doom when reading most of them, then one would bring me back a bit ... Then back down.

The comics seemed depressing overall and repetitive on the down side (I felt like I was being beat over the head with the same theme presented in almost the same way). Variety in presentation would help. It almost seemed like looking at different drafts of the same idea. Some of the ideas were good, and I appreciate the encouraging "don't give up" message at end, but the negativity caught me off guard then wouldn't let go.

One of my last reads for 2017, it was such a welcome break. While this isn't my favorite among the three, it sure is quite good. Illustrations about the artists' life, inspirational drawings and some about life make up the book! I love the part of the book where she delves into various aspects of the artist's life and what it takes to do something different. These small notes of inspiration are accompanied by illustrations that make it fun and not boring in anyway.
Overall, a fun book to lift your spirits!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Herding Cats is a series of one page illustrated, comical observations by the author about her life, from things like the difference in housework rewards between sexes to her anxiety. A nice addition at the end was a personal essay on how to survive as an artist in the Internet age, which was very personal and reassuring. Though I am not a fan of the art style, I still enjoyed all the comics and the essay, particularly as a young person hoy en dia.

A digital copy of this book was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

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'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!

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.*

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.