A somewhat frantic but competently written commentary about popular culture from the point of view of a gay comedian born in the Eighties. Perhaps the title should be Randy Rainbow Rants. Very timely and in most instances, quite humorous. A smart quick read. Thank you NetGalley for providing the ARC.

I never laughed so hard.This book made my day. I love how you wrote chapter.And someone was a different type of writing but was amazing. You talk about life and how real it was. You talk about your failures but you came right back and swagger. I read the book.
In two hours because I could not put it down. Every chapter wanting that easement what's gonna happen next. Everything was spot on. I'd love.
To go to see one of your shows.

A book sure to lighten your day while giving you a thought or two to chew on, Randy Rainbow is back with his twisted look at topics popular in the news and on the radio today. His YouTube channel has a dedicated following while his first book made him a literary star!!!! Each chapter has it's own topic so there's no chance of boredom as Randy shares his views, popular or not, he demands attention. I read this in one day and recommended it to my reading circle. I'm sure you'll do the same.

Love, love, love Randy Rainbow...his parody of our life and times, his insightful look into subjects that can be quite boring and his making them less so!

Each chapter was just so much fun. I'll be going back and picking up his first book...how dare I miss that?!?!

Continue writing and doing your YouTube channel and just keeping everyone informed with a deep dive into what makes us tick!

How much do I adore! Randy Rainbow....reading Low Hanging Fruit was just as much fun as reading his first book. And Gurlllllll, when he dives into D Jessica T, it is a guffaw session....a true laugh out loud! All I can say is Read This Book! It is a very fast read, and trust me when I say you will be SOOOOOO happy you did!
Bravo to you Randy Rainbow, on another brilliant piece on theatre!

I am a huge fan of Randy Rainbow and LOVE his songs and political satire so of course when I saw this book on Netgalley, I instantly requested it an was thrilled to be approved.

Happy Belated Pub day Randy!

So its not question that the world is a dumpster fire at this moment (and has been for the entire 20 decade.) and this book, while , yes at times Randy gives his views, but its done in such a comical way that its like a breath of fresh air. Was it a little corny at some parts, yes, but so is Randy in an endearing way. Was it funny in a lot of parts, 100% and dare I say it also had some key messages about some heavy topics but was done in such a light matter, it made it that much better to read.

Randy Rainbow has created an audio version of his book worthy of his in person shows, which are always a hoot. He narrates his own quasi auto biographical vignettes in bite size chapters that are great for listening to in short spurts or for long periods of time. I listened on a long car drive and just loved hearing his voice !

The chapters are diverse. He discusses childhood memories, Amazon deliveries, politics ( Donald JESSICA Trump), his own Randy Rainbow for President platform and campaign, his gay identity, and as the title suggests he very indiscreetly reveals his self image relating to his imperfect body. . Another plus was the chapter in which his mom spoke with him, rehashing some memories that made me smile. Randy’s brilliant acerbic wit shines through every word in every chapter.

All in all this was a super great almost in person Randy Rainbow show. Being a big fan of his, I just loved this book. I read the ebook version along with the audio, and was very very happy that I was able to hear his voice tell his story. Five twinkling stars for this outrageously fun experience. Publication date was October 8, 2024 so it’s available. You won’t want to miss this! Many thanks to NetGalley MacMillan audio and St Martin’s Press for providing me with both the audio and ebook version of Low Hanging Fruit in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve followed Randy Rainbow’s YouTube channel for several years now (gotta love political commentary dressed in Musical Theatre drag) and I was hoping for more of the same.

I enjoyed the insider’s look at semi-stardom, the bits with his mom, the Donald Jessica Trump ish talk, and his personal anecdotes.

I do wish he sang more and talked about his bodily fluids less, but here we are.

Thanks to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin’s Press for this gay-ol-time ARC.

This is broadly "elder millennial shakes fist at sky." My elder millennial fist is pretty good at managing that all on my own, so I didn't particularly need the assistance. I did enjoy a few of the glimpses into his actual life and process, but so much of the venting felt like it was just filling a page quota (which he specifically jokes it is in nearly every chapter).

I have enjoyed Randy Rainbow’s brilliant videos (so witty and I love the old show tunes) and his first book, Playing With Myself. I was eager to read his new one and I was not disappointed! While his first book told of his growing up and his family, I found this to be more contemporary essays and many rants. Recommended for fans and those who will become fans!

Randy Rainbow is a national treasure. I love his irreverent style! This book is different from his first in that it’s a series of essays. Each chapter is a different essay. This makes it a perfect book to dip into a little at a time. If you’re a fan, snap it up gurl!

I really enjoyed Randy Rainbow's first book which was more of a memoir. and this book which is a series of essays also does not disappoint! I enjoyed the variety of topics: dealing with trolls on the internet, dating and hook-up joys and mishaps, exhausting travel and "handlers," I could relate to his crankiness about other people and was laughing at his inner thoughts or imagined replies. I especially loved the essay from the point-of-view of his cat as well as the interview with his mother. I heard that he reads the audio book (featuring his mother) and I may listen to that next. I enjoyed reading this as a book - I could still hear his voice. This is such an enjoyable read - I recommend it!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

This new essay collection from Randy Rainbow was hilarious. I absolutely love his videos,, and his humor definitely came through on the pages of this book. I found myself highlighting parts to read to my daughter, who is also a huge Randy Rainbow fan. If you need some comic relief (and who doesn't in this day and age), then you should definitely check this out!

I'm a fan of Randy Rainbow's political videos. He's got tremendous talent and imagination. I knew he had tours for live audiences. So, when I saw his second book was available, I asked for a review copy. This book has a number of chapters, each on a new topic based on his observations and his life.

If you know and enjoy Randy's humor, you will enjoy this book.

I was lucky enough to receive both an e-book and the audio version. I think having the audio book, narrated by Randy was extra special. As a notable guest, his mother joins him for a bit. Loved it.

I'm a fan of Randy Rainbow. I love his videos and his unique voice. I did read his first book and was surprised at how well written it was and it was great to know more about the real Randy Rainbow who is exactly like the Randy Rainbow we all see. Down to his name, it is all him. This second book is filled with the familiar style of humor we've gotten to know and cheer for. If you're a Randy Rainbow fan, if you like to hear it how it is (according to Randy of course) and if you appreciate the viewpoint that we're familiar with from his political videos, then you're going to want to read this.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. It's Randy all the way!

Sometimes I feel strange being a theatre enthusiast with a love for queer and campy things who is not especially familiar with Randy Rainbow. I am certainly aware of his political songs, but I haven’t taken the time to listen. Still, I thought I’d give his book a chance. He’s a good storyteller and there were definitely some spots where I chuckled out loud, but there were a couple chapters I skimmed through. Do we really need the POV of his pet? And honestly, I think I liked his mom most of all during her interview chapter. It was a pleasant enough book but it just didn’t really engage me.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Randy Rainbow is back in print with a second memoir/essay collection every bit as funny, sassy, irreverent, and personal as the first!

As in any collection, not every chapter is going to be a hit. I didn't especially care for Chapter 5: My Name Is “a.” On the other hand, I found Chapter 7: RIP, My Attention Span especially good—funny and true!

Randy makes lying about his age a running gag, to great effect. In general, he is somehow able to be snarky and self-deprecating in the same breath—it's hard to be insulted.

In his first memoir, Randy mentioned that his favorite ice-cream flavor is coffee. In my review for that book, I included that as one of the many ways in which he and I are kindred spirits. In this book, he changes his favorite to mint chocolate chip, which is my other favorite ice-cream flavor. It's a mood thing for me—they're both my favorite, but only one at a time. Truth be told, I have something in common with his precious cat, too, but I won't share that detail with you for fear of crossing the TMI line. Randy doesn't shy away from crossing that line in this book, which is, of course, up to him. You've been warned . . . though we might have differing opinions about where that line sits.

I've seen Randy Rainbow live twice now. The second time, I absolutely loved his nail color, and would have asked him for the brand and color during the VIP Q&A had someone else not beaten me to it. Great minds think alike! I ordered Essie's “get it girl” right away, wearing it two manis in a row for a tropical vacation soon after . . . and once this summer. Randy mentions audience reactions to his nails in the book—my reaction doesn't fit my geography.

Another piece of advice I've taken from Randy is the proper way to safely slice a bagel. I've damaged myself once or twice using someone else's advice. While my experience with Randy's method is short-lived, I am cautiously optimistic that I will not have future bagel-slicing emergencies.

All in all, Low-Hanging Fruit provided a welcome dose of levity, commentary, and practical tips. Who could ask for anything more?

I know Randy Rainbow from his online presence with musical parodies and political satire. I was always impressed by his creativity and was looking forward to getting to know more about him and his life. Randy’s book is different from anything I have ever read but sometimes you need to read outside of your normal genre. If you aren’t open-minded about differences and have a willingness to accept differences, will you like his book – I’m not sure, but I am thinking probably not.

The book contains 24 different chapters all focused on different aspects of modern life and politics. My favorite chapter was about his mom – Ladies and Gentlemen…My Mother (the Sequel). I loved the bantering between him and his mom and she seems like an extra-special person. You can tell she is extremely proud of Randy but at the same time throws in elements of sarcasm that just made me laugh. That is another aspect of Randy’s book that I enjoyed, it made me laugh while at the same time, he stated the obvious of the world we are dealing with and that’s a little scary.

Randy’s book reminds me of sitting down with your best girlfriend with a cocktail (or two) and discussing every topic under the sun.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Love me some Randy Rainbow! This book is hilarious. I kept having to read parts of it to my husband. In this book we get to hear about how Randy would change the world if he was in charge (I would vote for hm!) and his long list of things that are wrong with the world. I was a little sad that it wasn't the audiobook because I missed hearing Randy, but that's ok. As soon as it comes out I will grab the audio as well.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an advance copy for review.

I love Randy Rainbow but unfortunately, his upcoming book, "Low-Hanging Fruit" wasn't as good as "Playing with Myself" (his extraordinary debut). Rainbow is a very funny and likeable person, and although I enjoyed certain chapters of this book, I didn't enjoy as a whole. This book seemed very rushed and not very cohesive. "Playing with Myself" is a more heartfelt and well-rounded memoir. Rainbow can definitely write, but some of the stories he told in this book felt a little flat to me. His debut made me giggle and cry, this one however, left me wanting more. Decent book, but I prefer his debut.