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.

#NetGalley #LowHangingFruit #RandyRainbow

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.

Thanks to NetGalley, Randy Rainbow, and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Low-Hanging Fruit in the return of an honest review. I received an advanced reader copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Randy Rainbow kept me laughing throughout the pandemic with his musical parodies. I adore him so much. This book gives us what feels like an honest look into his life with hilarious stories. It is a very quick read that I wish was longer because of how funny it is. I recommend this book to anyone that already loves Randy Rainbow or to anyone that wants to bring joy into their lives. I do not recommend this book to anyone that is a fan of Donald Jessica Trump though.

Comedian Randy Rainbow provides the laughs in his second compilation of essays. While most of the chapters offer laughs at the foibles of a minor celebrity, there is also a bit of more experimental writing with chapters from the point of view of his cat and even the “missing” letter a from Barbra Streisand’s name. A quick read that kept me in stitches, ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ is another delight from Mr Rainbow.

I enjoy Randy Rainbows videos. Clever and witty. I thought his first book was amusing so had high expectations for Low changing fruit. Unfortunately, this book did not work for me. The book self indulgent and I became bored by it. Had to push myself to finish it.

As a fan of Randy Rainbow’s hilarious satirical music YouTube videos, I was thrilled to get my hands on his newest digital book, Low-Hanging Fruit . After being in a book slump, thanks to a hiatus due to too much television – first, the summer Olympics followed by the amazing DNC – I was looking forward to laughing up a storm.

Alas, that didn’t happen for me. I struggled mightily through at least the first five chapters. Sorry, Randy; maybe you were just getting warmed up, or maybe I was. I wasn’t ready for sensitive language, personal info about your body, and so on. I’ve loved the Pride events and drag shows, so getting the inside scoop from a real pro is fine, but really? Some of that behind-the-scenes personal stuff was too much for me. I know others may disagree, so take it with a grain of salt.

My interest piqued, though, with the chapter on the childhood friend and her nail polish! Any gay or lesbian who had to deal with peers has experienced some sort of pressure, if not harassment, or worse –today’s political climate, who knows what? And the cat! Tippi! Oh, my! That chapter was purr-fect! Yes, I’m a childless cat lady. The interview with his mother Gwen was stellar as well. She’d be someone I’d love to know. Finally, anyone who is a grammar police “gurl” is someone with whom I can identify. Randy, you rock! I had smatterings of chuckles here and there but were there raucous belly laughs? Um. No.

However, beyond the lack of humor, one should not overlook the value of this memoir. This is a man who is courageously, blatantly OUT. Even though being out of the closet in this era is certainly much more commonplace and acceptable than ever, it is not considered “normal” by everyone. Kudos to Randy Rainbow for overcoming his introverted nature and sharing his creative talents with the world.

Finally, readers: Be aware that there is sensitive and sexual language in this book.

I received a digital copy of Low-Hanging Fruit in exchange for my honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Randy Rainbow.

3 stars

As a big fan of Randy Rainbow, I loved this book! His humor is so refreshing and it was very easy to read in his voice and imagine his exact facial expressions. I got through this collection of essays in no time, and laughed out loud at several parts.

I'm a late passenger on the Randy Rainbow train, but I'm enjoying the ride very much. I'd only recently discovered his parody videos on YouTube when this book became available on NetGalley, and I jumped at the chance to read it. What comes through when you read the book is the humor and sarcasm, of course, but also the anxiety and insecurity that he, as an introvert, feels, and that was unexpected. As an introvert myself, I related to everything he said. His essays run the gamut from tales from his childhood and a conversation with his mother, to some of his sexual partners and their relationships, but everything was told with a humor and self-deprecation that made you laugh along with him.

All in all, this was a very quick read, and I loved every minute of it.

Highly recommend - 5/5 stars.

*** I would like to thank NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Randy Rainbow for the opportunity to read and review this book.

How this man manages to travel and tour is beyond me. Not only is he introverted, he suffers from anxiety and what many of us would call "being too nice". People may walk all over him or annoy him to death, often just by trying too hard, but he still feels compelled to, as my grandmother would say, "play nice". I cracked up at his effort to right a perceived slight to an airport greeter and guide. Being famous or, as he notes sorta famous, has its perks but also annoyances, too. That's actually good in this case as it gave him lots of things to whine and be aggravated about, his words not mine. I mean, re-read the title. That says it all. Randy Rainbow, far from living the worry/stress-free live of a star, seems to be in a constant state of anxiety. Even worse, despite the rider in his contract, unlike those of mega-stars, his simple requests are rarely fulfilled. I somehow doubt Taylor Swift would be shorted a humidifier in her hotel room if she requested one but, well, you'll see just how far being famous but not on the A-List gets you.

While I'm not sure I enjoyed this one as much as the first book, if you read closely you'll pick up more about what the real Randy Rainbow is really like. He's insecure, a dreamer, fretful, introverted, anxious when he has to travel, wants to please, and, well, the list goes on. The running theme of this book is, of course, of him complaining, so I'm happy to say he does in his usual funny way. Is it possible to be both lighthearted and serious? Somehow he manages. I've read countless books by comedians and they often appear to be some of the saddest people around, so a hint of melancholy isn't a surprise. He's still looking for the one true love but does adore his cat, Tippi, who gets a chapter to sound off about life with Randy, and obviously adores his mother, Gwen. She has a chapter, too, though she denies losing him as a child at a mega entertainment complex (hint, Randy lived in FL prior to moving to NYC). There are even a couple chapters in verse. Nope, not telling. You're just going to have to read the book.

Bottom line, I thoroughly enjoyed spending more time with Randy Rainbow. While I wouldn't want to live his life (although I'd have a constant supply of chocolate on my contract rider), it's a fascinating one to visit. I do feel compelled to offer a trigger warning to those offended by sexual talk, although he handles his less than stellar romantic episodes in a light, breezy way. I actually found myself laughing along with him, even when he delved into his bodily worries. Hey, admit it. We all wish we could be more perfect. Thanks #StMartin'sPress for allowing me to share an early peek at the current status of Randy Rainbow. I know he's on tour as I type, so hope the hotels remember that humidifier and his water.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review on Netgalley


Randy Rainbow is a pleasure to read because he is authentic. Comedy and cultural knowledge shines on every page. He is a great social commentator of our times. Recommended!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this advance copy.

I read Randy Rainbow's first book and I gotta say - I think I liked this one more! I laughed out loud in a few places. He's obviously very smart and super witty. I enjoyed his cultural observations and the peek into his life as a celebrity who is not quite A list. He gets very personal and honest revealing his body issues. I think the book is a little longer than it needs to be; some of the chapters written in rhyme were probably not necessary.

If you are not liberally-minded then this book is not for you....but you might learn a few things!

3.5 stars