The Neurotic Notebook

I can definitely see myself buying this! It was a really funny read!

I was provided an advanced digital copy of the book from the publisher via Netgalley for review purposes, all opinions are my own.

I never anticipated that I would read so much reading this type of book! This was so funny! I thought it would be mainly a doodle book, and it is, but not mostly, the sentences are funny enough to make it worth it just for them. Totally recommend it!

The Neurotic Notebook is a very quick little read that works on several levels. At one level it's a collection of clever visual word jokes that illustrate a thought using fonts and layout. On a deeper level it showcases negative self-talk and positive affirmations.

I think some pages of this book would work pretty well as a conversation starter in groups and counseling sessions if they were made into a deck of cards.

I read a digital ARC I got from Netgalley.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

This is one of those journals that REALLY makes me wish I were better at keeping a journal.

It's definitely for the neurotic (as its name states)/anxious and features clever statements on pages, while also leaving quite a few completely blank ones. You could also definitely use the statements as journaling prompts, if you were so inclined. It's refreshing to flip through and see all those thoughts you can't necessarily give voice to.

Bottom line: Despite receiving it on NetGalley, I definitely don't recommend it as an e-book! But I DO, however, recommend it if you're a neurotic journaler. :)

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This just worked 😊 both in terms of design and witty humor, Lena Friedrich delivered a passionate ode to words and the good old notebook sketching.
I would love to have some of these pages on a t-shirt. And this book on my shelf.
Many thanks to those involved in letting me read this.

Very clever book. I would definitely pick up a copy of this when I see in it the bookshop, as it would be a perfect antedote to a dull, uninspiring day and a pick me up if one if not feeling inspired to be creative.

This is a very quick read that pretty accurately describes the crazy thoughts that run through our heads on the daily. From the good to the bad, the hard and the light, Lena does not hold back any thought. All the thoughts are relatable. Some are the ones we are embarrassed to admit we held as a thought, and these are the ones that hit deepest. I love the artistic flare Lena added to the words she chose to share.

NetGalley granted me an Advanced Reader's Copy of this text in exchange for my opinions.

A very interesting and fun look into a neurotic notebook. I had fun reading this book and the fun graphics and humor in this book is something definitely worth reading!

Thanks Netgalley for this ARC - thoroughly enjoyed this quick read, was able to relate to the random doodling, random note making in every corner of the book in good old school and college days!
My favorites were - How can I find balance? The page with the stained blob, and on top of everything the cover page of the book is just too awesome.
the relationship between words and the writer is so relatable, this book represents the one liners in each page and they are all too cute! I would recommend that all stationery lovers get a physical copy of this book for their bookshelf collections!
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I've never considered myself to be 'neurotic', simply someone who overthinks, worries about everything, has anxiety and.... ok, I guess I am neurotic then!

This notebook was on point, describing in simple lines (and off lines...) the ups and downs, ins and outs of being someone rules by uncertainty, self-doubt and extreme worrying. It was also, in the end, a nice reminder that people need to be kind to themselves, but especially people like me.

It was funny and to the point.


Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for allowing me to read this in exchange for my opinion and honest review.

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Please know, that I am already pre-ordering this for everyone for next Christmas (given the state of postage these days) I love it as a piece of visual art, but I think it could be an amazing journal. Reminding us that not everything is as it seems, and to think outside the box.
I may have read the whole thing with a gigantic smile on my face

The neurotic notebook is a light, clever book built on witty observation and wordplay. It's fun for a chuckle, for turning a phrase or the physical placement of a phrase into a joke. Definitely makes you look twice at what's on the page.

Will be interesting to use in teaching double meanings.

This book reminds me of a rebus puzzle where the words and their placements are sending you a message. It was a fast, entertaining read.

I couldn't help myself from requesting a copy of this from net galley when I saw it. The love of reading and writing drew me in and when I read it, that joy continued from start to finish. So original, unique, funny, creative, inspiring, and very true it's a book I want on my physical shelves next

THE NEUROTIC NOTEBOOK is a fun, pun-y gift book. . The familiar composition style cover immediate draws you to it and gives you the special place where you want to write all the words. Each page has a clever play on words, fonts, or punctuation, and it offers an interesting and entertaining use of language. This notebook is the perfect gift for just the "write" person.