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Am I There Yet?
Am I There Yet?: The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood | Mari Andrew
Adulting meets Hyperbole and a Half in this witty, starkly honest, and absolutely on-point book of essays and illustrations on the realities of growing up and finding yourself. Mari Andrew started doodling when she worked at a bakery--she took some license with the display case labels. When customers noticed and began telling her the drawings brightened their days, Mari realized she could use her hobby to connect with people. She hit a rough patch in her late 20s and began to chronicle her work on Instagram. Nearly overnight, she became a sensation. Now when Mari Andrew posts something new, the Internet rejoices. This book is organized by universal themes of becoming an adult--for example, loss, adventure, ambition. Within each chapter, Mari shares her personal experiences in never-before-seen essays, accompanied by spreads of her signature illustrations, 90 percent of which are brand new. Readers are bound to see themselves in this book, whether seeking advice on how to handle growing up, or just looking for a friend who can commiserate.
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Victoriahoperose
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Mehso-so

This is a cute book that is about all the stages and seasons of becoming an adult and how we react and handle different things. It is a fun read because it is very relatable and quick in a lot of ways. It reminds me a bit of Eat, Pray, Love because the author finds herself in a lot of ways through her ability to travel. I liked this book, but I didn‘t love it. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the format had stayed consistent.

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faelinwolf
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I just liked this illustration. 😊 Good reminders for when we feel stuck.

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megnews
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Pickpick

I wasn‘t expecting beautiful writing when I started this but all I can say is I hope someone tells Mari Andrew to write a novel. I‘d definitely want to read it.

Book 327 12/29/19

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megnews
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What a great idea, Mari Andrew! I may have to try this for 2020.

S3V3N This is an awesome idea! 5y
Sace Can I pick two words? 5y
megnews @sace Absolutely! (edited) 5y
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megnews @BeaG I think I‘m going to try it. Contemplating words... 5y
S3V3N @megnews Same for me. 5y
Sace @megnews woot! I've got mine picked out 😁 5y
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megnews
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Great advice!

KarouBlue ♥️ this! 5y
Caroline2 This is great advice!! 😃 5y
Kaila-ann Love this ❤️! 5y
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megnews
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I don‘t think I‘m the target audience for this book but it‘s deeper than I thought it would be. Her writing is very descriptive and often beautiful.
Would make a great gift for a mid-20-something who‘s still trying to “figure it all out.”

Sace Oh dear. I'm well past mid 20s and I still haven't figured it out. 5y
megnews @sace me neither! 5y
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Michollio
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😆

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booklover3258
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Pickpick

My book review is on my Youtube vlog at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmvCYnOfyTk

Enjoy!

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NeedsMoreBooks
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Pickpick

Have been following Mari Andrew‘s Instagram account and the book is gorgeous. Featuring her watercolor painting and realistic insights on life, death, love, relationships, dating, urban living, and traveling, each page is filled with love and support. It‘s like talking to your best friend about your life.
#NFNov #makesyousmile

Clwojick 6 pt. 5y
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NeedsMoreBooks
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My favorite one #NFNov

Clwojick 1 pt. 5y
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NeedsMoreBooks
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Guide map #NFNov

Clwojick 1 pt. 5y
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NeedsMoreBooks
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Resilience #NFNov

Clwojick I love this. 1 pt. 5y
NeedsMoreBooks @Clwojick thank you! ❣️ 5y
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NeedsMoreBooks
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Reminder #NFNov

Clwojick 1 pt. 5y
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Heatherfeather
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Pickpick

You know...this is good...for twentysomethings. Instead of reading this as a "guideline" or for self help, I read it nostalgically (I'm 44). Still, I liked it. It's a memoir that's a comic. And I kept thinking: Girl, you are SO young at 30. You have SO much more to illustrate in the coming decades.

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WanderingBookaneer
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alisiakae 😂😂😂 6y
BethM Yaaaasss 🤣 6y
IamIamIam 🤣🤣🤣🤣 6y
Copwithabook Oh boy can I relate 6y
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IndoorDame
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This book didn‘t end up being exactly what I was expecting (though at least half of it is filled with full page color reproductions of Mari Andrews‘ illustrations with which I‘m quite familiar). But it was still studded with moments I profoundly enjoyed, both in the writing and in the illustrations. I‘m glad I didn‘t pass up the opportunity to get a copy!

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IndoorDame
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I‘m reading this super slowly, just trying to take it all in. But i‘m loving it!

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taylor_etc
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Pickpick

Lots of beautiful insights in this book. The illustrations and captions were relatable and left me feeling comforted on this winding road of adulthood....

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crystal.lightning
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I've had this on hold at the public library forever, and it finally arrived! I really enjoy Mari Andrew's Instagram. ☺️

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RebelGrrrl
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"This is the bonus of a good date: you find things you love about yourself when you're impressing someone else. Falling in love with someone else is a little bit about falling for yourself."

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Erin.Elizabeth10
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Pickpick

Love it! If you‘re a single woman, just trying to figure out this crazy life, this book is such a refreshing “me too” feeling. She has such heartfelt stories and she shares her struggles and triumphs—that we all can relate to—in such beautiful doodles and prose.

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BooksForEmpathy
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Made us pasta 🍝 from the pantry tonight and finding simple joy in these illustrations yet again. One more week of school and then off to Europe!! YES to summer.

AceOnRoam What is that you have sprinkled on your pasta? Looks like onion flakes? 6y
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DebbieGrillo
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Just bought this for my cousin's daughter who is graduating from high school next month. I also taught her 11th grade English last year. I'm going to miss her party while we are away so she's getting this next week. I hope she loves it. 👩‍🎓 #Classof2018

thejillest I follow her on Instagram! Love her ❤️ 7y
Blaire Oh this looks a great gift book! 7y
Cathythoughts Am I there yet ?! I love it ❤️ 7y
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BooksForEmpathy
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Here‘s another one from Mari Andrew‘s new book. I turn 30 on Friday and this is providing some strong goals for my year ahead!

LoveToReadLiveToRead Happy birthday in advance! X 7y
2BR02B My thirtieth birthday was two months ago, and I still have a lot of adulting to do! 😣 7y
saresmoore Happy early birthday! I‘m all about the pain au chocolat in the purse, but think of the grease stains on my personalized fair trade leather tote! 😱 I‘m kidding. My fair trade tote is canvas with vegan leather straps. 😬 7y
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Jess7 I like it! Happy birthday!!!! Welcome to the 30 and up club! :-) (edited) 7y
jfalkens Happy early birthday! 7y
Skygoddess1 Happy Birthday! 30 is pretty awesome! 7y
readordierachel Happy early birthday! 🎉 7y
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BooksForEmpathy
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I am loving this perfect coffee table book from the fabulous and insightful Mari Andrew. Highly recommend!

This is an illustrative “guide to adulthood” and perfectly captures the highs and lows we all experience day to day. Illustrations include themes of purpose, love affairs, careers, navigating foreign places, creating home, confidence, and so many more. Written for women by a woman, this book is delightful!

Hoopiefoot I just ordered this & can‘t wait for it to come! (edited) 7y
Seekingtardis I am loving the go to beauty product! 😍😍 #hairglitter 7y
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Jokila
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