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#Giveaway Review LUST AND WONDER by Augusten Burroughs @augusten @StMartinsPress

April 3, 2016 By Mary 21 Comments

#Giveaway Review LUST AND WONDER by Augusten Burroughs @augusten @StMartinsPress

The publisher Publisher of the media / book has provided me with a review copy at no cost. Opinions are my own. #Giveaway Review LUST AND WONDER by Augusten Burroughs @augusten @StMartinsPressLust & Wonder by Augusten Burroughs
ISBN: 0312342039
Published by St. Martin's Press on March 29th 2016
Genres: Biography & Autobiography, Contemporary, Dogs, Emotions & Feelings, Family & Relationships, Humor, Love & Romance, Memoir, Social Issues
Pages: 304
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher
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First came Running with Scissors. Then came Dry. Now, there's Lust & Wonder.
In chronicling the development and demise of the different relationships he's had while living in New York, Augusten Burroughs examines what it means to be in love, what it means to be in lust, and what it means to be figuring it all out. With Augusten's unique and singular observations and his own unabashed way of detailing both the horrific and the humorous, Lust and Wonder is an intimate and honest memoir that his legions of fans have been waiting for.

 

 

MY THOUGHTS

I fell in love with Augusten Burroughs when I read Sellevision and it was one of those weird, quirky books that hit at the right time for me.  I quickly followed that up with the rest of his books and now wait patiently for the next one to come.  It has been a long, dry spell.  Lust and Wonder covers all those questions I had remaining after reading the other memoirs.  He found true love, still dry and still neurotic! YES!  I did find that this latest installment of his life is more a romance novel than memoir.  It was so sweet and funny at the same time.  I felt like I was sitting around a nice party where you ask a couple: How did you two meet?

I think his dream about the perfect guy (aka “Jeep Guy”), is a perfect Cinderella tale.  He dreams about his handsome prince, but in this case it is really his agent and it takes him ten years to recognise it.  “Jeep Guy”  is everything Burroughs is looking for physically and mentally but the timing is always off and the dream never ends with him getting the guy, until it does.   He goes into detail about his relationship failure and how he realizes that the perfect guy has been his friend all along, you know just like those romance books I love to read where the lead takes off her glasses and she sees the guy next to her in a different light.

Another thing that Burroughs finds is the unconditional love of dogs!  WOO HOO – I just checked out his twitter feed and it is full of dogs!  That alone made the book rate higher in my eyes.   I am such a sucker for a good romance that includes dogs.  That is really what this book turned into for me, a lovely little romance that left me full of – I guess – Lust and Wonder!
augusten burroughsAbout the Author

Augusten Burroughs is the author of the autobiographical works “Running with Scissors,” “Dry,” “Magical Thinking,” “Possible Side Effects” and “A Wolf at the Table,” all of which were New York Times bestsellers. “Running with Scissors” remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over two consecutive years and was made into a Golden Globe-nominated film starring Annette Bening. His only novel, “Sellevision,” is currently in development as a series for NBC. “Dry,” Augusten’s memoir of his alcoholism and recovery, is being developed by Showtime. In addition, Burroughs is currently creating an original prime-time series for CBS. Augusten’s latest book is called “You Better Not Cry: Stories for Christmas.”

Twice named to Entertainment Weekly’s list of the funniest people in America, Augusten has also been the subject of a Vanity Fair cover story and a Jeopardy! answer. His books have made guest appearances in two James Patterson novels, one Linkin Park music video, numerous television shows and a porn movie.

Augusten has been a photographer since childhood and many of his images can be seen on his website, www.augusten.com. He lives in New York City.

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Comments

  1. Amber Terry says

    April 3, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    My favorite: red velvet with cream cheese icing.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  2. Carol L says

    April 3, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Chocolate with raspberry filling. I enjoyed the post. I’d love to read Lust and Wonder. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Carol L
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  3. Rhonda says

    April 3, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Chocolate frosting yellow cake.yum

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  4. Linda Kish says

    April 3, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    I like white cupcakes with vanilla butter cream frosting.

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  5. Anne says

    April 3, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    My favorite cupcake flavor is lemon, Delectable.

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  6. Anita Yancey says

    April 3, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    My favorite cupcake flavor is chocolate with buttercream icing. Thanks for having the giveaway.

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  7. Rachel B says

    April 3, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    My favorite cupcake flavor is red velvet. so yummy!

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  8. Linda Romer says

    April 3, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    My favorite cupcake flavor is vanilla! Thank you ♡

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  9. Andrew Beck says

    April 3, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Boston Creme Cupcakes with that glorious Creme filling and chocolate frosting over yellow cake. I don’t want to buy a whole Boston Creme Pie so a cupcake will do fine.

    Reply
  10. kim hansen says

    April 4, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Basset Hounds

    Reply
  11. Ann says

    April 4, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    My favorite kinds dogs are those that are adopted (rather than bought from a breeder or pet store). I love ALL the breeds! (…And shh… Burroughs is one of my most favorite authors.)

    Reply
  12. jenny stratton says

    April 4, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    I have a springer doodle and he’s one of the best dogs I’ve ever had.

    Reply
  13. Lorraine Duran says

    April 5, 2016 at 1:26 am

    Ugh ive been dying to get a golden cocker mix puppy for years my old neighbor used to have one she looked like a puppy until I moved away she was 8. she was the cutest thing ever.

    Reply
  14. Danielle P says

    April 5, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    Omg I’m dog obsessed!! My favorite breed is JRT. I rescued my first JRT a couple years ago and a year ago I rescued my 2nd one. This breed is the 3rd likely to find in a shelter, pet owners buy them for the cuteness they possess but surrender them because they are an incredibly hyyper breed. They are an amazing breed but they need an active family. ❤️

    Reply
  15. Holly says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:21 am

    All! Love rescue dogs.

    Reply
  16. Cindy C. says

    April 6, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Not really, I’m more of a cat person, but I do really like Husky. 🙂

    Reply
  17. bn100 says

    April 7, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    no

    Reply
  18. Terri Irvin says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:31 am

    My favorite dog breed is the golden retriever.

    Reply
  19. Daniel M says

    April 12, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    i like black labs

    Reply
  20. BookLady says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    Golden Retrievers are my favorite.

    Reply
  21. missy ellis says

    April 13, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    i like pomerians

    Reply

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