Sophomore novels rarely surpass that debut novel in quality, but Notaro throws that assumption completely out of her way with this second collection of essays. It's even more enjoyable than her first book,The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club: True Tales from a Magnificent and Clumsy Life. Be prepared to read it and laugh - some of the essays actually caused tears of laughter to roll down my face. It's a really fun read. Yes, Sedaris continues to reign as the Master of the Essay, but Notaro's essays here are so much more enjoyable and a lot less grotesque than those in her first collection. I definitely plan on keeping an eye out for her other books!Of all the essays in the book, though, "The Craft Toothbrush" particularly stands out. Just thinking of it now STILL makes me laugh. There are many other wonderful essays in the collection, but that one is my personal favorite.