Read It: Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham

A few days before Christmas, my husband began (repeatedly) asking me what I was reading on my Kindle and when Amazon boxes arrived (a daily occurrence in our house, particularly in December), if I had ordered any books (another regular occurrence). I was confused by his sudden interest in my reading habits and a smidgen embarrassed -- of all the times to ask, he chose when I just happened to be reading TWO Shopaholic series books in a row. Seriously? He confessed that he was only asking out of concern that I was going to get the book that was already wrapped and under the tree ... Lauren Graham's new memoir Talking as Fast as I Can! It's nice when husbands are nosey out of sweetness, and I got to open a Christmas present early!

The only reason I had not already ordered this book is because I was still debating between the hardback and audible versions. Or both? It's probably going to be both. The book was definitely good enough, and having Lauren Graham read it to me sounds delightful. If you are also debating audio vs. hardback/digital, I will tell you that the pictures are important, but not so important that flipping through the book at some point won't do the job. 

Review: Lauren Graham is a delight, and this book is all Lauren Graham! If you are not a Gilmore Girls fan, this book is not for you. If you haven't watched Gilmore Girls, may I ask why? Go watch it. If you ARE a Gilmore fan, I especially whole-heartedly recommend this book. If you have yet to watch A Year in the Life, go watch it now and then read the last chapter. I wish I had read the last chapter right when I finished "Fall" on November 25 (that's right. I stayed up until midnight, watched "Winter" and "Spring," slept a few hours, and watched "Summer" and "Fall." I have neither a job nor children, and my houseguests seemed okay with me ignoring them), and I needed someone with whom to talk about all the feels. Reading Lauren Graham's experience coming home to Stars Hollow (and her reaction to those last four words) is worth the read.  

Things I Have in Common with Lauren Graham:

• I also feel guilty about using paper towels, so I compensate by using the smaller section perforated kind. 
• We both love Season 2, Episode 7 "Like Mother Like Daughter" because of the following scene (starts at 0:53): 

• She uses FreshDirect. 
• We both had the lead in the musical our junior year of high school, but not senior year. Fortunately, that was my performing peak, but not hers. 

Signs I've watched Gilmore Girls too many times: 

• Graham gets a few Gilmore details wrong (this I can understand - she has a life - but did no one fact check the manuscript?). Christopher doesn't get Lorelai a disposable camera to take photos at Rory's graduation. It is part of a gift basket for HER graduation; she uses it for the "graduate flanked on either site by her proud parents" photo. Oy with the poodles already. 

So, this one is a highly recommended fast read for Gilmore fans. Graham also mentions her novel, Someday, Someday, Maybe, several times, which I also read and enjoyed.