Let's Pretend This Never Happened

A Mostly True Memoir

By: Jenny Lawson

Narrated by: Jenny Lawson

Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Humor, 2013

For fans of Tina Fey and David Sedaris - Internet star Jenny Lawson, aka The Bloggess, makes her literary debut.

Jenny Lawson realized that the most mortifying moments of our lives - the ones we'd like to pretend never happened - are in fact the ones that define us. In Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Lawson takes listeners on a hilarious journey recalling her bizarre upbringing in rural Texas, her devastatingly awkward high school years, and her relationship with her long-suffering husband, Victor.

Chapters include: "Stanley the Magical, Talking Squirrel", "A Series of Angry Post-It Notes to My Husband", "My Vagina Is Fine. Thanks for Asking", and "And Then I Snuck a Dead Cuban Alligator on an Airplane".

©2012 Jenny Lawson (P)2012 Penguin

Bought it twice

What did you love best about Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir)?

I enjoyed reading it so much and can listen to head phones at work bought it again (audio this time) so that people could think I've lost it cracking up in the office.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh

So awesomely hilarious!

Where does Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I love these "memoirs" that are read by the author. This is the third I have listened to and totally turned me on to the Bloggess. Since I have only listened to two other similar titles it is hard to rank, but I think I listened to the whole thing in only 3 days so...

What did you like best about this story?

Her honesty, humor and quirkiness.

Which character – as performed by Jenny Lawson – was your favorite?

Herself?

deliriously funny

If you could sum up Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) in three words, what would they be?

funny, honest, entertainment

What was one of the most memorable moments of Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir)?

the childhood traumas, when she finds hamlet mouse... so hilarious!

Have you listened to any of Jenny Lawson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no, I didn't know her, now I appreciate her humor!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

makes no sense but you won't stop laughing

This made me laugh out loud

Would you listen to Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) again? Why?

I usually don't listen to books a second time, but there are some parts of this book that are just too funny, so maybe.

What other book might you compare Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) to and why?

not sure

What does Jenny Lawson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The author is very animated, it almost like sitting with the person and listening to them talk. Her expressions are a riot! I loved it.

Just ok

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No. The humor was forced. I wanted to like it and I tried, but it just never made me laugh. The author seemed so guarded. It was as if she'd through fantastical exaggeration in to keep from becoming vulnerable. It kept me from being able to connect with the story.

What three words best describe Jenny Lawson’s voice?

Rushed. Mildly Sarcastic.

Was Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) worth the listening time?

No, I finished Tiffany Haddish's book just prior to this one and that's a tough act to follow, That book was amazing. This is not anywhere near that well thought out.

Laughed and Laughed

If you could sum up Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) in three words, what would they be?

Laughed and Laughed

What other book might you compare Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) to and why?

Few that I have read but, very similar to my own writing style and how I view the world. I'm seriously considering beginning blogging.

Have you listened to any of Jenny Lawson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Is there more!!!!!!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

How to sport a deer sweater?

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this book soooo much. Jenny has a wonderful manic, canter that holds your attention. Just when you think it couldn't get more bazaar it does. It's were Goth , valley girl meets Texas drawl.

Funny

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would recommend it to someone I think may enjoy this type of humor however most of my friends don't.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Don't remember my reaction

What three words best describe Jenny Lawson’s performance?

Quirky, Cute, Funny

What else would you have wanted to know about Jenny Lawson’s life?

whatever else she would like to share.

Hilarious

What made the experience of listening to Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) the most enjoyable?

One of the wittiest funniest books I've experienced. Don't listen to it with kids in the room if you are offended by language... but it's colorful.. not vulgar. Everyone can relate to at least one small aspect of her personality and experiences... but to have them ALL in ONE LIFETIME?? Hence the awesome memoir! :)

Hilarious!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

YES! This book is a feel good book. Has laugh out loud moments, tearful moments, and What the F? moments.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir)?

There are so many to list that it's hard not to say without spoiling! But I will have to go with her and her husband's fights!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I did was to but didn't get the chance too.

Any additional comments?

I actually bought the book for book club but never could find the time to finish reading it. So I finally downloaded it on audible. I am so glad that I did as it is so funny her reading it! Makes the story come to life a lot more with her description of story telling.

I enjoyed it, mostly

I've read some hilarious things on her blog, but her delivery in person doesn't have quite the same punch. I guess hearing the F word so frequently gets old too. But I still enjoyed learning about her life and struggles and I did laugh out loud quite a few times.