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This was the first book I‘ve read by Moore and I loved it. It‘s a fictional tale on the life and times of Jesus. At times it felt as though the Bible had crossed paths with American Pie or some other hormone-fueled, rated R teen comedy. Somehow, Moore walked a fine line with this story and remained quite respectful to the subject matter. This was fun and creative and I was sorry to say goodbye to the characters at the end.

#bookspinbingo

Wanted this to be more in the vain of “Life of Brian.” “Lamb” can be really funny when it wants to, but it gets bogged down with Moore‘s descriptions of Biff and Joshua‘s time with the three magi. It gets quite dark at the end and the twist that explains everything is quite clever. Kudos to Moore for the ambition and I‘m sure the landslide of Christian backlash he received.

“I was thinking about becoming the village idiot, if my father will allow it.”
“He has a God-given talent,” Joshua said.
—“Lamb,” page 27.

As usual, Moore delivers a Monty Pythonesque rendition of a famous story; this one, the lost gospel of Levi who is also called Biff, is the story of Jesus‘ (or rather Joshua‘s) life quest to figure out how to be the messiah and refrain from “knowing a woman” which becomes all the more difficult as Mary Magdalene (Maggie) arrives on the scene. While it‘s all in jest, its a nice touch having Jesus seem a lot more human. Fantastic read. Very funny.

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

This is one of my top 5 favorites! The book focuses on the years that Jesus was growing up through the eyes of his best friend, Biff. I laughed, I rolled my eyes, and I cried. I absolutely love it!

#AlphabetGame
#LetterL
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

This came recommended as a light read so I took a chance not thinking I was going to love it. I cracked up throughout the whole book. This is definitely one of the funnier books I have read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It‘s a Labor Day miracle! I gave this book to an atheist friend ages ago who didn‘t appreciate the nuances or the humor of the book (sacrilege!) and never gave the book back to me. I‘ve forgiven her for not appreciating the story - maybe you need to know the Jesus Narrative - but I never forgot that she didn‘t return it. 🙂 Today I found this in a free pile in excellent condition and I feel as if I‘ve won the lottery. This book ❤️❤️.

Hard to pick!

Biff will be giving a sermon to a small group of people while doing a complicated yoga pose.
Jamie will be building a cabin from the lumber he made himself.
Inigo would be practicing his sword play prepping himself for the six-fingered man.
And Matilda would be reading a book on how to camp while using her powers to set up her tent.

#litsysummercamp
#litsysummercampreadathon
@ImperfectCJ

It‘s a great book when you laugh just as hard rereading for #booksandbrewsclub.
"I like to think that while he carried out his sacred mission, Jesus of Nazareth might have enjoyed a sense of irony and the company of a wisecracking buddy. This story is not and never was meant to challenge anyone‘s faith; however, if one‘s faith can be shaken by stories in a humorous novel, one may have a bit more praying to do." ??

#fridayfeeling.

Tagged book! I snorted many times. Soooo funny!

Not for everyone. To be sure.

Also, a YA read... Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landry. On audio book especially! The dry wit is pitch perfect!

Thanks for the tag! Such a cheerful place to put my brain! 💓

Bartholomew looked around and when he saw they were alone in the square except for his dog pals, he said, “You think too much. Thinking will bring you nothing but suffering. Be simple.”

A delightfully unserious book that takes seriously the idea that Jesus (Joshua) is the son of God.

I thought this would be a fun way to celebrate Easter but It‘s not holding my interest. #audiobook #bail

@Eggs #wondrouswednesday
Just changed my hair color away from red to white!
Books: punctuation, sarcasm about organized religion, and Kinky Friedman‘s Texas.
I have zero problem lending books. Only one person has ever made me question this. Mostly people are great.
Thanks @KarenUK for including me. I‘ve been too long away from Litsy.

5/5 One of my favorite books, by one of my favorite authors. Biff is Joshua‘s best friend. They grow up together and Biff helps Joshua learn how to be the Messiah. Mayhem generally ensues. It‘s funny, but it‘s definitely no for everyone.

By far the funniest book I've ever read! So clever, witty & sarcastic. The narration was perfection. 🤘🏻

#ReadWithMrBook #1WordTitle @MrBook

Started re-listening to this a couple days ago on my run. It definitely helped me meet my goal of nine miles, but I felt like a huge dork running down the road with a dopey grin on my face. 🤣

I put this in my long list of decade favorites, but it‘s not going to be in the top ten. So, I‘ll use it for #adventrecommends I‘m sure many Christians think this is a horrible, sacrilegious book, but 2 of my pastor friends suggested I read it. It‘s hilarious and very imaginative. It‘s also emotional towards the end. Love the friendship between Biff & Joshua (Jesus). I have a favorite part but don‘t want to spoil it for anyone. @emilyrose_x

I haven‘t genuinely laughed like this from a book in quite some time. Any book that has my stifling sniggers and snorts in the quiet carriage of a train gets my approval!

Yes, I have a library truck in my bedroom (doesn‘t every librarian?). I ran out of shelf space and my TBR is huge. I think I have a problem. 😳. What to read next...? #tbr #librariansruletheworld #librarytruck. #bibliophile #biblioecstasy

Day 9: #Laugh

Few, if any, books have made me laugh as much as this audiobook did. 🤣

#SelfImprovementSept

Love this cover!

Finally reading my first Christopher Moore book! 🥳

A wall imprisons the people of a country as much as it protects them.

Just started and already enjoying the humor.

When one of your favorite authors likes your tweet. I may have squealed a little. 😀

Loved it! From Prologue to Afterword:
"The book you‘ve just read is a story. I made it up. It is not designed to change anyone‘s beliefs or worldview, unless after reading it you‘ve decided to be kinder to your fellow humans (which is okay), or you decide you really would like to try to teach yoga to an elephant, in which case, please get videotape." ?‍♀️?❤

This was excellent. As a self-professed RE geek, I wasn‘t sure what I‘d make of this when I first started it. I wasn‘t disappointed! Some hilarious passages and pleasing links to the gospels, but in a brilliantly irreverent, yet believable way. Pick!

This book is part of my 24 in 48 readathon stack! It‘s so funny and I absolutely love this opening “blessing” from the author. This is my entry for the hour 6 challenge. #24in48

1. Chris Moore makes me hysterical! This and Stupidest Angel made me LOL for reals! 🐑⛪️
2. “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars (I MUST sing along!!) 🕺🏼
3. Deer Island, New Brunswick, 🇨🇦
4. My darling daughter!!! ❤️❤️❤️ and my goofy hubbie 💏
5. How happy my dog is to see me after even just walking out of the room. 🐕
#HelloThursday
@wanderinglynn

Lamb, the Gospel According to Biff Christ‘s Childhood Pal. I can‘t keep copies without forcing it on people,
Attica Locke, long may she wave
The Last Starfighter. Such a sweet story
Lemoncello
#manicmonday #letterl @JoScho

It‘s time for #manicmonday. My favorite weekly challenge.

📖 Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff (Adult)
📚 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Kid)
🖊 Joe R. Lansdale
🎥 Life of Brian
📺 La Femme Nikita
🍦 Lemon “Wooder ice”

And just so we are clear, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the 1st Narnia book. If the cover claims different it‘s a dirty liar.

1. Tagged. Fanaticism, whether for country, religion, brand, or team, bothers and worries me, so I really appreciate a good story that can poke fun at something while still showing proper respect. I got that from Lamb
2. August #leo
3. Nope
4. Nature's Bakery fig bars
5. My dad has a Sept birthday!

#friyayintro @jesshowbooks

Good plane reading :)

I went to my local indie bookstore today to shop for the Falling for Fall swap and ended up waking away with a few things for myself as well - I couldn't resist. I love this book - and the special edition is just gorgeous!

Bailed. Just couldn‘t get into it ☹️

Without question, Moore‘s most endearing and enjoyable work. I have recommended this book to many and the only folks who didn‘t enjoy were those who really weren‘t raised with or had decent familiarity with the NT.

Favorite #firstline for #24in48 - looking forward to this one 📚

The author's humor is fairly childish but I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed seeing the more human side of Jesus H. Christ. #funnybook

Just picked this up from the library and I'm already pretty stoked. #funnyguy

Next up for my daily commute.

Hey, Jude[as]. Or maybe it works because John Lennon said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus? I‘m stretching the Beatles tie-in, but it‘s late, and I just now remembered that it‘s June (It has been a very long week). This beat up gem has been with me for fifteen years and at least six moving days. It‘s been at least ten years since I reread it, so I‘m bumping to the top of my reread TBR list (TBRR?). #HeyJune

My read retellings.
#retellings #litsyclassics #Maylovesclassics
@Sarah83 @Bambolina_81

This story is not and never was meant to challenge anyone's faith; however, if one's faith can be shaken by stories in a humorous novel, one may have a bit more praying to do.

Nobody's perfect. Well, there was this one guy, but we killed him...

I‘m not religious, so I‘m going with this book from my tbr for today‘s #JesusHRooseveltChrist prompt. It has the Jesus, but no Roosevelt as far as I know, though I hear it‘s really funny! 🤷🏻‍♀️

Also, I use that phrase nearly every day. Claire has had an influence on me, I guess. 😂

Thanks for this really fun little challenge, Julia, and thanks for the chance to win that lovely cowl. 😍

#OutlandishGiveaway

Waiting for author talk. #untitledtown

#Yellow 💛 #ReadingResolutions 📖

#BookNerd 📚💙

I went through my #freakyfriday list from @Lisaw13 in more detail today & made a shelf for them on Goodreads.

2 I have already read: Lamb & Looking for Alaska.

6 I had on my TBR: 1984 (which I read in high school, but started re-reading again last year for my book club and never finished), Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Catch-22, Dead Witch Walking, Six of Crows, My Favorite Thing is Monsters.

And a bunch of new-to-me ones that sound great!