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To clarify... I didn't bail, the library took it away before I had a chance to finish. That's what happens when you have multiple books on the go. I will definitely borrow it again (I'm on the wait list). I enjoy Offerman's views on things like religion, politics, and basic human decency, among other things. Image borrowed from Google, uncredited

Nick Offerman is without a doubt one of my favorite actors - thank goodness I found Parks and Rec at the start of this pandemic!

The sound of his voice is magical. Without a doubt, this book is one that MUST be listened to in order to enjoy its full potential because its true that having Offerman narrate made all the difference.

He talks about his childhood, family, work... but I feel like his parts about his wife were undoubtedly the best.

I‘ve enjoyed Mr. Offerman‘s other works and I‘m a big fan of his work but this one was a little flat for me. Still entertaining at times though and will give you a good Ron Swanson giggle at times.

I ❤️Ron Swanson. I like Nick Offerman because he‘s a fan of Wendell Berry & nature. This is his first book, & while it kept me reading, I didn‘t love it. Maybe because I already know a lot of his story from The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. Maybe because he spends too much time on acting tips that I don‘t care about. I enjoyed some chapters more than others. A lot of profanity for those who aren‘t into that. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

So, I love Nick Offerman. And I thought I would enjoy this, which I did in certain places. However, this felt a little dated, especially regarding meat consumption vs. the enviroment. Offerman is progressive on certain issues, but after a while, it got to the point where Offerman‘s voice was just background noise for my other engagements. He does have a killer audio narrator voice, though, and I could listen to him talk about his wife all day!

Visiting the University of Illinois for a confernce & got to see a good friend who took me the this awesome park. Nick Offerman built this gazebo & donated it! It's near the Japan House that his sensei started. So cool! & I got to see a bunch of turtles & giant koi! It's gonna be a good conference. 😄

Found a new park to go walking in! Had a lovely walk this morning. #audiowalk

Getting off my butt to enjoy a book & a view. 🎧📖 #yyc

Audio walking, in my bookish duds. 🎧📚

This is a 2 star read, bumped up by good narration. I learned far more about Offerman's sex life than I had any desire to, and he spends a lot of time griping about office jobs and how you should follow your passion..... that unrealistic advice always grates. How do you expect society to function if everyone followed this advice? Pass. I loved his book recently released with his wife though.

Fantastic, hilarious, inspirational. The man speaks truths

A portion of the books I ordered off of book outlet today. Of course, I can't just order books without telling @janeycanuck about it!

When it comes to buying books, we're like women on a diet who invite each other over to save each other by eating half the dessert.

He is so delightful. A refreshing blend of old- and new-school values. Audiobook is highly recommended. Hearing him giggle makes this a winner.

Just started and already loving it.

Starting on this!!! Super excited!😎😎😎😎😎

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Now that I‘m driving to/from work, I‘m making a big switch to audiobooks. How could I resist Nick Offerman reading to me for 8 hours? Despite not always being my jam, I picked this up because I wanted to hear about Nick Offerman from Nick Offerman, and that‘s exactly what I got. No disappointments here!

First paddle of the year! 🛶

The result of today‘s #audiobaking: Banoffee Pie! 🍌🥧 Blame it on the Great British Bake-off. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Now where‘s my Hollywood Handshake? 🤝

Nick Offerman has had such an interesting life and I love his bonkers grasp on vocabulary. This book makes me want to throw my phone into a mountain river that I am also canoeing down while whittling but I think I‘ll settle for starting to hike when the weather improves 😜

This was an entertaining read about Nick Offerman's road to Parks and Rec. I enjoyed his dry humor, reading about his start in acting (though I found myself only skimming the chapter of college stories), and finding that he is equal parts Ron Swanson and hippie (and not because of the copious amounts of weed discussed).

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Can't. Stop. Laughing. 😂😂😂

“Pursue decency in all dealings with your fellow man and woman. Simply put? Don‘t be an asshole.”

I‘ve seen never seen an episode of Parks and Rec (I know, I‘m lame!), but I knew Offerman was a funny and I love memoirs, so why not?? I‘m a fan now. I particularly loved his candid, intelligent, funny comments on religion. This was funny and brash, but there were some very thoughtful bits, too. I want to hang out with him and Megan Mullally so bad.

I‘m sharing this because I personally agree with Nick Offerman, not because I‘m saying you have to feel the same way.

#NickOfferman #audio #overdrive #quote #quotes

#currentlylistening #currentlyreading #audiowalk #mindandbody #audio #overdrive

It took 4 hours and 11 minutes of reading today, but I finally finished this book. Started it last year but took some breaks and detours along the way. Now I need to rewatch American Ham and Summer of 69. And make something out of wood.
#24in48 #watchmeburn

I don‘t know why this book is taking me so long to read. Or why I read so slowly to begin with. I‘ve been reading for an hour and have only gotten through 32 pages... I‘m not very good at this. Also, I‘m going to try to see how much I can get done for #24in48 but the forms on the website are too laggy, so I probably won‘t do too much official stuff, but I still plan on reading as much as I can this weekend!

1. Started last year, hoping to finish it at least this month.
2. Thin book to make me feel like I‘ve read more.
3. A classic I‘ve never read and which will fit in my vest pocket at work. (They haven‘t told me it‘s okay to read there, and I haven‘t asked, so I‘m just testing the waters until someone says something. It can‘t be coincidence that my left pocket is the perfect size for a mass market paperback, right?)

Saw Nick Offerman at the Louisville Palace last night! Nice little vacay for me and the hubby!❤️🍳🥓#ronswanson #parksandrecreation

I don‘t really know if you‘ll love this book the way I do. I hope so. I hope you will love it and leave a message saying, “We must be kindred spirits.” Because there‘s nothing better in the world.

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Nick Offerman is my soul mate.

Okay, not really, but a kindred spirit. This is a great book.

It's summertime which means time for light and ridiculous reads.

Hope all you American Littens got outside & had a Happy 4th! 🇺🇸

(I'll be honest... my husband mostly paddled the canoe. 😂)

First paddle of the year! 🛶😍❤️

There is nothing I can pinpoint that I hated about this book. However, I didn't really enjoy it either. I enjoyed learning about Offerman's upbringing and how he came to be on Parks and Rec. I feel like I may have enjoyed this more if I was a man. #litsyatoz #LetterO

This is the first year I'll be spending Christmas in a new city, completely alone. My parents sent me some presents and I've got them set up under the great Nick Offerman and his Yule log. Now to find my own bottle of lagavulin...... 🥃🎄🎁

#bestblurbs EVER!
I am a huge fan of Nick Offerman/Ron Swanson (because sometimes those two personalities blend) and his relationship with Megan Mullally is 💖💖💖.

This is another book best read in audiobook form. It's read by the author and his giggle is ridiculously cute.
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@RealLifeReading

#SOSLitsyAudiobookListeners. •Question of the evening: Which audiobook &/or which comedian should I listen to while getting a root canal this Wednesday?• As fun as dental work is (who am I kidding?! Lies!!) I can't bear to hear the sound of the dentist working on my tooth, giving me a couple gum numbing shots,& all the other loveliness that goes along with a root canal😳. ANYHOO which would YOU recommend listening to during this scenario? And GO!

Finished this audiobook in the middle of my 5.5 mile walk this morning. Nick Offerman made me laugh through many miles this week. I can't recommend the audiobook enough!

#Booktober Day 12 #LongTitle a toss up between these two...
I loved Nick Offerman's book - I related a lot to his personal mantras so to say and it was interesting to hear more about his relationship with Megan Mullally. Plus I appreciated that he made sure to state he is different than Ron Swanson (whom I love, don't get me wrong) because it's important to separate yourself from your work whether it's at a desk job or an actor.

I listened to this on audio, narrated by the author. It is, as you might expect, full of funny stories and witty advice. I particularly loved the section about the importance of good teachers (of course). Offerman is very much in love with his wife, and it is fun to hear him talk about her with such affection. Caution: If you are adverse to any sort of dirty humor, this may not be the book for you.

If you need a Parks and Recreation fix and have already watched the series 5+ times, look no further than this beauty on audiobook. It's as if Ron Swanson is whispering life advice in your ears for 10 hours.

I'm in love with Nick Offerman, his sense of humor, his singing/speaking voice and I want to build my own canoe. 🚣🎭🎤💕

Needing a change of pace. This will do. 😆😆😆

AND WE'RE BACK (from the theaters seeing Star Trek Beyond, whoops!) Got a lot of catching up to do. Goal is still to hit 8 hours today and get to page 300 in IT, but then I saw this on my shelf unfinished and wanted something light... 😂💗📘 Just under 7 hours logged right now!

His books are not what I thought they would be, but I really like them. This one is more biography. It is still a nice kick in the pants (and I would strongly recommend it for any actors out there).

A humourous memoir with a dose of self-help (at least, for me). Made me want to get out and enjoy this beautiful planet. The narration on the audio was great, too.