Lynda Barry

Outside comic circles I think Lynda Barry is relatively unknown, which is a pretty big tragedy. As a side note, I am no longer in "comic circles" and only was slightly for a brief period where I learned about this whole world of indie comics that are beautiful and smart and funny. And so, Lynda Barry, is hilarious. I gave this book to my mom, and another to my sister, and for years I had a little photocopied strip from the book pinned to my bulletin board. She dated Ira Glass like a hundred years ago and makes fun of him in this book for being a basic egomaniac. So if you're looking for a beautiful, smart and funny read, pick this little guy up.