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Hilarious! If you're a fan of The Office you will love this book. It really gives a look inside of BJ Novak's mind. He is a bit strange but in all the best ways. Each short story is anywhere from 3-5 pages. I read a couple before bed. Not appropriate for kids like his other book.


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One More Thing Stories and Other Stories B J Novak 2015385351836 Books Reviews

This is the book for my short breaks. I love B.J. Novak whimsical short stories. Some stories really hit home, like "One More Thing." Some are light-hearted. But I love the fact that I can open the book at any time and reread any short story in 5 minutes and take my mind off life for a little.
I wanted to love this book (huge fan of the Office and some of BJ Novak's other work) but I found that, instead, I really liked it. As other reviewers have mentioned, some stories are hilarious and well-crafted, while other stories may have you scratching your head. In a way, I kind of admire that---he took some chances here and did some unusual stuff and sometimes it works beautifully and sometimes...well, as I said, a few of the stories are clunkers. But here's the thing the stories that work REALLY work. Clever and funny at times, poignant and meaningful at other times, it certainly kept my interest as to what he was going to try next. Looking forward to his second book (this one seems to be a success so I hope there are more to come!)
The trailer for the book was a funny, relatively subtle plug and I decided sure, I'll check it out. I used Look Inside to read the first two stories, both of which made me laugh out loud once or twice, and decided to buy it.

When it arrived, I read the book cover to cover in one sitting. The unpredictable tones from one story to the next, along with the well-constructed flow of the book as a whole, prevented me from ever losing interest.

What I enjoyed most were the moments when Novak was able to perfectly capture and convey things I've thought about people or places in passing; things that I thought were quirky or odd. It's as if he had the same experiences, sat down, and found a way to transform a fleeting moment into a relatable, entertaining story.

Of course there were a few stories that I wouldn't miss if they hadn't made into the book, but they were still a decent read, and short anyways. I felt perhaps they were there more for pacing between the heavier-hitting stories.

Overall I think it's a collection of stories that anyone could enjoy and I look forward to more of Novak's creativity in the future.
A phenomenal collection of short stories. You will want to read this one. It can be read on the surface, just silly stories with unexpected elements now and again, or it can be delved into deeper. There are many stories in here with possible moral lessons while others bring up interesting ideas. Many of the stories are pourqoui in nature, meaning they explain something else, like how the calendar was invented, but are a bit twisted. The writing is clever and the stories varied. Some stories are several pages long while others are just a few sentences. Its a quick read that will make you laugh and make you think. I recommend it.
B. J. Novak sets forth some very funny, or at least clever, concepts, starting with the rematch of the tortoise and the hare, an account of what Heaven might be like, and even having Mandela kill at a roast of him. Unfortunately, the moments of comic insight and revelation, so original and thought-provoking, are diluted amongst ponderous swings and misses that go on and on. It won't kill you to skip the unfunny ones; you'll know them soon after you start (I'm lookin' at you, 'Rithmetic) so you won't waste a lot of time, but there are enough gems here to keep sifting through. He has a lot of talent, but it would be a better book without the losers. I was happy, in the end, to have finished it, all double-meanings intended.
My wife ordered this for me. We are big fans of The Offie and she got this for me as a little present. I've never read a collection of short stories before, so I didn't know exactly what to expect. From what I understand, my experience has been atypical. BJ Novak weaves characters and stories together throughout his work in a way that is humorous and heartwarming.

There are some adult themes throughout the book, so reader-beware. But it is overall a funny, though-provoking collection of stories and musings.

Also, there is a great podcast from Studio Q where BJ Novak explains his process in writing this book that is definitely worth a listen!
J.D. Salinger, master of short stories, once had Seymour chide his brother Buddy for being too witty; a writer who indulged his penchant for cleverness ostensibly was like a cripple drawing attention to his club foot. Or something like that. The idea has stuck with me for many years and I have faulted even my favorite authors for 'cracking themselves up' and taking me out of their story.

However, in reading Novak's collection, it suddenly occurred to me that in many ways, a good short story is like a well told joke. You have an intro, a build-up and a punch-line...not necessarily funny, but the more provocative the better. And if it does make you chuckle, where's the harm in that? Especially if you see it leading there all along and like the good 'laugher' in the comedy club, you surrender to the fun.

Novak's experience in stand-up has certainly taught him how to tell a story well. His wry observations of current culture will make you want to share. I predict the term 'recalculating' as he employed it will soon be as over-used as the ubiquitous 'awesome'. Or perhaps it already is in some circles and he is first to point it out. You will see yourself or people you know in this collection—as well as celebrities—brought down to earth with foibles exposed. Somehow though, as with all great storytellers, their humanity does not make them tragic heroes, but lovable ones.
Hilarious! If you're a fan of The Office you will love this book. It really gives a look inside of BJ Novak's mind. He is a bit strange but in all the best ways. Each short story is anywhere from 3-5 pages. I read a couple before bed. Not appropriate for kids like his other book.