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Tag: I Was Told There’d Be Cake

Get a grip and lighten up

May 14, 2018 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Sloane Crosley's “Look Alive Out There” showcases this talented humorist’s ability to embrace unpredictability with wit and whimsy. The 16 new essays vary in topic and enrich us with laughter and insight.

A comedy routine in print

June 28, 2010September 21, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Sloane Crosley's new collection of essays is her second, following the success of "I Was Told There'd Be Cake." The stories range on the humor meter from amusing to hilarious.

The pony problem

June 8, 2009May 11, 2018 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Having come off two dark books, let alone a friend's doom and gloom email, I've been thinking about books that made me laugh. Sloane Crosley hits the top of the list with "I Was Told There'd Be Cake," as do two other all-time favorites.

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