The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo (Amy Schumer, 2016)

How I stumbled upon it: In the window of every bookstore in the city and airports.

What it's about: Amy Schumer's essays about her family, relationships, career, and love life.  There is some humor sprinkled in, but many of the stories are her deep (and sometimes troubling) experiences with rape, her parent's affair, and losing friendship.

What I thought: I bought this book looking for a good laugh.  The cover, the excerpts that were shared in PR fodder, etc., led me to believe that it would be a "Bossypants"-esque read.  If you are looking for a stand up routine in writing, this is not the book.  I was interested to hear about the things Amy struggled with growing up, but I was pretty disappointed that it was marketed as a "humor" book.  You will like it if you are a die-hard Amy Schumer fan looking to learn more about her life, but it is not a casual or beach read.

You can get it here.