Not all the books I come across in my work duties are completely horrifying. Some of them are enticing.

Aaaand most of them are for adults.

What can I say? It seems that despite the circles I tend to run with, the general populace of Boston has yet to catch onto the kidlit bandwagon.

We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy by Yael Kohen

As a nerdy child, I used to take nerdy pride in watching the British Whose Line before Drew Carey made it a household name, memorizing “Chopping Broccoli,” staying up late to watch Monty Python on PBS; my recent love affair with all things podcast has rekindled all that. I have always liked female comics more than men (sorry, dudes), and I’d love to learn more.

A Working Theory of Love by Scott Hutchins

Apparently this book is about a broken marriage, a father’s suicide, a one-night-stand, and a super computer. I do not know how this all adds up to sound like a good book, but there you have it.

How Should A Person Be? by Sheila Heti

Another book about a failed marriage! This, however, is a memoir, and whatever review I read recommended it to fans of HBO’s Girls, which I am.

Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory by Mickey Rapkin

This book I have checked out from the library 5 times in 5 years. Now, this book has become a movie that I am obsessed with, so many I will check it out for a 6th time.

Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley

Okay, so this one doesn’t come out until like, May, but oh, oh, oh, I want. I loved French Milk. This is her follow up, but more about food, which, oh, I love.

Friends Like Us by Lauren Fox

A glowing review from Allison at Allison Writes, a plot that covers high school, college, and beyond. Sold.

Sailor Twain by Mark Siegel

I love it when a graphic novel for adults gets a good buzz going… this is a story about 19th century New York, riverboats, reclusive authors, and maybe a mermaid.

18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done by Peter Bregman

This is one of those books that had me by the title – Mr. Bregman, how did you know that I suck at focus, get distracted way too often, and never feel like I’m being productive in the right way.

I now realize that maybe this title is pandering to my various insecurities. I don’t think that bothers me as much as it should.

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

Would I like to read J.K. Rowling’s latest title? Why yes, I would. So would 600+ other citizens of Boston, so this one will have to wait awhile.

Motherland by Amy Sohn

This title could probably be classified as Aspirational Mommy-Chick-Lit or some other semi-derogatory non-genre. No matter. I am completely down with reading fictional Park Slope family and social mama drama. I might save this one for next time I’m in a slump and need a little… uh…fluff.