It's really funny -- a friend of mine has always told me that I needed to watch this terrific show called Gilmore Girls. So one day over Christmas break, I began a Netflix binge, finishing the show completely (including the revival) last week. I loved Lauren Graham's portrayal of Lorelai Gilmore so much that I recently read and reviewed her fiction novel (Someday, Someday Maybe) and began watching another show she was in, Parenthood (perfection!). Her latest collection of essays, Talking as Fast as I Can, is a book that all of Graham's fans can enjoy, no matter what you know and love her from.I got one thing straightaway from this book: Lauren Graham IS Lorelai Gilmore. Whether she's talking about her experiences on Gilmore Girls or Parenthood, or all her many jobs before she became a bona fide TV star, reading her essays is as comforting as a hot cup of coffee from Luke's. Graham's warmth comes through loud and clear, and her honesty is really refreshing in this day and age.
You can devour Talking as Fast as I Can in a single afternoon or savor each essay so the book lasts longer. Either way, I bet you're going to love it.
MY RATING - 4
