The panels range from gently clever to surprisingly profound to laugh-out-loud.' - Publishers Weekly 'A prescient book for these times. 'This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere . . .

I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf is the perfect gift for bookworms of all ages. In this lighthearted collection of one- and two-page comics, writer-artist Grant Snider explores bookishness in all its forms, and the love of writing and reading, building on the beloved literary comics featured on his website, Incidental Comics. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our books as sacred objects. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. It's no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. The panels range from gently clever to surprisingly profound to laugh-out-loud.' - Publishers Weekly 'A prescient book for these times.' - NewsaramaĪ look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics. The panels range from gently clever to surprisingly profound to laugh-out-loud. This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere. 'This playful, self-aware collection of strips and gags on the joys and frustrations of reading and writing is equal parts lighthearted and sincere . . . I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf is the perfect gift for bookworms of all ages. A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics.

I ll judge you by your bookshelf