Dust jacket and interior illustrations by Natalie Metzger. If you want a stocking-stuffer guaranteed to produce roughly an hour or two of amusement and giggles for any of your family members, this book is for you. Secondly, because Scalzi is a total Christmas fanboy and it comes across in every story. All products are produced on-demand and shipped worldwide within 2 - My personal favorite was the exploration of Christmas in July, but the list of worst Christmas specials ever made for a close sec. Kind of reminds me of Jeff Strand, the wackiness and irreverence of the jokes, which is, of course, a compliment. Wed love your help. The rest was basically passable. These brief delights are a combination of interviews with key Christmas figures such as Santa lawyer, elfs, etc. It's one reason I've always loved Connie Willis' collection, A Lot Like Christmas. Then he joined the army. Also, I love Natalie Metzger's illustrations, they are so cute and work very well with the stories. Start by marking A Very Scalzi Christmas as Want to Read: Error rating book. It certainly had Scalzi's trademark snark in spades but some of the stories wouldn't be out of place on the Hallmark channel. It is a quick read that would be excellent with hot cocoa and a roaring fire. Until this summer, Lindsay Ellis was mainly known as a super smart and witty film critic andYouTube essayist, making videos that range from New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi gift-wraps fifteen short takes on the holiday seasoninterviews with holiday notables, informational articles about TV specials and Christmas carols, short stories and poems, and even a couple of nods to Thanksgiving and New Yearsand puts them all into a stocking stuffer-sized package that makes the p. New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi gift-wraps fifteen short takes on the holiday seasoninterviews with holiday notables, informational articles about TV specials and Christmas carols, short stories and poems, and even a couple of nods to Thanksgiving and New Yearsand puts them all into a stocking stuffer-sized package that makes the perfect gift for friends, family, or yourself. All rights reserved. This seems to be a collection of occasional pieces that Scalzi wrote on his blog (?) Nothing is sacrosanct as he pokes fun at the commercialization and religious tone to this beloved holiday. PDF, ePubs, MOBI, eMagazines, ePaper, eJournal and more. With stories both funny and touching, A Very Scalzi Christmas also features three new stories exclusive to this collection: Christmas in July, Jangle the Elf Grants Wishes and Resolutions For the New Year. A wonderful collection for the most wonderful time of the year. Jun 11, 2019 - Christmas Carousel Pyramid is a photograph by Juli Scalzi which was uploaded on December 26th, 2017. John Scalzi, highly acclaimed science-fiction writer, best known for his marvelous "Old Man's War" series treats us to a potpourri of 15 irreverent shorts all dessert, no vegetables. 3.5 stars. With stories both funny and touching, A Very Scalzi Christmas also features three new stories exclusive to this collection: Christmas in July, Jangle the Elf Grants Wishes and Resolutions For the New Year. A wonderful collection for the most wonderful time of the year. This was a fun collection of Scalzi short stories, all themed around Christmas or Christmas-adjacent holidays (Thanksgiving and New Years, I'm looking at you). Scalzi's wit is in full force here. for various Christmases. This is short, sweet and fulfilling, much like a Christmas dinner at your parents house. Review first posted on. These brief delights a. John Scalzi has always been good at entertaining, so its no surprise he managed to put out a perfect Christmas book. My favorites were Science Fictional Fictional Thanksgiving Grace (I may try it next year at dinner), A Bitter November, the four Interviews, Christmas in July, Script Notes on the Birth of Jesus, and the Resolutions. The opening song at the Church's Christmas service. I found this on Netgalley a while back and saved it strategically for December 25th and it was just the thing to do. It was so adorable and fun. A Very Scalzi Christmas by John Scalzi accessibility Books LIbrary as well as its powerful Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published But also some sentiments about remembering to be kind, selfless and loving at Christmas. So is this satire, fantasy, or science fiction? Welcome back. Others were brand new to me despite having been written and published over a decade ago. What a fun ride. First off, because its so short, you can easily read in in under 90 minutes and not take too much time away from spending the time with your loved ones. And you'd be right. by Subterranean Press. As John Scalzi states in the introduction, Christmas (and the holidays on either side of it) gives me something to write about and have fun with on an annual basis, and for some years hes done so on his author website and other places. While most of the entries had been previously published/released I had not come across them before so it was all new to me. You will be glad you did. If Chuck from Accounting hadn't bothered me, I might have been able to read this straight through in one sitting. Not sure why spoiler alert automatically appears at the start of this review, since I don't spoil anything? I'm not even Christian and it brought a smile my face. New York Timesbestselling and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi gift-wraps fifteen short takes on the holiday seasoninterviews with holiday notables, informational articles about TV specials and Christmas carols, short stories and poems, and even a couple of nods to Thanksgiving and New Yearsand puts them all into a stocking stuffer-sized package that makes the perfect gift for friends, family, or yourself. Deck the halls with boughs of holly! Ayn Rands A Selfish Christmas (1951) In this hour-long radio drama, Santa struggles with the increasing demands of providing gifts, Popsugar 2021 #31 A Book by a Blogger, Vlogger, YouTuber, or Other Online Personality, Miniatures: The Very Short Fiction of John Scalzi, Kathryn Speckels (Metaphors and Miscellanea), Please add a new edition of "A Very Scalzi Christmas", Lindsay Ellis: How Science Fiction Makes Sense of the Present. First he visited his wife's grave. ItsA Very Scalzi Christmas. A few of these pieces I remember reading for free on Whatever, his blog, a few years ago. John Scalzi. Scalzi clearly adores the holiday even as he pokes irreverently fun at it. If you're looking for a humorous, seasonal book packed full of holiday comedy, you need to pick up A Very Scalzi Christmas by John Scalzi. Many of them are amusing, subjecting Christmas to a rational modern perspective (e.g., an interview with Santa's lawyer about the importance of liability protection or with the Christmas Bunny who bought the franchise with exclusive rights for Christmas from the Easter Bunny). And Scalzi has always let his humorous streak show in his writing, but here its in proper form and its all very funny. Refresh and try again. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. As with most short story collections, this is hit and miss, but more hit for me. I enjoy mysteries set during the holiday season, and romances set at Christmastime. this was the 21st out of 22 services done this year. The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. All I know is that sometimes the need for escapism manifests as a need to laugh, and this collection, which includes three previously unpublished piece. Tis the seasonfor Santas lawyer to talk about the legal status of the workshop elves, for Christmas to arrive in an unexpected month, and for the innkeeper at the nativity to spill the beans about whatreallywent down on that one night in Bethlehem. Almost literally trifles, I started out listening to this short audiobook with my children but they tired of it so I ended up finishing it myself. I dont know. I didn't like it as much as I liked the similarly funny, short and uneven. I found this on Netgalley a while back and saved it strategically for December 25th and it was just the thing to do. John Scalzi has become one of those authors for me. How else can you fill the Yuletide season with geekiness and laughs? I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Most entries tend to be shorter in length, which makes them perfect for a quick reading break during the holiday season The generally humorous stories range in tone from quirky to sweet, but all showcase the authors inventive imagination in the best possible light., Bestselling sci-fi author Scalzi injects plenty of holly and jolly into his second short story collection, a follow-up toMiniatures(2016). The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarce--and alien races willing to fight us for them are common. This book was funny and heart-warming and a great start to the holiday season! And then there's the story thrown in to make his mother-in-law cry, which will be pretty obvious w. Scalzi does the winter holidays. Many of them are amusing, subjecting Christmas to a rational modern perspective (e.g., an interview with Santa's lawyer about the importance of liability protection or with the Christmas Bunny who bought the franchise with exclusive rights for, Almost literally trifles, I started out listening to this short audiobook with my children but they tired of it so I ended up finishing it myself. Whoa!! This book is laugh-out-loud funny in several places. And at least one was a poem. John Scalziis theNew York Timesbestselling author ofHead On, The Consuming FireandRedshirts, which won the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Both Subterranean Press and Audible did amazingly polished jobs, John Scalzi is truly blessed on that. I loved it so much. To defend Earth, and to stake our own claim to planetary real estate. A lot of fun as always when I listen to John Scalzi! You've finished rewatching your bootleg version of The Star Wars Holiday Specialand every episode of Futurama featuring the murderous Robot Santa, the Doctor Who Christmas special won't be on for hours yet, and you already have Jonathan Coulton's Merry Christmas From Chiron Beta Prime on infinite loop. John Scalzi, highly acclaimed science-fiction writer, best known for his marvelous "Old Man's War" series treats us to a potpourri of 15 irreverent shorts all dessert, no vegetables. First off, because its so short, you can easily read in in under 90 minutes and not take too much time away from spending the time with your loved ones. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. 2020 Subterranean Press. In this book, Santas lawyer discusses liability; theres a lively argument between a human narrator and a sentient, fridge-raiding month of November; a Thanksgiving grace that includes alien invasion, a robot uprising, and dinosaurs; poetry; political satire; and short fiction, as well as giddily satirical articles claiming to tell the true origins and purposes of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years music, TV holiday specials, and social behavior. Take the hour or so to read this book to get into the Christmas spirit. The rest was basically passable. Definitely a book to love, laugh with and appreciate this and many Christmases to come. With stories both funny and touching,A Very Scalzi Christmasalso features three new stories exclusive to this collection: Christmas in July, Jangle the Elf Grants Wishes and Resolutions For the New Year.. yeah, it worked. So: we fight. John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. It certainly had Scalzi's trademark snark in spades but some of the stories wouldn't be out of place on the Hallmark channel. Thanks for giving me a little holiday cheer! What a fun ride. As John Scalzi states in the introduction, Christmas (and the holidays on either side of it) gives me something to write about and have fun with on an annual basis, and for some years hes done so on his author website and other places. Nothing is sacrosanct as he pokes fun at the commercialization and religious tone to this beloved holiday. In the intro Scalzi promises that the stories will cheer us up, make us laugh and that there's one that will make his mother in law cry. This seems to be a collection of occasional pieces that Scalzi wrote on his blog (?) A wonderful collection for the most wonderful time of the year. Thanks Netgalley. Choose from multiple sizes and hundreds of Some repetition with the exploration of legal ramifications of various aspects of the Christmas season, but humorous still. It's fair game to interview numerous characters of local color Santa's lawyer, Santa's Reindeer wrangler, the Christmas bunny, an elf, and even the Nativity Innkeeper who couldn't find a room for Joseph and Mary. : He fully deserves the effort). This slim stocking stuffer may be just what you need., For a fancy stocking stuffer, this collection of holiday items, most originally published on Scalzis Whatever blog, presents a mix of hilarious Santa snark and heartwarming sentiment, with a mix of lists, poems, interviews with some of Santas helpers, stories, and more I could see this becoming a holiday standard for older folks with a fondness for the season and the right sense of humor.. All prints are professionally printed, packaged, and shipped within 3 - 4 business days. and the story that he wrote just to make people cry? This read was a humorous and heartfelt collection of writing in ode to Christmas. If youre a fan of his fast-paced science fiction novels, this may -- or may not -- be for you. Jetzt online bestellen! To see what your friends thought of this book, This is a collection of 15 Christmas-themed stories and short works by John Scalzi, mostly humorous but with a few serious notes. But, every year I look for an unusual Christmas book, one that isn't sweet or one that is humorous. Two stories inMiniatures, Scalzis previous short story collection from Subterranean Press, were adapted for the Netflix anthology seriesLove, Death & Robots. As a long time fan of Scalzi, I knew it would be charming but this little themed work is just next-level fun. Whoa!! It's fair game to interview numerous characters of local color Santa's lawyer, Santa's Reindeer wrangler, the Christmas bunny, an elf, and even the Nativity Innkeeper who co. Maybe give someone A Very Scalzi Christmas as a gift. I love Christmas books. While most of the entries had been previously published/released I had not come across them before so it was all new to me. I am pretty sure I accurately identified the story Scalzi says he wrote to make his mother-in-law tear up. Good for the Christmas season for sure. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There are a few gems in this little collection, namely "Science FictionalThanksgiving Grace" (so much fun), and the 4 last pieces, of which "Script Notes on the Birth of Jesus" is the standout. Its a regular one Christmas themed variety show Of the best kind. Both Subterranean Press and Audible did amazingly polished jobs, John Scalzi is truly blessed on that regard (N.B. Cleverly funny. For the most part, it's par for the course; snarky humor, some very creative interviews with seasonal characters you wouldn't normally think of (the Christmas Bunny was my favorite, I think), and a cute little poem that would make a decent if somewhat cliche Christmas special. Cute set of stories with some laughs. Results for A Very Scalzi Christmas by John Scalzi. Scalzi also has a few genuinely touching Christmas tales here, though, and it's obvious that the satire comes from a place of love. I dont know. Scalzi does the winter holidays. Some are slightly longer stories (e.g., Christmas comes in July and the military gets to work figuring out why and whether it is a threat to the country). November 2019 "Sarah's Sister" is a tour de force, Scalzi proving categorically that he definetely can write a canonical Christmas tale, a true classic in the most hallowed tradition. There are a few gems in this little collection, namely "Science FictionalThanksgiving Grace" (so much fun), and the 4 last pieces, of which "Script Notes on the Birth of Jesus" is the standout. This book is positively delightful! Dec 14, 2020 - Winter Around the World Art Print by Juli Scalzi. The 10 Least Successful Holiday Specials of All Time, A Personal Top 10 of Things That Are Not Titles to Christmas Songs and/or Lifetime Holiday Movies and Honestly I Don't Understand Why, 8 Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Your Favorite Holiday Music. All the stories are decidedly cheeky except for one genuinely sincere (almost jarringly so) story about a young girl finding out the meaning of Christmas. Scalzi fans will find something here that appeals, no matter their feelings for the holiday., Overall, the collection shares Scalzis joy of the season and reminds the reader of the importance of the holiday, without being too serious., Sf favorite Scalzi gathered 12 previously published pieces and wrote three new short works specifically for this collection. Some of the stories were funny, some were interesting, some were silly, and the last one I didnt enjoy. Scalzi also has a few genuinely touching Christmas tales here, though, and it's obvious that the satire comes from a place of love. Well, I got cheered up, laughed and ugly cried on the damn story. This awesome book ready for download, you can get this book now for FREE. All your favorite books and authors in one place! Secondly, because Scalzi is a total Christmas fanboy and it comes across in every story. Between the elf who fulfills Christmas wishes without considering the consequences, the interview with Santa's lawyer, and the irreverent idea of the Christmas Bunny, this collection has plenty of salt to keep the stories and poems funny. Limited: 1500 signed numbered hardcover copies, Scalzi (The Consuming Fire) unleashes his wicked wit in this stocking stuffer miscellany of mostly goofs and jibes directed at the holiday season. It's not something I've seen from Scalzi before, and it does a good job of pushing all the emotional buttons, even if it may be a little too on the nose. Read or Download A Very Scalzi Christmas Book by John Scalzi. All I know is that sometimes the need for escapism manifests as a need to laugh, and this collection, which includes three previously unpublished pieces, answers. If you're familiar with Scalzi you can probably already imagine that a book titled A Very Scalzi Christmas is going to be irreverent and sarcastic and full of humor. So, yeah, I loved this small book, its a great, greatly entertaining Christmas read and (as much as I am a digital reader these days) this one in paper form would make a great gift for any book lover, not just a Scalzi fan. You'll know whether you'll like it or not based on any previous experience with Scalzi. I laughed and I cried! Every chapter is stand alone and entirely different - poems, short stories, interviews with the reindeer manager - but they are all chock full of satire and playful twists on classic Christmas themes. Was this good? My personal favorite was the exploration of Christmas in July, but the list of worst Christmas specials ever made for a close second. for various Christmases. Scalzi lives in Ohio with his family. What a very (merry) Scalzi Christmas indeed. John Scalzi manages to induce quite a bit of laughter and a tear or two with his new collection, A Very Scalzi Christmas. Mar 20, 2020 - Photograph - Chapel by Juli Scalzi #affiliate , #Aff, #AFF, #Chapel, #Juli, #Scalzi, #Photograph Very Scalzian indeed! Be the first to ask a question about A Very Scalzi Christmas. Scalzi clearly adores the holiday even as he pokes irreverently fun at it. My favorites were the interviews with various Christmas affiliated folks (Santa's lawyer, San. John Scalzi, having declared his absolute boredom with biographies, disappeared in a puff of glitter and lilac scent. This collection of 15 snippets (stories, interviews, poems, lists, etc) is very well done. My favorites were the interviews with various Christmas affiliated folks (Santa's lawyer, Santa's reindeer wrangler, etc), but they were all enjoyable. All three! And then there's the story thrown in to make his mother-in-law cry, which will be pretty obvious when you get to it. It even has funny art sketches to accompany some of the stories. Its not just Christmas. Lots of fun, unsurprisingly :) I found the interviews to be the best - interview with Santas lawyer made me crack up hard :) Worth a read! This read was a humorous and heartfelt collection of writing in ode to Christmas. Online shopping from a great selection at Kindle Store Store. John Scalzi has always been good at entertaining, so its no surprise he managed to put out a perfect Christmas book. and random fiction, theres even a poem. You'll know whether you'll like it or not based on any previous experience with Scalzi. For the most part, it's par for the course; snarky humor, some very creative interviews with seasonal characters you wouldn't normally think of (the Christmas Bunny was my favorite, I think), and a cute little poem that would make a decent if somewhat cliche Christmas special. If youre a fan of his fast-paced science fiction novels, this may -- or may not -- be for you. Enjoy. He always stays up late on Christmas Eve, waiting to see Santa. (2007) "Sarah's Sister" is a tour de force, Scalzi proving categorically that he definetely can write a canonical Christmas tale, a true classic in the most hallowed tradition. Recommended. At just 144 pages. There's a little bit of everything, laughter, romance, and tears in her book. So many ironic statements about how ridiculous the holidays are. Between the elf who fulfills Christmas wishes without considering the consequences, the interview with Santa's lawyer, and the irreverent idea of the Christmas Bunny, this collection has plenty of salt to keep the stories and poems funny. Man, it was great. Heimlieferung oder in Filiale: A Very Scalzi Christmas von John Scalzi | Orell Fssli: Der Buchhndler Ihres Vertrauens But not all is irreverence: two of the books 16 selections, Christmas in July and Sarahs Sister, are sweet stories that exude Christmas cheer.

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