Now Where Were We

by Roy Blount

A collection of newspaper columns includes "I Don't Eat Dirt Personally," "How to Walk in New York," "Filofax Fever," and other humorous reflections on American life

Genres: Humor, Essays

Mass Market Paperback

First published February 25, 1989

Reviews

[Denny · Rating 3 out of 5]

A timeless and enjoyable collection of funny, relevant essays covering just about everything from fashion to city life to dining out to politics and country life and... Well, there's little about the American experience from the mid 1970s through the late 1980s that Blount doesn't take to task here. Though they're dated, the themes are universal and would still apply to today's issues with only the names of some of the subjects changed. I'm fortunate to have found a gently-used 1st edition for next to nothing at McKay's Used Books. Money well spent!

[Stuart Lutzenhiser · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have heard him frequently on "Wait, Wait, don't tell me". So, I was curious what his writing was like. Funny, well written, but this edition is fairly dated mostly dating from the 80s. So, a few essays about Reagan and other issues at the time. As someone who lived through that time, I could understand and appreciate the references. But to a younger person, I think they might be a little at sea.

[Marilyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some clever phrases, but somehow misses the mark.

[Artie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of his old magazine articles. Nice light fare, some of it made me laugh out loud.

[SouthWestZippy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I tried to get into this book but just could not. It is suppose to be funny. Written in 1988.

[William Orr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boy, this boy can write! Some of the cultural references are from the 1980s, and not every chapter works, but there are plenty of laughs to justify the read.