Review: I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider

Title: I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf

Author: Grant Snider

Genre: Adult, nonfiction, graphic novel

Publication date: April 2020

Published by: Abrams ComicArts

Source: Purchased hardcover

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Synopsis: A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics.

It’s no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our books as sacred objects. 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. I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf is the perfect gift for bookworms of all ages.

My rating: ★★★★★

I really loved this book! I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf is basically a collection of fun little comics about books, being a reader, and even writing books.

It was really silly and fun, but more importantly: it was relatable! I felt seen! 😆


If you are a book lover like myself, you need to check out this book! It’s a blast! (Also, if I ever visit you and you have a bookshelf, I will totally judge you by it 😆)

Have you read this book? If so, what did you think about it? If not, what do you think? Does it sound like something you might want to read? Leave me a link to your review or comment below! 😊