Reviews for Unshelved, Volume 1

The average rating for Unshelved, Volume 1 based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-06-27 00:00:00 Ashley Poma I got quite a few hoots out of this collection of comics about life in a library. Meet a staff that's ready, and (sometimes) willing to help patrons with all their personal and computer problems, and occasionally even recommend a book . . . like what's happening in this strip where two very different librarians attempt to introduce teens to the library: You really don't have to have worked in a library to enjoy these toons; I'd say if you've ever done time in retail or woked any job that involves serving the public, you'll be nodding your head in agreement as you recognize familiar situations. Anyway, here's my favorite: If only, if only . . . Psst - you can read them all here -

Review # 2 was written on 2016-06-06 00:00:00 Bill Andrew I enjoyed Unshelved, a comic about a public library and its librarians, but, sometimes the cartoon hit too close to home. I've been treated and spoken to like Dewey at the information desk, tons of times. So, librarians beware. Some of these are almost too true to be funny. On the other hand, I like my job, so I've never responded like Dewey. It's cathartic, reading his sarcastic responses to ridiculous questions and situations. Favorite character: Buddy the Book Beaver! Of course. Favorite cartoons: The one where Merv writes a brochure to get more teens to come to the library pg 33 (my department is responsible for the young adult room, so I really appreciated the humor). When the patron asks Dewey if he has any pens when he's standing next to a pile of pens (happens all the time). bottom of pg 41 And finally, when Dewey starts dispensing Eastern philosophy to the library patrons: "Search without searching. Look for nothing and find everything. Read the book but don't look at the words." top of pg 103. That's probably me in about thirty years. If you enjoyed Unshelved, you may want to pick up Rex Libris, Volume I: I, Librarian (Rex Libris, #1-5) by James Turner (another librarian themed comic) or The Black Belt Librarian: Real-World Safety & Security by Warren Graham (non-fiction book on how to deal with difficult patrons or security risks at the library).