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The Dreaded Feast: Writers on Enduring the Holidays

Name: The Dreaded Feast: Writers on Enduring the Holidays
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Rating: 3.4 (11 reviews)

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Book Synopsis: The Dreaded Feast will act as a balm for the millions of people who face Christmastime with a mixture of dread and obligation. Whether it’s the last-minute shopping, the unappealing office party, or the prospect of more than 24 hours with family, it’s never easy. The anthology, which includes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry on these and many more related subjects, deflates the notion of the “perfect” holiday season, and allows the reader to commiserate and bask in the glow of a little dark, neurotic, and unflinchingly honest humor. The star roster of contributors includes Jonathan Ames, Dave Barry, Robert Benchley, Charles Bukowski, Augusten Burroughs, Billy Collins, Greg Kotis, Lewis Lapham, Jay McInerney, Fiona Maazel, George Plimpton, David Rakoff, David Sedaris, Charles Simic, Hunter S. Thompson, James Thurber, Calvin Trillin, and John Waters.
Praise for The Dreaded Feast:
“A wonderfully irreverent look at the holidays. A must for the Christmas cynic on your list.” -USA Today
One of USA Today’s 2009 “12 Books of Christmas”
“If you embrace the darker side of Christmas, then this is definitely the book for you.” -Chicago Sun-Times
“Thank the ‘X’ in ‘Xmas’ for The Dreaded Feast, [which] collects essays, short stories, and poetry that attack Hallmark holidays with all the neurotic humor one expects from contributors like Jonathan Ames, Fiona Maazel, and Calvin Trillin.” -The New Yorker
“Amid the twinkly decorations, dancing sugar plums, and ubiquitous holiday cheer, a bracing dose of dark humor might be nice, don’t you think? For book lovers, we’re recommending a volume that offers just that: The Dreaded Feast.” -Raleigh News & Observer

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Are you dreading the upcoming holiday season? The Dreaded Feast: Writers on Enduring the Holidays is the perfect antidote for those who approach Christmas with a mix of dread and obligation. Dive into this anthology filled with fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that shatters the illusion of the "perfect" holiday season. Let these renowned writers like David Sedaris and Jonathan Ames tickle your funny bone with dark, neurotic humor as they share their holiday escapades.

Looking for a gift for the Christmas cynic in your life? Look no further than The Dreaded Feast. USA Today hails it as a "wonderfully irreverent look at the holidays" and a must-read for anyone who's tired of the saccharine-sweet cheer. Embrace the darker side of Christmas with this collection of essays, short stories, and poetry that will make you appreciate the chaos and absurdity of the holiday season.

Escape the twinkly decorations and sugar-coated messages with The Dreaded Feast. Let the witty and satirical voices of the contributors like Charles Bukowski and Hunter S. Thompson remind you that it's okay to feel a little cynical during the holidays. Add this book to your holiday reading list and join in on the irreverent fun that celebrates the imperfections and quirks of the most wonderful time of the year.

Ready to embrace the darker side of the holidays? Click here to add The Dreaded Feast to your cart and infuse your Christmas season with a healthy dose of humor and honesty.

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