This is a collection of quirky, sometimes dark, often humorous short stories and observations. It’s an easy, light read that I immensely enjoyed.

Entertaining and a lovely distraction to the pandemic, forest fires, and all else that ails us. Hilarious. Easy quick read.

This book is filled with jewel-like jokes such as, “Wives are like bras, the most matronly can be the most supportive.” Just reflect on that statement for a moment and then laugh to yourself…I did.

It’s a collection of humorous and slightly poignant short stories from many women’s points of view. The characters range from New York high-end apartment dwellers, third tier celebrities, Southern ladies…all through the spectrum of adult womanhood in these modern days.

The readers, Kathleen McInerny, Lisa Cordileone, Rebecca Lowman, and Dorothy Dillingham Blue, each expertly paint a picture of the scene and characters for the short story they are reading. These women’s voices add humor and engage the listener employing their skills with dialects and comedic timing.

This book is a great companion as you go through your day…commuting to work, household upkeep, running errands. It’s an amusing take on what women think and say when they are being at their most candid.

If you like dark, sarcastic humor about the American housewife, this short story collection is for you. The stories range from just a few pages to almost 50 pages. From the Southern Lady Code of not so nice behaviors wrapped up in sweet Southern words to a reality show based on dumpster diving to the book club from hell, Ellis skewers this long-cherished American tradition. This quick read is perfect for the beach or a rainy afternoon curled up on a couch with hot tea and an afghan.

I went in to reading this with pretty low expectations since the reviews seemed to be pretty mixed but it ended up being a good read. Some of the stories were stronger than others. I enjoyed "The Wainscoting War," "The Fitter," and "Dead Doormen." It's a quick read so I think it's worth checking out if you like reading short stories that are a bit quirky.

A collection of very short - short stories, all narrated in a sarcastic, somewhat snarky tone that made them quite humorous. This was a great book to pick up when trying to squeeze some reading into a busy day. Almost all the stories are quick, fun reads.

This was recommended by several friends, and it didn't disappoint! A quick read, and one I've found myself thinking about quite a bit since I finished it. Snarky and hilarious, but also thoughtful and dark. Like many prim and polished housewives of popular culture, there is much more beneath the surface than readers might initially suspect.

Kim’s pick: Irreverent, funny short stories about a certain kind of domesticity that rings too true in some places. Ellis picks up on the nuances of – and celebrates - being a homemaker …but without the guilt or the excuse of having children! Read this for the first two stories alone. Check out her funny Twitter account @WhatIDoAllDAy People magazine called it “Darkly comic stories about, and for, grown-ass ladies.”

I was expecting more "ha-ha" humor and less dark humor from this book. Enjoyable and well written.

I tried to enjoy these short stories. I wanted to read a short and humorous book, but this just didn't do it for me. I opted not to finish and waste any more time with it. I'm surprised at the number of reviews that say it is "hilarious."