The Fran Lebowitz Reader

By: Fran Lebowitz

Narrated by: Fran Lebowitz

In the vein of Lebowitz's acclaimed Netflix limited series, Pretend It's a City—The Fran Lebowitz Reader brings together two of the famed author's bestsellers, Metropolitan Life and Social Studies.

In "elegant, finely honed prose" (The Washington Post Book World), Lebowitz limns the vicissitudes of contemporary urban life—its fads, trends, crazes, morals, and fashions. By turns ironic, facetious, deadpan, sarcastic, wry, wisecracking, and waggish, Fran Lebowitz is always wickedly entertaining.

©1994 Fran Lebowitz (P)2012 Random House Audio

Outdated, but still worth a listen

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If you're not familiar with the brilliant and funny Fran Lebowitz, this book is a good introduction. In the preface Fran acknowledges that many of her stories are outdated, which they are. The book was written several decades ago. Some stories have remained relevant, others have not. But the chapters are short so less interesting ones pass quickly. I wouldn't recommend that you drop everything and get this book, but I also don't regret having purchased it nor having spent the time to listen.

perfection

In her own wonderful voice, physically and intellectually, she critiques the world of New York and it's people.

Perfection

As a New Yorker who hails from Des Moines and is a woman of letters, if not substantial advances, not to mention a Jewtina, which is for the uninformed a High Femme Latina Jewess, upon listening to this I have my answer to the question, “If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?” Implied meaning being someone you don’t know. I will now answer Fran Lebowitz. And broke as I am, I’ll pick up the check.

Just love Fran!

I could listen to Fran forever! Her wit and outré humor inspires me. Five stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fran is a treasure for NYers

Unique quirky & exactly like me (but wittier.) I only wish she performed more, because I have to read her stuff over & over with decent intervals. Often enough to still feel fresh, but not often enough to be fresh. If I could have lunch any 3 people, living or dead, Fran would be one of them.

absolutely the best

unmatched topshelf full-flavored bold taste so so very good you will not be mad ok

Fran Leibowitz where have you been all my life

I discovered Ms Leibowitz on Bill Maher’s podcast. I wish I’d discovered her when this was published. So cynical and insightful. She’s not quite David Sedaris in performance, but I couldn’t imagine a better dry performance for the work.

Excellent

Laughed out loud several times. Anyone who follows writers must hear Fran Lebowitz read this.

Her Writer's Voice Matches Her Speaking Voice

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Lebowitz's dry wit coupled with her dry delivery create an unforgettable entertainment experience. She's a joy to read; she's a joy to hear. She alone can breath the necessary rhythm into her words.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fran Lebowitz Reader?

The entire listening experience is memorable.

Which character – as performed by Fran Lebowitz – was your favorite?

It's autobiographical.

Laugh out loud funny

If you could sum up The Fran Lebowitz Reader in three words, what would they be?

Dry, Witty, Entertaining

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

It was a collection of short comic essays, so no ending

Which character – as performed by Fran Lebowitz – was your favorite?

Fran herself!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The book does not lend itself to being a movie