The Fran Lebowitz Reader is a 1994 collection of comedic essays by writer Fran Lebowitz.The book is a compilation of essays from Lebowitz's previous bestsellers Metropolitan Life from 1978 and 1981's Social Studies.The book was reissued to include reference to the Martin Scorsese documentary film Public Speaking, which illustrates the life and work of Lebowitz.
Funny. So funny. Almost ridiculous. Often sidesplitting. However, her special on Netflix (Pretend it’s a City) is definitely better. The writing in the book — being a collection of essays — often feels repetitive.
Some of these essays don't stand the test of time, but the ones that do are very funny.
