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The perfect neurotic nerd-girl romantic comedy, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Amy Webb is brilliant, funny, accessible... Equal parts Lucille Ball, Larry David, and Mark Zuckerberg, if she were still online I think *I* would try to date her. I'm in love.

I adore this book and have recommended it to everyone I know. Aimee Bender writes in such a beautiful, descriptive way, without ever feeling too flowery. And though the story involves a bit of fantasy, the emotions are completely real. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be delighted.

These days it seems like the books that I HAVE to read -- the ones that grab me from the start, that I sit down to read a chapter and lose hours to, that I'm willing to stay up past my bedtime to get just a little more of -- are few and far between. But "Dark Places" did all that and more, with haunting prose, complicated and fascinating characters, and a compelling mystery that was in turns gruesome and heartbreaking and unfolded at just the right pace to allow time to ponder the implications of such a thing in the real world, but also keep me turning the pages.

This novel was so unlike anything else I'd ever read. I related to each character, at each stage of life, and found myself alternately laughing and crying, and thinking about them for weeks afterward. Aimee Bender has such an amazing way of capturing the smallest moments, and of describing them in ways that are both recognizable and uncannily beautiful.

This is the first book in a year? Two years, perhaps? That I absolutely haven't been able to put down, that's kept me up at night - in the best way. Aimee Bender has the most amazing way of articulating observations about people that ring so true as to feel instantly familiar, and yet the turns of phrase are so beautiful that the observations feel special and rare. One of those books that you feel a little sad to reach the end.

I was worried that this would be simply a rehash of tips that I'd already heard in various lectures and classes, but I couldn't be more wrong. Not only does this book contain everything you need to know to quickly develop an idea into a complete screenplay, even better it *doesn't* contain anything that isn't useful and directly on point -- saving you confusion, headache, and time. If you want to write a screenplay, use Save the Cat and Coffee Break Screenwriter to guide you and you will succeed.

An intimate look at the life of a public defender. It's not glamorous, but it is fascinating. I wanted to read it again as soon as the last page was turned.

Mickey Sherman is a character! You'll be entertained as much by his personality as by the behind-the-scenes look at the world of criminals and courtroom drama. If you've EVER enjoyed an episode of Law & Order, you'll love this book.

A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at criminal court and the Public Defender's office. Written with an entertaining voice; not at all dry non-fiction. If you've EVER enjoyed an episode of Law & Order, you will love this book.

Don't be put off by the title -- this book is incredibly helpful to anyone who's staring at their first draft, wondering how and where to start working it into something that doesn't suck.

Even if you don't think of yourself as a writer, some part of your life likely requires you to write. This book is that perfect combination of inspiration and practical advice for anyone who writes anything-- newsletters, memos, articles, novels, even lectures or screenplays. I've flagged and dog-eared this book. It will definitely go on my permanent reference shelf.

It's funny because it's TRUE. Everything she's written here about living, working, and dating in L.A. is hilariously accurate and had me quoting entire paragraphs to friends. This book will go on my permanent Top 10 list for sure.

Amazing. A friend gave me his copy, but for some reason the title didn't grab me, so it sat on my dresser for almost two months before I even cracked it. And then I read it in one sitting. It's a relatively short novel, sure. But I could. not. put. it. down. The writing it tight and mesmerizing. Highly, highly recommended.

After the original Save the Cat! book, this is the book you'll reach for most often when writing your screenplay. No joke, you will come back to it again and again, every time you write a script. It's an indispensable reference for all ability levels. Totally worth the money. And don't loan it out; you'll never get it back. (Trust me on that one.)