Veteran comedian Gaffigan (Dad Is Fat, 2013) once again proves that the surest way to the American funny bone is through a mouthful of cheeseburger and fries, followed by a milkshake chaser.Most love stories are complex affairs, and the author's torrid relationship with pizza and bacon and everything else that is bad for youbut also so darn tastyis no exception. In his latest book, Gaffigan waxes downright poetic about beef, barbecue, Chinese takeout and a smorgasbord of other gastronomic delights that no overweight man his age and girth can resist. The author's passion for deliciously trashy food manifests itself in a mouthwatering map of the United States that gleefully replaces red and blue states with much more representational porterhouse steaks and ribs. Gaffigan admits to never being hungry because he simply never stops eatingnot that he's proud of this potentially tenuous state of affairs, because as the relentlessly self-deprecating wit implies, he is not. It's just that the gifted author is one love-struck schlub who is completely honest about the power his beloved addiction has over his life. For as many dishes as he professes to adore, there appears to be an equal number of food items that he despises. His culinary no-fly list runs the gamut from seafood to American cheese. "What's the difference between anchovies and a sweaty eyebrow?" Gaffigan wonders. "Whenever I see an anchovy I think, Someone has attacked Tom Selleck. Why would you want to put that on a pizza?" The author seasons each carton of comedy goodness with all the right seasonings: a dash of domesticity here and a pinch of zesty dialogue there. In freely exploring his ardor for all things fried, baked and sugary, Gaffigan somehow manages to work "clean" without ever becoming sickeningly saccharine. Laughs served up just right on every page. Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Starred Review. Stand-up comedian Gaffigan (Dad Is Fat) is well known for (among other things) his love of Hot Pockets and all other forms of delicious-but-bad-for-you food. So it is fitting that his second book is a hilarious exploration of his relationship with food. Gaffigan masterfully pokes fun at himself, his weight, and his obsession with eating. His topics include a food-based map of the United States (I'm writing from "BBQland"), his distrust of shellfish (underwater bugs), and his love of meat (bacon, the candy of meat!). The witty commentary is peppered with jokes and funny stories that will have listeners smiling throughout and occasionally laughing out loud. Gaffigan's narration is perfectly timed and brings his book to life; he flawlessly blurs the line between stand-up comedy and humorous essay. VERDICT This audiobook will have wide appeal. Fans of food, comedy, and travel writing will find plenty of warm-hearted nostalgia mixed with playful anecdotes of meals enjoyed around the United States and the world.-Cliff Landis, Georgia State Univ. Lib., Atlanta (c) Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.