by Fran Lebowitz
Rather dated humorous essays about the urban life of a writer. I often disagree with Lebowitz, but she is so funny, I don't mind. She actually reminds me of a friend I went to high school with who is just as misanthropic and opinionated. I first read these essays in high school, but recently perused...
Melissa, as always, was the one to introduce me to sophisticated things like caviar and Fran Lebowitz.