Having recently read Dorothy Parker's biography, "Dorothy Parker: What Fresh Hell Is This" by Marion Meade, this was a good follow-up book. Highlighting a selection of the Algonquin Round Table group, each is presented with a summary biography and then two examples of their writing.

The names of Benchley, Broun, Ferber, Adams and the like are familiar to me but not their work. For whatever reason I have not read anything by any of them. This has remedied that gap in my reading history. It has also given me another peek into the reading and writing style of the "The Vicious Circle".

Not a lengthy book, but one that can be finished in one sitting if desired. For me a good read and great follow up to the Meade book.

Oh, and yes, there were two pieces by Dorothy Parker too! ( )