Reptiles on Caffeine [Paperback]

Brooke Musterman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2008

Reptiles on Caffeine is an extremely intelligent and delightfully witty book that recounts Musterman's experiences while working in a coffee shop. Musterman describes the motely cast of characters that she encounters and compares their human psyches to those of reptiles, noting the similarities between the human and reptilian brains.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Warren Publishing, Inc; First Edition edition (December 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886057176
• ISBN-13: 978-1886057173
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,593,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brooke Musterman has been observing and writing about reptilian behavior in coffee shops for 15 years

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a Reptile! February 25, 2009

By AJ

Format:Paperback

Musterman so perfectly captures the quirks of coffee shop employees and clientele as she explores the inner workings of the reptilian brain. It's a weird juxtaposition, but she pulls it off and leaves the reader searching for reptiles in strange places. A fun read that keeps you thinking, too!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book! May 10, 2010

By Don E. Smith Jr.

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I had the chance to review Brooke's book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. She has an amazing sense of humor and really informative. The tone on the book hovers just above the sarcastic which is what makes this book so much fun! It is worth the read and I would encourage anyone to pick it up!

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience immersion in the world of coffee addicts October 17, 2012

By DrManejwala

Format:Paperback

Musterman does a fantastic job exploring the world of coffee addicts from a unique perspective: the barista. The characters are colorful and the book was very entertaining. I found myself wishing I had been there. She ties in just enough addiction/brain science to really keep it intellectually stimulating. This was a wonderful read. Reading this book will give you all the entertaining benefits of being a barista without actually having to wake up at 430am.

5.0 out of 5 stars We all have reptilian brains! January 31, 2011

By Marcia Fine

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Just finished reading Brooke Musterman's REPTILES on CAFFEINE, her astute observations in a universal coffee shop. She's smart and clever sharing her life lessons about stress, invalidation, shoplifters and more. In fact, we might all have reptilian brains! An enjoyable read!

5.0 out of 5 stars "Tell them that it's Human Nature." January 15, 2010

By Jemayne L. King

Format:Paperback

Musterman has created a wonderful collection of human observations and quirky humor. I read this a year ago and I could NOT put it down. I recently had knee surgery and I will be reading this gem again for the mental stimulation. I am so looking forward to Musterman's next effort. This book is a classic!

5.0 out of 5 stars Quirkiness defined May 13, 2009

By FB

Format:Paperback

It is rare to find someone who can articulate the quirkiness of human nature, especially in certain sub cultures, and do it well. Musterman accomplished both!