Jim Davis is like a fine merlot. Although most readers think that he peaked with volume 12 (Garfield Out to Lunch), I really feel that Davis came into his own with book 23. The story lines are crisper, and the dialogue is more biting. Nermal, who I always thought of as Davis's attempt at jumping the shark, is no where to be found. Thank God. It's just Odie, Garfield, John, and the occasional tray of lasagna. But don't count out a few trips to the vet, which mean shots for Garfield and a shot of love with John's love interest, Liz. All things considered, I consider this to be Jim Davis's tour de force. If Jim Davis ever decides to stop writing these books, I will force him out of retirement at gunpoint.

Garfield Keeps His Chins Up (Garfield, #23)

What are calories to a cat? For Garfield, they're a delicious way of life. But what do you expect from a feline who is able to eat tall lasagnas in a single gulp? So whether he's chaperoning Jon on a date, sleeping 'til noon, or tormenting the odiously lovable Odie, Garfield will never miss his next meal--or the chance to make us laugh!

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