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Poison for Breakfast

by Lemony Snicket

Narrator Patrick Warburton

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Length 3 hours 19 minutes

Language English

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Bookseller recommendation

“This book is incredibly odd. But, I also believe it's one that everyone should read. Lemony takes us on a fantastical adventure that is completely ordinary. The author manages to keep us entertained while also encouraging the reader to look deeper within themselves to help understand the context and emotions within the story. I often found myself thinking that this is the strangest story I've read in a long time, and simultaneously thinking of everyone that I wanted to recommend it to.”
— Alycia • Books on Main

Bookseller recommendation

“Poison for Breakfast is a delightful and welcome return of Lemony Snicket. After finishing breakfast one morning, Snicket finds a mysterious note declaring simply "you ate poison for breakfast". Curious to discover who may have left the note and which breakfast item could have held poison, Snicket embarks around town, visiting his local shops and going down his breakfast ingredient list one by one. What follows is less of a whodunit and more of an introspective, hilarious, and at times poignant meditation on everyday life. Written in classic Lemony Snicket narration and read by the actor who played Snicket in the most recent Netflix series, I loved every minute of listening to this audiobook (a phrase which here means, I read this book in one sitting, delightfully nostalgic for days spent reading Lemony Snicket books in my youth).”
— Kelly • Mysterious Galaxy Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I have never been so entertained while being utterly clueless. This stream of consciousness tangential novelette is a bit of a wild ride. Although seemingly a quick read it stands to take your time as you discover this is a tale of philosophical proportions. After discovering he has had poison for breakfast, we follow Mr. Snicket as he investigates the ingredients of his meal, recounts memories, divulges the secrets behind writing, and finally solves the mystery plaguing him in a manner most surprising. Bonus points for being narrated by Patrick Warburton.”
— Ashlee • Vroman's Bookstore

Summary

Washington Post Bestseller

A stand-alone adventure—appropriate for all ages—by Lemony Snicket, one of the twenty-first century’s most beloved authors.

In the years since this publishing house was founded, we have worked with an array of wondrous authors who have brought illuminating clarity to our bewildering world. Now, instead, we bring you Lemony Snicket.

Over the course of his long and suspicious career, Mr. Snicket has investigated many things, including villainy, treachery, conspiracy, ennui, and various suspicious fires. In this book, he is investigating his own death.

Poison for Breakfast is a different sort of book than others we have published, and from others you may have read. It is different from other books Mr. Snicket has written. It could be said to be a book of philosophy, something almost no
one likes, but it is also a mystery, and many people claim to like those. Certainly Mr. Snicket didn’t relish the dreadful task of solving it, but he had no choice. It was put in front of him, right there, on his plate.

YA Fiction