Heart and Brain: Gut Instincts

By The Awkward Yeti and Nick Seluk

Heart and Brain return with over sixty brand-new, never-before-seen comics in this riotous collection by a New York Times–bestselling author.

Vigorously demanded and highly anticipated, Heart and Brain: Gut Instincts is the follow-up to the tremendously popular New York Times bestseller, Heart and Brain: An Awkward Yeti Collection.

The Awkward Yeti’s Heart and Brain comics perfectly illustrate the ongoing, internal struggle betwixt head and heart.

Heart and Brain: Gut Instincts features the same lovable characters as the first book and introduces a host of other vital organs like insatiable Tongue, irritable Bowels, and abused Stomach.

Perfect for fans of Poorly Drawn Lines, Liz Climo, Randall Munroe, and The Oatmeal.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Oct 18, 2016
• ISBN: 9781449483975

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Reviews for Heart and Brain

[librarianryan · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Good things come in small packages. Sometimes good things aren’t so good when in large quantities. And that’s how I feel about these comics and cartoons. I do love seeing the random panels online or even daily on a calendar but all together in one book it’s just too much. There doesn’t seem to be any overarching storyline to keep you interested in turning the page. Maybe if I read these two pages a day instead of in one sitting, I would like it more. This is one of those “too much of a good thing” situations.

[pomo58 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I admit to loving The Awkward Yeti and following the (mis)adventures of Heart and Brain regularly, so this collection is an ideal book to use for both enjoyment and to break up more stressful reading, or whatever else I need breaks from.Some of the comics speak a little less to me than others, but that is to be expected. That said, what makes them so popular is that they highlight things that most of us can relate to. So the ones that connect, which is the vast majority, almost feel like they were written for me. I imagine many other readers feel the same.I would recommend this to any reader who likes to have a light but not meaningless book at hand for those moments you simply need something different. This is also a great gift, a gift of humor is usually welcome.Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.

[benkline · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

My two favorite characters from the series - Brain and Heart. Their polar opposites but both compliment the other in ways thats only possible due to WHO they are (well, WHAT they represent anyway). This might be my favorite yet of the three books.

Nearly each panel is both funny, and sentimental and/or intelligent and witty/wry. Not all are huge 'guffaws' or "lol", but nearly all are chuckles or a smirk inducing joke, with the added weight of the sentimentality or intelligence behind the panel due to the characters (brain and heart) involved.

[foggidawn · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The first collection of the popular “Heart and Brain” webcomic. I enjoy reading these comics when people post them online, but I feel like I’ve already seen the best ones from this collection. I was hoping to discover new content, but none of the ones I hadn’t seen before wowed me. I may still pick up other collections of this comic in the future, but I don’t feel a need to purchase them for my personal shelves.

[lissabeth21 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is hysterically true. Though stomach is totally my favorite character.

[phoibee-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Heart: Do you want to do something fun?
Brain: We have to give a decent review right now.
Heart: Just give the stars and let's watch a movie!
Brain: It shouldn't be hasty. The graphics and lines used should be analyzed.
Heart: I enjoyed it.
*butterfly flies*
*Heart tries to get it*
Brain: The colors used were pretty limited. The way it was presented was quite--
*Heart clicks 5 stars*
Heart: ..what?
Brain: ...

[pennylane78 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this book! Several times I read a comic out loud and had to show it to my husband, saying "Heart is me!" "NO, no, brain is me!" I laughed out loud several times. Highly recommend. Jokes are on par with Hyperbole and a Half!

[rosa.mill · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Pre ordered on a whim the other day and clearly one of the best decisions I've made in a while. The cartoons are adorable and I can relate to so many of them. It's nice to know that other people share the same struggles.