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By Andrea Beach
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Positivity, charm, laughs from popular YouTubers.
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What's the Story?
In RHETT & LINK'S BOOK OF MYTHICALITY, the wildly popular YouTube stars share memories of a lifelong friendship in hopes of inspiring others to be curious and original and to take a chance every now and then. Chapter topics range from hairstyles to traveling with no destination in mind to giving your heart to a pet, and lots more. Past experiences from childhood all the way into marriage and parenthood have inspired and affected their comedy show on YouTube. They encourage readers to bring "mythicality" into their own lives in the spirit of friendship and goodwill.
Is It Any Good?
Brimming with charm and positivity, these YouTubers are refreshingly upbeat and laugh-out-loud funny as they reminisce and explain how to bring more "mythicality" into the world. Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality combines wry humor with an infectious sense of good, clean fun that's easily enjoyed by fans and newcomers alike. There's little content to be concerned about for most ages, but the mature perspectives make it best for teens and up. Lively, upbeat illustrations and pictures enhance the humor and make the duo easy to relate to.
The book places heavy emphasis on satisfying your curiosity with creative experimentation, and some of the stories and examples are not appropriate for readers to duplicate. There are always "don't try this at home" type reminders and messages where necessary, but it's a good opportunity to talk to younger readers about limitations and safe ways to explore. Positive messages about friendship and a pervasive spirit of goodwill make it almost impossible not to enjoy spending some time with Rhett and Link.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality was written. Why are so many YouTubers getting into traditional publishing?
Do you have a best friend? How do Rhett and Link show what their friendship is like? What could you do to become better friends with someone?
How can you bring more curiosity, creativity, and tomfoolery (good, clean fun) into your life?
Book Details
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- Genre : Humor
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship , STEM
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Crown Archetype
- Publication date : October 10, 2017
- Number of pages : 272
- Available on : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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