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Like most New Yorkers, I don't have a car. And, like most New Yorkers, the closest I usually come to a stretch of open road is if I'm lucky enough ... read full description

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Sep 21, 2010
Kerry rated it: 2 of 5 stars
After an over 500 page classic like the Satanic Verses, it was somewhat nice to have a book that contained the words orgasm and brain douche within the introduction alone. Right up my alley.

Now let's get some background on this lil pink (not my fave but I'll stomach it) book filled with crass humor. Who else could have given it to me but my own mother? Really, one family dinner with the Howes and you'll start understanding me a lot more. Unfortunately you won't be able to tell anyone More...
Jun 19, 2008
Candy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Title: Bad Girl's guide to the open road
Author: Cameron Tuttle
Copyright date: 1999
Publisher: Raincoast books
How many pages: 192 pgs
How long it took me to read: 21 days - I'm really not in the mood to read
Category: self-help
I learned about this book from: being obsessed with the series

This book was purchased at: Chapter's
This book is: a must have for the road
Other books by these authors: The bad girl's guide to getting personal, th More...
Jan 27, 2009
Nancy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Loved this book! So many good ideas for travel . . and some really, really "bad" ones, too. Not necessarily for minors, some sexual references and off-color language, but all in all not offensive. Just fun!
Jul 04, 2010
Alison rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Officially the only book I have ever set on fire (it fell behind a heater) but it is a fitting cover modification to make it look like I am truly lived using this book. It is HILARIOUS!
Jul 27, 2008
Allison rated it: 5 of 5 stars
What a hilarious book! As someone who has enjoyed a road trip or two (or MANY) in the past, I can't wait to test some of the advice out with MY "road sisters" (namely my friends Emilie and Colleen) the next time we all hit the road together.

The only thing I found disconcerting about this book was a blurb on Page 17 about finding Super Unleaded gasoline at under $1.25 a gallon, as I just celebrated the fact that I saw regular grade gas for under $4 dollars ($3.99, to be spe More...
Jun 21, 2010
Amber rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very funny book. I wouldn't do half the things that are listing in the book. But it craked me up a lot. A quick read.

Oct 20, 2011
Diane rated it: 3 of 5 stars
You could pretty much open this book to any page & find something to make you laugh. Very fun!
Oct 12, 2010
Robyn rated it: 5 of 5 stars
hillarious! who knew there were so many different uses for maxi pads!?
Jun 05, 2011
Jes added it
semi useful mostly funny
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Dec 04, 2008
Cassie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
hilarious!
Dec 16, 2009
Catherine rated it: 4 of 5 stars
fun book to take on a road trip. full of odd tips. my favorite: if you're stopped by the fuzz and you've been drinking and have the better part of an open handle in the car get out slowly with the handle, hands in the air, until you're a few steps from the car, and immediately begin guzzling the liquor as fast as possible. this way they can't prove that you were drunk WHILE driving. of course, you're in trouble no matter what here.
Jul 25, 2008
Kara rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a gift from my sister prior to my big road trip out to California. It's a fun book to keep handy if you're feeling adventurous on the road. The only drawback is that some suggestions in this book may get you shot. Keep that in mind as you peruse.
Jan 13, 2008
David rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I think I bought this with the misguided notion I would give it to my goddaughter for her birthday. Once I got it home, I thought better of it.

Let's be clear - the reason for not giving it to my godchild was not because of any fear of contributing to her moral decline. It was because of the overall witlessness of the book.
Dec 13, 2009
Liza rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This is a completely frivolous romp into lite feminism. With easy access to short sections in the book that can be read independently from one another, it makes for a perfect travel tool. Besides, where else are you going to learn how to flirt successfully with the car in the other lane while driving 65 mph?
Jan 10, 2008
Whitney rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book came to my roommate and I at the perfect time. It's witty, hilarious and entertaining (especially if you are driving and your passenger is reading it outloud). It had us laughing trough Washington, Oregon, California and a pick up at the Reno airport. Bad ass.
Sep 11, 2008
Amy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Car tips and road trip stories, all mixed in with fun ideas on how to make your life a little more... bad. A GREAT present for any young woman getting her first car, and always enjoyable to re-read on road trips. If there were 6 stars, this would get it!
Aug 23, 2009
Notdorothy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road by Cameron Tuttle (1999)
Jul 25, 2008
Mel rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This book was so fun to read. It's not a story, but a guide on how to be wild on road trips you may take with girl-friends.
It's very funny and it left me wanting to go on a wild road trip.
Aug 09, 2011
Ashley rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oh this book made me laugh so hard I peed my pants. Definitely should be required reading for a long road trip. You won't be able to put it down!
May 02, 2008
Crystal rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I bought this book when I first got to college and I loved it. Good times and good laughs. It was great for long road trips with the girls.
Dec 17, 2009
Karen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Hit and miss, but when it hits, totally laugh outloud funny.
Also, this is where i got my road trip handle: Waffles Minnesota.
Mar 08, 2008
Jennifer rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I live my dreams of setting out on a long road trip through this book. It's funny and pretty damn informative too.
Jul 13, 2008
Rebecca added it
This book is absolutely hilarious and absolutely necessary reading before any women takes a road trip.
Oct 11, 2010
Elizabeth rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Cameron Tuttle grew an entire industry out of these trashy and fun little books.
May 02, 2008
SeriouslyJerome rated it: 3 of 5 stars
read this during a very rebellious time in my life... can you tell when?
Aug 24, 2010
Nina added it
The opening line: You don't have to kill a man to take a roadtrip...
Dec 06, 2007
Annie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Over 100 ways to open a beer on your car... need I say more?
Dec 15, 2007
jessica rated it: 3 of 5 stars
from a friend! the title is cheesy, but this is inspiring!
Dec 16, 2009
jacalyn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
must keep a copy of this one in your glove box in case of emergency!
Aug 21, 2008
Araminta rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Quirky, silly, and totally pulp. But, I loved it.