Homo Domesticus Reviews 

Publishers Weekly calls it a "sweet, funny, true tale" with a "knowing, humble and generous narrator" who keeps the story "surprisingly fresh" and makes "a convincing, heartwarming argument." Library Journal adds that "[Valdes] Greenwood's humorous, honest, and personal voice makes him a great tour guide and friend." Book List writes that it is a "touching, humorous memoir." Industry site Shelf-Awareness says, "This story sets the tone for Homo Domesticus--sweet and funny, with a touch of sorrow, yet filled with hope and love. It's a fine book about marriage or any committed relationship, with familiar scenes and hard-won wisdom."  Fashion monthly Zink gave the book a two-page spread, noting, "We can't get enough of David Valdes Greenwood's Homo Domesticus. In hilarious, easy- to- devour prose, the author paints a beautifully candid portrait of his marriage. Homo Domesticus is the perfect reading companion." Cleveland Plain Dealer says Valdes Greenwood is "wry, candid, and wise…It's his capturing the honest everydayness of their lives that gives him and Homo Domesticus its charm." The Yomiuri, Japan's largest newspaper,  calls it "long on gently humorous recollections of the intertwining of two lives." San Francisco's Bay Area Reporter had this to say, "What is remarkable about Greenwood's writing is his even-toned perspective and sense of humor. There is a genuine and heartfelt tone to the narrative that carries the reader through to a satisfying conclusion." Echo magazine notes, "The writing is light in tone, leavened with humor throughout, objective without being analytical and romantic without becoming cloying...an entertaining and educating read." IN Los Angeles describes it as, "heartfelt and heartwarming… Valdes Greenwood writes candidly and comically."

A Little Fruitcake Reviews

The Today Show named it one of the Top 10 Holidays Books and said it was the "perfect stocking stuffer." Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram calls it “A glittering chapter book stuffed with precious memories.” Metrosource says it has “Plenty of laughs and insightful observations…Mature enough to bring the reader to less innocent laughter and more knowing tears.” Kirkus Reviews notes, "Like David Sedaris, [Valdes Greenwood] is a gentle soul who isn’t afraid to poke fun at himself, and he lovingly mines his eccentric family for material." Bangor Daily News tells readers, “It’s easy to underestimate this book because the title implies that it is seasonal, but this is a book for all seasons. Delightful collection of stories…written about with love, humor, humility, verve and charm. It’s a keeper.”  January Magazine adds, “Those who loved the youthful recollections in David Sedaris’ Me Talk Pretty One Day will cotton to A Little Fruitcake…humor, wit and a knack for finding the spot that makes us human.” The Advocate praises its “Charm and cheer” while OutSmart Houston says it is “Witty and full of characters we all recognize,” and the UK mag The Scotsman claims it "positively oozes feel-good.” The Louisville Courier-Journal  glows, “This little beauty of a book is destined to be passed around the family each Christmas... Fun, funky, and fa-la-la-liscious.” Minneapolis Star Tribune wryly calls it “A fruitcake you might actually enjoy,” and Rage Monthly of San Diego declares it “A very funny read.” The syndicated column Bookworm Sez, which appears coast to coast,  proclaimed, “A Little Fruitcake will make you laugh out loud…a real peach of a holiday book.”