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They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but what about its title? Sometimes, a book's title is so witty, so clever, or so downright absurd that it's almost funnier than the book itself (almost!). These titles are a testament to the power of words to tickle our funny bones and pique our curiosity, leaving us eager to dive into the pages and discover the literary gems hidden within.
So, get ready to chuckle, snort, and maybe even shed a tear of laughter as we explore 20 book titles that are guaranteed to brighten your day and leave you wondering how authors come up with such brilliant (and sometimes bizarre) ideas.
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Review: "This book is hilarious! So well written it’s almost believable. Bought one for a friend, thanks for the levity!" - Daisy
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I think it's time I sat down with the cats for the talk.
Betty Vanderhooven-SchmaaSchmaa 1 year ago
It's a right leaning book. Wasn't funny. Just the title.
Robert Beveridge 1 year ago
I keep trying but she just doesn't listen. Come to think of it, I haven't smelled my downstairs neighbor smoking under my window recently...
Luis Hernandez Dauajare 1 year ago
The possibility of a cat murdering you is low, but never zero. Why are you trying to change those odds??
Ephemeral Mochi 1 year ago
I got this one from my mom! it has some pretty icky LGBTQphobic themes in at least one of the chapters though
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Review: "I got this as a gag gift for a coworker. It turned out not only to be hilarious, but actually have some legit recommendations for tactful responses. It will certainly not be the last copy I purchase!" - Harriet B.
I need a nap. 1 year ago
Now we need a sequel: 75 administration approved ways to tell your peers they’re stupid, for high school and college age kids.
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Do a Google Search for 'The Hacker FAQ' and 'The Manager FAQ'. Well-written discussions of how managers can better relate to, and manage, technical workers, and how technical workers can communicate more effectively with non-technical management, and how each side can better appreciate what the other side brings to the table. I have passed those on to fellow co-workers and managers several times over the years, and the consensus from everyone is that they are worth reading, even if a bit old by now. Still recommended.
Luis Hernandez Dauajare 1 year ago
Ah, yes! Saying "As per my last message" to say "I told you this already, you idiot!"
Review: "This book offered clues along the way, but kept you guessing until the last... interesting characters and lovely descriptions of the setting." - kc Jones
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I think this might be fun, if it's actually a murder mystery.
Review: "What a fascinating story! The author takes you on his journey to track down those escaped rubber duckies. You'll learn about container shipping, ocean currents, geography, and human nature. A grand read." - Wordsmyth
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
This sounds interesting. I didn't know bath toys escaped like that.
Chewie Baron 1 year ago
One of their amazing feats was that they found what seafarers had spent centuries looking for. A way through the North East Passage. Sailing from the Atlantic to the Pacific in the North. But, sadly, it was only able to be done thanks to climate change.
Review: "I really enjoyed this book. A light read with a lot of humor." - Jennifer Sanders
Nosirrow 1 year ago (edited)
Mine did try to kill me but she wasn't really angry with me. A tomcat attacked her and she attacked me. Which, apart from being horrifying, was kinda hilarious. I raised that little s**t.
Upstaged75 1 year ago
My cat ended up sending me to the ER with a wound after I had to break up a fight. I went to pick her up and she thought she was still being attacked, so she turned and bit my wrist. She got me right in a vein and I was spurting blood everywhere. I don't blame her, but I wasn't particularly happy about getting the wound scrubbed out at the hospital. :)
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The book to buy after "How to talk to your cat about gun safety".
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
The trick is to stay adequate enough that it would be more hassle to train new soft can-openers.
I need a nap. 1 year ago
And also, it’s a little difficult to survive without them. My cat couldn’t go a week without his soft can opener (me).
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Review: "I really enjoyed this book. It took me on a new journey and led me down a road with lots of questions. Well written, worth the read." - Melissa
But we're just getting warmed up! There is plenty more space on your bookshelf. These next few titles are so outlandish, so unexpected, you can't help but fall in love with their sheer absurdity.
Review: "This book was well worth the purchase for the heartwarming & hilarious poems. Will definitely be sharing these poems with friends & family & even my cats. I highly recommend it to all cat lovers." - Sarah Muddiman
Review: "I absolutely loved it! Another excellent book! Marvin is so my favorite character! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!" - Digital Panache
Apatheist Account2 1 year ago (edited)
They'll have a bit of a wait for the next book, considering the author unalived in 2001. Fake review possibly?
Scott Rackley 1 year ago
Huh? The review was written around the time the book was published.
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Review: "Kept on the magazine rack by my guest toilet, people who visit catch themselves staying in the bathroom much longer than anticipated! This book is a riot! And a great gift for the curious soul!" - Heather Jones
Luis Hernandez Dauajare 1 year ago
According to my quick Google search, it can't. But it can cause problems like diverticulitis (the intestine forms bulges in its walls). And that can.
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Review: "Purchased as a gift for a coworker. It's a fast read but definitely one to have in your library. I've reread my copy countless times." - jsuperduff
Upstaged75 1 year ago
LOL, it's an automatic censor so it doesn't really have any logic. We should just substitute the word penis every time. Philip K Penis. :)
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Miracle Max 1 year ago
Phillip also wrote the stories that inspired Paycheck, Minority Report, Total Recall, A Scanner Darkly, The Adjustment Bureau and the entire Electric Dreams series from BBC4 and Amazon.
Eileen Gormly 1 year ago
I'm still struggling with figuring out if the caption is a joke or not. LIke, the movie is based on the book so ... um, yeah? Or ... is that the joke?
Travelling Stranger 1 year ago (edited)
one of the few serious books among "funny" stuff, at least Amazon does not censor the author's name
Review: "It was fascinating to read, not only about the maladies, but about the interaction between doctor and patient." - K. A. Anderson
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Did he mistake some edibles for brownies previously?
Kelly H. Wilder 1 year ago
It was an actual medical condition. Simultaneously fascinating and frightening.
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Review: "Another great book by this author. He is absolutely one of my favorites. There are still a couple of his books that I haven't read and I would recommend his books to anyone with a shred of intelligence and a good sense of humor!!" - Mary
mtownmick 1 year ago
The reviewer is correct. A great read as are most of his books. Start with the earlier ones, Even Cowgirls get the blues, skinny legs and all, etc. You are welcome.
Ms. Mack 1 year ago
Excellent author! Still Life With Woodpecker, Jitterbug Perfume...
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Review: "Interesting book, read it for a bookclub. We all found it fascinating with the concept of feeling things in food." - Amazon Customer
And finally, we're wrapping things up with a collection of titles that perfectly encapsulate the absurdity of life itself. These books remind us not to take ourselves too seriously and to embrace the humor in even the most mundane situations.
Review: "Funny and informative, easy to read book for beginner driver grandson which he will hopefully pass down to his siblings." - R.Ayres
Upstaged75 1 year ago
I should have been given this as a teenager. When I was 16 I hit a huge tree. :) Granted, I wasn't the only one who hit it - it was right in the middle of a hairpin turn. They eventually cut it down because people kept crashing in to it.
Review: "As the life of the snail she describes and her own painful, slow crawl toward improved health. Lovely and poignant." - Mulheren
Review: "We just bought this book for our 2yr. old grandson. It is a book that we were given when his dad was a little boy. Cute pictures with a simple story. Everyone poops!!" - Clare MMM
#17 "How To Raise Your I. Q. By Eating Gifted Children"
"How To Raise Your I. Q. By Eating Gifted Children"
A Satirical Masterpiece That Skewers The Absurdity Of Modern Life With A Side Of Dark Humor. Proceed With Caution: This Book Is Not For The Faint Of Heart Or Easily Offended
Review: "Just ate my first gifted child and let me tell you, I feel smarter already. It is a lot of work as gifted childern are hard to come by, but after finding the first and chowing down I'm finally ready to get that GED." - M. Green
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Recently read "This is How You Lose the Time War". Interesting read. Science fiction, mainly a character study.
Review: "Got this as joke book for my sister in-law. It's very cute and hilarious. Great funny gift item." - cbennett
Review: "SIMPLE: If you like/love dogs, this book is for you! VERY Funny!" - Bruce Usher
Review: "I've read almost all of Chelsea's books and they are hilarious! Do know you need to understand her humor beforehand or you could easily be offended, she just speaks her truth and truly loves everyone." - Karah
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