Humour Books
Counterpoint You're Leaving When?: Adventures in Downward
Book SynopsisFinalist for the Thurber Prize for American HumorIn this surprisingly upbeat memoir, Annabelle Gurwitch writes about the financial curveballs that can hit you in midlife . . . Somehow, Ms. Gurwitch manages to find humor in these setbacks. Ultimately, this is a story about harnessing resilience and learning how life’s disappointments can teach you about the things that matter most. —Tara Parker-Pope, The New York TimesFrom the New York Times bestselling author of I See You Made an Effort comes a timely and hilarious chronicle of downward mobility, financial and emotional.With signature sharp wit (NPR), Annabelle Gurwitch gives irreverent and empathetic voice to a generation hurtling into their next chapter with no safety net and proves that our no-frills new normal doesn't mean a deficit of humor.In these essays, Gurwitch embraces homesharing, welcoming a housing-insecure young couple and a bunny rabbit into her home. The mother of a college student in recovery who sheds the gender binary, she relearns to parent, one pronoun at a time. She wades into the dating pool in a Miss Havisham-inspired line of lingerie and flunks the magic of tidying up.You're Leaving When? is for anybody who thought they had a semblance of security but wound up with a fragile economy and a blankie. Gurwitch offers stories of resilience, adaptability, low-rent redemption, and the kindness of strangers. Even in a muted Zoom.
£14.41
Chicago Review Press The Dog Log: An Accidental Memoir of Yapping
Book SynopsisThe Dog Log, written as a daily notation to the sheriff’s department, begins as a simple complaint about a barking dog, but it soon becomes a powerful self-exploration and confessional. It’s a touching, hilarious, and cleverly sneaky memoir of a man in Los Angeles who rediscovers himself when his elderly neighbor falls and he must reluctantly tend to her two badly behaved Yorkshire terriers. What he discovers in her apartment shocks him into a surprising decision, and by addressing her problems, he inadvertently resolves his own. With humor and honesty, The Dog Log looks into big-city loneliness, heartbreak, and old age, but then climbs into the light. When one man knocks on his neighbor’s door, and his life changes forever. Trade Review"A quick read with a happy-for-now ending." -- Booklist"Compelling and original ... A strange, sideways journey into human contact." -- Madeleine Smithberg, cocreator/executive producer of The Daily Show"Unpretentious and real, this soulful confessional is a welcome departure from the tired cynicism of hipster culture... as nourishing as it is entertaining." -- David Robertson, cinematographer, writer and director"If Dostoyevsky lived in Los Angeles -- and had a sense of humor -- Notes from the Underground might have turned out a lot like The Dog Log . Deep, funny and beautifully written, this semi-fictionalized memoir is an antidote to modern urban alienation." -- Greg Miller, cocreator and founding producer of Un-Cabaret, author of How to Be a Writer Who Writes and Miller's Compendium of Timeless Tools for the Modern Writer"'Mirth is the mail of anguish' said Emily Dickinson, and many classic American humorists have agreed. In The Dog Log , Richard Lucas spins a yarn that's both funny and sad, yet happily engaging. After piloting steamboats, Mark Twain did stand-up comedy and became an author. He might be smiling benignly as in today's Tinseltown this modern storyteller cleverly navigates the shoals of friendship and romance, bureaucracy and metaphysics, showbiz and sanitation -- all with a cargo of kibble." -- Michael West, PhD, author of Transcendental Wordplay: America's Romantic Punsters and the Search for the Language of Nature"Richard is a master storyteller... The Dog Log is such a clever conceit, and, beyond funny, it's an awakening -- humbling, personal and profound. Watching him tell his story to audiences and read from The Dog Log has been both exciting and inspiring. And even better, now it can be a proper book for everyone to enjoy." -- Michael Patrick Duggan, executive director of LA Story Works and the Los Angeles Storytelling Festival"The first book to have brought a tear to my eye in years. . . Funny, poignant and clevera veritable reinvention of the modern love story which reveals unexpected corners to find love in a modern age." -- Rusty Lemorande, Producer and Golden Globe winner, Yentl; supervising producer, Caddyshack"As both a psychotherapist and a reader, I was enthralled by The Dog Log ... It is exceedingly rare to find a book that expresses such depth of feeling from the male point of view. I hope that everyone in the counseling and other helping professions takes the opportunity to benefit from the window of insight that Lucas's wonderful book provides into the complexity of relationships, both with other humans and with our four-legged friends." -- Dr Ilene Krems, DPM, MFT, licensed marriage and family therapist
£14.20
Chicago Review Press Zorro's Shadow: How a Mexican Legend Became
Book Synopsis“SADDLE UP! Andes takes us on an exhilarating, dust-kicking ride through the actual origins and history of the first hemispheric Latinx superhero: Zorro.” —Frederick Luis Aldama, editor of Tales from la Vida: A Latinx Zorro’s Shadow explores the masked character's Latinx origins and his impact on pop culture—the inspiration for the most iconic superheroes we know today. Long before Superman or Batman made their first appearances, there was Zorro. Born on the pages of the pulps in 1919, Zorro fenced his way through the American popular imagination, carving his signature letter Z into the flesh of evildoers in Old Spanish California. Zorro is the original caped crusader, the first masked avenger, and the character who laid the blueprint for the modern American superhero. Historian and Latin American studies expert Stephen J. C. Andes unmasks the legends behind Zorro, showing that the origins of America’s first superhero lie in Latinx history and experience. Revealing the length of Zorro’s shadow over the superhero genre is a reclamation of the legend of Zorro for a multiethnic and multicultural America. Trade Review"Zorro's Shadow is a wonderfully fascinating account of a pop specter that has long haunted North America: Zorro, a settler-colonial avenger brought to life by Stephen J. C. Andes's dogged archival research and sharp interpretation." Greg Grandin, author of Fordlandia and The End of the Myth"Zorro's Shadow is the history I've been waiting for all my life, without even knowing it." Jeffrey Mariotte, Goodreads â"...a wildly entertaining journey. Andes leaves no stone unturned in his quest for the first superhero on the continent. Just in time for the original caped crusader's 100th anniversary, you owe yourself a look through this fun and fascinating ride." Kilewy, Goodreads"In this swashbuckler of a ride, Andes powerfully excavates the true significance of that swish-slash Z: the super-symbol that signifies the strength, struggle, and spirit of Latinx folx yesterday, today, and tomorrow." Frederick Luis Aldama, editor of Tales from la Vida: A Latinx"Zorro's Shadow is definitely a 'come for the geeky details, stay for the powerful insight' kind of book. Would recommend!" Noelle, Goodreads
£16.10
Chicago Review Press He's Making You Crazy: How to Get the Guy, Get
Book Synopsis"If there's one thing I know, it's crazy. A lot of people have called me crazy. Crazy Kristen! For a while there, it was practically my name. Women all over the world get called crazy every day. But we weren’t born crazy—we were made crazy.” Unpacking the ups and downs of Kristen’s laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes cringe-worthy dating history, He’s Making You Crazy will hold your hand through deep self-reflection—while giving you that push to put on your detective’s hat and hack your man’s email account if you need to. From trapping your boyfriend in ridiculous lies to gathering all your crush’s security question answers on the first date, Kristen shares her no-holds-barred, hysterically funny, and hard-earned advice on men, love, and modern dating. He’s Making You Crazy will give you the motivation you need to get out of an unhealthy relationship (the one that’s making you crazy!), the wisdom to step up and admit when you’re the one in the wrong, and the courage to keep your heart open through it all.Trade Review" He's Making You Crazy is a new anthem for the countless women whose tendency to fall in love fast, frequently, and fully is considered a weakness. Doute chronicles her own romantic history unselfconscious of the dizzying, electric hope she got from being in love over and over again, an act of defiance to the notion that women who love this way can expect and even deserve any and all mistreatment, deceit, or malice from the ones they love." Alana Massey, author of All the Lives I Want"Reading this book is like watching a Judd Apatow rom-com. It's so colorful, funny, and empowering as well. Kristen has been through everything in a relationship and still comes out undaunted and a baddie!" Jayme Foxx, host of CMT's Tattoo Titans
£21.56
Publications International, Ltd. The Book of Cats: House Cats, Big Cats, Black
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£17.81
Page Street Publishing Co. Father-ish: Laugh-Out-Loud Tales From a Dad
Book SynopsisClint Edwards, author of the hit book I'm Sorry... Love Your Husband, and the follow up Silence is a Scary Sound, is back with a third collection of essays chronicling honest tales of struggling to raise three young kids, making plenty of mistakes along the way and learning to be a better father. After Clint's first collection of stories, which act as an apology to his wife, this natural follow up will place the author's children at the centre of the apology and recount funny and relatable tales of Clint's parenting fails. Stories will detail incidents of the author half surviving, half ruining birthdays, holidays, vacations and other important milestones in his children's lives, and touchingly examine the ways he makes up for them. With this book exploring the widely universal theme of parenting, new audiences (as well as Clint's dedicated following) will see stories as both a mirror of their own lives and a comic relief from it. Essays include titles like, "I Changed A Friend's Name in my Phone to Santa and Had Him Text Threats to my Children" and "Reasons My Children Cried At Their Own Birthday Parties." Clint's addicting voice, writing about being a parent around the holidays, will help anyone who is a mother or father, who works with young children, is member of a large family or has ever taken care of another human being before connect with these stories.
£12.34
Page Street Publishing Co. Butts on Things: 200+ Fun Doodles of Derrieres
Book SynopsisBecause Everything Looks Better with a Butt In Brian Cook's debut collection of fun, offbeat illustrations, beers have rears, Tetris® becomes Butris and balloons bear backsides. Hot dog buns have buns of their own, and condiments are down-right cheeky. Shatter your assumptions about who and what can rock a rump because with a little imagination, anything is possible. Whether you're seeking a good chuckle, are into unconventional art or are simply looking to get to the bottom of an eccentric curiosity, you won't want to put this gem of a book down.
£12.34
Page Street Publishing Co. The Butts on Things Activity Book
Book SynopsisThe Activity Book Bound to Have Everyone Cracking Up Calling all butt-lovers and cheeky bums-the wait is finally over! The highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling doodle book Butts on Things is here, this time as a tush-tastic activity book bound to keep the kids (and adults, we're not judging!) entertained all afternoon. Everything imaginable-from trucks, to chocolates, to outer space-gets turned into a butt in this jam-packed, super fun activity book. Get lost in the brain games, mazes and crosswords, or grab some markers and giggle along while you color in some of the most outrageous derrières. This hilariously creative book is the perfect gift for those butt-crazy kids out there, and is bound to become the perfect go-to rainy day activity with friends and family.
£21.01
HarperCollins Focus Epic Jokes: 25 Wickedly Amusing and Entertaining
Book SynopsisWith Epic Jokes, windup friends and family with these long-winded, hilarious jokes!A good joke is the same as a good story: it grabs people’s attention, and keeps it until the end. A joke has the advantage of leaving people laughing. And the laughs are bigger at the end of a well told long-winded joke. With Epic Jokes, you’ll learn classic jokes that seem to just go on and on. But have no fear, when you deliver the much anticipated punch line you’ll be the star of the party!
£10.88
HarperCollins Focus This Day in History: A 365-Day Tour of History's
Book SynopsisFrom the Ides of March to the 40-minute war and the Great Molasses Flood, discover what extraordinary events took place from January 1 to December 31 with This Day in History.Have you ever wondered what happened on your birthday hundreds of years ago? This Day in History is perfect for history buffs and trivia fans alike. This fascinating book covers the most important, unknown, and bizarre events in history, including: the very first strike ever recorded on November 14th, 1152 BC in ancient Egypt; the founding of national I Hate Coriander Day on February 24, 2019; and the UFO battle over the German city of Nuremberg on April 14, 1561. Inside you’ll find: Key historical events from ancient to modern times Fascinating, bizarre, and unexplained events Birthdays of famous historical figures and celebrities Major technological and scientific milestones Take a tour of world history one day at a time with This Day in History.
£22.11
Kodansha America, Inc Sayonara, Football 6: Farewell, My Dear Cramer
Book SynopsisMidori and Sumire are soccer stars at rival middle schools, destined to collide-one's a striker, the other a goalie. But the two girls end up in the same high school, with a lazy coach and a bizarre teammate, Nozomi, who brags that she's a genius but can't seem to stop kicking the ball into her own goal. To become champions, they'll have to get over their rivalry and work some magic on the field-not to mention the challenges of growing up.
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Sayonara, Football 7: Farewell, My Dear Cramer
Midori and Sumire are soccer stars at rival middle schools, destined to collide-one's a striker, the other a goalie. But the two girls end up in the same high school, with a lazy coach and a bizarre teammate, Nozomi, who brags that she's a genius but can't seem to stop kicking the ball into her own goal. To become champions, they'll have to get over their rivalry and work some magic on the field-not to mention the challenges of growing up.
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Star-Crossed!! 2
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the hit manga and anime Kiss Him, Not Me! comes another off-the-wall, geeky shojo comedy! A series of mixups leads to God misplacing the souls of a girl and the handsome idol singer she adores--in each other's bodies! And they can switch back and forth by...kissing?! Azusa lives for only one man: Chika-kun, the cutest and most popular star in the idol group Prince 4 U. She goes to the shows. She watches the interviews. She ropes in her long-suffering best friend and makes him stand in line at dawn to buy the latest exclusive merch. But one concert changes her life, when she accidentally dies trying (and failing) to save his life! It turns out it was all a mix-up, and God agrees to return the two of them to Earth...but fate's mistakes don't end there, as they each wake up in the other's body! To make matters even weirder, they discover they can switch back and forth by kissing! What on Earth does heaven have in store for them?
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Sachi's Monstrous Appetite 5
Book SynopsisMakie's a boy in love with his tall, older classmate Sachi. As a sign of his affection, he makes Sachi a special lunch every day. Sachi loves Makie, too, but she has a secret: she's actually a shapeshifting monster called a watari, and she was drawn to Makie because he smells delicious! But it's not just Sachi who's drawn to Makie's scent, and soon, he realizes the entire monster world is after him. Fortunately, Sachi's a watari who eats watari, and she pledges to protect him. But how long can Makie survive, with Sachi's appetite the only thing between him and a monster's belly?
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Wave, Listen to Me! 8
Book SynopsisMinare thought she was just venting to a stranger when she told a guy at a bar about her man troubles. It turns out that man works at a radio station, and the next day she's shocked to hear her grumbling broadcast on the air! She storms the station in a rage, only to be duped into joining a talk show, and her acid tongue makes her into an instant star!
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Lovesick Ellie 1
Book SynopsisThe outrageous shojo comedy finally comes to print! A boy and a girl come to share each other's secrets: She remixes her real life and fantasies into a pervy Twitter feed, and he's selfish and manipulative on the inside. The relationship (?) that results is explosive and hilarious, perfect for fans of Kiss Him, Not Me!, Horimiya, and Wotakoi!At high school, she's Eriko Ichimura, the girl so boring no one remembers she exists. But online, she's "Lovesick Ellie," a brash and lusty alternate persona with quite a viral following! Ellie's favorite pastime? Spying on her handsome and perfect classmate Ohmi and spinning wild fantasies in the form of very thirsty tweets. But one day, quite by accident, Eriko learns that Ohmi isn't as perfect as she thought...and he discovers her secret to boot! What's ahead for this two-faced boy and pervy girl?
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Saint Young Men Omnibus 10 (Vol. 19-20)
Book SynopsisBuddha the Enlightened One and Jesus, Son of God have successfully brought the 20th-century to a close, and after a few millennia of guiding humanity to salvation, these two sacred ones are in need of some rest and relaxation. They share an apartment on Earth in Tokyo, but living among mortals in the 21st century is no cakewalk for the saintly duo. They may find it difficult to navigate modern Japanese living, but Jesus' carefree attitude along with Buddha's domestic qualities and maybe a few divine interventions will surely allow them to enjoy their new lives with peace and love.
£19.19
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Otaku Elf Vol. 2
Book SynopsisFROM WARLORDS TO WARGAMES!The elf of Takamimi Shrine is a layabout geek, but once upon a time she was summoned by the great shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu! Ancient history collides with the present when Yord, the elf of the Kansai region's Hiromimi Shrine, takes the stage...and Yord's summoner just so happens to be Tokugawa's great rival, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Help your elf to a slice of that nice, quiet otaku life with this goofy comedy loaded with Edo-period factoids!
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My Senpai is Annoying Vol. 5
Book SynopsisTAKE THE HINT!The universe is trying to tell Igarashi and Takeda that the happiness they both seek is right beside them. A sudden rainstorm forces them to share an umbrella, they spend Christmas together, and New Year's fortunes spell it out, but they're not ready to make the leap. Meanwhile, does Yuto have a crush on Kurobe?
£11.39
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC I Got Caught Up In a Hero Summons, but the Other
Book SynopsisHAREM HIJINKSMiyama Kaito has quickly adjusted to living in another world and has even managed to score himself a first in both dimensions: A date! Chro, King Hades herself, asked him out to spend time together, just the two of them. Unfortunately, their traditional date activities are interrupted when a group of rogue wyverns terrorizes the market! Their day ends on a high note in spite of the disruption, but it leaves Kaito examining his feelings for Chro and the new world around him.
£9.34
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Pompo: The Cinephile Vol. 1
Book SynopsisFilm set chaos, creative slumps, and nervous amateur actors--this critically acclaimed manga series about the passion (and pitfalls) that goes into making films is now an animated film itself!Gene Fini is a nervous, but devoted film fanatic working in the movie capital of Nyallywood, running errands for the baby-faced movie producer Joelle Davidovich "Pompo" Pomponette. When Pompo starts working on a new project, she gives Gene the opportunity of a lifetime. Can he prove that his passion for watching movies is matched only by his talent for filming them? Or will Gene's dreams of cinematic greatness wither, as he spends the rest of his life making coffee runs instead of movies?
£11.39
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero Vol. 2
Book SynopsisPress F for Fallen HeroTen years after defeating the Demon Lord, Max's life has fallen apart: he's a slob, a failure, and a day drinker. When the Demon Lord reappears in stunted form and moves in, what can Max do with his decaying skills except...become a live streamer! And when the old crew from his demon-slaying days joins the action, will Max find the inner strength he needs to actually leave the house?
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Sundome!! Milky Way Vol. 2
Book SynopsisCOME IN FIRST!The beautiful alien Lune has come to Earth in order to be inseminated by Yoshitake, the world's horniest man, and thus save her species. But whenever Lune grows aroused and embarrassed, she transforms into an inhuman monster. Her sister arrives on Earth with worse news: if Yoshitake loses his virginity to anyone else, Lune will be dragged home and face the ultimate punishment! Meanwhile, Yoshitake plans to use a company trip to an exotic resort to put the moves on his naïve colleague, Yuizono!
£11.39
WestBow Press The Nelson Eight
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£12.29
Little Brown and Company Happy-Go-Lucky
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£33.75
Grand Central Publishing I'd Like to Play Alone, Please: Essays
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£30.00
Little Brown and Company Me Talk Pretty One Day
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£26.25
Willow Creek Press Pun Intended Paperback Gift Book
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£12.75
Willow Creek Press Today I Learned (Volume 2) Softcover Book
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£10.40
Willow Creek Press The Book of Puns Softcover Book
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£12.30
WW Norton & Co The Rodent Not Taken
Book SynopsisCurated by The New York Times best-selling author Jennifer McCartney, this collection of poems—discovered at a cat café in Milan, Italy—showcases the breathtaking skill, witty intelligence and breadth of knowledge possessed by the cat mind. McCartney knew she’d found something special as she translated the feline riffs on famous poems, beat poetry, rhyming verse, haikus and limericks. From musings on a tardy dinner (“Feed Me”) to a trip to the vet (“A Cat’s Revenge”), the “clueless yammering” of sparrows in a birdbath to the pleasures of an empty box, these are special additions to the genre. Soon, in fact, the scribe was inspired to add some work of her own, as well as charming line drawings and photographs. This slim volume will entice anyone enamoured of poesy and the fine arts—particularly cat lovers.
£9.99
WW Norton & Co The Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat
Book SynopsisReader, beware! A cat’s name will set the tone for the rest of their personal and professional life. Recent studies from dubious cat blogs have shown that 80 percent of cat owners regret the name they gave their feline friends. The number one reason: it became too popular. Fear not. Whether the goal is a name to carry on family tradition or to find something new and different, The Complete Book of Cat Names is packed with options, along with all-new, cat-themed cartoons by Eckstein, making this crucial step in owning a pet a pleasure. Here, you will find the most popular cat names (to avoid), bookstore cat names (Homer or Pip), cat names for foodies (S’more or Capers), James Bond villain cats (Golden Paws or Jinx), and many more. In addition, Eckstein provides handy charts for identifying a cat’s type (inside or outside, sassy or sweet). It’s the perfect gift for any cat owner.Trade Review"This book is as much fun as a picnic basket full of Siamese kittens. It's so good that I wish I had written it. In the hands of the brilliant Bob Eckstein, this compendium of feline nomenclature is the ultimate resource for one of life's greatest challenges: what to name your cat so that it ignores you completely, no matter how many times you call it. " -- R. D. Rosen, coauthor of Bad Cat, Bad Dog, and Throw the Damn Ball: Classic Poetry by Dogs"The perfect book for a cat lover. And the perfect book for a cat-hater to give to a cat lover. Littered with amusing drawings, names and cat-yarns. I am a cartoonist. And a cat person. So, you can trust me and my cat—who prefers to remain anonymous." -- Michael Shaw, host of The Cartoon Pad"Cats the world over should be grateful and indebted to Mr. Eckstein for having written this magnificent tome. But, they won’t be. They just won’t. And that sickens me." -- Nick Downes, New Yorker cartoonist"A book about cat names? The whole book? This book is hilarious. Further proof that Bob Eckstein can make anything funny, and apparently also make me want a cat." -- Marty Dundics, Chief Editor, Weekly Humorist"Super funny…BRAVO!" -- Ken Krimstein, author of When I Grow Up"Definitely the best possible present for Thanksgiving, Birthday, Christmas and any other gift giving occasions world wide." -- Harry Buckle, bestselling author
£11.99
Quirk Books Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of
Book SynopsisEvery twenty-or thirty-something women knows these books. The pink covers, the flimsy paper, the zillion volumes in the series that kept you reading for your entire adolescence.Spurred by the commerical success of Sweet Valley High and the Babysitters Club, these paperbacks were cheap, short, and utterly beloved. Paperback Crush revists this golden age with affection and just a little snark. Readers will discover (and fondly remember) girl-centric series on everything from correspondence (Pen Pals and Dear Diary) to sports (Cheerleaders and The Gymnasts) to a newspaper at an all-girls Orthodox Jewish middle school (The B.Y Times) to a literal teen angel (Teen Angels: Heaven Can Wait). Some were bllatant rip-offs of successful series (Sleepover Friends), some were sick-lit tear-jerkers (Abby, My Love) and some were plain perplexing (Uncle Vampire?)? But all of them represent that time gone by of girl power and sustained silent reading.Trade Review“Gabrielle Moss pays homage to the pastel-tinted golden years between Judy Blume and J.K. Rowling.”—The Washington Post “A love letter to and analysis of the books that an entire generation read voraciously.”— Buzzfeed News “A researched and nostalgic look back at what made the genre so successful, from cover art and feminist themes to fan favorite authors and publishers.”—Chicago Tribune“A history lesson, sociological study, and nostalgia trip in one.”—Hello Giggles “A nostalgic and hilarious tour through teen bookshelves and the Golden Age of YA literature.”—Bitch Media“Remember the days of The Baby-Sitters Club, Sweet Valley High, and The Saddle Club? If not, Paperback Crush will jog your memory in the loveliest possible way.”—Brit + Co “Writer Gabrielle Moss has a chatty, let's-dish tone that works well for this trip down nostalgia road.”— Deseret News “A humorous and nostalgic ode to favorite YA series of the era, from The Baby-Sitters Club, Sweet Valley High, and beyond.”—Publishers Weekly“Part history, part snark, part love letter to the past, Paperback Crush is the hilarious pop culture history book millennial readers have been waiting for.”—Bustle“YA history buffs and academics alike will want to read, reminisce, and chuckle through this fun and well-done work.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review“Moss' lovingly snarky writing style will fuel former teen-girl paperback readers' appreciation, and the 1980s-style graphic design adds to the nostalgia.”—Booklist “Reading the book is like having a conversation with a close friend with a shared obsession for young adult literature.”—Foreword Reviews“Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction filters the Rosebuds of Moss's literary innocence through the bright lens of experience.”—The Amazon Book Review“This is not your typical history of fiction book, as it is funny, quirky, self-deprecating, and just downright fun.”—Geeks of Doom“A deep retrospective of teen romance novels of the ’80s, ’90’s, and early ’00s.”— Geek.com
£18.90
Quirk Books Stuff Every Man Should Know
Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized guide packed with tips, tricks, and life hacks is the perfect gifts for the modern Renaissance man.With chapters on domestic life, personal appearance, etiquette and socializing, business and pleasure, love and relationships, and health and wellness, it’s the ultimate little black book for men of all ages. You’ll find all the answers in a concise but comprehensive pocket-sized package. This handy reference guide features everything the modern man should know (but might not), including: • How to Cast a Fishing Rod • How to Open a Beer Bottle Without an Opener • How to Ask for a Raise • How to Start a Simple Skincare Routine • How to Make Friends as an Adult • How to Entertain Children Plus wardrobe essentials, advice on car maintenance, how to start a conversation in 5 languages, exercise tips, grilling instructions, and much, much more!Trade Review“Fun, [and] downright useful.”—The Style Guide“Cohen highlights the multifaceted aspects of the modern man and the importance of adapting and growing in the 21st century.”—Destination LuxuryTable of ContentsDOMESTIC LIFEHow to Make Your BedToolbox EssentialsHow to Hang a Picture FrameHow to Jump-Start a CarHow to Change a Flat TireThe Only Knot You’ll Ever Need to Know 24Kitchen EssentialsHow to Make the Perfect OmeletTips for the GrillPERSONAL APPEARANCEFifteen Wardrobe EssentialsHow to Sew On a ButtonHow to Tie a TieHow to Shave ProperlyHow to Maintain Facial HairTips for Dealing with Hair LossHEALTH AND WELLNESSTips to Maintain a Healthy DietWhen to See a DoctorExercise TipsHow to Perform a Proper Push-UpHow to Perform Abdominal CrunchesHow to Perform a Proper Pull-UpHow to Start a Simple Skincare RoutineHow to Relax After WorkHow to Get Involved in a Meaningful CauseHow to Get a Good Night’s SleepETIQUETTE AND SOCIALIZINGHow to Make Friends as an AdultHow to Check In with Your FriendsThe Perfect Tip for Every OccasionHow to Open a Beer Bottle Without an OpenerElements of a Basic BarDrinks That Change Your Breath . . .Four Cocktails to Impress Your DateTwo Cocktails for Your ParentsTwo Cocktails for a PartyHow to Order a Bottle of WineFacts and Notes About WineBUSINESS AND PLEASUREHow to Ask for a RaiseHow to NegotiateHow to Give a ToastHow to Make a Great First ImpressionHow to Give a Good ComplimentHow to Build a CampfireHow to Cast a Fishing RodPoker Hierarchy and GlossaryHow to Bet on HorsesHow to Calculate Your Golf HandicapFive Classic Golf BetsLOVE AND RELATIONSHIPSHow to Meet Someone in PersonFive Conversation Starters in Five LanguagesHow to Last Ten Minutes on the Dance FloorTips for Taking a Great PhotographHow to Give a Great MassageHow to Hold a BabyHow to Entertain ChildrenHow to Have a Productive Argument with Your PartnerHow to Select a Gift for Your PartnerHow to Buy a DiamondHow to ProposeWedding Anniversary ChartStuff You Should Know But I Can’t Tell You
£9.99
Fantagraphics Books Walt Disneys Mickey Mouse The Greatest Adventures
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£39.99
Fantagraphics Books WALT DISNEYS DONALD DUCK
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£999.99
Fantagraphics Books Disney Masters Collectors Box Set 2
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£53.99
Fantagraphics Books Walt Disneys Uncle Scrooge the TwentyFour Carat Moon
£999.99
Fantagraphics Books XAmount of Comics
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£18.00
Fantagraphics Books Walt Disneys Donald Duck Under the Polar Ice
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£28.00
Fantagraphics Books Walt Disneys Mickey Mouse The Monster of Sawtooth
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£26.99
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS Disney One Saturday Morning Adventures
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£25.49
Fantagraphics Books Darkwing Duck Marinated Mystery
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£24.60
Sourcebooks, Inc Super Dad Jokes: Saving the World, One Bad Joke
Book SynopsisThe ultimate laugh-out-loud gift for Father's Day, Dad's birthday, Christmas and any Super Dad out there!Q: What super power do you get when you become a parent?A: Supervision.Super Dad Jokes is perfect for all super dads out there—from the dad experts to the first-time fathers embracing their most cringe-worthy dad powers! This new edition with over 500 puns, stories, and anti-jokes is the perfect way to celebrate (and laugh at) dad's super (bad) joke skills! The perfect gift from any daughter, son, or partner to the super dad who makes their eyes roll with super speed.Arm yourself against the forces of evil (and good taste) with this heroically funny joke book. It's time to save the world, one pun at a time!Includes knee-slappers like:I have a fear of speed bumps, but I'm slowly getting over it.Q: What is the sleepiest fruit?A: Napricot."Dad, do you want a box for your leftovers?""No, but I'll wrestle you for them!"
£9.57
Sourcebooks, Inc Dad Jokes Holiday Edition: Yule Love Them!
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£8.24
Sourcebooks, Inc Do You Know Your Wife?: A Quiz about the Woman in
Book SynopsisThe perfect Valentine's Day activity book!Think you know everything there is to know about your wife? This marriage game activity book for couples will be the judge…Quiz books for couples are a fun way to find out just how well you know your better half. Featuring 100 questions that range from…If you two had to move out of the country, where would she choose to go? to How often does she wash her hair? to What was her childhood nickname?, Do You Know Your Wife? is a great husband and wife game to play—for newlyweds and those celebrating their twentieth anniversaries alike! Play as a couple on date night, or for the more competitive types, invite another couple over to go head-to-head and see who knows each other best.Grab a pencil and find out... Does she keep a photo of you in her wallet or at work? Has she ever used a power saw? How old was she on her first date? At a picnic, what would she rather drink? Which color does she think you look best in?Also check out the companion book, Do You Know Your Husband? so you each have a go! Makes a great engagement party game or to give as a stocking stuffer, anniversary, Valentine's Day or birthday gift for your hubby!
£8.81
Sourcebooks, Inc The Ultimate Joke Challenge: Battle the Whole
Book SynopsisA hilarious laugh-out-loud joke book gift for kids...and fun for the whole family! For ages 5-7, 8-10, and 10-12. Includes 300+ jokes!GOAL: Make your opponent laugh out loud and don't laugh yourself—we dare you!In this ultimate showdown, players compete in multi-level rounds with hilarious charades for kids, fill-in-the-blanks, knock-knock jokes, tongue-twisters, shout challenges, mumble challenges, and more. Each laugh you get earns you a point, and the person who gets the most laughs is crowned the Jokestar Champion! This clean, screen-free time game book is epic fun for the whole family. Just try not to laugh!A perfect gift idea for:Good white elephant gifts for the kids and familyStocking stuffers for kidsFunny gifts for kids—boys and girls—for birthdays, family game nights, road trips, sleepovers, Easter baskets, and more!Reluctant young readers with funny content that engages the imaginations of reluctant and beginner readers, helping them gain confidence and build vocabulary and reading comprehension
£8.32
Sourcebooks, Inc If Chippy Was Your Dog
Book SynopsisChippy the Dog is looking for a loving home! Find out how much Chippy would love you if he was your dog in this heartwarming picture book!From one of the internet's favorite webtoon pups and gif sensation comes an adorable picture book where Chippy builds his case for adoption throughout the book, showing how he'd always be there for you and your little one, always love you both, if he could only be your dog. Through a series of heartfelt messages and displays of unconditional love, Chippy hopes that by the end of the book he has convinced you to make him part of your home. Discover the true meaning of love in this sweet, illustrated book that follows your life with Chippy.The perfect heartfelt, sentimental, and encouraging gift, this book is perfect for those looking for honest messages of love, kindness, and empathy to enjoy every upon every reread.
£15.43
