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From Rabbis to Relationships, Latkes to lawyers, marriage to miracles, and from chazans to chutzpah, here is a feast of over 1,000 old and new Jewish jokes and witty anecdotes-- and you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy them. The book includes an appendix of terms for those who need to brush up on their kvetching. "...this clever kosher compilation generates giggles galore." - Publishers Weekly |
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The humorist asked his readers to share their least favorite tunes and chronicles the hilarious responses. When funnyman Dave Barry asked readers about their least favorite tunes, he thought he was penning just another installment of his weekly syndicated humor column. But the witty writer was flabbergasted by the response when over 10,000 readers voted. "I have never written a column that got a bigger response than the one announcing the Bad Song Survey," Barry wrote. Based on the results of the survey, Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs is a compilation of some of the worst songs ever written. Dave Barry fans will relish his quirky take. Music buffs too will appreciate this humorous stroll through the world's worst lyrics. The only thing wrong with this book is that readers will find themselves unable to stop mentally singing the greatest hits of Gary Puckett. Praise for Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs "Barry is his usual puckish self, but the real surprise here is how funny many of the survey respondents are." — Kirkus Reviews "Who can resist such a book?" — Publishers Weekly |
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BE NO MAN'S PEACE. Have you ever been badgered by an annoying pick-up artist at the bar? Ever felt a burning desire to emotionally torture a friend’s boyfriend in an act of revenge? Have you ever endured just talking to a man before? If so, then this book is for you. With more than 100 phrases, questions, and comebacks, How to Piss Off Men is your essential guide to sending even the most relentless mansplainer into an existential crisis. Whether it’s referring to his expensive NFL jersey as “cosplay” or letting him know he has the confidence of a much taller man, this handbook will ensure you’re equipped to combat toxic masculinity in any situation.* * The advice in this book has been thoroughly tested for effectiveness. Even on the author, bless his heart. |
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The "genius" national bestseller on the art of caring less and getting more -- from the author of Calm the F*ck Down and F*ck No  ( Cosmopolitan ). Are you stressed out, overbooked, and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself? It's time to stop giving a f*ck. This brilliant, hilarious, and practical parody of Marie Kondo's bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt -- and give your f*cks instead to people and things that make you happy. The easy-to-use, two-step NotSorry Method for mental decluttering will help you unleash the power of not giving a f*ck about: Family drama Having a "bikini body" Iceland Co-workers' opinions, pets, and children And other bullsh*t! And it will free you to spend your time, energy, and money on the things that really matter. So what are you waiting for? Stop giving a f*ck and start living your best life today! Discover more of the magic of not giving a f*ck with  The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck Journal. |
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Heartfelt and hilarious essays from the Emmy and Golden Globe Award–winning actress, star of the Netflix original series Beef , and two-time member of Time ’s 100 Most Influential People of the Year list   “A collection of letters to her baby girls that are barn-burning reflections on being a working mom, marriage, sex, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to have Ali Wong’s signature voice in your head for 200-plus pages, now’s your chance.”— Glamour ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, Variety, Chicago Tribune, Glamour, New York In her hit Netflix comedy special Baby Cobra , an eight-month pregnant Ali Wong resonated so strongly that she even became a popular Halloween costume. Wong told the world her remarkably unfiltered thoughts on marriage, sex, Asian culture, working women, and why you never see new mom comics on stage but you sure see plenty of new dads. The sharp insights and humor are even more personal in this completely original collection. She shares the wisdom she’s learned from a life in comedy and reveals stories from her life off stage, including the brutal single life in New York (i.e. the inevitable confrontation with erectile dysfunction), reconnecting with her roots (and drinking snake blood) in Vietnam, tales of being a wild child growing up in San Francisco, and parenting war stories. Though addressed to her daughters, Ali Wong’s letters are absurdly funny, surprisingly moving, and enlightening (and gross) for all. Praise for Dear Girls “Fierce, feminist, and packed with funny anecdotes.” — Entertainment Weekly “[Wong] spins a volume whose pages simultaneously shock and satisfy. . . . Dear Girls is not so much a real-talk handbook as it is a myth-puncturing manifesto.” —Vogue |
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The “highly entertaining and thoroughly reprehensible” #1 New York Times bestseller—now with sixteen pages of photos and a new introduction ( The New York Times ). My name is Tucker Max, and I am an a*****e. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my actions, mock idiots and posers, sleep with more women than is safe or reasonable, and just generally act like a raging d******d. But, I do contribute to humanity in one very important way: I share my adventures with the world. --from the Introduction Actual reader feedback: "I find it truly appalling that there are people in the world like you. You are a disgusting, vile, repulsive, repugnant, foul creature. Because of you, I don’t believe in God anymore. No just God would allow someone like you to exist." "I’ll stay with God as my lord, but you are my savior. I just finished reading your brilliant stories, and I laughed so hard I almost vomited. I want to bring that kind of joy to people. You’re an artist of the highest order and a true humanitarian to boot. I'm in both shock and awe at how much I want to be you." |
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The Top Gear Years brings together Jeremy Clarkson's collected magazine columns for the first time. Clarkson at his pithy, provocative, hilarious best We now know all about the world according to Clarkson. In a series of bestselling books Jeremy has revealed it to be a puzzling, frustrating place where all too often the lunatics seem to be running the asylum. But in The Top Gear Years , we get something rather different. Because ten years ago, at an ex-RAF aerodrome in Surrey, Jeremy and his friends built a world that was rather more to his liking: they called it Top Gear HQ. And Top Gear is for Jeremy what the jungle is for Tarzan: the perfect place to work and play. But they didn't stop there . . . With this corner of Surrey sorted out, Jeremy and the boys decided to have a crack at the rest of the world. With Top Gear Live charging through with the subtlety of a touring heavy rock band and far flung outposts across the globe from North America to China - an empire of petrol-headed upon which the sun never set. And all along Jeremy was writing about it in Top Gear magazine. Here, collected for the first time, are the fruits of his labours: the cars, the hijinx, the pleasure and the pain. Brilliantly written and laugh out loud funny. The Top Gear Years follows Jeremy Clarkson's many bestselling titles including Round the Bend and The World according to Clarkson series. Praise for Jeremy Clarkson: 'Jeremy Clarkson is very funny and his well-honed political incorrectness is a joy. .' - Daily Telegraph Jeremy Clarkson began his writing career on the Rotherham Advertiser. Since then he has written for the Sun, the Sunday Times, the Rochdale Observer, the Wolverhampton Express & Star, all of the Associated Kent Newspapers and Lincolnshire Life. Today he is the tallest person working in British television. |
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Groo the Barbarian has witnessed countless horrors, but can even he face the abomination that is ? his grandmother?! That's right! In this, the latest collection of stories from Groo's past, you will meet the matriarch of the Groo household. And if that weren't enough, then brace yourself for the wedding of Groo. It's sure to be the social event of the season! All the silliness you can stand brought to you by the Eisner Award-winning duo of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. |
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Groo has but one friend in the world -- the loyal, royal pooch known as Rufferto. So what happens when Groo (stupidly, even for him) thinks he's eaten his one friend in the world? This two-part tale from Groo's past, plus two more equally silly tales by Eisner winners Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, comprise the Groo Jamboree! |
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When the barbarian with the lowest IQ in the world starts passing out words of wisdom and advice, all of his old cohorts and enemies come out of the woodwork to find out what's wrong, and no one's more confused than Rufferto, the most loyal little dog in Plentia. The adventures of Groo continue, as Sergio Aragonés, 1997 Harvey, Reuben, and Eisner Award-winner, teams with longtime accomplice Mark Evanier for a barbaric tale of temporary intelligence as only they can concoct. All new cover, new forward, and even new jokes! |
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Variety is the spice of life! Can you imagine what life would be like without varietyonly eating soup every day, watching the same television show, or wearing the same shirt or the same pair of pants every day? Doesnt that just seem ludicrous? So why would we have sex with the same woman for the rest of our lives? While author Mr. Goodbar believes that being in a committed relationship, such as marriage, can be goodeven great at timesit can also become repetitive and even boring. The Married Mans Guide to Cheating was written to help men enjoy the spice of life without having to pay the ultimate pricelosing their married life, having to pay alimony or child support, and losing half of everything they own. Most of this guide was developed based on discussions with married men who have either been successfully cheating or those who have been caught cheating. Just about every married man with whom Mr. Goodbar spoke, when asked how long they been married, responded, Too long! The Married Mans Guide to Cheating offers insight into how to become a successful cheater and common actions to avoid when cheating. |
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Groo is BACK! And, oddly enough, that might not be the biggest disaster looming over the planet. It seems that things are getting hotter everywhere... that is, in those places where it isn't getting colder than ever before! The usual suspectsSergio Aragones and Mark Evanieronce again join forces to bring you a sidesplitting tale of the world's stupidest barbarian. Unfortunately, there might not be much world left by the end of their story! * ". . . it goes without saying that Aragones' art is wonderful. He hasn't lost a step over the years, and may even be doing the best work of his career here... " ComicsBulletin.com * "Commemorating his 25th anniversary, Groo stands tall as a comic icon, and if you've never followed the character before, now is a good time to jump on!" Wizard Magazine |
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This is a book for anyone who doesn't want to live a boring life. Forget the couch and the TV and say goodbye to punching the clock. Rule 62 is a wake-up call and manifesto for living life to the fullest: he who makes the most memories wins. It's time to get out of bed every morning like the Raiders of the Lost Ark theme song is playing on your alarm. Equal parts raucous and soulful, essayist Jared Dillian shines a provocative light on some of the deepest questions humans have asked. What does it mean to live a life full of meaning? How does love really work? What is genuine wealth—and how should you acquire and use it? How do you avoid regrets? How do you respond to betrayal, trauma, or illness? Over the course of 79 introspective and often hilarious essays, drawing deeply on his own experiences with setbacks and success, Dillian shares surprising and thought-provoking answers to all these and more. Like: discovering the importance of saying yes to things. Why character matters as much as smarts. The counterintuitive way to let go of resentments. Why hating other peopleÃs success condemns you to mediocrity. The power of just doing the thing already. The importance of being worthy of compliments. Why the unplanned is better than the planned. How living in the present brings peak performance. Why dying is one of the most important things we will ever do.  And more—much more—in a dazzling and page-turning collection from one of the most entertaining writers at work today. |
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You probably think Groo the Wanderer is the most destructive force in his world. Not so! Even at his most inept, Groo cannot destroy a village faster than the hogs of Horder. Theirs is an evil species that has existed forever and that spreads death and annihilation to this day. They control your mind, they control your body, and worst of all, they control your money . So what happens when Groo comes nose to nose with them? Find out in this latest Groo adventure! Collects the four-issue miniseries Groo: The Hogs of Horder . The prior Groo miniseries, Hell on Earth , was nominated for the 2009 Best Limited Series Eisner Award! |
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Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, (15 Oct 1881 – 14 Feb 1975) was an English writer and humorist, one of the most known of the twentieth century. He began writing in his spare time, while his basic occupation was work in bank that did not like much. His comic fiction contains a number of regular characters, well known to public, such as Jeeves and Wooster, Psmith, Lord Emsworth and others. Wodehouse explored a wide variety of topics in his works, from bible to movies. A lot his stories were adapted for cinema and television. Some critics of Wodehouse have considered his work flippant, but among his fans are former British prime ministers and many of his fellow writers. The Politeness of Princess is a collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse. Each story is a gem of English comedy, sophisticated and funny. There are no better companions for an evening that characters created the mastermind of British humor. Read and you won’t regret a single page! |
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NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLER •  In this hilarious instant classic, the  creator of  The Mindy Project  and  Never Have I Ever  invites readers on a tour of her life and her unscientific observations on romance, friendship, and Hollywood. “[Kaling is] like Tina Fey’s cool little sister. Or perhaps . . . the next Nora Ephron.”— The New York Times   Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?”    Perhaps you want to know what Mindy thinks makes a great best friend (someone who will fill your prescription in the middle of the night), or what makes a great guy (one who is aware of all elderly people in any room at any time and acts accordingly), or what is the perfect amount of fame (so famous you can never get convicted of murder in a court of law), or how to maintain a trim figure (you will not find that information in these pages). If so, you’ve come to the right book, mostly!   With several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make phone calls, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? proves that Mindy Kaling really is just a Girl Next Door—not so much literally anywhere in the continental United States, but definitely if you live in India or Sri Lanka.   Praise for  Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? “Where have you been all our lives, Mindy?” — Glamour “Who wouldn’t want to hang out with Mindy Kaling? . . . [ Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? ] is like a mash note to comedy nerds.” — Time Out New York “Very funny.” — Boston Globe |
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This 37th annual Bathroom Reader from Uncle John and his team is filled with highly entertaining and informative articles that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Uncle John’s Action-Packed Bathroom Reader  will take longtime fans and new readers alike on a whirlwind world tour with stories that explore the realms of pop culture, history, sports, and science—plus new exploits of dumb crooks that will make you wonder “What were they thinking?” For this 37th annual edition, Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute have explored lands near and far to bring you this collection of entertaining and informative articles that include short reads for a quick trip to the throne room as well as longer page-turners for extended visits. Also included are plenty of amusing lists, factoids, quotes, and quizzes that will fill your head with all sorts of odd trivia that you can use to amaze your friends.   |
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From the renowned comedian, creator, star and executive producer/multiple title-holder of Comedy Central's Important Things with Demetri Martin comes a bold, original, and rectangular kind of humor book. Demetri's first literary foray features longer-form essays and conceptual pieces (such as Protagonists' Hospital , a melodrama about the clinic doctors who treat only the flesh wounds and minor head scratches of Hollywood action heroes), as well as his trademark charts, doodles, drawings, one-liners, and lists (i.e., the world views of optimists, pessimists and contortionists), Martin's material is varied, but his unique voice and brilliant mind will keep readers in stitches from beginning to end. |
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Dans l'univers du Petit Spirou, Melle Chiffre occupe une place à part : la jolie prof de calcul exerce un attrait certain sur ses jeunes élèves et sur ses collègues... M. Mégot en deviendrait presque galant ! Follement amoureuse du très terne et très timoré M. Dugenou, au grand dam de ses admirateurs, elle est une grande adepte du bain de minuit. Un des personnages récurrents de la série, qui allie charme et humour. Le meilleur des gags du "Petit Spirou" mettant en scène Mademoiselle Chiffre, la jolie prof de calcul. Les gags sont complétés par un portrait du personnage, une lettre écrite par le Petit Spirou, des pages de garde amusantes autour de l'univers du personnage et une couverture inédite. |
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Qui ne connaît les Schtroumpfs ? Ces gentils lutins bleus à gros bonnet blanc se ressemblent tous, même s'ils ont chacun leur caractère, et parlent une curieuse langue dans laquelle la plupart des mots sont remplacés par schtroumpf ou schtroumpfer. Sous l'autorité débonnaire du grand Schtroumpf, ce sympathique petit peuple organise sa vie et lutte contre l'abominable sorcier Gargamel, qui ne rêve que de les détruire. Une adorable fantaisie qui séduira les plus petits et distraira leurs aînés. |
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Et pour le dessert, vous nous reprendrez bien une tranche de Concombre ?! Car le Concombre Masqué est de retour et il est en pleine forme ! Le plus sapiens des cucurbitacées s'attaque cette fois-ci au Monde fascinant des problèmes, prétextes aux jeux de mots cosmiques, situations non-sensiques absurdes, et délires verbaux et graphiques dont seul Nikita Mandryka a le secret. Un must à lire absolument. |
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Événement majeur de cet automne, le Bain de minuit marque le très grand retour du Concombre masqué dans l'univers de la bande dessinée. Né dans les colonnes du journal Pif, le Concombre Masqué fut dès les années 60, l'un des piliers du journal Pilote où, à côté de Gotlib, Fred, Gébé et du Grand Duduche, il inventa une nouvelle bande dessinée adulte, psychanalytique et pour tout dire complètement barrée. Ce nouveau tome ne déroge pas à la règle. Le Concombre, grand maître de l'univers, est en effet submergé par les problèmes qui ont tendance à se multiplier si l'on s'en occupe. Il va donc devoir prendre position, réparer l'usine à gaz et livrer la vérité ultime, ce qui fait du Bain de minuit un ouvrage au moins aussi indispensable que le Da Vinci Code. |
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Embrace your inner cat with this light-hearted self-help book. From living in the moment, trusting your sixth-sense instincts, to taking cat naps and even going feral, this book will show you how to benefit by unleashing your innate cattitude. Cats' ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it's playing an impromptu game of chase the sock, or an opportune swiping of a slice of roast chicken, our cats have it sorted. They're flexible but also prepared to tread their own path and they recognise the importance of play and rest in equal quantities. This book reveals the nine different traits that you can take on board to Be More Cat and live a happier, healthier and all-round 'feline fabulous' existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our kitty gurus, there's something for everyone. So stretch out, relax and learn the art of being more cat. |
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From one of the funniest minds—and pens—of our time, the definitive cartoon collection of the very best of everyone's favorite maladjusted penguin. One of America's most beloved comic geniuses is back, with this collectible 25th anniversary compendium of the best of Opus, joined by his hilarious supporting cast, including Binkley, Milo, Bill the Cat, Steve Dallas, Ronald Ann, and the rest of the residents of Bloom County and Outland. From Antarctica to Omaha, Opus has cavorted with space creatures, impersonated rock stars, fended off accusations of penguin lust, and even campaigned for office. Now, in addition to the classic strips, Berkeley Breathed also brings us never-before-collected Bloom County cartoons and original all-new material from his Opus comics. Brace yourself for the sidesplitting, table-pounding, milk-through-the-nose-spewing laughter that only Opus and his outlandish friends can generate. The perfect collection for both die-hard fans and those discovering the matchless humor of Berkeley Breathed for the first time. |
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A Brit&Co Most Anticipated Books of 2025 An IPPY Gold Medalist in Essays A National Indies Excellence Awards Memoir Finalist Amy Wilson, co-host of the award-winning podcast What Fresh Hell , takes a funny and insightful look at how women are conditioned to be “happy to help”—and what happens when things don’t go that way. Award-winning podcast host Amy Wilson has always been an ultimate helper. As a big sister, Girl Scout, personal assistant, sitcom sidekick, and, finally, mother of three, Amy believed it was her destiny to be a people pleaser. She learned to put others first and to look like she had everything under control, even when she very much did not. Along the way, Amy started to wonder why doing it all had been her job. Still, when she tried to hand over some of her to-dos, no one was interested in taking them. And when she asked for help, in return, she got advice: have a sense of humor, quit nagging, and stop trying to be perfect. Hilariously relatable, Happy to Help explores how you can be the one everyone else depends on and still be struggling—how you can be “happy to help,” even when, for your own sake, you shouldn’t. |
