Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Stand-up is all well and good, but observational humor that's funny and warm may work best in books. And Tom Papa, whose loyal audiences are packed with "date night" couples of all ages, has perfected the form. In We're All In This Together, Papa's thirty-seven short essays tackle these universal American topics, among others: -Love for Your First Car ("To Buy or Lease") -The Truth about Personal Hygiene ("How You Know When It's Time to Go") -Date...
Author
Language
English
Description
"The beloved bestselling author of Here for It presents a collection of heartening, thoughtful, and laugh-out-loud funny essays about the lifelong search for community and returning home. After going viral "reading" the chaotic political news, having one-too-many awkward social encounters, and coming to terms with his intersecting identities, R. Eric Thomas is ready to live his best life. Or, if not, at least his best-ish life. Now, in this collection...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Showing off their trademark humor and writing chops that have made them a viral sensation, Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold provide a collection of startlingly funny short stories that will keep readers laughing. Naked in the Rideshare is a riotous collection of comedic short stories, bursting with the safe spaces, shrooms dealers, and Notes app apologies that define growing up right now. The essays take a drunken cannonball into this generation’s...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Greg Gutfeld is back with a hilarious essay collection about how he destroyed the mainstream late night landscape of heavyweights and became host of the #1 late night show in all of television. With his signature wit and whip-smart humor, Greg reveals never-before-told stories of his upbringing and early career, what it's like going head-to-head with the liberal media, and what it took to flip the script on the comedy landscape. How did the former...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Peaches and her pals Mango and Pogi all live in a cozy town called Pocketon. When a new cat, Taro, moves in, Peaches is on a mission to befriend her. The only thing is, Taro loves all things spooky and Peaches does not. Can Peaches find a way to become friends despite their differences.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"Ziwe made a name for herself by asking guests like Alyssa Milano, Fran Lebowitz, and Chet Hanks direct questions. In Black Friend, she turns her incisive perspective on both herself and the culture at large. Throughout the book, Ziwe combines pop-culture commentary and personal stories, which grapple with her own (mis)understanding of identity. From a hilarious case of mistaken identity via a jumbotron to a terrifying fight-or-flight encounter in...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Combining great storytelling with fascinating historical tidbits and moving personal insights, [Drew Millard] writes about everything from how golf taught him to be a better listener, son, and friend, to how to slow down, appreciate what he has, and keep fighting the good fight. Along the way, he demystifies the customs, history, and rules of the game. Brimming with personality, accessibility, and a freewheeling spirit, How Golf Can Save Your Life...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The second storyline from the Eisner-award winning Sex criminals finds the honeymoon to be over for Jon and Suzie. Once the thrill of new lust fades, where do you go? Come along and laff and love with Matt and Chip as they brimp back ceaselessly against the past"--Summary from forbiddenplanet.com.
Author
Language
English
Description
How the Gherkins Stole Christmas is a hilarious riff on Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Throughout the days leading up to Christmas, humbug infects the residents of Catsburg. When the joy gets sucked out of the holidays, the Pickles are called in to help bring the cheer back. However, Snowball the cat tries to foil their plans by convincing the town that the Pickles are actually aliens!
12) Wrapped Up #2
Author
Language
English
Description
Milo the mummy is way too old for a babysitter! Especially a pre-teen witch who's younger than he iswhat was his dad thinking, putting her in charge? When she uses her magic to summon an instant dinner for Milo, these two bite off more than they can chew. Can they set everything right before Dad's back from his date? Wrapped Up #2 features a variant cover by Ian McGinty (Welcome to Showside) and a backup comic drawn by Carolyn Nowak (Lumberjanes)!...
Author
Language
English
Description
Scoot Imprint. Byron is back! The popular Adventures of Byron series returns with an all new tale! War rages between friends, can Chicken, Celebrities, and a matchmaking app bring them back together? Find out in this one shot issue, War of the Rotisserie. The Adventures of Byron are all-ages, self-contained stories starring Byron, Oswald, and Paxton, three monsters who rely on each other no matter how hairbrained their schemes become.
15) Wrapped Up #1
Author
Language
English
Description
Milo is just your average twelve-year-old boy. His loving parents are mummies, his best friend is an old wizard, and his babysitters are witches. When Milo isn't busy at school or visiting the comic book store, he loves to hang out with cool teen vampires, play with magical kitties, feed a hungry kaiju, and avoid a love-crazed gorilla at all costs. You know, typical kid stuff.
Author
Language
English
Description
Get ready for another amazing one-shot featuring everyone's new favorite monsters! What happens when our monster pals find themselves swimming in the deep end of the boredom pool? Have no fear; a couple of blank pages, some pencils and their wildest untamed imaginations are all they need to save the day! Join Byron, Oswald, and Paxton as they embark on an exciting tale that spans the globe... and beyond! An all-ages story about three monster pals...
Author
Language
English
Description
Grumpy Cat: The Grumpus and Other Horrible Holiday Tales is a collection of NEW stories featuring everyone's favorite feline sourpuss that will help keep you in the grumpy spirit all throughout the most joyous season of the year! Grumpy Cat and her friends star in an origin story parody of the popular Christmas figure The Krampus in the title story. The book also includes other brand-new short stories, including: Grumpy the Snowcat Santa...
Author
Language
English
Description
A special one-shot introducing everyone's new favorite monsters! What happens when ordinary monsters find themselves in life's, awkward situations? They call their friends for help. The Adventures of Byron is an all-ages story about just that: friends helping friends, even if the odds are stacked against them! Join Byron, Oswald and Paxton - three monsters with different personalities who all rely on each other no matter what hair-brained idea each...
19) Wrapped Up #3
Author
Language
English
Description
Killer kitties are on the hunt for Milo's neighbor, the Wizard! These aren't cute cats like from the Internet, man. They're predators in deadly purrrsuit, and the Wizard needs Milo's helpand his sweet skateboard tricksto escape! Can they fight off these feisty felines? Wrapped Up #3 features a variant cover by Tim Beard and a backup comic drawn by Miranda Harmon (Wizard's Garden)!
Author
Language
English
Description
In the middle of a quiet, not-so-special clearing in the woods, a wee tiny whatsit wakesup without any memory at all. So he sets off in search of his maker, as well as some sense of purpose in Life. Along the way, he encounters a bizarre cast of silly, helpful, and oddly poignant characters who teach him how to survive this crazy game called Existence.The Big Empty Life of Alphonse Tabouret is an existential fairy tale about Life, Love, Loss, and...