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Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > Humour collections & anthologies
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops was a Sunday Times
bestseller, and could be found displayed on bookshop counters up
and down the country. The response to the book from booksellers all
over the world has been one of heartfelt agreement: it would appear
that customers are saying bizarre things all over the place - from
asking for books with photographs of Jesus in them, to hunting for
the best horse owner's manual that has a detailed chapter on
unicorns. Customer: I had such a crush on Captain Hook when I was
younger. Do you think this means I have unresolved issues? More
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops has yet more tales from the
antiquarian bookshop where Jen Campbell works, and includes a
selection of 'Weird Things...' sent in from other booksellers
across the world. The book is illustrated by the BAFTA winning
Brothers McLeod.
Uplifting, inspiring and humorous, On The Plus Side is a veritable
treasure trove of reasons to be cheerful as we journey through
later life.. Proclamations of positivity, morsels of mischief and
great ways to grow old disgracefully ...all with a sprinkling of
realism and plenty of humour thrown in for good measure. With over
50 brilliantly illustrated rhymes to make you smile, it is a must
for everyone who acknowledges that age is not a number ... but an
attitude.
Jack is back, and blacker than black. With hysterical reports of
people around the globe dying whilst idly reading his previous
books, curiously both of them men, and with countless women
complaining of uncomfortably close shaves, the Vatican, the World
Health Organisation, and the #MeToo bandwagon, are now locked in a
three-legged race to ban this book and prevent another pandemic. Or
to use today's parlance, to stop it going viral. So, why not buy a
few extra copies for your family and friends, and even your
enemies, while you still can, and spread the word...
For Ed Spencer, life is a black comedy. Whether at home, out and
about, or further afield, absurdity stalks him like a demented
wolf. In this blackly comic collection of thoughts, observations
and things that probably shouldn't have happened, expect the
humdrum and the downright unusual, from Kafka-esque trips to the
doctor, unwanted chivalry and bad breath, to overcoming a curse,
and a life on the run from the murderous twitterati. Ranging from
the ridiculous to the painful, these Brautigan-inspired snapshots
cover also the etiquette for interrupting a suicide, choosing the
right post box, the impact of mushrooms on love, and how things
turn out if your mother's a vegetarian in a tribe of cannibals.
Challenged to create a collection for the modern age - dwindling
attention spans and all - these varied pieces are perfect to read
in doses, on the bus, in a doctor's surgery, or waiting for your
Tinder date to show up. If you like laughing at the darker aspects
of life, these are the stories for you.
Embarrassing Sexual Misadventures is a hilarious and unique book
full of factual accounts of bad bonking and fruitless fornication.
It is a huge collection of incredible cautionary tales about the
most undignified ways you can be caught getting your rocks off -
and they're all true!
Mark Tolec has produced a fascinating insight into the training and
development of a young Army officer. Persecuted and ridiculed for
his Christian faith whilst at Sandhurst, and facing more challenges
as he embarked on his early career, Mark proved the faithfulness of
God and the power of prayer in his life again and again. Hilarious
at times, sobering at others, this book captures the essence of
British soldiers' humour and dedication to their country, their
comrades, and their work. There are great lessons to be learnt from
reading this book, both regarding living day-to-day as a Christian,
as well as leading and managing those entrusted into your care.
Above The Stag Theatre's adult pantomimes are a London institution,
selling out every year. Celebrating a decade of laughter, He's
Behind You! makes these acclaimed theatre scripts available for the
first time, placing queer characters front and centre in popular
fairytales, myths and legends. Reimagined versions of Cinderella,
Pinocchio, Beauty and the Beast, Treasure Island, Jack and the
Beanstalk and more combine wit, wonder and social satire with the
best traditions of the great British panto.
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