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A Treasury of Words You Didn’t Know You Needed

There is a particular kind of reader — the sort who delights in words like jeremiad, philippic, or omnium gatherum — who will feel instantly at home in Ed Hennessy’s Simply Fun — Vocabulary Words and Expressions: 1600 Words and Expressions You Never Had Time to Look Up. For everyone…

BookTribMarch 18, 2026

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“Skewed Muse” Revives the Golden Age of Witty Cartoons and Zany Zingers

Most of us grew up reading comic strips, which were known as the Sunday Funnies, in the newspaper. They were located either on the back page or somewhere in the middle, depending on which publication they were in. Back then, comics such as Marmaduke, Garfield, Family Circus and Peanuts were…

Andrew MasiNovember 7, 2025

Fiction Romance

Jaclyn Westlake’s Latest Is a Heartfelt Fresh Start

Jaclyn Westlake charmed a wide audience and garnered well-deserved stellar reviews last year for her debut novel, Dear Dotty, about a young woman who is adrift after losing her beloved great-aunt and her job in the same week. Lucky Break, her second romantic comedy, continues in a similar vein with…

Linda HitchcockOctober 28, 2025

Listicles Popular

Love, Legends and Literary Glow-Ups: Modern Romances That Remix the Classics

With the upcoming release of Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs, it’s obvious that we are in the golden age of retellings. We all know and love the classic fairy tales, legends and myths and love stories that we grew up with, but sometimes, the best way to rekindle that nostalgic…

Kelsey HallOctober 14, 2025

Nonfiction

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Dave Barry’s Hilarious New “Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass”

Dave Barry is hilarious … full stop. He promises this is his first and only memoir, but since so much of his writing is personal and/or observational, we needn’t take this as definitive. Class Clown, subtitled: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I went 77 Years without Growing Up,…

Linda HitchcockJuly 17, 2025

Fiction

“The Office” Meets “Six Feet Under” in Comedic Tale of Midlife Second Chances

Author John Kenney has gifted readers an uplifting novel for the ages that immediately shot to the top of my five favorite books read so far in 2025. I See You’ve Called in Dead is replete with essential elements that make a work of fiction great: heart, humor, intelligence and…

Linda HitchcockMay 8, 2025

Fiction

A Blend of Romance and Mystery in Morbidly Funny Office Romp

What did I just read? Was it a love story? A murder mystery? An anti-love story? In summary, I’d have to say it was all of the above. Kate Posey’s Serial Killer Games grabs you with intrigue. There is a serial killer on the loose. People are being pushed from…

John Scott-MortonMay 1, 2025

Business Nonfiction

Big Laughs and Tiny Pep Talks to Tackle Life’s Everyday Struggles

Anybody can tell you “You can do it” before something like a big job interview — but what about the mundane tasks you need a little confidence boost for? In Tiny Pep Talks (Quirk Books), comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden have written a new book with “bite-size” encouragement for…

BookTribNovember 18, 2024

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Espionage and Absurdity Collide in New Spoof

James Bond has been busy. Since 1952, when Ian Fleming published Casino Royale, the first of his spy novels featuring 007, subsequent Bond books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. It’s been estimated that 47 percent of people in the United States have seen at least one of…

Joanna PoncavageAugust 28, 2024

Nonfiction Recommended

Far From Home, Child’s Birth is an Unexpected Adventure in Father’s Touching, Humorous Memoir

While reading the dramatic and heartwarming true birth story told in The Destination Birth by Alex Bisset, I was reminded of the John Lennon quote, “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” This is so fitting. Alex and Lauren Bisset were married in the middle of…

Barbara WilkovFebruary 19, 2024

Nonfiction

Lifetime of Harsh & Whimsical Disappointments from Disgruntled Retiree

A lot can happen when you run away from home. In the span of a couple of weeks, how about: your 18-year-old sister also has left home, your dad has retired from the Army, and, oh, right, your parents have moved to a new house. And that’s to say nothing…

BookTribJanuary 30, 2024

Nonfiction

Pop-Culture Expert Kate Kennedy Unites, Uplifts, Celebrates Things That Define Millennial Women

As a millennial, nostalgia is my kryptonite. As soon as I saw this book, I knew I had to have it. As we millennials love to say, this book made me feel so seen — and I’m sure most millennials will appreciate that. One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy…

Kelsey HallJanuary 23, 2024

Fiction

The Supervillain Business is Tough in New Fantasy from Tor Books

For cat owners, it is a truth universally acknowledged that we could never know all there is to know about our felines. Despite our best efforts, cats remain mysterious and often elusive, especially if they’re outdoor travelers. Where do they visit on their day trips? In John Scalzi’s newest novel,…

C RunyonSeptember 25, 2023

Fiction

Sharp Observations, Wit and Fun Abound in Canine Chronicle

In a world filled with dog-centric tales, from classics like "Lassie" to modern tales of inspiration like "Marley & Me," Bill Boggs adds another layer of fun with "Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns." Boggs brings keen observations, wit and a bit of social commentary to this entertaining tale of…

Laura McCaffertySeptember 18, 2023

Romance

Massage Therapist Fights Her Way Back to Happiness in Hilarious Novel

How do you find your way back to happiness after suffering a loss? You write about it. At least that’s what author Megan Tady’s character does in her debut novel, Super Bloom (Zibby Books), a story about perseverance, resilience, taking chances and learning to heal. Path Toward Healing Two years…

Krista BegganMay 1, 2023

Nonfiction Recommended

Awkward Is the New Cool in Laugh-Out-Loud Memoir

In a world where we are constantly striving for perfection, held to high standards and compared to others, Amanda Turner reminds us that it is okay to laugh at ourselves every once in a while. In How to Be Awkward (Fever Streak Press), a laugh-out-loud collection of essays, Turner takes…

Abigail WhiteJanuary 19, 2023

A Treasury of Words You Didn’t Know You Needed

“Skewed Muse” Revives the Golden Age of Witty Cartoons and Zany Zingers

Love, Legends and Literary Glow-Ups: Modern Romances That Remix the Classics

Big Laughs and Tiny Pep Talks to Tackle Life’s Everyday Struggles

Espionage and Absurdity Collide in New Spoof

Far From Home, Child’s Birth is an Unexpected Adventure in Father’s Touching, Humorous Memoir

Lifetime of Harsh & Whimsical Disappointments from Disgruntled Retiree

Awkward Is the New Cool in Laugh-Out-Loud Memoir

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