Santos, Sophie
Summary: "From the self-proclaimed Queen of the Stunted Late Bloomers and one of the most exciting emerging voices in comedy comes an honestly funny memoir about the awkward, cringeworthy, hilarious, and longest possible journey of coming of age and into her own. The only child of a perpetually transferring Filipino-Spanish US Army officer and a spitfire nurse, Sophie Santos spent her early years...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Topple Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SANTOS, SOPHIE SANBoozan, Glenn
Summary: A rhyming illustrated humor book for moms who feel they're not doing a good job (and that's <i>all</i> moms, right?). Packed with scientifically true examples of terrible parents in the animal kingdom, to remind and reassure any mother that there are way worse moms out there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 817 BOOKracht, Matt
Summary: "Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic with a sense of humor), this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring 50 common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.072 KRAKrieger, Emily
Summary: "Can you spot the truth from a lie? Kids can test their sleuth skills in this gut-bustingly funny follow-up title in the exciting Real or Fake series. Can you detect a hoax from the real deal? See right through photo trickery? Spot the phony logic in a story in seconds? Put your sleuthing skills to work in this riotously fun book! See if you can find the truth behind bizarre stories, faulty...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2018
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Summary: "3,000 years ago, King David wrote The Book of Psalms-150 hymns in praise of God that became famous the world over. Now, with humanity on the verge of a self-generated catastrophe, God (with the help of another David) has decided to return, and reverse, the favor. He has written a cornucopia of insults of the human race in the form of prose, poetry, and parody. Their topics are as diverse as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 JAVVan Ness, Jonathan
Summary: In Jonathan Van Ness' New York Times bestselling memoir Over the Top, he showed readers how the incredibly difficult moments from his life (surviving sexual abuse and addiction, being diagnosed with HIV) have existed alongside great joy and positivity (landing a breakout role on Netflix's Queer Eye, becoming an amateur figure skater and professional stand-up comedian, doting on his cats). If...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 VAN NESS, JONATHAN VANLewman, David
Summary: "There are few rivalries across history that are quite as formidable, and in Cat Jokes vs. Dog Jokes/Dog Jokes vs. Cat Jokes, they go head-to-head--with a twist that may give you...paws. Through a recurring cast of characters that present the 200+ jokes in comic-style format, there are added layers of humor in funny visuals and wisecracking canines and felines that don't just tell the jokes,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman 2023
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Summary: A collection of jokes, comics, and gags about schools.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Book, A Capstone imprint 2013
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 817.54 DAHFarris, Grace
Summary: "Beginning with one-day-old mom, who may feel like she is learning a new language, 'Mom Milestones' is a love letter to the myriad ways moms grow and adapt to motherhood."--Page 2 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co., Inc. 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 FARMorgan, Dan
Summary: The official Minecraft Joke Book is packed with over 200 jokes inspired by the best-selling video game in the world!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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Summary: From New Yorker and Onion writer and comedian Blythe Roberson, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a comedy philosophy book aimed at interrogating what it means to date men within the trappings of modern society. Blythe Roberson's sharp observational humor is met by her open-hearted willingness to revel in the ugliest warts and shimmering highs of choosing to live our lives amongst other...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 ROBSegura, Tom
Summary: Segura is known for his twisted takes and irreverent comedic voice, but after a few busy years of work and parenting, he just wants to hide from everything. In this collection of true stories, he takes a revealing look at some of the situations that have shaped him. Readers will be laughing out loud-- and nodding in agreement with his message that, in a world where everyone is increasingly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group 2022
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Summary: "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,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818.603 THOGaffigan, Jim
Summary: In his all new stand up special album, Jim Gaffigan gets personal as he discusses the medical crisis that befell his wife and family this year, which almost led to his retirement.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Comedy Dynamics 2018
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN GAFDesus Nice
Summary: "Desus & Mero have turned their Bronx-born friendship into a growing brand. And it's no surprise--tuning in to them is like listening to the funniest, smartest people you know dissect a topic and then light it on fire. Now they've written the most entertaining guide to life you'll ever read, in which all the important questions are asked: How do I talk to my kids about drugs if I do them too?...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 DESBeaton, Kate
Summary: "Hark! A Vagrant" takes readers on a romp through history and literature -- with dignity for few and cookies for all -- with comic strips about famous authors, their characters, and political and historical figures, all drawn in Kate Beaton's pared-down style. This collection features favorite stories from the webcomic of the same name, as well as new, previously unpublished content. Whether...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Drawn & Quarterly 2011
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 BEAJessup, Joel
Summary: "Featuring subjects from hacking to hipsters, AI to modern art, plastic to post-apocalyptic puns, The Amazing Joke Book will hit your funny bone right where it's needed. Ideal for dipping into, as inspiration for entertaining your friends or making a speech, this bumper book of funnies is guaranteed to provide hundreds of laughs for all the family."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arcturus Publishing Limited 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808.882 JESPanton, Gary
Summary: "Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Eat rotten eggs or drink expired milk? Have hands for feet or have feet for hands? Containing hundreds of devious dilemmas and curious questions on all things silly, smelly, and more, this is a game book like no other. Grab your friends and family and start playing!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.01 PANDeRoche, Tim
Summary: Tales of whimsy, verses of woe book contains a collection of nonsense poetry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Redtail Press 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2024
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Summary: Merv, a kind-hearted monster, is labeled a nuisance by the villagers, leading him on a comical journey to seek help from various magical beings who all have unexpected demands that Merv may not be able to meet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: All your favorite Minecraft jokes are now in one place! This collection of three titles from the Jokes for Minecrafters series brings you over two thousand puns, one-liners, and wisecracks about all your favorites from the world of Minecraft. From ghasts and endermen to zombies and creepers, no mob is safe from the punchlines in this laugh-a-minute collection.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sky Pony Press 2019
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Summary: Taking laughter's revelatory capacity as a starting point, and rooted in Nuar Alsadir's experience as a poet and psychoanalyst, Animal Joy is an ode to spontaneity and feeling alive.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graywolf Press 2022
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Summary: Berens shares all the information you need to survive in the greatest place on earth-- the Midwest! Some may think the Midwest is just a bunch of bland flyover states, but as any born-and-bred Midwesterner (like Berens) knows, you'll find rich cultures and traditions proving we're more than just fifty shades of milk. If you're ready to navigate the Midwest, Berens helps you find the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2021