Category: Lists

The English language is one of the toughest to learn if you’re not a native speaker. Also, it’s hard to learn if you grew up speaking it, I guess. Luckily, we don’t all have to feel bad about using a word incorrectly or having poor grammar skills because the internet proves there’s always someone dumber...

A few years back, I wrote a humor book and dedicated it to my parents. A heartfelt, sincere thank you to them for their support. But then, I saw what other people wrote on their dedication pages, and I’m afraid I missed my shot at greatness. Even people in academia have written funnier dedication pages...

Earlier this week, I compiled a list of the truly hilarious and bizarre real books that exist in the world. Little did I know, however, the list of funny odd titles grows every year. Thankfully, the Diagram Prize, an official award handed out by the British publishing magazine The Bookseller, keeps track and commends the...

Authors take note: the internet is a great resource for finding out what your readers love and hate. Certainly, I’m not suggesting you take all the advice. I have no idea how many books these people have read. Though, they are on Reddit all the time, so… they probably spend a lot of time alone...

Look, I’ve never really enjoyed the Bed, Bath, & Beyond aesthetic. Honestly, the signs that say something like “Look at the time! It’s Wine O’Clock!” make me want to mix pills with whatever wine that homeowner is serving. And yet, every sign or shirt that says “go away, I’m reading” or the like instantly soothes...

Reading on public transit is sacred and we should respect people who do it. Honestly, though, you’re still in public. People can see what you’re reading and judge accordingly. Also, it’s not a library. You can’t be upset when people are talking. Or staring. Frankly, people have decided that everywhere is their living room. Mostly,...