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...
Category: Humor
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A Brief History Of Authors Being Terrible At Titling Books (25 Pics)
Did you know that Harry Potter’s original name was Wally B. Wizard? Well, I looked it up and that’s not true at all. Frankly, you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet (or in a book, for that matter). However, I’ve dredged up some seriously funny original titles for books. The results are not...
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So You’ve Decided To Read That Book In Public (50 Pics)
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,...
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25 Funny Pulitzer-Worthy Tweets From This Week
Yes, we all love books here. In fact, you should probably be reading one instead of this website, but come on. You’re on the toilet or the subway right now. That’s no time for mind-expanding fiction. Sometimes, you want to unwind with a few funny short jokes. Thankfully, that’s really all anyone is posting on...
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Frankly, I’m Mad That Paperback Paradise Is The Funniest Book-Related Account On The Internet (29 Pics)
Once upon a time, this website was known as the “funny bookish meme account” and people agreed it was rude, silly, and good enough to become a book in the real world. But, I got complacent. I forgot that there were other jokes to be made about literature. Namely, just how insane old pulp fiction...
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29 Times This “Men Writing Women” Group Roasted Male Authors
I’m once again calling for a total and complete shutdown of male authors writing about women until we figure out what the hell is going on. I kid, of course, but the prose people found in real published books are making me rethink many things. Frankly, I’m scared of being added to this list one...
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42 Hilariously Incorrect Movie Quotes
I love quoting movies. Sometimes, though I accidentally attribute one of my favorites to the wrong film. What can I say? My memory is bad. Below are a few of my all-time favorite moments in movies. Sadly, however, I screwed up which image is supposed to go with each caption. The results are terrifying. I...
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30 Hilariously Bizarre Books That Actually Exist
In case you didn’t know already, I’m obsessed with book covers. Coincidentally, I run an entire website about fake titles. The truth, however, is always stranger than fiction. Frankly, I can’t believe these titles actually exist in the world. Whether it’s a purposefully enticing title like Chris Kraus’s novel I Love Dick or an educational read...
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Literally Just 30 Funny Literary Memes
Exactly what it says in the title. That’s kind of our whole thing on this website. Funny, smart memes are always out there. Sadly, you have to dig through a lot of weird stuff to find a few good ones about books. Luckily, I have a lot of spare time. When I’m not making dumb...
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This Delightfully Unhinged Twitter Thread Features Orson Welles Roasting Pop Culture (29 Pics)
Candidly and unapologetically, I love Orson Welles. I understand people think that once you’re labeled a genius (by almost anyone), you’re instantly overrated. But The Third Man, Touch of Evil, the outtakes from the Paul Masson Wine commercials. Brilliant all, and he didn’t even direct two of those. Frankly, I’d watch Orson Welles read a...