Kelly Sullivan Walden’s self-help book "A Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste" models empathy and self-compassion through self-reflection. Walden proposes approaching tumultuous moments by OGLEing them, or: contemplating what is... Read More

In response to years of clear social upheaval in the United States, from renewed fights for social justice to new threats of authoritarianism, a new, diverse set of comedy voices are using humor in their activism. Caty Borum chronicles... Read More

Intrepid bookseller Shaun Bythell is back with his latest edition of wry tales from the Bookshop, Wigtown, Scotland’s beloved purveyor of used books. Bookending each entry with notes of online orders and till sales, Bythell makes a... Read More

Comedian Are Kalvø’s "The Hiking Book from Hell" is a smart, funny, and honest exposé of the cult of the outdoors, from the sublime to the ridiculous. On the cusp of middle age, Kalvø is worried. His friends have all disappeared,... Read More

"Handpicked Humorous Creatures" is a short collection of prose and poetry that draws humor from personal interactions with animals. From standard household pets to bats and squirrels, Tamara A. Coleman’s "Handpicked Humorous Creatures"... Read More

This tongue-in-cheek self-help text takes nonattachment to new heights. Humorous and edgy, Amy Minty’s self-help book "Dare to Do Nothing" is a call to toss out work, stress, and obligations of all types and begin to enjoy a life that... Read More

"Reality Revisited" is a thought-provoking, ranging reference guide with plentiful material for discussion, debate, and entertainment. Igor D. Radović’s "Reality Revisited" is a sometimes satirical reference book that functions as a... Read More

"The Arizona Water Bar" is a humorous, environmentally aware graphic novel with a strong sense of place. Drew Aquilina’s graphic novel "The Arizona Water Bar" features cartoon animals in situations inspired by the American Southwest.... Read More