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by Jan Johnston in Content Management
With everything that’s going on in the world these days, I sometimes find myself getting way too serious about life. What better way to cast off some of the gloom than to find reasons to laugh in a good book?
I realize that humor is very much an individual thing, but here are some titles that bring a smile to my face:
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The Dangerous Book for Dogs: A Parody by Joe Garden.
If you have a dog, try reading it out loud to Fido. But don’t let the cat hear you...
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Cat Getting Out of a Bag and Other Observations by Jeffrey Brown.
Cat people, you’ll be able to relate to every drawing.
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Theories of Everything: Selected, Collected, and Health-Inspected Cartoons, 1978-2006 by Roz Chast.
Roz Chast has drawn cartoons for the New Yorker for years. We’re talking funny stuff here.
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The Gallery of Regrettable Food by James Lileks.
All the worst food cooked up for families in the 50’s and 60’s. One of the few books I’ve read that made me laugh until I cried. If bad furniture is more your thing, try the same author’s Interior Desecrations.
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How to Build a Robot Army by Daniel H. Wilson.
Why are robots funny? Somehow, they just are...
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Tales of Graceful Aging from the Planet Denial by Nicole Hollander.
Getting older can be a bummer, but Ms. Hollander is here to help all women face the inevitable with wit and attitude.
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McSweeney’s Joke Book of Book Jokes.
Didn’t I tell you books can be funny? At last — a whole book devoted to book-related humor...long overdue, in my opinion (yuk, yuk)
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Dog Food by Saxton Freymann.
If you aren’t familiar with Mr. Freymann’s incredible carvings using fruits and vegetables, go to the library right now and find one of his books. He is truly “all ages” friendly, and this particular title is my favorite. Banana beagles — what’s funnier than that?
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Help your kids succeed in school by encouraging them to read over the summer. Use our free program to
track their hours spent reading -- and they'll earn prizes, too! We've also lined up some exciting events:
clowns, magic, puppets, music, unforgettable tales and much more.
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Teen Summer Reading
How to participate - read what you want and earn prizes!
Events you don't want to miss: Teen Summer Games, movies, karaoke, book groups and more!
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Used book sales
Hosted by the Friends of the Library groups.
Goldendale Community Library
Thursday, July 3, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Who says you can't buy anything for a dime anymore? Children's books are just 10 cents at this sale! You'll find great bargains on novels and other books, too. Don't forget: romances sell by the bag on Saturday!
Vancouver Mall Community Library
Thursday, July 10, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, July 11, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Special "Books by the Bag" sale on Saturday, July 12 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Battle Ground Village (1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd. in Battle Ground)
Thursday, July 17, 4:00-10:00 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 4:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Find bargains on quality, lightly-used fiction, non fiction, and children's books. Something for everyone in the Friends' major fundraiser of the year. Proceeds support library programs and the new library project.
Three Creeks Community Library
Saturday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Many book bargains! Friends of the Library presale will be held from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Memberships available at the door.
La Center Community Library
Saturday, July 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Proceeds will support library programs. 5% of the proceeds will be donated to the La Center Centennial Program.
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