Celebrate International Joke Day with our Comical Books
Surveys have shown a surge in mental health issues and depression because of the global crisis that we find ourselves surrounded in. The one thing that our world as a community needs right now is a reason to smile, a chance to laugh together like we have always known and were used to. But what’s to worry when International Joke Day is upon you?
What better friend could one have than some humorous books. It is said that “There is no friend as loyal as a book”, and this couldn’t be any more true than in the current circumstances. To commemorate International Joke Day, partner yourself with the funniest book titles from Austin Macauley that not only tell you the best jokes but the limericks you need to cheer you up!
Here is a list of books by Austin Macauley that will tickle your funny bone:
Book: Rooms Tonight!
Author: Mike Ganley
This book is for the ones ready to roll over laughing! The book revolves around Mike, a teacher who has now taken a job as a guest house proprietor. It is an entertaining read showing Mike’s extremely funny ways of handling the guests of the house. It also features a stubborn hotel inspector and Mike’s imbroglio with him and the awkward hotel guests.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Mike’s transition to his new job and the awkward-yet-humorous situations he gets into.
Book: The One That Got Away
Author: Eileen Huckett
It’s certain that we have all lost a sock from our pair of socks at some point in life. As agonizing as it is to lose it, Huckett turns this situation on its head and takes us on a rib-tickling journey to hunt the missing sock. Filled with mystery and intrigue, the book is a rollercoaster ride that introduces quirky characters to send us into fits of laughter and at one time, turns the world against the sock. In a bizarre turn of events, the sock comes out a hero and is elected as the President of the United States of America.
Book: 50 Chat-up Lines
Author: Frankie Curtis
This is one book to lighten your mood and make your day. If you are looking to get into the dating game but are struggling to pursue your person-of-interest, this book is for you. Frankie has compiled the most hilarious chat-up or rather pickup lines that are sure to make anyone smile. The chat-up lines are based on puns smartly played with to intrigue the person into – at least – having a good laugh with you.
Book: Limericks for Every Occasion
Author: Kate Condon
If you find your calling in poetry rather than stories, we have some poetry – limericks – to help you celebrate International Joke Day. Five lines are enough to bring a smile to your faces considering the fact how Kate Condon writes the funniest limericks about every occasion that arise in life.
Book: A Cat Called Dog
Author: Jem Vanston
Designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience, this book by Jem Vanston has to be one of the most hilarious books written on pets. Featuring a cat who is not only named Dog but also behaves likes one. After failed attempts to teach Dog some cat manners, the cats’ fraternity find their pride at stake.
Will Dog continue to wag his tail to show his happiness or will he start purring like the rest of the cats? This one is for you to find out!
Book: Memoirs of a '90s Schoolboy
Author: Michael Sleggs
It is often that the ’90s kids, mostly in their late 20s now, reminisce their early schooldays and end up smiling at those awkward little moments and how simple those times were. Michael Sleggs takes you back in time to those childhood moments with his book.
Michael Sleggs is best known for his portrayal of Slugs on a hit TV comedy, This Country. The show was highly acclaimed and received the BBC BAFTA award. It was a major turning point in Michael's career. He lived a beautiful life full of joy and happiness and dealt with all the hardships with grace and dignity. After a long battle with congenital heart defects and non-Hodgkins lymphoma, his demise left the fans in shock. He has gone too soon, but he will never be forgotten.
Another one of Austin Macauley’s talented and experienced authors, William P. Thomson – known for his books George! and Insanitus – has written some remarkably funny short stories for children. His story, titled ‘BOGEY’, won’t allow you to hold back your laughter (and disgust) at the booger-consuming character Cecil Snotte. This is a must-read this International Joke Day and a story that you would want to share with your peers and make them laugh, too. Here is a little excerpt from BOGEY talking about Cecil’s baby bogey born after his consumption of bogeys:
“…And then there was the feeding of it. The answer as to the how of it came by way of an accident, of sorts. In a playful moment, Cecil extricated a substantial bogey from his nose and flicked it playfully at his very own issue. It landed splat on to the small green, jelly like substance, and seemed to immediately evaporate into it.”
Thomson’s other short stories, Greebe and BLOW are equally funny. Here is an excerpt from BLOW describing a musical instrument player ready for his performance:
“…‘Not exactly, sir. Mister Gruntfuttock uses his anus as a means to play the instrument in question, employing his sphincter as his lips, sir. His sphincter is his embouchure, so to sp......”
If you are looking to laugh with your loved ones this International Joke Day, either choose from our recommendations above or visit this page to find the most comical books at 30% off.
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