Wacky and delightful!
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On a lark, I read Danette Kriehn's first romance/crime novel "Just out of Reach," a genre I had not read much before, but I really enjoyed her writing, so I had to read her second novel when it came out.  "Fate, Flatulence, and Fortune Cookies" makes "Just out of Reach" seem pretty conventional in comparison.  It seems to me that Kriehn's writing has evolved into a much more personal and quirky (in a good way) style with very complex and authentic details, genuine humor with touching humanity that caught me off guard more than once.  The comedy of flatulence bringing a couple together gives way to a mysterious and then scary situation that is as startling for the reader as it is for the characters.  Highly recommended.
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A wacky walk down the memory lane of quirky cuisine, Kooky Cookery has it all - from "Carbuncle Balls" to "Luncheon Lobes," from "Aspic Brick O' Chick"  to "Caramel Slumps."  Ballinger comically combines vintage "unappetizing" photos with ironic commentary to celebrate the dubious dishes of the "Golden Age" of oddball concoctions. The book is a zany, retro romp through one of the weirder epochs of American cookery. Ballinger's unique style and sense of humor makes for a nostalgic treasure trove of edible absurdity. Some readers will remember, some will be grateful they don't. All will have a laugh! This is not your ordinary cookbook! In short, it's a hoot! Whatever Ballinger decides to cook up next, this reader is looking forward to a second helping.
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I am still laughing after finishing reading this delightful book! Miss Turano has a terrific sense of humor, which tickles me. This book, which has a girl who had had an orphan mentality, and worked hard on her young life, meeting a monied member of the aristocracy. Who could imagine the adventures these two would launch into?

Add a dog named Buford, who is the size of a small pony, and things get really funny. The orphan girl, named Harriet, has two best friends and roommates, an actress and a would-be maid.

Have I whet your appetite? I certainly hope so, as this is an amazing as well as amusing novel, one I'd give a 10 star rating if allowed. Enjoy and be blessed! :)
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Clementine is a delightfully original romp through the wacky world of a sassy nine year old. I read it aloud to my 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son, and they both loved it.  From the first page, we were all entertained by Clementine's interpretation of the world around her.

Clementine has had a rough week. No one told her she wasn't supposed to answer the principal's phone (she was only trying to be helpful), everyone told her to pay attention (she was paying attention, just to different things), and when she tried to help her best friend, Margaret, solve her hair problem, well, it was just a hard week. And the more Clementine tries to make things right, the harder her week seems to become. How was she supposed to know that glue wouldn't stick hair back on? Or that cutting and coloring her hair to match Margaret's was exactly the wrong thing to do? As she tries to sort out the messes she's made, Clementine is ever cognizant of her role as "the hard one" (as opposed to her little brother, "the easy one"), which makes her worry that her position in the family lies precariously in the balance.

I loved how Pennypacker's use of language made the text seem to flow right out of Clementine's own mind. For instance, when Clementine's art teacher calls her out for not paying attention, she is quick to step up for herself as she thinks,

"I was the only person in the whole art room who was paying attention. Which is why I could tell everyone in the middle of the Pledge of Allegiance that the lunchroom lady was sitting in the janitor's car and they were kissing. Again. No one else saw this disgusting scene because no one else was paying attention out the window!" (p. 4)

Marla Frazee's hilarious illustrations, kept us in stitches. They were simple and uncluttered, showing a point of view beyond Clementine's one-sided rendering of events. For instance, Clementine says that she "accidentally touched [Margaret's] lamp," but the illustration on pages 22 and 23 shows a different interpretation of the situation.

My daughter gave Clementine five stars, and I must concur. We can't wait to read The Talented Clementine next!
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When this little book arrived, I removed it from the shipping box which I disposed of and then immediately found a seat in my recliner to delve into the pages of this rather unique little book of black and white drawings and sparse text.

What a delight! What fun! And interesting wee bits of fact to tuck away knowing that you are probably the only one in your acquaintance that knows that little nugget.

I found the style of imparting facts interesting and entertaining. Just the right amount of quirky prose that educates and entertains populated generously with Maja Sfstrm's quirky black and white drawings that are on-spot like the critters and  yet fun to look at.

Who is it for? Well, it is not touted as for children ages this to that or grade whatever to grade whichever. It is simply ageless. Children will enjoy it and ponder it and laugh at it. Adults will enjoy it and ponder it and laugh at it. They'll all stuff wee bits of odd facts into their craniums waiting for that momentous trivia moment. So get one and share it and laugh and giggle and say "Wow!" a bit.

Stockholm-based Maja Sfstrm is a very gifted graphic designer and you can learn more about here by clicking here.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from the Blogging For Books Review Program on behalf of the publisher and author. Opinions are my own and freely given.
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The characters especially OVE were delightful and very clever keeping the reader involved.  The goodness and interaction of neighbors and various age groups was wonderful to experience in a book.  The clever character intermixing such that you could see them and hear them....especially the accents of various nationalities.  There was a whimsy that warmed my heart!
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My wife and I thoroughly ENJOYED the Two Old Twitchers!  It is full of believable and interesting  characters with delightfully funny situations.  VERY WELL WRITTEN!  If, like me, you like a bit of light reading before  you drop off to sleep you WILL enjoy this completely!
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Fuddles is a fun story loaded with hilarious moments that will delight children and parents alike. The illustrations are fantastic and really bring the story of Fuddles to life. Can't wait to see what Frans Vischer comes up with next! Highly recommended!
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This is a wacky but fun book set in the rainy Northwest.  I am pretty sure that the rain and gray skies in the far northwest corner of Washington state don't make people quite as quirky as the characters in this book are.  The plot meanders like a rain swollen creek with many odd twists and turns. But the characters are all charming and the book ends very satisfactorily. This is an funny interesting read and it will make you appreciate your weather, even if you live in a cold place like I do.
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I just loved these Wacky Stories by John M W Smith. His writing is quite unique and he really knows what women like. These short wacky stories vary from women getting revenge on men that want to use or abuse them, to melt-your-heart romance. I loved them all but my favorite one brought tears to my eyes. I won't say which one it is or you might guess the ending. I didn't guess the ending to any of these wonderful Wacky Stories with Twist Endings. I can't wait to read more stories by this brilliant author.
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Im so grateful that I was once reeled in by a cute frog on the cover of a book. That book, Madam Tulip, introduced me to Derry ODonnell and her accompanying, charmingly over the top, literary comrades.

David Aherns newest book cover isn't as cute

 but thats alright because I loved it even more!

Would I recommend it?

Yes! This is the new series Im recommending to anyone who loves a humorous mystery! It made me giggle (so many times) and almost gag (theres an eyeball) and had me on the edge of my seat (Well, thats just a lie on my part. I was reading in bed. But it did have me refusing to put the book down and go to bed at a reasonable time) all at once. A perfect fun, quick read!
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This summer I am determined to read as much PG Wodehouse as possible before the fall and work begins. I feel if I have lots of fun, laughs and smile often it will carry me thru the winter. In the Little Nugget, you will meet a very bad - horrid child that is the object of some typical Wodehouse farce prone kidnappers.  Now kidnapping is not funny, normally, but when its a child like this one - well you get the point - this is a delightful wacky, witty, novel. I had a laugh on each page, loved every minute of it - and I can tell you after reading Wodehouse, it really does make the world easier to live in! Give yourself a break and read Wodehouse!
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This book is full of wacky, funny, gross-out fun AND an enormous amount of real heart, and I loved it. Runt Higgins is a non-morphing werewolf who was left as a baby at Dr. Critchlore's School for Minions for his own protection. Now - in hopes of finding his parents again - he's trying out for the elite Junior Henchman training program, with the help of his wonderful group of friends, including Frankie, a Frankenstein-style created boy whose head pops off when he gets too upset, Syke the hamadryad who can swing from tree to tree, and the crowd of sweet, shuffling zombies for whom Runt's become responsible. The characters are all fabulous and very funny.

It's such a great mixture of fun and humor and genuinely creepy moments, and what carries it all through is Runt's true sweetness, his unstoppable optimism and his deep love for his created family. I enjoyed every minute of this book SO MUCH. I read it voraciously from the moment I got it, and then when I hit the ending this morning, I let out an actual (zombie-like!) moan of frustration because I didn't have Book 2 yet.

I need Book 2! And oh, yes, I WILL have it very, very soon. I can't wait to be back in Runt's world again! It is so much fun.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this very funny book. Its set in a delightfully odd place which is populated by a bunch of even odder characters and it tells the story of Bob Bobbins unlikely rise to fashion-fame. Along the way he runs into trouble in the form of Veronica van Hausen, the high priestess of fashion.

The author plays with language in a uniquely comic way to deliver this surreal fantasy set in Titan, a living city with its own sense of humor. The characters are a triumph. My personal favorites are Ponder and Primal, Bobs useless shop assistants. Theyre a bit like Laurel & Hardy but much dumber. And then theres Detective Dan whose attempts to detect the identity of the assassin involve hiding in a dustbin and dressing in a palm tree costume. And who can forget Clyde the butcher turned fashion guru with his range of off-the-stomach blood stained butchers aprons. All his comic creations poke fun at the real world. I could carry on with a long list of weird and wonderful characters but I suggest you read the book; you won't regret it.

Great stuff! Thoroughly recommended. Looking forward to the next Titanic Tale.
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What a hilarious book! Such a rare find!

It you can imagine a blend of Mark Twain's "Letters From The Earth," Ayn Rand's "WE,"  "Animal Farm," and "Julian Comstock of the 2lst Century," all rolled up into "Alice In Wonderland," than you can sense a wonderful palette of the most versitle imagination ever combined to create such a joyful book.

I did not want this  full spectrum of such a fantasical world of adventuresome thrills to end.

Gratefully at the novel's end I saw noted that the Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 of the "Shades of Grey Triology" would be forthcoming!

Hurrah for Jasper Fforde for such an amazing book!
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A smart and charming take on the old counting-out rhyme, every page is filled with delightful humor ... both linguistically and visually. It's definitely a fun book to read over and over again with kids ... there's lots going on and always something else to notice and talk about, whether it's the different animals they set out to catch, the two tiny long-legged birds that show up somewhere on every spread, Flo's antics, or the ever-present popcorn. Her triumph is happy for all. A lot gets woven into a seemingly simple tale!
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I picked up this book 1 1/2 years ago for the sole reason that the title referenced Jane Eyre, the beloved Charlotte Bronte classic.  It took me some pages to get into the book, not having done any research on it before starting it.  But after I adjusted, WOW!  So fun and quirky! The wordplay is genius, made me laugh out loud several times.

I had no idea this was the first in a series until I recently saw the rest of them displayed in the bookstore.  More Thursday Next, yippee!!!