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August 15, 2009

My Man Jeeves: A Collection Of Short Stories. by P. G. Wodehouse

Filed under: Humor,Series — Randolph @ 7:18 pm

My Man Jeeves by P. G. WodehouseThe Jeeves stories are fun, but not all the stories in the book involve Jeeves. The book started with three of them, and ended with another. The stories in the middle were not as good, and ended with more of a down note than is typical of the Jeeves stories. Wodehouse seemed to be experimenting with a different style that didn’t work as well. Skip those.

The Jeeves stories will meet your expectations, Jeeves is a step ahead of the rest of the world and provides insights and a small surprise to every situation.

June 19, 2009

Chad Carpenter Presents Tundra In Full Color by Chad Carpenter

Filed under: Humor — Randolph @ 4:36 pm

In Full Color by Chad CarpenterI like Chad’s sense of humor.

March 9, 2009

Curse of the Spellmans: A Novel by Lisa Lutz

Filed under: Favorites,Humor,Mystery — Randolph @ 3:03 pm

Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa LutzThis is the second book of the Spellmans.

March 2, 2009

The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz

Filed under: Favorites,Humor,Mystery,Series — Tags: — Randolph @ 4:28 pm

This is the first book of the Spellmans. They are a normal family, with a family business of investigation. But they spend most of the time investigating each other. Blackmail, spying, bribery, and other black arts are a regular part of their interaction. The book is very funny and I can strongly recommend it.

February 20, 2009

The Darwin Awards III: Survival of the Fittest by Wendy Northcutt

Filed under: History,Humor — Randolph @ 3:03 pm

The Darwin Awards III: Survival of the Fittest by Wendy NorthcuttThere are several amusing stories, but it got old quick. Its a bit too grim to be really funny, yet its still difficult to keep from laughing at some of them.

January 26, 2009

How to Talk About Books You Haven’t Read by Pierre Bayard

Filed under: Art,Humor,Philosophy — Randolph @ 4:24 pm

How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read by Pierre Bayard

December 29, 2008

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Ahab: A novel by Gideon Defoe

Filed under: Adventure,Favorites,Humor,Series — Tags: , — Randolph @ 4:22 pm


The Pirates!: An Adventure with Scientists & An Adventure with Ahab by Gideon Defoe

Another great book!  The Pirate Captain has bought a boat from Cutlass Liz and payment is due! The captain comes up with hair-brained, and hilarious, schemes to gain the funds and save his crew. The characters are wonderfully odd, Defoe has a great sense of humor.  This is a must read for anyone!!

November 26, 2008

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists by Gideon Defoe

Filed under: Favorites,Humor,Series — Tags: — Randolph @ 4:17 pm

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists: A Novel by Gideon DefoeThis is a funny story!!

Pirates interact with Darwin and The Beagle in a wild deviation from history.

Defoe has a wonderful ability to tell a story!

May 1, 2008

Mr. Monk and The Two Assistants by Lee Goldberg

Filed under: Favorites,Humor,Mystery,Series — Tags: — Randolph @ 2:35 pm

Mr. Monk and the Two Assistants by Lee GoldbergMonk has to deal with both of his assistants, Natalie and Sharona, as Mr. Monk investigates Sharona’s husband, who faces a murder charge.

The book is light, fun, and true to the series.

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