Humour & Riddles Books

Lockdown Limericks 3- Our Covid Story- Highs and Lows and Lateral FlowsContinuing on from Lockdown Limericks 2, Vaccines and Variants, these daily verses follow our pandemic in the UK from 20th July 2021 to 16th March 2022 as the dogged persistence of...

Told by an adorable octopus from the bathtub, "How To Make A Double Dip Bathtub Sundae Delight" is a fun bathtime/bedtime story, written from the imagination of my childhood days while playing in the bathtub. It is a creative and entertaining way for...

Delightful, humorous drawings illustrate a colorful adventure in the life of a little Duckie and a devoted (but frequently frazzled) Mom. Dedicated to hardworking moms and dads everywhere, and their helpful (and often quite a handful!) admiring little...

Nursing is such a fulfilling delight, yet is plagued with stress and frustration mostly because of administrative, economic and political problems. This booklet highlights the fulfillment and joys in the field of nursing, yet also radically pinpoints...

BLUESTOCKING is a powerful, back-to-basics tribute to the American working class family, and to the courageous people who press on against all odds to make good things happen. A humerous and inspirational piece of Americana, this book has a genuine...

As I get older and reflect back on my time on this earth, it is humorous in some respect that I seem to remember the good times. Moreover, in my case I tend to remember the funny things of even a bad situation. It's like your subconscious blocks out the...

It was the pathetic mews of a hungry mother cat, scrounging in a dumpster to feed her kittens that first caught Bob and Kathy Rude's attention. They found the hungry cat and several more hungry felines while helping out at the family restaurant one...

It is the best of times, it is the worst of times. Yes, Jerry Zezima swiped that from Dickens, but Dickens is dead and he can't sue. Besides, it perfectly describes the life of a baby boomer who also happens to be a husband and father.In "Leave It to...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Griset's Grotesques: Or Jokes Drawn On Wood, With Rhymes By Tom Hood (1867) is a collection of humorous illustrations by the French artist, Ernest Griset, accompanied by witty rhymes written by the English poet, Tom Hood. The book features over 200...

The Adventures Of A Sporting Dog is a classic novel by Edmund Routledge, first published in 1863. The book tells the story of a young dog named Dash, who is bred to be a sporting dog and trained to hunt game birds in the English countryside. The novel...

Some Vaudeville Monologues is a book written by Harry Lee Newton and published in 1917. The book is a collection of monologues that were popular in vaudeville shows during the early 20th century. The monologues cover a wide range of topics, including...

Satire Inedite is a book written by Bartolomeo Dotti in 1797. It is a collection of satirical poems that critique the social and political issues of the time. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different theme. The first part deals...

Pictures For The Mind�������s Eye: Including Subjects Both Humorous And Grave is a book written by Edwin Davis and published in 1861. It is a collection of short stories and essays that aim to stimulate the reader's imagination and create vivid mental...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Sinks of London Laid Open: A Pocket Companion for the Uninitiated is a book written and illustrated by George Cruikshank in 1848. The book is a satirical and critical look at the social and economic conditions of the working-class areas of London during...

Such A Little Queen: A Comedy In Four Acts is a play written by Channing Pollock and first published in 1920. The story revolves around a young girl named Princess Patricia who unexpectedly becomes the queen of a small European country after the death of...

Jingles of a Jester is a book of humorous poetry written by Charles Trumbull Grilley and published in 1907. The collection includes a variety of short poems, each with its own unique rhyme scheme and meter. The poems cover a range of topics, from silly...

La Jeunesse est une pi�����ce de th����������tre en cinq actes et en vers, �����crite par Emile Augier et publi�����e en 1858. L'histoire se d�����roule dans la haute soci�����t����� parisienne du XIXe si�����cle et suit les aventures amoureuses et les...

The Fairy Maid of Bristow is a comedic play written by Arthur Quinn and published in 1902. The story is set in the town of Bristow and centers around a young woman named Nance, who is believed to be a fairy by the townspeople. Nance is courted by two...

""Our Visitors And How To Amuse Them"" is a book written by Frederick Davis in 1881. The book is a guide for hosts and hostesses on how to entertain their guests, with a focus on activities and games that can be played indoors. The book covers a wide...

Monaco Pazzo's Rhymes is a book of poetry written by Monaco Pazzo and published in 1882. The collection includes a variety of rhyming poems, covering topics such as love, nature, and society. The poems are written in a whimsical and playful style, with a...

Ruthless Rhymes For Heartless Homes is a collection of satirical and darkly humorous poems written by Harry Graham under the pseudonym ""Col. D. Streamer."" Originally published in 1902, the book features over 200 short poems that poke fun at societal...

Joining The Militia: Or Comic Adventures Of A Recruit (1884) is a humorous novel written by Bricktop. The book follows the story of a young man who joins the militia, and the various humorous and absurd situations he finds himself in. The protagonist is...

The Pleasant Comodie of Patient Grissill is a play written by Thomas Decker in 1599. The play tells the story of Grissill, a poor peasant girl who marries a wealthy and nobleman named Walter. Despite his family's objections, Walter is determined to marry...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""The Guv�������nor"" is a farcical comedy play that was written by E. G. Lankester and was first published in 1900. The play is divided into three acts and is set in London, England. The story revolves around the character of John Brown, who is a...

Songs In Earnest is a collection of poems written by Mrs. M. P. A. Crozier and published in 1887. The book contains over 50 poems, each exploring various themes such as love, nature, spirituality, and the human condition. The poems are written in a...

""Patience, Or Bunthorne's Bride"" is a comic opera written by William Schwenck Gilbert in 1881. The story is set in the village of Bunthorne, where a group of lovesick maidens are infatuated with the aesthetic poet Reginald Bunthorne. However, Bunthorne...

Is there anything in the world as special, loving and abjectly terrible as a dad joke?We're not talking about just some silly jokes or one-liner; these jokes are an assembly of some of the most offensive and funny jokes, puns and double entendres known...

Liber ""Opera Omnia Ex Editione F. G. Doeringii Cum Notis Et Interpretatione In Usum Delphini V1: Variis Lectionibus Notis Variorum Recensu Editionum (1822)"" a Caius Valerius Catullus est opus complectens omnes eius carmina, editum ex editione F. G...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Collected Works Of Ambrose Bierce V7: The Devil�������s Dictionary (1911) is a book written by Ambrose Bierce. It is a collection of satirical definitions of various words and phrases, presented in the form of a dictionary. The book is divided into...

Let's Get Married is a farce-comedy play written by Lewis Beach and originally published in 1916. The play follows the story of a young couple, Jack and Betty, who are determined to get married despite the disapproval of their families. Jack's father, a...

""Irish Wit and Humor"" is a collection of humorous stories, jokes, and anecdotes from Ireland, compiled by Walter Henry Howe and originally published in 1908. The book features a variety of Irish characters, from farmers and fishermen to priests and...

Holiday Entertainments: Adapted To All Holidays is a book written by Charles Chalmers Shoemaker and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive guide to planning and organizing holiday events and activities for all occasions throughout the year. The...

Friar Bakon's Prophecy and The Crown Garland of Golden Roses, Part 2 is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell. The book is a satire on the degeneracy of the times and consists of two parts. The first part, Friar Bakon's Prophecy, was originally...

Dinkelspiel's Letters To Looey is a book written by George Vere Hobart and published in 1908. The book is a collection of humorous letters written by the fictional character Dinkelspiel to his friend Looey. The letters are full of witty observations and...

Double Acrostics By Amateurs (1868) is a book of word puzzles created by I. S. A. The book features a collection of double acrostics, a type of puzzle where each line of a poem or verse is an acrostic, with the first and last letters of each line forming...

Le livre ""Le Querolus: Comedie Latine Anonyme (1880)"" par Havet, Louis est une pi�����ce de th����������tre comique �����crite en latin. L'auteur de cette pi�����ce est inconnu, mais elle a �����t����� d�����couverte et publi�����e par Louis Havet en...

""Le Satire di Aulo Persio Flacco"" ����� un libro del 1859 scritto da Jacopo Sacchi. Questo libro ����� una raccolta delle satire scritte da Aulo Persio Flacco, un poeta e satirico romano del I secolo d.C. Le satire di Persio affrontano temi come la...

The Serio-Comic Profession is a book written by Leander Jan De Bekker in 1915. It is a comprehensive guide for writers and readers who are interested in the craft of writing. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different...

The Scotiad Or Wise Men Of The North!!! is a serio-comic and satiric poem written by Macro in 1809. The poem is divided into three cantos and is a humorous take on the Scottish people and their culture. The author uses a mix of satire and comedy to poke...