Humour & Riddles Books

Going for a walk is no longer just for the dogs! Experienced cat owner Clifford Brooks is here to teach you and your cat how to enjoy a stroll together. Cats are naturally adventurous creatures, and with the help of a leash and Brooks's tips, you can...

Based on the social media sensation, #WeRateDogs  features the most heroic, over-the-top adorable, wildly successful, all-around entertaining dogs the world has ever seen. It combines extraordinary photos with ridiculous captions to expand the...

Savage. Menacing. Ruthless. Predators get a pretty bad rap. Sure, they prey on helpless animals that never stand a chance, but behind those jagged teeth, powerful jaws, and razor-sharp claws, every predator has a softer side. Maybe even an adorable one...

F*cking Argentina and 10 More Tales of Exasperation by Gregg Greenberg is a compilation of short stories that dive into the American phenomenon of being in a near-perpetual state of aggravation. Greenberg's anthology brings together eleven original...

Covers such topics as etiquette during one's own funeral, fun games to play when you are dead, how to tell where you are, how to put up with eternity, and much more.

A humorous, informative guide to the life and career of British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, the unlikely heartthrob it's okay to be obsessed with. Follow today's hottest actor on his journey from Cumberboy to Cumberbabe. He's made...

Cynthia Heimel has been described by the Chicago Tribune as "perhaps our funniest war correspondent on the war between the sexes"; her wisdom on dating includes such gems as: "My new rule is to never believe a person is interested until you feel his...

This catalogue is a companion to the annual exhibition which  celebrates another year in Australia's unique, vibrant and  fearless tradition of political cartooning. No politician, party or policy is safe from the nation's best...

For decades, readers throughout the world have enjoyed the marvelous stories and illustrations of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. But few know the work Geisel did as a political cartoonist during World War II, for the New York daily...

"Thank goodness . . . for Mark Steel. Engagingly lighthearted while clearly thorough, the author has taken the events of the French Revolution and given them a human face, as well as neatly poking fun at the over-pomposity with which our recent...

The Holy Bible is complex; sometimes dark, and other times joyous, and Smith s masterful work is a far cry from what a small child might build. The beauty of The Brick Bible is that everyone, from the devout to nonbelievers, will find something...

It's closing time at the brewery. While the moon rises, the happy crew sings and dances as they wind down for the day. Join them in saying goodnight to the beer-making equipment, brew ingredients, and styles of suds. This humorous parody of a children's...

In his 10th book, renowned prose poet Gonzalez proclaims heis at the crossroads in [his] throat where he looks both ways. Gonzalez is asquirky as ever, matching the didactic tone and jargon of a scientist with thesensibilities of artists like Kenneth...

Join the cult authors of Sh*t Towns of Australia on an unforgettably crap journey through Australia's sh*ttest towns. Aussies love a road trip. Packing up the ute and slogging for hours or days to get to some town that's only slightly less sh*t than...

Pun and joke lovers unite! Punny Jokes is packed with hundreds upon hundreds of hilarious, pun-tastic jokes!   What’s better than a good pun? Five hundred of the puniest jokes in the universe, of course! Punny Jokes is a gift-worthy hardcover that...

Marcus Aurelius's timeless insights into human behaviour show that 2000 years on, not much has changed in the workplace and we could all do well if we focus on what we can control and worry less about things we can't. As head of the Roman empire, he...

Adam Mansbach famously gave voice to two of parenting's primal struggles in Go the F**k to Sleep and You Have to F**king Eat-the unrivalled pair of New York Times best sellers that ushered in a new era of radical honesty in humour books for parents. But...

From the author of the international bestseller Go the Fuck to Sleep comes a book about the other great parental frustration- getting your little angel to eat something that even vaguely resembles a normal meal. Profane, loving, and deeply...

Go the F**k to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, California Book...

Little Book of Drinking Games, The: 50 of the best to get the party going

The best dad joke book you'll ever read. Yes, it's that bad. As the ancient adage goes, 'A good dad joke is as bad as a bad dad joke'. On that fuzzy logic alone, 100 per cent of the 180+ dad jokes in this book are pure comedy gold. The jokes included in...

The first book on how to be knightly, nightly. Ever needed tips on how to sleep next to a snoring spouse? How to convalesce in style? Or the etiquette of staying in a haunted house? This humorous book was originally published in the 1930s as an amusing...

A new edition of the humour classic that's actually laugh-out-loud funny. Ever been late? Steve has. Lots. But he always has a good excuse. Here are 101 real corkers for you to enjoy. And maybe even borrow... Distracted by a surprisingly complicated...

Bring the wacky and weird world of the Garbage Pail Kids into your tarot practice with this illustrated deck inspired by the iconic trading cards! Beloved for nearly forty years, the Garbage Pail Kids have shocked, delighted, and entertained fans around...

The Golden Age of Bullshit. Welcome to the golden age of bullshit, a wiki-wild world knee deep in half-truths and alternative facts, spin and bias, influence and insincerity, little white lies and tall tales, falsehoods and propaganda, and all sorts of...

A relatable, funny and affectionate parody of the million-copy bestseller, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - for our times and for parents everywhere. 'It's alright,' said the Penguin in exactly the sort of way that Penguins don't. 'This is the...

Journal your rage and have a good rant with these humorous prompts designed to help you let off steam! A fill-in journal that encourages you to vent your feelings, jot down your anger and scribble out your rage. Irreverent, hilarious and more than a...

Wit and Wisdom of Gin, The: the perfect Mother's Day gift from the BESTSELLING Greetings Cards Emotional Rescue

From hairstyles to heartbreak, sisters are jolly spiffing and this tip-top collection of retro photos and frightfully funny captions captures everything to love about the trials and tribulations of having a sister. The Wit and Wisdom of... is a series...

The Wit and Wisdom of... is a series of jolly humorous books brought to you by the rip-roaringly funny folks behind the best-selling On-the-Ceiling greetings cards. Perfect as a birthday, Christmas or Father's Day gift for long-suffering fathers...

Wit and Wisdom of the Wife, The: the perfect Mother's Day gift from the BESTSELLING Greetings Cards Emotional Rescue

A timelessly funny cartoon collection by Tim Whyatt. Everyone has at some stage had a 'senior moment' whether you've called your child by the wrong name, returned from the supermarket without the one item you went out for in the first place or even...

Why DO people look like their dogs? Is it shared personality traits, an expression of self-love, or do they grow together over time like old married couples? This book explores the intense bonds we develop with our dogs, which are far from only skin, or...

Have you ever found yourself mindlessly checking your phone for updates, or playing some pointless game? In fact, do you ever do anything else, when on the bus or on the train, than sit glued to the screen? Research shows that the average person spends...

You Don't Have To Have A Dream: Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious by Tim Minchin offers a refreshing take on success, ambition, and life goals. In a world that often emphasizes grand dreams and large-scale ambition, Minchin challenges the notion...

The ultimate gift for Father's Day and Christmas! Q: What super power do you get when you become a parent? A: Supervision. In a world of annoyed eye rolls and embarrassed head shakes, super dads rise as the unsung heroes of delightfully cringe-worthy...

Get through any relationship split with this collection of relatable, impassioned, and irreverent breakup haikus. When her marriage came to a sudden and infuriating end, celebrated relationship columnist Kristina Grish found solace in a unique...

Discover the secret thoughts of our cheeky yet charming pet cats, with 50 adorable, full-colour photos of cats paired with their hilarious commentary. Ever wonder what devious plan your cat is thinking up next? Or why they insist on meowing at your door...

Hundreds and Hundreds of Jokes that Will Drive Your Family Crazy Nothing is more hilarious for moms, sons, and daughters than the bad jokes dads tell. (Well, at least he thinks they're hilarious . . .) Have you ever noticed when you're out to dinner...

You'll bark with delight at this collection of more than 100 dog jokes by this bestselling author. Accompanied by the colorful zany art of Jeff Albrecht, there's something for every dog lover that captures every facet of canine humor - A Dog Walks Into a...

One of this generation's hottest and boldest young comedians, Daniel Sloss presents a transgressive and hilarious analysis of all of our dysfunctional relationships, and attempts to point us in the vague direction of sanity. Including lovers, ex-lovers,...

Find out if your cat dreams of world peace or world domination with this essential cat-lovers' quiz book. For fans of How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You (165k TCM) and Test Your Cat: the IQ test (227k TCM)  Find out if your cat is Pussolini...

For the embarrassing dads and pun lovers out there comes a massive collection of hundreds of the best (worst) dad jokes around, including clever quips, painful dialogue, and punny one-liners. Our Dad Jokes book is ideally situated to become a...

In the gloom of the room, a fully dressed man lies on the sofa.  The next morning, the TV comes on and - ugh! - ! up lurches a thirsty and very hungover caterpillar.  From the bestselling authors of We're Going on a Bar Hunt, comes another hilarious...

We're going on a bar hunt. We're going to find a cool one. The babysitter's booked. We're not old! Bestselling authors Emlyn Rees and Josie Lloyd also happen to be parents, so they understand the complications of organising a rare night out. In this...

Add a touch of playfulness to your practice with the adorable cat tarot cards of Mystic Cats Tarot. From illustrator and designer Michelle Romo, this cat tarot deck is the purr-fect addition to any tarot toolkit.For divining the future, kawaii cats...

The only thing dads love more than Home Depot is a good, clean, marginally funny joke. Add in some classic bathroom humor, and you have a winner! This collection of groan-worthy jokes will give every dad inspiration for more ways to embarrass the wife...