Reviews and Blog Posts: humor

Global model village : the international street art of Slinkachu.

by Slinkachu

DPL Rating:
5
Reviewer:
extra medium
Reviewed on:
October 2, 2012
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Just discovered this as I was shelving new non fiction this morning. Global Model Village is a witty and wry take on art in public spaces. The pieces are tiny—you may not see them unless you’re the type to look at the minutiae in your everyday environment.  Part social commentary,...

We Won't Get Too Comfortable, David

Submitted by Chris on August 13, 2012 - 7:59pm
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David Rakoff lost his long battle with cancer on August 9. He was 47. A unique literary voice and humorist, in his writing, Rakoff was a self-effacing, cheerful cynic. 

I fell in love with David Rakoff's writing when my friend, Ron, told me that he thought David and I were alike in our cynicism, pessimism and (I suppose) in utilizing them to get a laugh. Shortly after that, I received all of David's books in the mail; my friend decided I should find out for myself. 

Miracle on the 17th green : a novel

by James Patterson

DPL Rating:
3
Reviewer:
Janet
Reviewed on:
July 18, 2012
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A pleasant enough story of a washed-up ad-man who suddenly, miraculously, can see the line from his golf ball to the hole. Amazing things ensue - he loses his job and his wife along the way, but qualifies for the Senior Tour. If you're looking for a...

2012 Audie Award Nominees

Submitted by Becker on February 27, 2012 - 7:34pm
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The Audie Awards recognize distinction in audiobooks and spoken word performance, and are presented by the Audio Publishers Association. Here are some of the 2012 nominees owned by DPL:

Bossypants, Tina Fey, narrated by Tina Fey (Biography/Memoir, Humor)

Here Comes Trouble, Michael Moore, narrated by Michael Moore (Biography/Memoir)

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou, narrated by Maya Angelou (Classic)

In Praise of Connie Willis

Submitted by Becker on October 12, 2011 - 8:26am
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The 2011 Hugo Award winner for Best Novel happens to be one of my favorite writers, Colorado author Connie Willis.

Many people may see Willis' books in the science fiction section, winning science fiction awards, and immediately think that those books are not for them. I urge you to reconsider.

Happy Birthday Edward Gorey!

Submitted by Tara on February 23, 2011 - 1:09am
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Edward Gorey, born on February 22, 1925, is the author of over 100 books and the illustrator of hundreds more. Even though he passed away in 2000, his macabre crosshatch style of illustration has influenced many artists to this day and continues to capture the imaginations of readers everywhere.

Funny Mommies

Submitted by Amber on August 13, 2010 - 2:34pm
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Have you recently traded in your stylish handbag for a diaper bag? Do you miss eating dinner with two hands while your food is still warm? Have your Facebook posts gone from witty comments to ponderings on baby poo?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then put down What to Expect the First Year and pick up one of these hilarious tales.

What’s your funny mommy moment?
 

Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?

Submitted by Kelly on April 22, 2010 - 12:23pm
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Jancee Dunn first hit the literary scene with her memoir “But Enough About Me: A Jersey Girl’s Unlikely Adventures Among the Absurdly Famous,” published in 2006. Upon starting that memoir, I realized that
I already “knew” Jancee after all. A regular writer for Rolling Stone, Jancee was also an MTV “VJ” on the MTV2 network, and if there’s one thing I knew about as a teenager, it was MTV. Dunn’s
first book was mostly about her career in the music business and all the hilarity and fame brushing that ensued. This second non-fiction contribution (Dunn also has a novel) is a more personal affair, centering on her family life.

In her first offering, Dunn described getting away from her suburban roots and making a career in the male dominated rock journalism world. But as Dunn gets older, she deals with all of the issues that arise when

The pirates! : in an adventure with scientists

by Gideon Defoe

DPL Rating:
5
Reviewer:
Liberty
Reviewed on:
April 19, 2005
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In what may well be the funniest novel of 2004, the Pirate Captain and his salty crew embark on a raucous adventure, brimming with pirate culture and awash with interesting, historical celebs. Reminiscent in tone to Richard Brautigan's best works, Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists is simultaneously brilliant and absurd.

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