With the current quarantine and social distancing practices in place, you may be feeling a little anxious, restless, and/or bored… but never fear, here are seven humorous books to take your mind off things and get you through your quarantine!
1. ‘What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions’ by Randall Munroe
If all this free time has you thinking up the most absurd ‘what if’ questions, then check out What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions. From the creator of the hilarious webcomic site xkcd.com, Randall Munroe brings us his book filled with witty answers to all of the absurd fan questions he receives. What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions is as entertaining as it is informative.
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2. ‘small doses’ by amanda seales
From comedian Amanda Seales, Small Doses is a book full of Seales’ trademark “self-help from the hip” commentary. Through essays, illustrations, and photos, Small Doses blends pop culture and academic intellectualism with comedy. Seales empowers readers to find their own truths while unapologetically laughing along the way.
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3. ‘Little Weirds’ by Jenny slate
If you’ve ever wanted to see the world through Jenny Slate’s eyes, then Little Weirds is the book for you! Slate documents the beauty and pain of life through her whimsical eyes. If you’ve been feeling down lately, Little Weirds will pick you up and get you laughing.
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4. ‘Milk and Vine: Inspirational Quotes from Classic Vines’ by Adam Gasiewski and Emily Beck
If binging back old Vine videos is more your speed, then check out Milk and Vine. A spoof on Rupi Kaur’s Milk and Honey, Milk and Vine is full of classic quotes from all your favorite Vines. When you need a quick laugh, pick up this book full of the Internet’s most viral quotes.
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5. ‘Do You Mind if I Cancel?: (Things that Still Annoy Me)’ by Gary Janetti
Writer and producer behind some of television’s most popular comedies and creator of Instagram’s funniest accounts, in this book Gary Janetti chronicles the humiliation of everyday life. Do You Mind if I Cancel is a book of essays from Janetti’s young adulthood filled with all the things that still annoy him to this day. This is definitely a humorous read to get you through quarantine.
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6. ‘Zen as F*ck: A Journal for Practicing the Mindful Art of Not Giving a Sh*t’ by Monica Sweeney
If quarantine has you going stir crazy and you are sick of all the peaceful mantras circling around, Zen as F*ck is the journal for you. Every page is like a warm hug and a bad*ss kick to all the negative energy you may be feeling. With positive affirmations and activities to get your mind off things, reach for Zen as F*ck: A Journal for Practicing the Mindful Art of Not Giving a Sh*t and embrace the positivity.
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7. ‘Little Moments of Love’ by Catana Chewynd
If you’re stuck inside with your significant other for the next two weeks, Little Moments will remind you of those sweet, but funny, everyday moments of being in a relationship. Born from her doodles that became an internet sensation, Catana Chewynd brings us Little Moments of Love full of her sweet and relatable couples.
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