Tag Archives: humor

Golden Monkey- Lance Pototschnik

Posted on July 9, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Nathan was meant to be the last batch, to use the last of the family dough. All the remaining chocolate chips were dumped into him—he was large, muscular, handsome, and had a charming inexplicable southern drawl. … Continue reading →

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The Illustrated Guide To Insanity – F. and Violet Mole

Posted on May 25, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.” – Mark Twain “All art is neurosis” – Sigmund Freud The essence of these quotes is embodied in the single-frame cartoons in … Continue reading →

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How to Remove a Brain: and other bizarre medical practices and procedures – David Haviland

Posted on April 25, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) So why would anyone want to remove a brain? Author David Haviland answers the “why” and the “how” in this informative and entertaining book. Haviland also shares with us a gross method of contraception in ancient … Continue reading →

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Rejections From a Literary Agent: Discouraging Writers, One Bad Query at a Time – G. Randy Kasten

Posted on April 11, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Rejections From a Literary Agent is a humorous book  about literary agent, Marcie Ribbons.  She is retired and spends her day responding to query letters. She shares her view on the publishing industry and often expresses … Continue reading →

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The Clinton emails, again?

Posted on March 16, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Just when you thought that U.S. politics couldn’t get any crazier, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) blocked a vote in the Senate in favor of a resolution that would demand the public release of the Mueller report. … Continue reading →

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In-Laws and Outlaws – Kate Fulford

Posted on March 27, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) We’ve all heard stories about the “mother in-law from hell”. Maybe you even have one. Rest assured though, that she can’t be as evil as this fiancé’s mother. Eve has found the love of her life, … Continue reading →

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Second Coming: Elvis. Extraterrestrials. Dogs. – D. B. Borton

Posted on July 20, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) #CommissionsEarned Second Coming is a humorous science fiction story about Lawrence and Elvis, two aliens who have traveled to earth for the second time. Their mission is to bring a message and that is, if Earth … Continue reading →

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All Over the Place: Adventures in Travel, True Love, and Petty Theft – Geraldine DeRuiter

Posted on May 2, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “If you want to be absurdly happy, marry someone you love whom you can spend time with. But most importantly, marry someone who can help you deal with your shit.” Former copywriter and current travel blogger … Continue reading →

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The Little Book of Sham: More secrets than “The Secret” Funnier than “The Tibetan Book of the dead” More urgent than the “Power of Now” – Keith Martin

Posted on July 17, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Trolls use to live under bridges. Then they migrated to Twitter. Now they run for President.” Or how about this one? “Swearing is caring. Swearing shows passion, can help reduce the sensation of pain and is … Continue reading →

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The Deleted E-Mails of Hillary Clinton: A Parody – John Moe

Posted on April 11, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “We are holding a heavily sedated Beyoncé in the State Department bunker as she undergoes some reeducation exercises. Once we have her fully convinced that it is in everyone’s best interests that she concentrates on music … Continue reading →

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