Humorist Books

28/08/2024

Walker is walking across America! From Idaho, down through California, across the Southwest, the South, the Carolinas, and up to Washington, D.C., just in time for Inauguration Day. Why? He pretty much has to! As a modern-day and devoted descendent of legendary 19th century long-distance pedestrian Preston Dilettante, the relentlessly sunny Walker Dilettante (and his trusty sentient bindle) will gladly traipse across the country to reunite far-flung family members for a photo with their common ancestor’s iconic boot — as a gift to his beloved, dying Grandpappy. Along the way, Walker is accompanied by his social media-savvy cousin, Ria, meets cousins he loves who loathe him back, and accidentally involves himself in a deadly scandal surrounding both the incoming and outgoing presidents. That’s the world of WALKER (ISBN 978-1-954158-29-0).

Debuting as a #1 new release in humorous fiction, WALKER is a book about America, yokels, Instagram, politics, intrigue, hot air balloons, mysteries, and, most of all, the weirdness of family and the burden of legacy. “It’s like if On The Road was an absurdist epic, filled with homespun Americana dreams, centered around a lovable naïf, seasoned with a touch of Simon Rich,” says Saturday Night Live writer Brian McElhaney. “Reading this was honestly, somehow, more fun than TV.”

“WALKER came about when my brother told me about pedestrianism, competitive walking popular in the Civil War era. I’ve always loved learning about sports subcultures that have gone out of style over the years,” says first-time novelist Sam Pasternack. “Once I started imagining the modern-day descendants of the most famous pedestrians, Walker’s story came into focus.”

Celebrate WALKER with live in-person at in NYC on Sept 4th at 6pm! in conversation with Olivia Rutigliano

About the Author

Sam Pasternack is a Los Angeles-based writer and Emmy-nominated producer for his work on The Drew Barrymore Show. He has written and produced for television shows on CBS, NBC, and truTV.

28/08/2024

Humorist Books presents WALKER, the hilarious debut novel from Emmy-nominated writer Sam Pasternack - https://mailchi.mp/weeklyhumorist.com/walker-press-13882882

25/07/2024

'Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane' by Jeff Giles, A Wildly Creative and Dazzling Take on What Could Happen After Death! -

First Die, Then Save the Universe — Jeff Giles’ Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane, From Humorist Books  

25/07/2024

A Wildly Creative and Dazzling Take on What Could Happen After Death!

Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane, by Jeff Giles
BUY IT NOW=> https://a.co/d/aD6r89q

Langley Powell died. Then, much to his surprise, he kept living. Sort of. And then he had to save the universe from erasure. Langley Powell was definitely the world’s most famous non-believer, a debunker of mysteries and exposer of hoaxes who lived a life of casual reason and lucrative celebrity. But then he died. Crushed by a falling piano. So it goes. Instead of immediately ceasing to exist in a vast expanse of nothing, as he’d expected, Langley found himself right back on Earth — but a different one. Aided by an extremely surly childlike guide, Langley goes to work for the network of the powerful elites that run whatever realm this is to stop his childhood hero’s mystical, magical mentor from resetting the entirety of existence. Along the way, there are secret decoder rings, rare foods, reborn rock stars, red herrings both literal and figurative, and blasts from the past and present, all terribly necessary to the mission of Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane.

Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane is part sci-fi, part fantasy, and part philosophy, a passionate and compassionately humanist novel full of laughs, tears, secret decoder rings, rare foods, reborn rock stars,
and red herrings (both literal and figurative), all to serve a wildly creative and dazzling take on what could happen after death. Jeff Giles, a prolific pop culture writer (Popdose, Rotten Tomatoes, Beer-Topia, Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live) and podcast host (The Record Player) delivers a staggering, entertaining, and thoughtful first novel.

25/07/2024

☠📚A Wildly Creative and Dazzling Take on What Could Happen After Death! New from Humorist Books!

Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane, by Jeff Giles
BUY IT NOW=> https://a.co/d/aD6r89q

Langley Powell died. Then, much to his surprise, he kept living. Sort of. And then he had to save the universe from erasure. Langley Powell was definitely the world’s most famous non-believer, a debunker of mysteries and exposer of hoaxes who lived a life of casual reason and lucrative celebrity. But then he died. Crushed by a falling piano. So it goes. Instead of immediately ceasing to exist in a vast expanse of nothing, as he’d expected, Langley found himself right back on Earth — but a different one. Aided by an extremely surly childlike guide, Langley goes to work for the network of the powerful elites that run whatever realm this is to stop his childhood hero’s mystical, magical mentor from resetting the entirety of existence. Along the way, there are secret decoder rings, rare foods, reborn rock stars, red herrings both literal and figurative, and blasts from the past and present, all terribly necessary to the mission of Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane.

Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane is part sci-fi, part fantasy, and part philosophy, a passionate and compassionately humanist novel full of laughs, tears, secret decoder rings, rare foods, reborn rock stars,
and red herrings (both literal and figurative), all to serve a wildly creative and dazzling take on what could happen after death. Jeff Giles, a prolific pop culture writer (Popdose, Rotten Tomatoes, Beer-Topia, Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live) and podcast host (The Record Player) delivers a staggering, entertaining, and thoughtful first novel.

Advance Praise for Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane:

“Saying this book is wonderfully mundane is the highest praise one can heap upon it.”

—Jimmy Pardo, Never Not Funny Podcast

“Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane is a delightfully zany romp through the afterlife. Smartly written and wonderfully imaginative, this wacky, dimension-hopping adventure from Jeff Giles tickles the funny bone and tugs at the heartstrings in equal measure. I gobbled it up like a plate of crispy dodo tenders."

—Lauren Thoman, I’ll Stop the World

12/07/2024

Decode Politics With This New Comedy Guidebook: Red Tie, Blue Tie: How to Tell if Someone Is Liberal or Conservative in Any Possible Scenario! - https://mailchi.mp/weeklyhumorist.com/redtiebluetie-13826830

10/07/2024

The Ultimate Political Decoder! Learn how to keep your allies close and your enemies at a comfortable distance with this new handy guidebook: Red Tie, Blue Tie: How to Tell if Someone is Liberal or Conservative in Any Possible Scenario!

During these tense times, and across an ever-increasingly politically polarized nation, it’s just too hard to identify exactly who your friends are… and who out there are your bitter adversaries. Democrat or Republican? Progressive or Conservative? What’s a person to do?

Fortunately, there are telltale signs that can be used to determine, with a 100% success rate, a stranger’s political affiliation. All these factors and more are detailed in Red Tie, Blue Tie: How to Tell if Someone is Liberal or Conservative in Any Possible Scenario In this extremely witty, hilarious, and eerily astute book, humorists and self-proclaimed political scientists Gary M. Almeter and Reese Cassard will equip you with the sociological tools necessary to keep your allies close and your enemies at a comfortable distance.

Learn all about how to spot liberals and conservatives:
• On a first date
• By the car they drive
• At youth soccer games
• In the park, grocery store, or at a bar (dive or fancy)
• In many major American cities
• During a pickleball match
• Learn political leanings of animals
• Throughout popular culture

And much, much more.

Vote ‘YES’ to buying it today!

13/05/2024

The Shocking, Twisted, and Alien-Infused Origin Story of the Letter H, in the 'Vowels of the Earth' by Matthew David Brozik -

13/05/2024

Unravel the Alphabet Like Never Before with “The Vowels of the Earth”
Link: https://humoristbooks.com/vowels/

Prepare to be enthralled by the zany, out-of-this-world adventure that is “The Vowels of the Earth” by Matthew David Brozik. Hailed by critics as a groundbreaking mash-up of sci-fi, comedy, and mystery, this book will take you on a whirlwind ride through time, space, and the English alphabet!

1948, New York City: Jeremiah Carp, a mild-mannered professor with a penchant for gentle pranks, finds his tranquil life upended by a seemingly innocent collaboration. Tasked with promoting the introduction of a new letter, “aitch,” to the English alphabet, Jeremiah unwittingly becomes a cog in an otherworldly scheme centuries in the making.

It’s A Linguistic Laugh Riot: From cover to cover, Brozik weaves an original narrative filled with sharp wit, linguistics, and an intergalactic conspiracy that will keep you guessing.

Mystery and Mayhem: Described by Jason Roeder, former senior editor of The Onion, as blending “mystery with jokes, linguistics, aliens, and heart,” this book promises a unique reading experience that delivers both intrigue and bursts of laughter.

Characters You’ll Adore: Get ready to meet a cast of endearingly odd characters whose peculiarities and charm fill every page, courtesy of Brozik’s brilliant storytelling.

Unexpected Twists Galore: Rob Kutner, famed writer for Conan and The Daily Show, warns readers to “give up and surrender to Brozik’s fevered imagination,” as the tale is packed with twists so unpredictable, they’re better experienced than anticipated.

Join Jeremiah in his dubious quest today and find out if the English alphabet will ever be the same again! Perfect for fans of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and anyone who loves their humor served with a side of cosmic intrigue.

Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the most original and laugh-out-loud stories of the year. Grab your copy of “The Vowels of the Earth” and let your imagination soar to new, hilarious heights!

13/05/2024

Unravel the Alphabet Like Never Before with "The Vowels of the Earth"
BUY HERE: https://amzn.to/3UWaKSN

Prepare to be enthralled by the zany, out-of-this-world adventure that is "The Vowels of the Earth" by Matthew David Brozik. Hailed by critics as a groundbreaking mash-up of sci-fi, comedy, and mystery, this book will take you on a whirlwind ride through time, space, and the English alphabet!

1948, New York City: Jeremiah Carp, a mild-mannered professor with a penchant for gentle pranks, finds his tranquil life upended by a seemingly innocent collaboration. Tasked with promoting the introduction of a new letter, “aitch,” to the English alphabet, Jeremiah unwittingly becomes a cog in an otherworldly scheme centuries in the making.
Why "The Vowels of the Earth" is a Must-Read:

It's A Linguistic Laugh Riot: From cover to cover, Brozik weaves an original narrative filled with sharp wit, linguistics, and an intergalactic conspiracy that will keep you guessing.

Mystery and Mayhem: Described by Jason Roeder, former senior editor of The Onion, as blending “mystery with jokes, linguistics, aliens, and heart,” this book promises a unique reading experience that delivers both intrigue and bursts of laughter.

Characters You’ll Adore: Get ready to meet a cast of endearingly odd characters whose peculiarities and charm fill every page, courtesy of Brozik’s brilliant storytelling.

Unexpected Twists Galore: Rob Kutner, famed writer for Conan and The Daily Show, warns readers to “give up and surrender to Brozik’s fevered imagination,” as the tale is packed with twists so unpredictable, they're better experienced than anticipated.

"The Vowels of the Earth" isn't just a novel; it's a wildly entertaining expedition into the absurd. Matthew David Brozik takes you on a narrative joyride that combines the exploratory depth of sci-fi with the soul of a comedy, all while unraveling a mystery that threatens the very fabric of language as we know it.

Join Jeremiah in his dubious quest today and find out if the English alphabet will ever be the same again! Perfect for fans of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and anyone who loves their humor served with a side of cosmic intrigue.

Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the most original and laugh-out-loud stories of the year. Grab your copy of "The Vowels of the Earth" and let your imagination soar to new, hilarious heights!

27/02/2024

📚 Lots of Literary Laughs! Funny Books!-

14/02/2024

Humorist Books Releases Pick-Up Parody ‘Getting the Girl: A Gentleman’s Guide to Seduction, Allurement, and Beguilance’ From Deluded Alpha-Male Andrew Munge: https://www.humoristmedia.com/2024/02/14/humorist-books-releases-pick-up-parody-getting-the-girl-a-gentlemans-guide-to-seduction-allurement-and-beguilance-from-deluded-alpha-male-andrew-munge/

14/02/2024

🦚🖤💔Humorist Books Releases Pick-Up Parody ‘Getting the Girl: A Gentleman’s Guide to Seduction, Allurement, and Beguilance’ From Deluded Alpha-Male Andrew Munge!

Are you prepared to venture into the labyrinth of love and emerge victorious? Andrew Munge, the self-proclaimed deity of dating, presents “Getting the Girl: A Gentleman’s Guide to Seduction, Allurement, and Beguilance”

His teachings are flimsy, the laughter is guaranteed, and the satire is rich with cringe. Dive into this ludicrous manual for deciphering the undecipherable—supposedly. Don’t walk — swagger down to get your copy today!

Join Andrew Munge on his journey from blundering admirer to the world’s most self-important “s*xpert.”

“To many, the female woman is an enigma. She is a mix of tricks and riddles, but Getting the Girl: A Gentleman’s Guide to Seduction, Allurement, and Beguilance has all those answers, and others, and more. From controversial alpha-author, Andrew Munge, this iconic masculinity manual offers dating advice to any guy whether nervous, ugly, or scared of s*x. After embarrassing himself in front of his childhood crush, Munge chose to become a better, taller man, and learned many lessons along the way. Detailing the author’s journey from simping semi-boy to world’s greatest Pickup Artist, those lessons wait within this lifestyle guide for any gentleman who seeks to decode the she-code. Come, all ye thirsty, won’t you suckle this creamy knowledge from Munge’s flushed udder? “ - Andrew Munge

About the (real) Authors

“Andrew Munge” is, thankfully, not a real person, but a persona created by Ontario-based writers Paul Moncrieffe and Stan Goodyear, a veteran of the Second City and a journalist and stand-up, respectively.

Available now! humoristbooks.com and https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Girl-Gentlemans-Allurement-Beguilance/dp/1954158203/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=getting+the+girl+munge&qid=1707929245&sr=8-1

14/02/2024

🦚💔🖤Humorist Books Releases Pick-Up Parody ‘Getting the Girl: A Gentleman’s Guide to Seduction, Allurement, and Beguilance’ From Deluded Alpha-Male Andrew Munge!

Are you prepared to venture into the labyrinth of love and emerge victorious? Andrew Munge, the self-proclaimed deity of dating, presents "Getting the Girl: A Gentleman’s Guide to Seduction, Allurement, and Beguilance"

His teachings are flimsy, the laughter is guaranteed, and the satire is rich with cringe. Dive into this ludicrous manual for deciphering the undecipherable—supposedly. Don't walk — swagger down to get your copy today!

Join Andrew Munge on his journey from blundering admirer to the world's most self-important "s*xpert."

"To many, the female woman is an enigma. She is a mix of tricks and riddles, but Getting the Girl: A Gentleman’s Guide to Seduction, Allurement, and Beguilance has all those answers, and others, and more. From controversial alpha-author, Andrew Munge, this iconic masculinity manual offers dating advice to any guy whether nervous, ugly, or scared of s*x. After embarrassing himself in front of his childhood crush, Munge chose to become a better, taller man, and learned many lessons along the way. Detailing the author’s journey from simping semi-boy to world’s greatest Pickup Artist, those lessons wait within this lifestyle guide for any gentleman who seeks to decode the she-code. Come, all ye thirsty, won’t you suckle this creamy knowledge from Munge’s flushed udder? " - Andrew Munge

About the (real) Authors

“Andrew Munge” is, thankfully, not a real person, but a persona created by Ontario-based writers Paul Moncrieffe and Stan Goodyear, a veteran of the Second City and a journalist and stand-up, respectively.

Available now! humoristbooks.com and https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Girl-Gentlemans-Allurement-Beguilance/dp/1954158203/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=getting+the+girl+munge&qid=1707929245&sr=8-1

23/10/2023

📚Excited to announce a new, nerdy, super literary funny book is now available and has already cracked the top 30 in new releases! Limerature 101: Literary Classics in Five Lines or Less (With Pictures) by Lance Hansen! LINK: https://humoristbooks.com/limerature-101/

The Western literary tradition begins with ancient Greek and Roman epics, winds its way through Milton, Shakespeare, and Dickens, and to where we find it today, a rich and beautiful catalog of the human experience. But to read all of that is just so much, well, reading, and who has the time or the energy? Lance Hansen does, and he’s successfully combined an encyclopedic knowledge of literature with pithy criticism, the skills of a poet, and the artistic eye of a cartoonist to create Limerature 101: Literary Classics in Five Lines or Less (With Pictures).Presenting more than 60 of the great works of literature, summarized and satirized as jaunty, hilarious limericks, and with accompanying illustrations of their legendary creators.

Presented as the text of a full-year university-level literature course, Limerature 101 takes readers on an informative but savagely humorous journey through the history of literature. The well-read and literarily curious will devour Hansen’s takes, and each limerick is accompanied with an original, hand-drawn portrait by the author.

ADVANCED PRAISE

“A clever and funny read. Lance Hansen is a treasure!” —-Noah Van Scriver

“This book is smart, clever and funny — all the things I am not. I hate Lance Hansen!” —-John Ficarra

“Charming and hilarious.” —-Barry Blitt

“Lance Hansen has created a wonderfully entertaining book of limericks. His insightfully clever poems accompanied by elegant line portraits makes this truly a feast for lovers of literature and drawing.” —-Joe Ciardiello

"Love great literature, but hate all those goddamn words? With Limerature 101, Lance Hansen has your back." —-Michael Ge**er, Editor, The American Bystander

29/08/2023

Happy Pub Day! Comedy Caper Coming-of-Age Novel ‘The Lobster Heist’ the Debut Novel by Popular Comedy Writer Erin McLaughlin Reaches #1 in New Releases https://humoristbooks.com/the-lobster-heist/

An underemployed hot dog dresser, his reluctant friends, and a hypnotically blue and totally purloined crustacean are on the move, and quickly. Why? Because life if short, and sometimes, you’ve just got to get the lobster

Apart from his thankless job at Hot Dawgy Dawgs, Brooklyn’s best and worst hot dog joint, twenty-something Josh Cantillo doesn’t have much going on in his life. Unless you count his never-ending quest to find his lobsterman father who went out for milk one day and never came back.

One of the only things that Josh remembered about him was their shared enchantment with a rare, metallic-blue lobster that resides in a local, rundown Chinese restaurant.And when Josh finds out that his father is dying, he’ll go to any means to kidnap that blue lobster and bring it to him.

It’s a journey that will require the assistance of friends and enemies, old and new, and which will send him into the path of underworld criminals, crusty fisherman, romantic rivals, and various other hidden and hilarious dangers of New England.

“I wrote The Lobster Heist because I spent my entire life feeling that a piece of me was missing, because I didn’t know my father. As I wrote the book, I learned alongside Josh that much more than that makes up who you are,” McLaughlin says. “I also really wanted to publish a novel by the time I was 26, and Humorist Books made that happen for me!”

“Characters funny enough to be on T.V., jammed right into a hot dog-infused book you can take with you anywhere.”

— Matt Saincome, The Hard Times

“The Lobster Heist manages to be a funny book that's also a crime caper — and it touches upon love and loss. This book has everything, including a giant blue lobster, references to '90s indie rock, and copious amounts of drinking. The only thing it doesn't have is sauerkraut.”
—Janine Annett, McSweeney’s

“A roadtrip comedy full of unforgettable characters, both human and lobster.”
— Orli Matlow, Adult Swim

24/08/2023

🎉AMAZING!!! All those preorders are adding up! THE LOBSTER HEIST hit #1 in new releases for American Humorous Fiction! Thank you for your support of this very funny debut novel from the talented ! All the links to get the book at at https://humoristbooks.com/the-lobster-heist/

Go preorder today and get it by August 29th!

“Characters funny enough to be on T.V., jammed right into a hot dog-infused book you can take with you anywhere.”
— Matt Saincome, The Hard Times

“The Lobster Heist manages to be a funny book that's also a crime caper — and it touches upon love and loss. This book has everything, including a giant blue lobster, references to '90s indie rock, and copious amounts of drinking. The only thing it doesn't have is sauerkraut.”
—Janine Annett, McSweeney’s

“A roadtrip comedy full of unforgettable characters, both human and lobster.”
— Orli Matlow, Adult Swim

Sometimes, you’ve just got to get the blue lobster.

Apart from his thankless job at Hot Dawgy Dawgs, Brooklyn’s best and worst hot dog joint, twenty-something Josh Cantillo doesn’t have much going on in his life. Unless you count his never-ending quest to find his lobsterman father who walked out one day and never came back. One of the only things that Josh remembered about him was their shared enchantment with a rare, metallic-blue lobster that resides in a local, rundown Chinese restaurant—and when Josh finds out that his father is dying, he will go to any means to get that blue lobster and bring it to him.

21/08/2023

We are excited to reveal the cover for the very funny road trip adventure comedy THE LOBSTER HEIST, the debut novel by comedy writer Erin McLaughlin () hitting shelves on August 29th plus a launch event October 6th in NYC at Astoria Bookstore! LINK: https://humoristbooks.com/the-lobster-heist/

Sometimes, you’ve just got to get the lobster.

Apart from his thankless job at Hot Dawgy Dawgs, Brooklyn’s best and worst hot dog joint, twenty-something Josh Cantillo doesn’t have much going on in his life. Unless you count his never-ending quest to find his lobsterman father who walked out one day and never came back. One of the only things that Josh remembered about him was their shared enchantment with a rare, metallic-blue lobster that resides in a local, rundown Chinese restaurant—and when Josh finds out that his father is dying, he will go to any means to get that blue lobster and bring it to him.

It’s a foolproof plan, if not for Pony’s ruthless gun-toting handlers, a mad-dash to Maine, and the crusty lobster fishermen who won't reveal his father's whereabouts. Josh and his friends' dedication to making it out alive, and his father's ticking-timeline, might just help them accomplish their mission. At any rate, the comical misadventures of The Lobster Heist will at least get Josh out of serving sauerkraut for a few days.

Advance Praise for The LOBSTER HEIST

“Characters funny enough to be on T.V., jammed right into a hot dog-infused book you can take with you anywhere.”
— Matt Saincome, The Hard Times

“The Lobster Heist manages to be a funny book that's also a crime caper — and it touches upon love and loss. This book has everything, including a giant blue lobster, references to '90s indie rock, and copious amounts of drinking. The only thing it doesn't have is sauerkraut.”
—Janine Annett, McSweeney’s

“A roadtrip comedy full of unforgettable characters, both human and lobster.”
— Orli Matlow, Adult Swim

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15/08/2023

Happy Pub Day! Out now from ! Buy ATTACK OF THE ROM-COM by Martti Nelson wherever books are sold! BUY HERE https://bit.ly/ATTACKROMCOM

Sophie Sweet is a game programmer who adores three things: writing code; Doritos Surprise, the one thing she can cook; and her ride-or-die BFF Jodie Edwards. And only those three. To Sophie, people are a lousy bunch of jackasses who lie and leave when you need them most, so why bother? That goes double for "love," a ridiculous fairy tale sold to women to keep them subjugated and cooking things besides Doritos Surprise, which is madness. Sophie and Jodie have a tradition of getting their fortunes read at the carnival, but this year there's a new surprise in town-Tiffani the Psychic. The bubbly psychic can see through Sophie's tough-girl veneer to her squishy, hurt center. Tiffani tells Sophie she'll prove that everlasting passion exists for everyone! Sophie tells Tiffani to screw off.

Big mistake. Huge.

Oh, yes-romance, and Tiffani, are coming for Sophie Sweet, whether she likes it or not. And she will Not. Like. It. Tiffani is an unstoppable force, and Sophie, an immovable object who cusses a lot. But Tiffani will prove to Sophie that love can heal her wounds. And it's right in front of her oblivious face.


ADVANCE PRAISE for ATTACK OF THE ROM-COM

“I laughed, I cried, I peed a little. One part Thinner, one part Big, Attack of the Rom-Com is the perfect summer read for anyone who wants to ROBL (roll on the beach laughing)."
—Jessica Delfino, author of Amazon #1 bestseller Dumb Jokes For Smart Folks

Martti Nelson’s trademark whip-smart snark gets cranked up to 11 in Attack of the Rom-Com. You’ll snort laugh and spew cliché crumbs as she shatters tropes with a refreshingly deranged voice that might make you believe in 'twue wuv' after all."
— Andy Spain, author of Cash Grab, one of NY Magazine's VULTURE'S "Top Comedy Books of the Year"

Nelson has done it again! In the battle of Sophie versus the Romantic Comedy genre, we are caught in the crossfire and go down in a fit of laughter.
— Keith James, author of 'dark comedy fantasy indie hit' Greg Maxwell's Inferno

31/07/2023

🖤💜💔We are SO EXCITED to reveal the cover of Humorist Books latest book!
'Attack Of The Rom-Com' by Martti Nelson!

She’s just a girl. Standing in front of four rom-coms. Praying for death.

Available August 15th and pre-order now! HERE=> https://amzn.to/3Of8XDJ

Sophie Sweet is a game programmer who adores three things: writing code; Doritos Surprise, the one thing she can cook; and her ride-or-die BFF Jodie Edwards. And only those three. To Sophie, people are a lousy bunch of jackasses who lie and leave when you need them most, so why bother? That goes double for "love," a ridiculous fairy tale sold to women to keep them subjugated and cooking things besides Doritos Surprise, which is madness. Sophie and Jodie have a tradition of getting their fortunes read at the carnival, but this year there's a new surprise in town-Tiffani the Psychic. The bubbly psychic can see through Sophie's tough-girl veneer to her squishy, hurt center. Tiffani tells Sophie she'll prove that everlasting passion exists for everyone! Sophie tells Tiffani to screw off.

Big mistake. Huge.

Oh, yes-romance, and Tiffani, are coming for Sophie Sweet, whether she likes it or not.

ADVANCE PRAISE for ATTACK OF THE ROM-COM

“I laughed, I cried, I peed a little. One part Thinner, one part Big, Attack of the Rom-Com is the perfect summer read for anyone who wants to ROBL (roll on the beach laughing)."
—Jessica Delfino, author of Amazon #1 bestseller 'Dumb Jokes For Smart Folks'

Martti Nelson’s trademark whip-smart snark gets cranked up to 11 in Attack of the Rom-Com. You’ll snort laugh and spew cliché crumbs as she shatters tropes with a refreshingly deranged voice that might make you believe in 'twue wuv' after all."
— Andy Spain, author of 'Cash Grab', one of NY Magazine's VULTURE'S "Top Comedy Books of the Year"

Nelson has done it again! In the battle of Sophie versus the Romantic Comedy genre, we are caught in the crossfire and go down in a fit of laughter.
— Keith James, author of 'dark comedy fantasy indie hit' 'Greg Maxwell's Inferno'

30/06/2023

Humorist Books is pleased to announce an open submission period. We want to read your humorous book pitches between July 1 and August 1, 2023.

We’re seeking titles for print and e-book publication in 2024 and 2025. We’re especially interested in original novels, creative nonfiction, memoir, collections, cartoons, and gift books — it just has to be funny, comedic, comic, humorous, or amusing.

Please send a query letter with a description of the work and a brief author bio, along with up to 50 pages of the book, to Brian Boone, Humorist Books editor, at [email protected]. Agented and non-agented submissions are welcome. If we’re interested, we will respond by Sept. 1, 2023 at the latest. Visit humoristbooks.com for more information!