Comics / Humor / Squib

Satan returns to earth and takes the form of a very wealthy American businessman who tours round Europe having fun and good time. Armed with good intentions, on this journey he encounters various peo …

Henry Fielding’s ‘Joseph Andrews’ is a pioneering work in the realm of English literature, often regarded as one of the earliest novels. Published in 1742, this narrative employs a rich tapestry of h …

In chapters entitled ‘The Hell of Healthy Food’, ‘Why you Shouldn’t Diet’, ‘The Light-hearted Side of Weight’, ‘Daft Diets’, and ‘Food Philosophy’, Aubrey Malone has collected a hilarious compendium …

In ‘The Golden Asse, ‘ Apuleius intricately weaves a narrative that blends elements of comedy, adventure, and philosophical reflection within a framework of magical realism. This unique novel, recogn …

Welcome to Wacky Eire – it’s stranger than fiction. Imagine RTÝ’s Nationwide crossed with the cult series Eurotrash, or BBC’s Country File mixed with Father Ted . . . Now imagine it as a book of true …

Do you love the taste of Red Lemonade, change into your swimming togs under a towel on the beach or find yourself admiring 'the grand stretch in the evenings'? Then this book, jammed with h …

William Makepeace Thackeray’Äôs ‘The Christmas Books of Mr. M.A. Titmarsh’ is a rich tapestry of humor and sentimentality, intertwining vivid social commentary with the festive spirit of 19th-century …

In ‘Dodo Wonders, ‘ E. F. Benson crafts an exquisite tapestry of wit and social observation set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. This novel follows the eccentric Dodo, a character …

In ‘Vanity Fair, ‘ William Makepeace Thackeray crafts a masterful satire that explores the moral vacuity and social ambition of early 19th-century British society. Through the intertwined lives of it …

In ‘Jack and the Check Book, ‘ John Kendrick Bangs artfully combines satire and whimsy to explore themes of financial folly and the absurdity of human nature. The narrative unfolds around the hapless …