17 Oddly Specific Book Titles That Will Make You Laugh

These oddly specific and hilariously funny book titles tell you exactly what they are all about. If you ever thought you couldn’t get published, consider that these books somehow managed it.

17. Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns by Andrea Gibson

I’m devastated to learn that this book is a book of love poems and not an informative how-to guide for pole dancing to gospel hymns. Despite that, this book has received many good reviews.

Check it out here.

16. Cooking With Poo by Saiyuud Diwong

I was oddly disappointed to discover that this is an ordinary cookbook and not a book for cooking with fecal matter. The Thai author, Khun Saiyuud Diwong, goes by the nickname Poo, hence the title of the book.

You can buy the book here.

15. 101 Uses for a Dead Cat by Simon Bond

Have you ever been haunted by the thought of what to do with your dead cat? No? Weird. Simon Bond thought about it enough to develop 101 ways to use your dead cat.

If, for any reason, you want to own this book, you can buy it here.

14. How To Raise Your IQ by Eating Gifted Children by Lewis Frumkes

This sarcastic book has even wittier reviews. You can buy the book or, more importantly, read its reviews.

Get the book here.

13. The Secret to Cooking for Cats by Martin Gardner

If your useless cat isn’t dead, you probably still need to feed it. Now, you can unlock the secret of cooking for your feline with this fantastic book.

Buy it here.

12. If God Loves Me, Why Can’t I Get My Locker Open? by Lorraine Peterson

There must be a hot market for long-titled devotional novels for teens because this book has sold more than 700,000 copies. Although one review pointed out that you can buy the book here, “It has no advice for opening lockers!”

Get the book here.

11. My Name is Sus5an Smith. The five is Silent by Louise Plummer

You would think this is another holy teen novel from the title and cover. Still, this is the story of a 17-year-old girl from Utah who must stand up to her “disapproving mother” to pursue her artistic dreams but also apparently has a crush on her Uncle. Sus5an doesn’t make good decisions.

You can buy this book here.

10. The Best Dad is a Good Lover by Charlie W. Shedd

This book gets creepier and creepier as you look at it. The title, the cover, the review…. I hope no one ever buys this book.

But if you want to read some witty comments, go here.

9. The Stray Shopping Carts of Eastern North America: A Guide to Field Identification by Julian Montague

This “artistic photography” book is mostly just a bunch of pictures of abandoned shopping carts – which is probably exactly what you should have expected. Amazon calls it “a must-have for anyone passionate about shopping carts.”

You can own this book here if you’re one of those people.

8. Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics by Heather Busch and Burton Silver

This “unprecedented” book happens when someone decides, “Let’s give cats paint and see what happens.” The ironic wit and professionalism with which the book is written only add to the experience.

Buy the book here and give it to everyone you know.

7. How to Rule the World: A Handbook for the Aspiring Dictator by Andre de Guillaume

Listen, becoming a dictator is hard. There’s a lot to consider. That’s why this book gives you advice and tips on ruling the world, from creating your flag to stopping free speech.

Buy the book here and get closer to your dreams of dictatorship.

6. The Beginner’s Guide to Sex in the Afterlife: An Exploration of the Extraordinary Potential of Sexual Energy by David Staume

Let’s be clear: this book is only for the “recently deceased” so they can learn about sexy ghost stuff.

If you’re dead but having difficulty figuring out how it works, pick up this informative book here.

5. The Big Book Of Lesbian Horse Stories by Alisa Surkis and Monica Nolan

You had me at “lesbian horse stories.” This collection of short stories revolving around horse-riding lesbians will leave you wondering – “Will the stables ever be safe again?”

Read reviews and buy the book here.

4. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack. Defend Yourself When the Lawn Warriors Strike (and They Will) by Chuck Sambuchino

The Gnomeo and Juliet movie may have been on to something. Learn how to protect yourself from garden gnomes with (what I can imagine) the only book on the market for gnome defense.

Buy your copy here before the gnomes can get to you.

3. Make Your Sex Toys. 50 Quick and Easy Projects – with Step-by-Step Pictures! A Practical Guide to a Better Love Life by Matt Pagett

If the title didn’t draw you in, the pictures on the cover certainly did. I’m unsure what you can make with a hammer, some rulers, an orange slice, and the thickest chinstrap beard I have ever seen, but I’m excited.

Buy this glorious book here and get yourself a better love life.

2. Goblinproofing One’s Chicken Coop and Other Practical Advice in Our Campaign Against the Fairy Kingdom by Reginald Bakeley

Not the chicken coop! If it’s not gnomes, it’s fairies.

Learn more about our “campaign against the fairy kingdom” here.

1. The Jewish-Japanese Sex & Cook Book and How to Raise Wolves by Jack Douglas

This book is out of print now, presumably because of this fantastic title, although you can still get your hands on used copies here.

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