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28 Quirky Unconventional Books

From Snarky Comeback Guidebooks to Unlawful Mythical Creatures

— November 23, 2011 — Business
A good read doesn't necessarily involve complex plots and characters; sometimes, all that's needed is whimsy, as demonstrated by these quirky, unconventional books.

While drama, science fiction and existential books are fine, there are some who prefer something that's less serious and more humorous. So instead of searching for an original storyline, authors have looked to pop culture and everyday life for inspiration. The result is usually an interesting book that pokes fun at society and parodies the media in a way that many can relate to.

Whether it's a guide teaching someone that it's OK to drink in every social occasion, or a children's book transformed into something morbid, these quirky, unconventional books are definitely not your average novels.
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Sot Social Guidebooks
Sot Social Guidebooks
'How To Booze' Will Tell You What to Drink Under Certain Situations
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Smelly Big Apple Books
Smelly Big Apple Books
'New York, Phew York' Highlights the Sights and Smells of NYC
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24
Movie Slacker Guidebooks
Movie Slacker Guidebooks
The Abide Guide Shows You How to Live Big Lebowski Style
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23
Blunt Blogger Children's Books
Blunt Blogger Children's Books
Perez Hilton's 'The Boy with Pink Hair' is Sweet and Innocent
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22
Historical Social Media Parodies
Historical Social Media Parodies
'A History of the World According to Facebook' Hits the Shelves
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21
Snarky Comeback Guidebooks
Snarky Comeback Guidebooks
The Quotable A**hole Teaches How to Talk Back with a Vengeance
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20
Criminal Guide Books
Criminal Guide Books
The Book of Bad Teaches You How to Do Bad Deeds
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Nerdy Alphabet Guides
Nerdy Alphabet Guides
My Little Geek ABC Book Teaches Toddlers to Talk Geeky
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18
Monstrous Children's Tales
Monstrous Children's Tales
The Dr. Seuss Call of Cthulhu is Perfect for Pint-Sized Horror Fans
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Hip-Hop Handbooks
Hip-Hop Handbooks
‘Understanding Rap' Clarifies Confusing Urban Lyrics
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Manly Cookbooks
Manly Cookbooks
The Recipes Every Man Should Know Guide Will Help You in the Kitchen
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15
Twitterfied Status Books
Twitterfied Status Books
'Status: Volume 1' Compiles Significant Updates for the General Public
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14
Giggle-Worthy Google Books
Giggle-Worthy Google Books
Whoogles Delves into Strange Searches
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Children's Beer Books
Children's Beer Books
"B is for Beer" is a Kids' Picture Book for Adults
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12
Corrupting Children's Literature
Corrupting Children's Literature
‘My First Dictionary' is a Wickedly Funny Read
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11
Indifferent Table Books
Indifferent Table Books
'I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York' Doesn't Hate or Love NYC
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10
Undead History Books
Undead History Books
‘The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks' Prepares You for Ac
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9
Death Mocking Books
Death Mocking Books
'All of my Friends are Dead' Takes a Lighthearted Look at a Serious Subject
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8
Profane Vocabulary Manuals
Profane Vocabulary Manuals
These Dirty Language Books Make Learning Fun
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7
Childhood Traumatizing Books
Childhood Traumatizing Books
Scare Your Kids With Pat the Zombie
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6
Outrageously Outdated Books
Outrageously Outdated Books
AwfulLibraryBooks.com Showcases Peculiar Vintage Titles
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5
Profane Signal Guides
Profane Signal Guides
'Rude Hand Gestures of the World' Teaches Crude Expressions Without Words
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4
Manly Man Books
Manly Man Books
'The Alphabet of Manliness' Isn't a Read for Sissies
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3
Morbid Illustrated Books
Morbid Illustrated Books
The Everyone Dies Book is Depressing With a Bit of Humor
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2
Hand Signal Handbooks
Hand Signal Handbooks
The 'World Gesture Guide' Makes You Fluent in Finger Talk
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Unlawful Mythical Creatures
Unlawful Mythical Creatures
C.W. Moss's Funny Book ‘Unicorn Being a Jerk'
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