
Witty, irreverent and a hell of a lot of fun
Strange Magic A Yancy Lazarus Novel, Pilot Episode By James A Hunter Shadow Alley Press Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 16 January 2015 Review Yancy Lazarus is many things - wisecracking bluesman, wanderer, gambler, fixer. Sure he can do magic, but that doesn't mean he has an easy time staying out of trouble. Trouble normally finds him, and this time it has come en masse. Between rival gangs each believing he is responsible for the slaughter of members and their families and hye

Hilarious Halloween Treat from Sci Fi Master Roger Zelazny
A Night in Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny Farrago Humor, Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 01 October 2016 Review Hilarious and utterly original, A Night in Lonesome October reminds readers of Zelazny's unique genius. Told from the perspective of Snuff - a guard dog of unusual perception and intellect, it describes a game of magic where competitors of vastly different natures prepare to do battle on one fateful night. No one knows who is on which side or what will be brought fort

Caturday Reads: Cats and CEOs have a lot in common
Business Cat: Money, Power, Treats by Tom Fonder Andrews McMeel Publishing Humor Pub Date 27 Sep 2016 Review Business Cat walks the fine line between funny and disturbing, ultimately leaving readers a bit off balance. Why? Cats and billionaire CEOs have a lot in common. Both do exactly what they want when they want without worrying about the affect on their slaves (oops staff). Neither need to work, indeed, their “help” often causes more trouble than assistance. On the o

Cat humor book appalls rather than appeals
How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety: and Abstinence, Drugs, Satanism and Other Dangers that Threaten Their Nine Lives
By The American Association of Patriots (Zachary Auburn)
Crown Publishing/ Three Rivers Press
Humor, Cats
Pub Date: October 6, 2016
Review
When I picked up this book I wasn't sure what to expect. The same type of humor doesn't appeal to everyone. I'm not quite sure of the target audience for How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety. To say simpl

Caturday Reads: Tail and Trouble bubbles over with wit
Tail and Trouble
by Victor Catano
Red Adept Publishing, LLC
Mystery & Thrillers, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Pub Date 10 May 2016
Review
Bulldogs are profoundly lovable with their squat chunky bodies, slobbery kisses and earnest demeanor - and Orson is the most attractive of the bunch. He rapidly steals the spotlight with his ability to talk and work magic. When his Mama (Sheila, a powerful young witch) goes missing, Orson and Gabriel (her boyfriend) follow her trail to Florida

Whether you love or hate lawyers you will enjoy reading Bedlam & Belfry, Intergalactic Attorneys
Bedlam & Belfry, Intergalactic Attorneys at Law: The 1st Dozen
by Glen Cadigan
Rocketship Press
Humor, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Pub Date 11 Apr 2016
Review
Everyone loves to hate lawyers. Somehow they always come across as smarmy tricksters more interested in making money than in justice. Bedlam and Belfry are the worst of the worst, or the best of the best if you consider the size of their pocketbooks and their courtroom successes. Had the stories in this anthology been wr

Watch out Flash Gordon here comes Andi Turbot
Escape From B-Movie Hell
by M T McGuire Hamgee Press
Humor, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Pub Date: December 17, 2015
Review
Escape from B-Movie Hell is cheeky fun, but expect more chuckles than laugh-out-loud moments. Written in the vein of old time adventures such as Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, the novel features Andi Turbot, a British Art restoration student. It comes as a surprise when she discovers her best friend Eric is an alien rather than simply fashion challenged. She

Caturday Reads: Breaking Cat News is cute but unexceptional
Breaking Cat News
Cats Reporting on the News that Matters to Cats
by Georgia Dunn
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Humor
Pub Date 10 May 2016
Review
Cute but unexceptional, Breaking Cat News is not among the best cat humor/comic strip books currently available. It does accurately depict what cats do and how they appear to perceive situations, and the drawings are cute. But, there is not that zing of wit that pushes the ordinary into the extraordinary. While I smiled a bit

A perfect guide to protecting your pet
For Dog's Sake! A Simple Guide to Protecting Your Pup from Unsafe Foods, Everyday Dangers, and Bad Situations by Amy Luwis Andrews McMeel Publishing Home & Garden Pub Date: May 3, 2016 Review With its hilarious illustrations and pertinent information, Amy Luwis's For Dog's Sake is a must have for any pet owner. Whether you have only just adopted your pet or are a long-term dog owner, you will benefit from reading For Dog's Sake. Best of all, the content is presented in a fo

Great adoptable pups, great picturess
Shelter Dogs in a Photo Booth by Guinnevere Shuster Andrews McMeel Publishing Home & Garden Pub Date: May 3, 2016 Review Insiders know that shelter pups make the best pets, but often it is difficult to see their personalities as you browse the cages at a shelter. Guinnevere Shuster's beautiful pictures demonstrate the vibrant personalities of a wide variety of dogs at the Humane Society of Utah. Each page holds four candid pictures of an adoptable pup. Often hilarious or s