The characters in Alissa Nutting's debut short story collection, "Unclean Jobs for Women and Girls," hold some interesting jobs, even if Nutting's definition of "job" is more inclusive -- and, maybe ...

Four children’s book authors walk into a library and… discuss the challenges, joys, and mechanisms of writing humor for kids. The event, part of the New York Public Library’s ongoing Children’s ...

Author and professor Regina Barreca will present a talk, “Who’s Laughing Now: Using Humor to Improve Your Life,” on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center’s new Center for ...

It's incredible the impact that a simple comma can have. This is underscored by a grammar joke that inspired Lynne Truss's novel "Eats, Shoots & Leaves": "A panda walks into a cafe. He orders a ...

Using common sense. We all try to do this in our daily lives, but sometimes, it can elude us. Thankfully, “Common Sense” is here to help us all out. Author Tom Burns, The Common Sense Fellow, ...

Natchez author Jax Frey’s new novel, "Side Effects May Include Dancing," delivers a heartwarming tale of friendship and joy, set in New Orleans and brimming with humor, hope, and Southern charm.

CHICO — Chico author and educator Robb Lightfoot prides himself on being able to find humor in everything. Lightfoot was recently honored in an Erma Bombeck anthology published last month for his ...

Jewish humor and Jewish theology share something in common. I can think of any number of jokes whose punch lines say something profound about God (“Work with me here — buy a ticket!”). And we need ...