Because Adulthood Shouldn't Be This Boring: A Rebellion Against the Fun Police

by Shanelle Franklin

Let's be  adulthood is exhausting. Bills, work, endless chores, doom scrolling. Somewhere along the way, fun got a restraining order, curiosity was shoved into the corner, and your inner spark feels like it's gone AWOL.



Because Adulthood Shouldn't Be This Boring is a rebellious, laugh-out-loud guide to reclaiming that spark. With honesty, humour, and heart, Shanelle Franklin shows you how to shake up stale routines, be kinder to yourself, and sneak curiosity - and joy - back into every day.



Equal parts playful and practical, this book shows how to navigate life's toughest moments - not by ignoring the pain, but by laughing through it and choosing joy anyway. Consider this your official permission slip to be mischievous, curious, and unapologetically human. Shanelle's voice is like a mischievous, compassionate friend guiding readers to reclaim joy, curiosity, and play without guilt.

195 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 27, 2026

About the author

Shanelle Franklin is a speaker, author, comedian, and producer who believes in the power of stories to inspire, transform, and connect. When she’s not creating content for audiences or guiding people through moments of insight and joy, you’ll find her by the ocean, soaking up its calm and wonder. A mother, lifelong learner, and relentless optimist, Shanelle writes from a place of curiosity and courage - inviting readers to explore life’s possibilities, embrace their own voices, and find joy in the everyday.

Reviews

[Kay Backhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel privileged to have been able to read this book prior to publication. They say books come to you at the right time and this one is no exception.

This book guides you in connecting with that childlike part of yourself. The part that we often abandon as we move through our early adult years. Our family, friends and society at large often pull us in all directions and we lose track of who we are. We stop being curious about life and become locked inside what I call the invisible cage.

If you are looking for a companion on your journey back to yourself, then this book is for you. It’s full of wisdom, laughter, hope, joy and practical tips on how to get that spark of curiosity back. It’s a beautiful balance of stories, anecdotes and words of wisdom that make you stop and think. I found this book to be engaging and it sparked moments of inspiration in me that have pushed me to continue to pursue the things that bring out the playful part of me. So, thank you.

A debut by the author. I hope she writes many more.