Books For The Adult Child (71 books)

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"children's books" that you probably shouldn't read to your children, unless of course you have truly disturbed children.

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1		Go the Fuck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 89,925 ratings score: 1,973, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2		The Book of Bunny Suicides (Bunny Suicides, #1) by Andy Riley 4.02 avg rating — 11,659 ratings score: 1,248, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3		5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth and Other Useful Guides by Matthew Inman 4.04 avg rating — 12,547 ratings score: 1,164, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3		All My Friends Are Dead by Avery Monsen (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 33,004 ratings score: 1,164, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5		You Have to F*****g Eat by Adam Mansbach (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 2,886 ratings score: 791, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6		Cyanide and Happiness: A Cult Comic Book of Dark Humor from the #1 Bestselling Webcomics by Kris Wilson 4.16 avg rating — 4,500 ratings score: 586, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7		Ten Little Zombies by Andy Rash 4.17 avg rating — 902 ratings score: 577, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8		Cat With Really Big Head One Other Story That Isn't As Good by Roman Dirge 3.85 avg rating — 658 ratings score: 574, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9		Goodnight iPad: A Parody for the Next Generation by Ann Droyd 3.97 avg rating — 2,706 ratings score: 571, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9		The Gashlycrumb Tinies (The Vinegar Works, #1) by Edward Gorey 4.08 avg rating — 83,567 ratings score: 571, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11		I Hate Everything by Matthew DiBenedetti 3.84 avg rating — 656 ratings score: 490, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12		Lenore: Noogies by Roman Dirge 4.06 avg rating — 4,969 ratings score: 488, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13		The Bumper Book of Bunny Suicides by Andy Riley 4.28 avg rating — 729 ratings score: 477, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14		How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You by Matthew Inman 3.91 avg rating — 35,737 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15		Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann 3.90 avg rating — 13,238 ratings score: 387, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16		Vader's Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 12,283 ratings score: 384, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17		Ice Cream & Sadness by Kris Wilson 4.20 avg rating — 2,902 ratings score: 381, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18		Everything Can Be Beaten by Chancre Scolex 3.85 avg rating — 781 ratings score: 379, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18		Zombie in Love by Kelly DiPucchio 4.27 avg rating — 2,082 ratings score: 379, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20		Something At The Window Is Scratching by Roman Dirge 4.04 avg rating — 627 ratings score: 375, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21		Life. Get One. by Jim Benton 3.89 avg rating — 225 ratings score: 374, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22		Mistakes Were Made (Timmy Failure, #1) by Stephan Pastis 3.93 avg rating — 7,788 ratings score: 292, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		Adulthood Is a Myth (Sarah's Scribbles, #1) by Sarah Andersen (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 130,173 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23		Darth Vader and Son by Jeffrey Brown (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 19,317 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25		My Dog: The Paradox: A Lovable Discourse about Man's Best Friend (The Oatmeal Book 3) by Matthew Inman 4.16 avg rating — 10,994 ratings score: 286, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26		The Taking Tree: A Selfish Parody by Shrill Travesty 3.91 avg rating — 654 ratings score: 275, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27		Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 215,751 ratings score: 272, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28		Do You Want To Play With My Balls? by The Cifaldi Brothers 3.93 avg rating — 784 ratings score: 266, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29		Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book: A Primer for Adults Only by Shel Silverstein 4.34 avg rating — 2,904 ratings score: 258, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30		Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children by Angus Oblong 4.02 avg rating — 1,996 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31		Cherise the Niece by Jim Benton 3.83 avg rating — 75 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32		The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories by Nicholas Gurewitch 4.37 avg rating — 2,209 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33		If You Give a Pig the White House: A Parody for Adults by Faye Kanouse 3.87 avg rating — 973 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34		The Faggiest Vampire by Carlton Mellick III (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 291 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34		Bart Simpson's Guide to Life: A Wee Handbook for the Perplexed by Matt Groening 3.90 avg rating — 3,126 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34		Pat the Zombie: A Cruel (Adult) Spoof by Aaron Ximm 3.99 avg rating — 300 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37		That's Not Your Mommy Anymore: A Zombie Tale by Matt Mogk 4.13 avg rating — 224 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38		It Ate Billy On Christmas by Roman Dirge 3.84 avg rating — 183 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39		Jellyfist by Jhonen Vásquez 3.59 avg rating — 297 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40		Nobody Likes A Cockblock by R. Swanson 4.12 avg rating — 185 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41		K is for Knifeball: An Alphabet of Terrible Advice by Avery Monsen (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 1,386 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42		Alphabet Anarchy: An ABC Guide for Overgrown Kids by Çigdem Akbay really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42		Ock Von Fiend by Luke Edwards 4.31 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42		You Can Do It, Bunny! Tales of a Young Animal's Job-Hunting Adventures by Christina Mercado it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42		The Thing Beneath the Bed (The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle #1) by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 6,741 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46		All My Friends Are Still Dead by Avery Monsen (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 7,423 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46		The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories by Tim Burton 4.11 avg rating — 43,020 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46		Unpleasant Ways to Die by Elan Fleisher 3.95 avg rating — 110 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49		The Very Hungry Cthulhupillar by Ben Mund 4.34 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50		Dee's Big Nuts by Mark Thunder 4.43 avg rating — 795 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51		Zombie in Love 2 + 1 by Kelly DiPucchio 3.91 avg rating — 824 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52		Donald and the Golden Crayon by P. Shauers (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 130 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53		How to Traumatize Your Children by Knock Knock 3.76 avg rating — 617 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53		How to Speak Zombie: A Guide for the Living by Steve Mockus 3.88 avg rating — 129 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53		Fuck, Now There Are Two of You (Go the Fuck to Sleep #3) by Adam Mansbach (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 454 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56		Cyanide & Happiness: Punching Zoo by Kris Wilson (Creator) 4.01 avg rating — 1,399 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57		Peanut Butter & Brains: A Zombie Culinary Tale by Joe McGee (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 715 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57		Cyanide & Happiness: Stab Factory by Kris Wilson (Creator) 4.05 avg rating — 1,554 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57		Brenda's Beaver Needs a Barber by Bimisi Tayanita 4.31 avg rating — 1,114 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60		If You Give a Kid a Cookie, Will He Shut the F**k Up?: A Parody for Adults by Marcy Roznick 3.29 avg rating — 147 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60		Mommy and Daddy want to F%#& by Michael Glouberman 3.99 avg rating — 114 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60		Worry Lines: You're Doing Really Well Given the Circumstances by Worry Lines 4.43 avg rating — 325 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63		Blue Sky Through the Window of a Moving Car: Comics for Beautiful, Awful and Ordinary Days by Jordan Bolton 4.19 avg rating — 523 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64		Goodnight Goon: a Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex 4.10 avg rating — 3,970 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65		Goodnight Dune by Julia Yu 4.37 avg rating — 100 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66		I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio 4.04 avg rating — 1,891 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67		Monsters Eat Whiny Children by Bruce Eric Kaplan 3.60 avg rating — 1,224 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68		The Kissing Bug by Daniel Scott Buck 4.33 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69		Blue Balls: Parenting is Dirty Business by Sunshine Sweet 3.43 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70		The Very Hungry Zombie: A Parody by Michael Teitelbaum 3.81 avg rating — 287 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71		Frankenfish by Kay Babineau really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

71 books · 50 voters · list created October 9th, 2011 by Danielle crelly (votes) .

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