3.25 avg rating — 118 ratings

"A parody on "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books. The book is a collection of sarcastic, and sometimes ironic, stories that expose one to the hard realities of life. Post-pandemic life is hard and our struggles to deal with the extended period of uncertainty is real. These stories seek to harden our hearts and toughen our souls for the ordeal ahead. They do that with cynicism, absurdism and a warped sense of humor (much like this Book List)! "

3.68 avg rating — 944 ratings

"A comprehensive guide for securing your home. Against home invasion by the common garden gnome. The author needs to be lauded for his foresight in recognizing that a seemingly small and innocuous home decoration can turn dangerous. He also needs to be lauded for his prudence in dedicating an entire survival guide focussed on a seemingly improbable event. If the world leaders had shown a fraction of the author's foresight and prudence in the early days of the pandemic, we would not have rapidly descended into a mayhem."

0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings

"A Monty Pythonesque manual on what the author deems necessary home skills. Brain surgery, cryogenics home business, and indoor ballooning championships being amongst them. Folks quaranteed at home can try the many ideas to stave off boredom. If you hurt your head in the process, which you most likely would, then there is no need to rush to the hospital. You can always operate on yourself using the instructions provided. In fact, there is a goldmine of opportunity for writers in publishing similar Do-it-Youself Surgery Books. Do-it-Yourself Bypass Surgery. Do-it-Yourself Knee Transplant Surgery. It will reduce the burden on our overworked Doctors and the collapsing health care system. "

3.24 avg rating — 2,730 ratings

"A whodunit featuring a middle-aged domestic goddess accused of murdering her husband. During the lockdown, women had to shoulder additional responsibility in managing households in absense of domestic helps. The much hassled married woman may benefit from the handy household tips provided in the book. That is if she can find the time to read it. If her domestic situation spirals out of control, then, there is always a permanent way out as hinted in the book title."

4.05 avg rating — 247,027 ratings

"A Neurologist's clinical tales of bizarre symptoms produced by rare Neurological disorders. With the calamitous situation that has been prevailing for the last 2 years, one doesn't need rare neurological disorders to display bizarre symptoms. Being quaratined with the better half for this period is sufficient to make anyone the worst half of a couple. While wives are busy reading "How to Kill your Husband", husbands are plotting revenge by reading "The Man who mistook his Wife for a Hat" or, better still, by reading "Teach your Wife to be a Widow". "

3.77 avg rating — 289 ratings

"A collection of whimsical stories on the absurdies of life. The author often gets caught in bizarre situations not of her making. Her bizarre life experiences and the lessons she learnt from them form the core of each story. Some may point out that the stories seem too unbelievable to be true. But, then, who in 2019 would have thought that 'washing hands' would become a worldwide pastime from 2020. As they say, "life is what happens when you are making other plans". The book is a reminder to enjoy life as it unfolds, however, bizarre it may be. So, enjoy the "new normal"!"

3.76 avg rating — 17,574 ratings

"A light-hearted primer on Philosophy. The pandemic has made the common man aware of his mortality. The days spent in forced isolation trigger reflection on the deeper meaning of life. The answer to these existential dilemmas lies in Philosophy. The book explains the various Philosophical concepts through jokes. Life's great lessons delivered lightly! "

3.91 avg rating — 3,203 ratings

"A book that demystifies Quantum Physics for the man on the street and his canine friend. Quantum Physics is an esoteric subject that, even if demystified, requires a basic intelligence level to grasp the complex concepts. Anyone who understands this book fulfills the basic intelligence criteria required to make sense of all the data on Coronavirus. Data that is often inaccurate, incomplete and insufficient. Read this book to assess if you are mentally sharp enough to analyze the data on Coronavirus to take the correct decision for your and your family's safety."

3.61 avg rating — 1,794 ratings

"A light-hearted motivational guide for managing the stresses of modern life. Written by a working mother walking the tightrope between family and career. Coronavirus has catapulted us into a 'VUCA raised to infinity' world. There are many Leadership Manuals written on 'Leading in a VUCA World'. But, nothing is more Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous than managing a bunch of toddlers. So, whether you are a working mother having a bad hair day or a Leader having a hair-raising experience, don't tear your hair out. Wash your hair instead!"

4.06 avg rating — 240,985 ratings

"This book is on this list because of its unusual title and its unusual treatment of a grave topic. It deals with a macabre topic like human cadavers in a light-hearted but respectful manner. The pandemic has made the common man aware of his mortality. This book will spark discussions on what we should do with our body upon passing away. A well-researched book, it will appeal to forensic science enthusiasts, and, fans of the English Television show Bones. Others, please pass over it. "