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Books in the Humorous genre:

Walt and Skeezix 1925 & 1926 (2007)

Frank O. King’s newspaper strip Gasoline Alley, starring Walt Wallet, first appeared November 24, 1918. In the strip for February 14, 1921, a baby, whom Walt names Skeezix is left on Walt’s doorstep. This is the third volume of the collec... View More

Author(s): Frank King
Illustrator(s): Frank King

What’s Wrong, Little Pookie? (2007)

When Little Pookie is unhappy his mother comforts him.

Author(s): Sandra Boynton
Illustrator(s): Sandra Boynton

Aunts Aren’t Gentlemen (2008)

Bertie Wooster withdraws to the village of Maiden Eggesford for rest. But Aunt Dahlia shatters the peace.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): None

Barnyard Bath! (2008)

This is a waterproof version of Barnyard Dance—the famous board book bestseller. And what could make tub time more fun than a book? Especially one that floats.... View More

Author(s): Sandra Boynton
Illustrator(s): Sandra Boynton

Bill the Conqueror (2008)

In what is surely one of the Master’s most complex plots we first meet Percy Pilbeam and George Pyke who will star in later Wodehouse adventures.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Unknown

Doctor Sally (2008)

Dr. Sally Smith doesn’t think Bill Bannister is serious enough, and besides what about Lottie Higgenbotham? With a little help from their friends, all comes right in the end. This is the novelization of Good Morning, Bill, a play written by Wod... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

Little Lulu Volume 18 (2008)

The eighteenth volume in a black-and-white reprint of the John Stanley Little Lulu comics contains issues 82-87.

Nothing Serious (2008)

A series of short stories including among others Bingo Little, Ukridge, and Lord Emsworth. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

Plum Pie (2008)

A collection of short stories starring favorite Wodehouse characters, including Bertie Wooster and Jeeves, Bingo Little, and Freddie Threepwood. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

Psmith Journalist (2008)

Mike and Psmith travel to America. While Mike is playing exhibition cricket matches in Philadelphia, Psmith stays in New York and goes to work at a newspaper, Cosy Moments. While the editor is away, Psmith and the acting editor decide to spice things... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

Something Fishy (2008)

When the ex-butler Keggs informs one of the two remaining competitors for the payout of a ‘last son to be married’ tontine of its existence matters begin to get complicated in a hurry.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

Asterix and Obelix’s Birthday: The Golden Book (2009)

Here are twelve new stories and surprises to celebrate a half century of Asterix and Obelix. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Barmy in Wonderland (2009)

An Englishman falls in love with a lively American girl, invests all his money with her boss in a theatrical production, loses her, finds her again, is rejected, but finally discovers true love after many comic adventures.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): None

A Few Quick Ones (2009)

Ten short stories, one featuring Jeeves.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

Galahad at Blandings (2009)

Gally, as he is known to his friends, displays a sure hand in reuniting sundered hearts and fending off predatory old flames to bring peace once more to the sacred abode of the Empress of Blandings.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

Indiscretions of Archie (2009)

Archie, a bankrupt Englishman brings his wife to her native New York to seek her father’s blessing (and a dowry would also be nice) and immediately gets into a row with a hotelier who turns out to be his father-in-law.

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

Little Lulu Volume 19 (2009)

The nineteenth volume of this reprint of the John Stanley Little Lulu comics switches to full color and contains issues 88-93.

Little Lulu Volume 20 (2009)

The twentieth volume of this reprint of the John Stanley Little Lulu comics switches to full color and contains issues 94-99.

Little Lulu Volume 21 (2009)

The twenty-first volume of this reprint of the John Stanley Little Lulu comics switches to full color and contains issues 100-105.

The Man with Two Left Feet (2009)

A collection of short stories that first appeared in magazines such as The Strand, The Saturday Evening Post, McClure’s and Collier’s. Bertie Wooster and Jeeves make their first appearance in ‘Extricating Young Gussie.’... View More

Author(s): P. G. Wodehouse
Illustrator(s): Andrzej Klimwoski

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