The Thousands

Abe Books’ Weird Book Room is either the creepiest, most incredible addition to this online literary 7-11 or a plot by the Feds to catch the most sick, net-savvy book-reading mothers out there. Unregulated solicitation of such creative titles makes me suspicious, especially in Australia where I’m quite sure it’s now feasible to get tazered for jaywalking.

Ever wanted to know How To Make Love While Conscious? For $7, I’m up for learning just about anything.  Or@l S*d1sm and the Vegetarian Personality? “Well,” I hear you say, “I do have some probing questions about tasty meat substitutes.” Pick up Kate Pollard’s The Boy George Fashion and Make Up Book in immaculate hardcover as a Secret Santa for Gary in admin. The Gansta Rap Coloring Book is an obvious choice for Roya “bring me my crunk and crayons” Azadi. And the 10th anniversary release of The Humanure Handbook will be the perfect present for single old Uncle Tom who loves nothing more than listening to Genesis while sipping on a fresh juice.

With shout outs from the New York Times and the Guardian, the Weird Book Room has been hailed as a go-to for every eyebrow-raising tome that ever made it to publication. With a rapidly expanding list of titles (and books in a surprising range of editions and conditions) Abe’s digital shelves are worth a solid browse. Preferably with someone else’s credit card in hand.