Awful Library Books

  • I’ll Show You Cats

    I’ll Show You Cats

    I’ll Show You Cats Ylla 1964 Here is a lovely picture book from the olden days. Other than looking old, there isn’t too much to really complain about. I would prefer color pictures for today’s audience but it is still a decent book.  That said, after a little searching, I…

  • Does Jesus need an appointment?

    Does Jesus need an appointment?

    God Speaks to Modern Man Lickey 1963 It’s like Jesus just shows up at the office. Does he have an appointment? Regardless of how you might feel about religious materials, you just gotta love these illustrations. What’s not to love? Giant Jesus at the UN or perhaps a sad David…

  • On all Fours

    On all Fours

    Mrs Allen on All Fours Develop the Perfect Relationship with Your Pet Allen 1999 This is a dog training book, but of course my inner 12 year old boy was laughing at the title. Maybe because they use “Mrs. Allen” instead of her first name. It just sounds funny in…

  • Spare the Rod?

    Spare the Rod?

    God, the Rod and Your Child’s Bod The Art of Loving Correction for Christian Parents Tomczak 1982 Life is bad and children are out of control, but with a handy stick, you can beat the crap out of them. Really. Evidently the corrupt world (probably the fault of divorcees, selfish…

  • Time of death….

    Time of death….

    This was written when I was a little more than irritated about the umpteenth time I have seen more tape than book. The “rescue at all costs” a 5 dollar paperback is one of my top library peeves (right after old career books, sitting in a meeting that never ends, jammed…

  • But I Might Need It Someday!

    But I Might Need It Someday!

    Photo (Creative Commons) Courtesy of https://www.flickr.com/photos/drzuco/6664693057 Do you save extra copies of books just in case they may be needed in the future? When you see something popular, classic, unique, or expensive in the donation pile, but you know you already have one in the collection, do you save it…