Lynn Truss

Grumpy Old Women
Judith Holder
The book of the hugely-successful TV series - which has also spawned a stage show - for anyone, old or otherwise, who finds solace in the sage rantings of similar-minded people - foreign call centres, anyone? Fad diets? WAGs? Let off some steam with Janet Street Porter, Jenny Eclair, Ann Widdecombe and many more in this entertaining tome.
Grumpy Old Women by Judith Holder: RRP £5.99


Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit? Vol. II
Alan McArthur and Steve Lowe
The first volume of this 'encyclopaedia for modern life' was on the bestseller lists for over a year and this follow-up volume looks to be flowing suit, with its caustic observations on all of life's many and varied irritants, from David Cameron to ASBOs, packaged vegetables and Lemsip. Great comic satire.
Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit? Vol. II byAlan McArthur and Steve Lowe: RRP £10.99


Never Hit a Jellyfish With a Spade
Guy Browning
Hilariuos and helpful tips on how to survive modern life from Guardian journalist Guy Browning, which include how to read a Sunday newspaper, how to eat sweets, the trials of having one's eyes tested, and how to establish a queue when you're the first person in it…
Never Hit a Jellyfish With a Spade How to Survive Life's Smaller Challenges by Guy Browning: RRP: £9.99