Monday’s Guilty Pleasure: Dave Barry

August 2nd, 2004

Filed under: Books

Dave Barry is the only author who consistently makes me laugh out loud.

His weekly column and his books are always good reads and a great way to pass the time.

A particular favorite is Dave Barry’s Book of Bad Songs, which includes such delightful chapter titles as “Weenie Music”, “Songs Women Really Hate” and “Teen Death Songs”.

His first novel, Big Trouble, was brilliantly plotted and hilarious. The movie it was made into, with Tim Allen and Renee Russo was only so-so, but don’t let that scare you away from the original book, it’s well worth your time and money.

2 Responses to “ Monday’s Guilty Pleasure: Dave Barry ”

  1. Ken Lowery
    August 2nd, 2004 at 11:50 pm

    We share this very same guilty secret. BIG TROUBLE, both times I’ve read it, made me laugh so friggin’ hard I thought I was going to die. The goat stuff… good lord.

    It’s too bad about the movie. That was a FANTASTIC cast.

  2. tomthedog
    August 3rd, 2004 at 12:46 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever laughed harder at a book than I did for Dave Barry Slept Here. And his second novel, Tricky Business, is also a darn good read.

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