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The Fireside Grown-Up Guide to the Hangover
The international publishing phenomenon and ridiculously funny new parody series that helps grown-ups learn about the world around them using large clear type, simple and easy-to-grasp words, frequent repetition, and thoughtful matching of text with pictures.
Have you been having trouble with the How, Why, and Wheres? Well fear no more. The Fireside Grown-Up Guide series understands that the world is just as confusing to a forty-year-old as it is to a four-year-old. We’re here to help and break down the most pressing and complex issues of our day into easy-to-digest pieces of information paired with vivid illustrations even a child could understand.
A good hangover is a complete mystery. How did this happen? Why do I feed so horrible? In this Fireside Grown-Up Guide to the Hangover, we’ll investigate exactly how much debauchery you caused last night and what you can do for that pounding headache today. Filled with practical advice and fun facts—like how your consumption of bacon is totally justified for this morning—this guide might even persuade you to drink less next time, but we all know that’s not going to happen.
Have you been having trouble with the How, Why, and Wheres? Well fear no more. The Fireside Grown-Up Guide series understands that the world is just as confusing to a forty-year-old as it is to a four-year-old. We’re here to help and break down the most pressing and complex issues of our day into easy-to-digest pieces of information paired with vivid illustrations even a child could understand.
A good hangover is a complete mystery. How did this happen? Why do I feed so horrible? In this Fireside Grown-Up Guide to the Hangover, we’ll investigate exactly how much debauchery you caused last night and what you can do for that pounding headache today. Filled with practical advice and fun facts—like how your consumption of bacon is totally justified for this morning—this guide might even persuade you to drink less next time, but we all know that’s not going to happen.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published October 29, 2015
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August 21, 2017
This is one of the best and the funniest of the 'Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups' series - definitely worth a quick read.
Contemporary humour with an affectionate and nostalgic nod to the original Ladybird books and their illustrators.
Contemporary humour with an affectionate and nostalgic nod to the original Ladybird books and their illustrators.
July 27, 2019
When your family gets you this as a belated birthday present...you know you’ve adopted a certain reputation😅
December 15, 2017
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Завърших комичното преживяване с прочитането на "Махмурлукът", чиято цел далеч не беше да откаже читателя от шампанското, изпито предходната вечер, примесено с бира и текила, но пък обясняваше последствията от изпитото количество алкохол, последвалите засрамващи моменти, както и успешни (и недотам успешни) методи за справяне с този голям враг - махмурлука.
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Завърших комичното преживяване с прочитането на "Махмурлукът", чиято цел далеч не беше да откаже читателя от шампанското, изпито предходната вечер, примесено с бира и текила, но пък обясняваше последствията от изпитото количество алкохол, последвалите засрамващи моменти, както и успешни (и недотам успешни) методи за справяне с този голям враг - махмурлука.
December 31, 2015
Lots of fun but favourite page is the cat, makes me snigger every time.
November 17, 2019
This one wasn't as funny as others in the series. It may be because I’m not the intended audience. I’ve loved all the other Ladybird books for adults. Oftentimes when I need a good giggle, I pick one of them from our shelf and laugh to the point of tears. I love that feeling!
March 23, 2019
I know it's easy to say, but I just feel that this could have been a lot more funnier, darker and more explicit. It feels like it was written in the 1960s. I'd be looking for references to WiFi, WiFi passwords, social media, drones. Alexa etc. It would be very funny if this was the 1960s but that was nearly 60 years ago. 5 out of 12.
August 4, 2018
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Not only did I grow up surrounded by books of this ilk, I still have a few. This might not be so funny if you didn't read in this style as a child, but I enjoyed a wry chuckle. The art is magnificent. There are several pictures that killed me, the cover is one. Some of the art, framed, would be awesome in the library next to my childhood Nancy Drews, or arranged above the drinks cabinet.*
*These are a purely theoretical library and drinks cabinet. Currently the shelves are randomly distributed throughout the house, decorated with too many books and ten years worth of dust, and I haven't hung any art in the fridge over my box of wine, but I can envision a minimalist modernity above with both.
Thanks to Chris' Fish Place for the hot tip!
Not only did I grow up surrounded by books of this ilk, I still have a few. This might not be so funny if you didn't read in this style as a child, but I enjoyed a wry chuckle. The art is magnificent. There are several pictures that killed me, the cover is one. Some of the art, framed, would be awesome in the library next to my childhood Nancy Drews, or arranged above the drinks cabinet.*
*These are a purely theoretical library and drinks cabinet. Currently the shelves are randomly distributed throughout the house, decorated with too many books and ten years worth of dust, and I haven't hung any art in the fridge over my box of wine, but I can envision a minimalist modernity above with both.
Thanks to Chris' Fish Place for the hot tip!
October 15, 2016
This is great fun.
A humorous look at the hangover, with Ladybird style text and pictures.
It is of course another funny book in the Ladybird for adult series.
This book is funny because of the way it takes something we all recognise as adults and then accompanies it with pictures from our childhood stories. It then tells the story of the hangover in a way that is greatly amusing.
I think all the Ladybird books for adults are well worth reading and entertaining. They also make really great gifts, but only for people who can laugh!
Copy provided by publishers via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
A humorous look at the hangover, with Ladybird style text and pictures.
It is of course another funny book in the Ladybird for adult series.
This book is funny because of the way it takes something we all recognise as adults and then accompanies it with pictures from our childhood stories. It then tells the story of the hangover in a way that is greatly amusing.
I think all the Ladybird books for adults are well worth reading and entertaining. They also make really great gifts, but only for people who can laugh!
Copy provided by publishers via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
January 2, 2016
These are amazing fun reads for Grown - Ups using the original images from the very early ladybird books just adapting them for Adults. This one obviously featuring overindulgence something we often tend to do at this time of the year.
Great little stocking fillers or fun pressies for an adult birthday. The books will rekindle old memories but with a renewed vigor.
Check them out, more being add later in the year.
Great little stocking fillers or fun pressies for an adult birthday. The books will rekindle old memories but with a renewed vigor.
Check them out, more being add later in the year.
June 18, 2019
Este libro lo leí ayer mientras estuve en la libreria, es un libro muy corto. Es un tanto chistoso pero muy realista, en el encontré todos y cada uno de los síntomas de la resaca y demás problemas que vienen después de pegarnos una borrachera.
October 13, 2020
This is a great read, I read it to my husband while he was hungover and it brought me great joy.
September 6, 2016
I've always wanted to read one of these Ladybird Book parodies, but came away feeling a tad disappointed with The Grown-Up Guide to the Hangover. Whilst the illustrations were enjoyable, I felt that more could have been made of the text. A lot of it was very culturally specific to the US in terms of product placement and the like, and whilst I had no problem whatsoever with this, I felt that the humour was largely aimed at Americans too. I would have liked more sarcasm. Just saying.
September 24, 2016
This one was quite funny, better than the others that I have read in this series so far. Enjoyed looking at the illustrations from original childrens ladybird books but a bit suprised at the page depicting naked men, women and children, can't think where that could have come from !
August 2, 2018
I've heard of these books and when one was offered for free on kindle, I snagged it.
This is brillant. If you have read Ladybird books, you need to read this. If you have a cat, you need to read this.
Just read it.
This is brillant. If you have read Ladybird books, you need to read this. If you have a cat, you need to read this.
Just read it.
November 17, 2015
See review for The Ladybird Book of the Hipster...
You really should check this out.
You really should check this out.
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January 1, 2016It's all horribly true.
January 1, 2017
A perfect read early on the 1st of January.
October 5, 2016
Back in July, I wrote a review on a book I found in England called The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis. Ladybird Books is a (very) longstanding publisher in the UK and have a huge back catalog of images from their 150 years of publishing mostly children's books. They've recently taken many of those images an paired them up with clever text to offer a series that "understands that the world is just as confusing to a forty-year-old as it is to a four-year old. We're here to break down the most pressing and complex issues of our day into easy-to-digest pieces of information paired with vivid illustrations even a child could understand."
I loved the Mid-Life Crisis book and so was very excited to learn that Touchstone, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, is publishing many of the books in Americanized versions on October 11th.
Read the rest of my review at wanderaven
I loved the Mid-Life Crisis book and so was very excited to learn that Touchstone, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, is publishing many of the books in Americanized versions on October 11th.
Read the rest of my review at wanderaven
January 7, 2018
Today is my birthday and as requested I received more of the Ladybird books for adults. The Hangover was on my list to add to my collection and I was looking forward to some giggles.
These books cannot be taken seriously. They are funny, witty and amusing. Some pages will have you rolling your eyes, some laughing out loud. The mixture of old style pictures (like used in the original Ladybird books) and humorous text makes for a fun read. You can read these easily in 10 minutes and I find they make good presents or stocking fillers - like I said this was requested by me for a gift for my birthday.
The Hangover was probably my 3rd favourite book so far in the series (The Cat is first and The Mum is second). Still a good read though and a solid 3.5 stars.
These books cannot be taken seriously. They are funny, witty and amusing. Some pages will have you rolling your eyes, some laughing out loud. The mixture of old style pictures (like used in the original Ladybird books) and humorous text makes for a fun read. You can read these easily in 10 minutes and I find they make good presents or stocking fillers - like I said this was requested by me for a gift for my birthday.
The Hangover was probably my 3rd favourite book so far in the series (The Cat is first and The Mum is second). Still a good read though and a solid 3.5 stars.
March 6, 2016
Another Ladybird gem with the original artwork. There were a couple of funny jokes but I preferred The Mum and The Wife.
Also there was a joke on page 28 about the morning after a wedding. The accompanying picture were a load of naked men, woman and children. I can't think what story this illustration accompanied.
Also there was a joke on page 28 about the morning after a wedding. The accompanying picture were a load of naked men, woman and children. I can't think what story this illustration accompanied.
November 24, 2016
5 Words: Perfect length for a cuppa.
These books are short and snarky and I love the humour. They're perfect for gifts, a little something to make you chuckle.
This one is probably my favourite.
I received a copy of this for free via NetGalley for review purposes.
These books are short and snarky and I love the humour. They're perfect for gifts, a little something to make you chuckle.
This one is probably my favourite.
I received a copy of this for free via NetGalley for review purposes.
February 21, 2017
"Where might there be bacon?" is now a common phrase heard around the office.
May 22, 2018
These are fun enjoyable reads.
Entertaining stock-fillers, though Id image most readers would have forgotten the jokes by January!
Entertaining stock-fillers, though Id image most readers would have forgotten the jokes by January!
August 13, 2017
Very funny. Almost feel that lived all pages in this book at some point.
September 14, 2017
A delight at any time, but a godsend during a hangover. This book lifts my spirits. So, so, so funny.
July 14, 2022
It's meant to be funny but doesn't succeed. There are too many silly references to eating bacon. Some of the illustrations are good.
May 9, 2021
Christ
August 22, 2024
poetic. comedic. rip susan. love the cat feature.
September 4, 2016
INITIAL THOUGHTS
As I have already read a few of these, I know now, what to expect.I think this one has the potential to be highly amusing. A great chance to make me laugh!
REVIEW
I received an e-arc, e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The cover on this book shows a man looking rather ill, almost desperate standing on the ledge of a high rise building (perhaps his office building?) Another male seems to be attempting to talk to the man and calm him. It is quite an amusing cover when coupled with the title of the book!
So would the cover make me pick this one up in a bookstore? I can think of that many recipients that I could purchase this book for as a gift that I don't have enough fingers and toes put together to count the amount lol!
So how does the book explain a hang-over? . . ..
"Sometimes when we drink too much, we get a hangover.
There is no cure for the hangover, but it can be treated with a cup of strong coffee and a couple of fried breakfasts"
This description did make me really smile/grin. One of the Quotes I thought was really good from this book that I'd like to share with you (I won't share too many, you need to go buy these books for yourselves!). . . . .
"A good hangover should be a total mystery to you. How did this happen? Why do you feel so ill?"
I loved the instructions for the preparation of a hangover first aid kit. . . .and then being too drunk to find it early enough to prevent the hangover.
This anecdote actually made me tear up a little as one of my Uncles (my youngest Uncle) always spoke to his nieces/nephews when they became of drinking age and told us before going out on "a bender" (translation - drinking a lot) always have a drink of milk before going out. Then upon returning home (or where ever you are sleeping) you must drink a pint of water and take another pint of water to drink either during the night or first thing in the morning. Then you do not have a hangover . . . .and I have to say it has always worked for me. (Though admittedly I am not nor ever was a heavy drinker)
The other quote from the book I'd like to share is . . . .
"The morning after consuming alcohol you may find you are more sensitive to noise. Some people can actually "see" sounds. It is almost as if drinking gives you superpowers!"
So once again I found myself having a chuckle or two at this book. A great gift for that person or those people in the family that love to drink and hate the hangover.
So did I enjoy the book? Yes, it was witty, and amusing read.
Would I recommend the book? Yes, it’s a fun read and I’d also recommend it as a gift book, for your friends/family who suffer hangovers or maybe a fun quirky 18th (coming to legal drinking age) birthday gift. Would I read another book in this specific series/type? Yes, please I’m going to be writing a list of the ones I’d like to read. Would I want to read other titles by Jason Hazeley and/or Joel Morris? I have been taking a look at some of their other books, and I do intend to purchase a few for my own book shelves, though I’ll have to narrow down my list as there are so many great sounding ones. I do love this type of witty book to read.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Witty, sarcastic, amusing read!
As I have already read a few of these, I know now, what to expect.I think this one has the potential to be highly amusing. A great chance to make me laugh!
REVIEW
I received an e-arc, e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The cover on this book shows a man looking rather ill, almost desperate standing on the ledge of a high rise building (perhaps his office building?) Another male seems to be attempting to talk to the man and calm him. It is quite an amusing cover when coupled with the title of the book!
So would the cover make me pick this one up in a bookstore? I can think of that many recipients that I could purchase this book for as a gift that I don't have enough fingers and toes put together to count the amount lol!
So how does the book explain a hang-over? . . ..
"Sometimes when we drink too much, we get a hangover.
There is no cure for the hangover, but it can be treated with a cup of strong coffee and a couple of fried breakfasts"
This description did make me really smile/grin. One of the Quotes I thought was really good from this book that I'd like to share with you (I won't share too many, you need to go buy these books for yourselves!). . . . .
"A good hangover should be a total mystery to you. How did this happen? Why do you feel so ill?"
I loved the instructions for the preparation of a hangover first aid kit. . . .and then being too drunk to find it early enough to prevent the hangover.
This anecdote actually made me tear up a little as one of my Uncles (my youngest Uncle) always spoke to his nieces/nephews when they became of drinking age and told us before going out on "a bender" (translation - drinking a lot) always have a drink of milk before going out. Then upon returning home (or where ever you are sleeping) you must drink a pint of water and take another pint of water to drink either during the night or first thing in the morning. Then you do not have a hangover . . . .and I have to say it has always worked for me. (Though admittedly I am not nor ever was a heavy drinker)
The other quote from the book I'd like to share is . . . .
"The morning after consuming alcohol you may find you are more sensitive to noise. Some people can actually "see" sounds. It is almost as if drinking gives you superpowers!"
So once again I found myself having a chuckle or two at this book. A great gift for that person or those people in the family that love to drink and hate the hangover.
So did I enjoy the book? Yes, it was witty, and amusing read.
Would I recommend the book? Yes, it’s a fun read and I’d also recommend it as a gift book, for your friends/family who suffer hangovers or maybe a fun quirky 18th (coming to legal drinking age) birthday gift. Would I read another book in this specific series/type? Yes, please I’m going to be writing a list of the ones I’d like to read. Would I want to read other titles by Jason Hazeley and/or Joel Morris? I have been taking a look at some of their other books, and I do intend to purchase a few for my own book shelves, though I’ll have to narrow down my list as there are so many great sounding ones. I do love this type of witty book to read.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Witty, sarcastic, amusing read!
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