Read Something Else: Collected & Dubious Wit & Wisdom of Lemony Snicket

Looking for wit, wisdom, and inspiration all within the pages of one useful book? Read Something Else. 

Life is a turbulent journey, fraught with confusion, heartbreak, and inconvenience. This collection of wit and wisdom from New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket is unlikely to help.

It includes a new introduction filled with curious aphorisms, a handful of never-before-seen-or-heard quotations, and fan favorites from works over the years. These dubious offerings, collected from Snicket’s books, unpublished papers, and more, have been made pleasing to the eye by illustrations, select fan art, and design flourishes.

This treasury of troubling thoughts and dubious advice contains:

Witty Quotes: On subjects ranging from heartbreak and inconvenience to the proper time to cry, these sayings are very unlikely to help. A Book of Aphorisms: A collection of short, philosophical, and often pessimistic sayings perfect for readers who know the sad truth is that the truth is sad. Illustrated Pages: Dozens of illustrations and select fan art that make the dubious offerings slightly more pleasing to the eye. A Gift for Readers: The perfect book for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events or anyone who prefers their wisdom served with a side of melancholy.