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The Correct Order of Biscuits: And Other Meticulously Assembled Lists of Extremely Valuable Nonsense

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Correct Order of Biscuits: And Other Meticulously Assembled Lists of Extremely Valuable Nonsense

Contributors:

By (Author) Adam Sharp

ISBN:

9781398701724

Publisher:

Orion Publishing Co

Imprint:

Trapeze

Publication Date:

29th December 2020

UK Publication Date:

17th September 2020

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Gift books

Dewey:

828.9207

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

192

Dimensions:

Width 202mm, Height 134mm, Spine 20mm

Weight:

250g

Description

'There is a theory that humans made lists before we invented writing. Adam Sharp's exquisitely arranged, addictively witty book of lists is the reasons why. He is the poet laureate of lists'

John Mitchinson, Senior QI Elf

'So much to disagree with in this book. And I mean that as a huge recommendation' Richard Osman

'Very funny and highly addictive. Adam Sharp, you weird genius' Russell Kane

A list of ways to start a conversation with a cat in different countries

5. Pss-pss-pss (England)

4. Kac-kac-kac (Lithuania)

3. Pish-pish-pish (Iran)

2. Ming-ming-ming (Philippines)

1. Bellowing "What's new pussycat, whoa, oh whoa" (Wales)

Are you feeling down in the dumps Is the chaotic, disordered nature of modern existence freaking you out Are you feeling...listless

Then this collection of fascinating, hilarious and brilliantly odd lists is the remedy you need. Packed full of incredible facts, from what people say instead of cheese when they're taking a photo in Bulgaria, to what a platypus is called in Mandarin, everything under the sun is here.

In order.

Reviews

There is a theory that humans made lists before we invented writing. Adam Sharp's exquisitely arranged, addictively witty book of lists is the reasons why. He is the poet laureate of lists - John Mitchinson, Senior QI Elf

Author Bio

Adam is originally from Manchester but has moved around often (he's not very good at staying still). Some of the places he's lived are as follows:

8. London

7. Melbourne

6. Sydney

5. Queensland

4. The Channel Islands

3. The Canary Islands

2. Nashville

1. Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Come say hello and tell him your order of biscuits on Twitter @AdamCSharp

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