5 books from the July Biography & Memoir eNewsletter with unusual titles

“I sold the memoirs of my sex life to a publisher - they are going to make a board game out of it”
- Woody Allen

I moved into public libraries for two reasons: 1) books and 2) I wanted to see if I had what it took to work with any and all kinds of queries and people. Appallingly cliche, right? And yet true. I wanted to be able to see and read ALL OF THE THINGS. My first day on the job I was asked by a customer how much it would cost to send a letter to Tunisia. And every day during my time in the branches was like that. It was a hoot. The variety of questions ensured that I never got bored. Ten years later, I haven't read all of the things, but I've given it a damn good try. At the heart of it, those reasons above are still valid today. I would, though, like to add a third thing to the list: 3) unusual book titles. That must be a thing. Surely? I mean, I come across so many during my work day - whether it's editing eNewsletters, following up on eBook/eAudiobook queries, updating our tweetstream or Facebook page, or even just in conversation with family, friends, and colleagues - they're just THERE. Waiting to be discovered. I think it's my superpower that I manage to find them without even trying. As we all know, with great power comes great responsibility, and it's my duty to share them with you all. Whether you want them or not. Today's five are rounded up from the July Biography & Memoir eNewsletter. Which, by the way, you can read online OR subscribe to for free because BOOKS GOOD is the best philosophy ever. (Followed very closely by CHOCOLATE GOOD, admit it).

5 crafty books to make you go "WTH? DO WANT!"

"I was once fired as opening act for Seals and Crofts because I got loaded and introduced them as Arts and Crafts."
- George Miller

I'm a thwarted crafts person. Seriously. I can't craft for peanuts. Everything ends disastrously. When trying knitting on for size I dropped stitches, made stitches up, broke wooden needles and ended up with an unfinished drunken looking scarf. (To this day it sits buried at the bottom of one of my many bags as a mark of crafts-shame). Crochet...ugh, let's not talk about that. Mosaics...yikes, who knew that was dangerous? Scrapbooking...oh, it was way too fiddly for me. The only crafty experimenty type thing I did reasonably well was decoupage. And only then because I used graphic novel images taken from old comic books. (I figure better to use images I actually identify with - what do you mean I'm not a Maori/female version of Wolverine? - than cutesy pretty things I feel nothing for). I mean, sure, my pants have Mod Podge stains that will never come out, and let's not talk about how I nearly sliced my finger off and, while we're at it, let's not even mention the body parts glue can stick to. The point is, I quite clearly suck at crafts. This doesn't stop me from enjoying craft books, though. I'm not sure how that works. And the more bizarre/strange/unusual/funny (haha and weird) the book THE BETTER. Am I, right? (The only proper answer here is "Yes, Tosca, you in your all knowing wisdom are RIGHT."). I've rounded up the following five books that have caught my eye and turned them into this post. Probably for my own entertainment more than yours. You don't know the LOLs I LOLd before requesting these. Now I have to find someone to make some for me because me and crafts? Life endangering. Request, and enjoy, people :)

Also worth a mention:
The bad book / Aranzi Aronzo
In the world of kawaii (Japanese cute), little kitties, pandas, bunnies and the like are standard fare, but who ever heard of The Bad Buy, The Liar, or The Thief? Aranzi Aranzo takes the notorious cuteness of Japanese crafts and takes them to the next level with The Bad Book, full of mischief and fun!

Comment: I don't know what any of this means. I just know I *have* to request it to find out.

Dog hair : the best doggy hair-dos for fashion-consious hounds!
Dogs can be fashion victims just like the rest of us. Take yourself on a journey through the highs and lows of doggy hairdos, including mullets, perms, sleek bouncy locs and mohicans. Dog Hair has 75 of the most cutting edge styles - feel inspired and pamper your pooch. Whether you have a spaniel, a poodle or a mongrel, your furry friend will love their makeover.

Comment: Technically, not a crafts book BUT I COULDN'T RESIST. I mean, really.