They Really Published These: 25 Books That Are Wild From Start To Finish

Forget everything you learned in English class – we’re diving into the literary universe where authors clearly ate mushrooms before hitting their keyboards. From coloring books filled with majestic farting animals to a chicken cookbook that somehow involves BDSM (yes, really), these 25 books prove that publishing deals aren’t as hard to get as we thought. Each title makes you question not just the author’s creative process, but the entire chain of people who nodded and said, “Yes, this needs to exist in print.“Welcome to the section of the bookstore your librarian pretends doesn’t exist. Between Snoop Dogg dropping culinary wisdom like it’s hot and dad jokes bound in actual hardcover (because apparently somebody thought they deserved permanence), these reads redefine the meaning of “literary genius.” The Book of Unusual Knowledge sits casually among them, serving facts that make you sound either brilliant or unhinged at dinner parties, depending on your audience. These aren’t just books; they’re evidence that somewhere out there, editors are either extremely brave or just stopped asking questions altogether.This post may includeaffiliate links.

Welcome to the section of the bookstore your librarian pretends doesn’t exist. Between Snoop Dogg dropping culinary wisdom like it’s hot and dad jokes bound in actual hardcover (because apparently somebody thought they deserved permanence), these reads redefine the meaning of “literary genius.” The Book of Unusual Knowledge sits casually among them, serving facts that make you sound either brilliant or unhinged at dinner parties, depending on your audience. These aren’t just books; they’re evidence that somewhere out there, editors are either extremely brave or just stopped asking questions altogether.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

True crime activity book cover with quirky illustrations for adults.

Review:“It’s waaaaay thicker then I thought it would be but surprisingly very light! Love they sectioned the categories in chapters like “crime” “history” etc. I also like that I can literally just open the book at random and just start reading which is perfect for those odd 5-10minutes you need to kill.” -Bunny

Person holding “The Book of Unusual Knowledge,” showcasing strange books to explore.

Review:“I bought this book for myself as a Christmas present because, as a James Fell fan since 2019, I knew I HAD to read it. I’ve read so many passages out loud to my partner he actually asked if he could read it after me… I’ve never seen this man seek out a book as long as I’ve known him! My only complaint is that some of my pages have started falling out. Not sure why, but thankfully I haven’t physically lost any yet! In any case, worth EVERY penny.” -Jamie Wolf

A hand holding a book titled “On This Day in History: Shit Went Down” by James Fell. Strange books to believe are real.

Review:“Very funny stuff, they take lines from Trumps speeches and turn them into poems. It’s a great little book.” -Buck Tucker

Book titled “The Beautiful Poetry of Donald Trump” on a textured surface.

Review:“I really enjoyed reading this book not only for the history but the trivia is so interesting. I hope I can remember at least half of what I read to be able to share the info with other people.” -CYNTHIA DODDS

Cover of “Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids,” a strange book about historical events by Phil Mason.

Review:“Bought it for my little sister and she looooves this book! Finding all the hidden clues and new information about Bill and the other characters in Gravity Falls! 🍿🔥” -Binword

A strange book with an eye symbol and “The Book of Bill” text on a dark cover.

Review:“This book is absolutely hilarious. Scott Seiss’s videos are my favorite but this book is amazing and showcases even more talent. The illustrations are great. The book is told from being to end of employment and all the hilarity in between with well thought out and super funny jokes. If you have ever included a title in a resume that even you didn’t know what it meant… this is the book for you!” -Kat

Cover of “The Customer is Always Wrong,” showcasing a cartoon retail scene with chaos and humor.

Review:“I just want to say that it is an excellent book on the subject of people’s oddities collections. The information and the background of each is done well. The book quality is amazing. 👍” -Norrin Radd

Person holding “Morbid Curiosities” book, showcasing strange collections and a skull graphic on the cover.

Literary boundaries continue to blur as we explore more titles that make us question everything we know about publishing standards. From historical deep dives that sound fake but aren’t to instructional guides that should probably come with warning labels, each upcoming book proves that sometimes the strangest ideas make the most memorable reads.

Review:“Bought this for my boyfriend as a joke-ish gift but we both love it. We read the “random fact of the day” over coffee 🤣” -TattooedNurse

Strange book titled “True Facts That Sound Like Bullsh*t” on a white tray with two glasses.

Review:“I bought this for a friend who has a cat with an interesting personality. Before giving it to them, I read it first. It was much funnier and creative than I expected. Love the various chapters and content as well as the illustrations.” -Angie N.

Cats next to a humorous book titled “How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You,” showcasing strange book themes.

Review:“This was a birthday gift for a friend that has everything yet want’s everything. He found it to be hilarious and the most memorable gift he received.” -alex

Vintage book cover titled “Hand Jobs for the Whole Family,” showcasing a family cooking in a retro kitchen. Strange books.

Review:“I heard about this online and my husband and I joke about being birders despite knowing nothing about birds. This book interesting and funny. The pictures I added show a lot of thought was put into this with the drawings and labeling.” -JS

Book titled “The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America” with illustrated bird pages, highlighting strange books.

Review:“I read this to my child before bed. It gave us a good laugh. This was a classic book lol.” -French Alsabrooks

Person holding “Go the F**k to Sleep” book with a curious expression, highlighting its bizarre nature.

Review:“This book isnt exactly a children’s book, but we definitely shared it with our infant child who loves reading books. The pages are vibrant so he seems to love this book too. Overall this book is hilarious! I ended up buying for a couple for my pregnant friends and their little ones even.” -Amy F.

Cover of “K is for Knifeball” featuring a red ball with a knife, emphasizing strange book concepts.