"Sharp writing that showcases a delightful sense of humor." ~Kirkus Reviews
A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists
Genres: Satire, Humor, Humorous Fiction4.6 stars, 17 ratings.
Paperback: $19.99
Ebook: $3.99
Growing up under a dictatorship and the toil of academic life don’t seem like laughing matters, but the lighthearted stories in A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists find humor in all corners. Radu Guiaşu draws on his own experiences of academia, research, teaching, exploring nature, and growing up in Romania as inspiration for thirty-six short pieces that offer an entertaining escape from the mundane.
A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists is a wide-ranging collection that includes prose fiction as well as more inventive literary forms, such as lists, all-dialogue stories, and hermit-crab pieces such as a fake rejection letter. Full of clean, intelligent humour, this collection is unified by Radu Guiaşu’s wry, satirical voice, sure to put a smile on your face.
Praise for A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists
"Rich with satire and wit." ~BookLife
"A diverse and enjoyable short story collection." ~Foreword Clarion Reviews
"A delightful, memorable collection." ~Literary Titan
"An artful display of storytelling." ~Chanticleer Book Reviews
"A gem of a collection." ~Readers' Favorite
"A wonderfully eclectic series of shorts." ~The Wishing Shelf Book Review
"Smartly funny." ~Independent Book Review
About the Author
Dr. Radu Guiaşu grew up in Romania and moved to Canada at age eighteen. Holding four university degrees in biology, education, and zoology, including a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, Radu Guiaşu is a tenured university professor who teaches and conducts research in fields such as ecology, animal behavior, and conservation biology. He has won teaching and research awards, and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals, two academic biology books, as well as a novel The Faraway Mountains, which was inspired by his experiences growing up under a communist dictatorship. He lives in the Greater Toronto Area with his family. Learn more at RaduGuiasu.com.