‘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.

Mothering Heights
The Handmaid's Tale
I Couldn't Love You More
Queen Boudica's Secret Diary
The Swift and the Harrier
Superheroes
Gift Wrapping
What To Look For in Summer
Braver and boulder
Three Sisters
The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play : Easy Activities & Creative Craft for Kids and their Grown-ups
The Little Book of Manifestation
Christmas Wren
A Ladybird Book: Electricity
Pinocchio
Oi Aardvark!
Why Do We Need Art?
Poems of Childhood
Centaur
Ten Poems about Brothers
I Am Bat
Plastic Sucks!
Giles
In the Shadow of Queens : Tales from the Tudor Court
National Treasures : Saving The Nation's Art in World War II
The Berlin Shadow
Matrix
Dog Man Unleashed
Unnatural Causes
Pet
A Cuddle and A Cwtch
Fall
Hideous Beauty
The People Next Door
Gilded
Leah On the Offbeat
Celebrity Chit-Chat
The Quiet Night in
Sixteen Souls
The Prison Healer
Thirteen
The Importance of Being Interested : Adventures in Scientific Curiosity


