Master storyteller Joe McHugh revives a rich tradition of narrative comedy by offering up a spirit-lifting, blues-busting two-volume collection of well-crafted story jokes, many accompanied with artful illustrations. Avoiding one-liners, puns, shaggy dogs, and put-downs, each joke is a miniature tale weaving together memorable characters, a vivid setting, and engaging plot to conclude with a genuinely funny punch line, a yarn to remind us that the journey can be as enjoyable as reaching the destination. There are 75 story jokes in each volume. Readers will encounter many storied characters including a whisky expert asking for a wee dram of 25-year-old single malt, a genie offering a woman three wishes, and a forgetful old-man arriving at the gates of heaven.

For over forty years, master storyteller and award-winning radio journalist Joe McHugh has shared humorous yarns, myths, folktales, and ghost stories with audiences of all ages. An early pioneer of the desktop publishing revolution, Joe is the author of eight books, including two novels. He and his wife run Calling Crane Publishing, their independent publishing company. You can find That’s Really Funny! alongside Joe’s complete library of books and audio recordings at www.callingcrane.com. Thank you for supporting independent writers!