Trade Paperback

The Joy of Names – $15

reveals all you need to know about first names, baby names, last names, nicknames, cruel and unusual names, movie stars’ names, presidents’ names, eponymous names, names from myths, authors’ pseudonyms, and other fascinating facts about names. Richard Lederer, who is often called “Learning Dressed Up to Have Fun,” makes all these topics delightfully accessible. The illustrations by Todd Smith help bring the information to vibrant life.

Trade Paperback

Challenging Words – $13

a sublime adventure in recreational linguistics that brings order to our English language. Be prepared for a wordy workout consisting of aerobics of the mind and push-ups of the brain.

Trade Paperback 147 pgs.

American Trivia Quiz Book – $10

By Richard Lederer and Caroline McCullagh.

The American Trivia Quiz Book brims with fascinating facts about the people, places, and events that make our nation great. Adorned with well over 100 illustrations, this book will boost your knowledge of and appreciation for all things American.

Monsters Unchained – $9 

Best-selling author and world-class punster Richard Lederer presents the scariest and silliest spectacle of monsters ever gathered together in a single book. The 1,000 jokes, 80 illustrations, 60 poems, and 20 creepy creatures are guaranteed to make both kids and groan-ups laugh out loud!

Don’t ever play ping pong with King Kong.

Don’t ever take blood tests with Dracula.

Don’t you dare give a wedgie to Frankenstein.

Your ending will be quite spectaculah!

Amazing Words – $15

Word Wizard Richard Lederer offers his insight into the most bedazzling, beguiling, and bewitching words in the English language. With enchanting, enthralling, and entrancing etymologies, puns, and letter patterns of more than a thousand everyday words, readers will delight in the love of words that Dr. Lederer has poured into each entry. This is Lederer’s career-capping book for language lovers.

Trade paperback, 168 pages

Lederer on Language – $15

In this wide-ranging collection, Richard Lederer offers his reflections on the English language, along with his tales of a life in letters. The more than 30 chapters include Dr. Lederer’s best columns from the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Trade paperback, 272 pages

Word Wizard – $15

A career-capping anthology of Richard Lederer’s best and most popular pieces on the English language. The essays capture the sweep of Dr. Lederer’s many adventures as a verbivore and enlighten, inspire, and tickle the funny bone.

Trade paperback, 168 pages

The Gift of Age – $15

Richard Lederer shares wit and wisdom, information and inspiration about the incredible journey to maturity. The touching stories, fascinating facts, and rollicking humor will stir your soul, stimulate your mind, and tickle your funny bone. The pages are set in 14-point type.

Trade paperback, 144 pages

American Trivia – $10

Richard Lederer and Caroline McCullagh have written American Trivia to make American history live for their readers. More than 90 illustrations enliven the panoramic history of our great nation — from how our country got its name and from Lady Liberty to the Liberty Bell to our favorite foods, movies, and sports.

Trade paperback

Presidential Trivia – $10

Who was our youngest American president? Who was our oldest? Who were our tallest, shortest, and fattest? Richard Lederer offers a treasury of fascinating facts about the feats, fates, families, foibles, and firsts of our American presidents, from George Washington to Donald Trump.

Hardcover, 128 pages

A Treasury for Cat Lovers – $10

In these pages cat lovers can celebrate the special bond they share with their beloved companions. A heartwarming collection of fascinating facts, touching stories, history, science, and hilarious jokes about our feline friends.

Hardcover, 128 pages

A Treasury for Dog Lovers – $10

In these pages dog lovers can celebrate the special bond they share with their beloved companions. A heartwarming collection of fascinating facts, touching stories, history, science, and hilarious jokes about our best friends.

Trade paperback, 168 pages

A Tribute to Teachers – $13

Cheering on the true heroes of the classroom,Richard Lederer sings a chorus of praise for those who change our lives one day and one lesson at a time. Readers will meet great teachers throughout history, as well as educators captured in literature, film, and comic strips. A must for teachers and those who love them.