Better than CliffsNotes, funnier than Monarch Notes, and shorter than the originals—comes a hilarious spoof of the blockbuster hits you love, not to mention many books you've come to despise. From the authors of the bestselling Newt Gingrich's Bedtime Stories for Orphans is a parody that lampoons all the popular books you'd ever want to read—or not! Included are: "The Fridges of Marin County": A hip California housewife finds brief happiness in the arms of an Iowa refrigerator. "Embarrassed by the Light": A guide for people who are self-conscious about near-death experiences. "A Year in Pompeii": Fond pre-Vesuvius anecdotes and recollections. "Iron Tom": Help your neutered cat regain his masculinity. "The 7 Habits of Highly Defective People": Annoying strategies for getting what you want. "Listening to Pringles": A psychologist/grocer chronicles his experience in treating depressive patients with prescription junk food. And more!