A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts for Curious Humans Who Have Nothing Better to Do Than Read by Jess Zafarris - ISBN: 9781964487328
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A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts for Curious Humans Who Have Nothing Better to Do Than Read

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  • Hardcover

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    20 October 2026

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Summary

A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts is the ultimate collection for curious minds who love to discover unexpected facts at every turn.

This playful, engaging collection of intriguing information is perfect for dipping into at a moment’s notice. With a mix of history, science, pop culture, and quirky trivia, A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts delivers an eye-popping array of little-known information that will make readers think, cringe, and marvel at the oddities of the wor…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781964487328
ISBN-10:1964487323
Author:Jess Zafarris, Shannon Miller
Publisher:Media Lab Books
Imprint:Media Lab Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:20 October 2026
Weight:384g
Dimensions:20mm x 150mm x 200mm
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A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts for Curious Humans Who Have Nothing Better to Do Than Read by Jess Zafarris - ISBN: 9781964487328
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About The Author

Jess Zafarris

Jess Zafarris

Jess Zafarris is the author of several books focusing on the history and power of words and language, including:

  • Once Upon a Word (Rockridge Press, 2020)
  • Words from Hell (Chambers, 2023)
  • Useless Etymology (Chambers, October 2025)

She has also contributed to:

  • The Game Master’s Book of Legendary Locations (Media Lab Books, 2025)
  • The tabletop game League of the Lexicon

Jess teaches courses on social media, storytelling, and journalism at institutions such as Emerson College, where she is an adjunct professor.

Her work has been featured in:

  • The Boston Globe
  • The New York Times
  • The Guardian
  • NPR
  • Podcasts including Something You Should Know and Dear Hank and John

Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller is a writer and editor. She has served as Adweek’s managing editor of creativity, the creator economy, and DEI, and as The A.V. Club’s news editor. A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts is her first book.

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