Writing — Josh Linden

Books

Tiny Pep Talks / Quirk Books (Available Now!)

Bite-Size Encouragement for Life’s Annoying, Stressful, and Flat-Out Lousy Moments

A USA Today National Bestseller & Vulture Recommended Humor Book of 2024! Why should you need to be doing something important or impressive to get a pep talk? Two comedians offer hilarious encouragement for your most mundane struggles.

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“It’s nice to have a slightly corny friend tell you how great you are at conducting daily unpleasant tasks.” - Vulture

“Handling even serious subjects with a touch of sass, Tiny Pep Talks feels like an afternoon spent with your favorite vodka aunty who’s always had your best interests at heart.”- BookPage

“Perfect for someone going through a hard time or a big life change, or anyone who could use a pocket-size hype man.” -BookTrib

Tiny Pep Talks for Teachers / Quirk Books (Available Now!)

Bite-Size Encouragement for the Classroom

Two comedians offer hilarious encouragement for all the tiny heroic acts that teachers perform every day.

Teachers are constantly handing out reassurance, support, and inspiration. But who’s boosting them through their everyday challenges—like waking a sleeping student, paying for supplies out of pocket, or fighting with the copy machine again? Frankly, sometimes an apple isn’t enough!