I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie: Totally Choice Color Edition!

I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie: Totally Choice Color Edition!

Get the book MTV VJ Martha Quinn calls “clever and cool!” Part music trivia challenge, part comedy show, and part literary lovefest, I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie is a one-of-a-kind ride through the classic rock and pop hits of the ’70s and ’80s—with a hilarious bookish twist. Whether you’re a music lover , trivia buff , author , musician , or puzzle fan , this “rock-and-roll joy bomb” will have you laughing, singing, and shouting answers in your car, break room, or book club. Inside this totally rad retro romp : • Over 100 fun facts about legendary bands, songs, and their literary connections • Over 100 clever quiz questions , from fill-in-the-blanks to crossword-style clues • 23 hilariously remastered song lyrics reimagined for book lovers • Quiz questions like: Q: If Kajagoogoo wrote a book, why would they decline an interview? A: They’re Too Shy. • Pop culture trivia like: Q: Which music video from Toto has the band playing atop a stack of books? A: The answer is in THIS book! Featuring rewritten lyrics such as: “I like big books and I cannot lie / You other authors can’t deny…” —you’ll be howling with laughter and humming along. “Inspired, and at times laugh-out-loud brilliant. If you don’t like this book, you’re Out of Touch .” – Joe Bissen, copyeditor, Star Tribune , and award-winning author Makes a perfect gift for fans of classic rock, ’80s music, pun-lovers, writers, librarians, and your punniest friend. "Tamara Dever's combination of music with fun puzzles is a stellar duo, like Run DMC and Aerosmith! Get to ILikeBigBooks.com and READ This Way!" - Martha Quinn, original MTV VJ and host of The Martha Quinn Morning Show, iHeart 80s @ 103.7 KDSF "This is a cool way to pass the time while waiting for downbeat. As a lifetime musician, I'm challenged by the quizzes and amused by the parodies. Let's put away Facebook and read a book-this book!" - Matt Wilson, "Piano Man" in the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp musical "Movin' Out" "I was laughing out loud at every other page! So much creativity, and such a fun spin on the classics; this is the perfect read for any music lover or avid book reader! Or just anyone looking for a laugh." - ADLEY, viral video sensation and Grammy-awarded entertainer "So much fun! We spent an afternoon playing the games, challenging each other in trivia, and laughing. Hours went by before we realized it. Thanks for the rock-and-roll joy bomb!" - TJ Greaney As someone who's always listening to--andquoting--the great music from the '70s and '80s, I love doing quizzesand learning more about the songs I love. I also love spreading joy, so I published I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie to do just that. This bookis fun, interesting, often cheesy, and brings back wonderful memories.Some questions are easy while others are more challenging. I hope youhave Nothing But a Good Time working through its entertaining pages.Your enthusiasm brings me joy, so thank you! You're The Inspiration forwriting this book. :)- Tamara Dever Do you stand in line like a Fool in the Rain to buy the latest bestseller? Are you Walking on Sunshine when you finally buy it? Authors, are you Too Shy to market your book or are you waiting for the day when Everybody Wants You to talk about your book on their show? If your favorite pastimes include reading and listening to '70s and '80smusic, you're going to have a blast with this book. (If not, Run,Runaway.) It will make you laugh, smile, and maybe even roll your eyeswhile doing so. It will test your knowledge of books, their authors, and classic rock and pop songs and their artists. On the pageswithin, you'll find trivia, brainteasers, quizzes, crossword puzzles,and many songs you'll recognize--sort of. You see, the tunes haven'tchanged, but the words have! Each remastered song now has a book-related theme and you'll never hear it Just the Same Way again. The songs inthis book are presented in themed groups that begin with a simple loveof reading and proceed to follow the process of publishing a book. Ifyou're a reader, but not in the publishing industry, you may learn alittle about the journey books take to get into your hands. My Desire is that this book will entertain you. May it bring you laughter, inspire you to share something funny with a friend, and perhaps eveninspire you to write your own music or book. Let's geek out together over a shared love of words and music. After All, We're InThis Love Together! And...Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough. Let the Music Play, Tamara Dever, CEO of TLC Book Design and lifelong music lover Does hearing a favorite song take you Back in Time? Does reading a favorite book make you feel Overjoyed? You'll find it Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun) with this entertaining book! I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie is full of trivia, puzzles, and games that tie books with '70s and '80s music in a way you've likely never considered. You'll be singing theinventive new lyrics to wel