{"product_id":"local-humor-jim-harris-9781440148613","title":"Local Humor","description":"Chestnut Hill Local columnists Mike Todd, Janet Gilmore, Hugh Gilmore, and Jim Harris, (L-R), have not only survived in the troubled and struggling newspaper business, they have amassed a devoted following of fans who shower them with lavish presents like scrapple, bowling balls, and money from Nigerian bank accounts. Until recently, their columns were available only to the readers of the Local, but now you, too, can \"LOL\" as: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHugh warns of the \"Enemies of Reading\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJanet remembers old friends, old flames and ex-coworkers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMike deals with wrens, ferrets, and a pregnant wife in his house\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJim dispenses dubious advice and rails against the system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e They each have their own style and shtick, but they share a love of language and an innate ability to find the humor in everyday life. Not since Ben Franklin dined alone at the Mermaid Inn has Chestnut Hill seen such a concentration of comedic talent. Here, from among their hundreds of articles, hand-picked by a rigorous process of \"One potato, two potato,\" is a rollicking roundup of mirthful monologues for your gracious consideration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jim Harris, Hugh \u0026amp;. Janet Gilmore, Mike Todd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440148619\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440148613\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/24\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d","brand":"Jim Harris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44056500895999,"sku":"9781440148613","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a980176e-58a1-4dee-a88a-ebe9a2a33271.jpg?v=1685041656","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/local-humor-jim-harris-9781440148613","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}