James Thurber
James Grover Thurber was an American cartoonist, writer, humorist, journalist and playwright. He was best known for his cartoons and short stories, published mainly in The New Yorker and collected in his numerous books.
Books by James Thurber
4 books available
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
by James Thurber
3.7(8,579)
A mild-mannered man escapes his ordinary life by imagining himself as a daring pilot, a life-saving surgeon, and a debonair assassin.
The Thurber Carnival
by James Thurber
4.2(2,933)
James Thurber's classic collection humorously explores the absurdities of everyday life, turning ordinary situations into comical reflections on human nature.
My Life and Hard Times
by James Thurber
4.1(3,221)
James Thurber's memoir is a funny look at his eccentric family, peculiar pets, and the absurdities of life in Columbus, Ohio.
The 13 Clocks
by James Thurber
4.0(6,587)
In a whimsical world where time is frozen, a dashing prince must outwit a wicked Duke with impossible tasks to win the hand of a silent princess, all while thirteen clocks remain stubbornly stopped.