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Liam James Leaven is the author of the comedic novel ON THE ORIGIN’S OF JOY BOY’S CHASM. Hailed by Bookshop Santa Cruz as “an infectious romp guaranteed to entertain” and praised for its keen insight and its zany, (mis)adventurous, and wholly entertaining plot, ON THE ORIGIN’S OF JOY BOY’S CHASM has been providing readers with laugh-out-loud moments for over a decade.
His acclaimed HUGE WORDS BY HUGE PEOPLE, called a “top-shelf laughter elixir,” has developed a devoted fanbase, resonating with readers of all ages, and will be followed up in 2025 with HUGE WORDS BY HUGE PEOPLE: BIGGER THAN YESTERDAY.
Liam's comedic mash-up short, FRANKENSTEIN, OR THE MODERN WASHINGTONIAN, takes readers on an unforgettable romp through the Nevada deserts. His next big project, a parody children's picture book, is scheduled to be released in summer 2024.
Get on the bus to join Liam on his uproarious and insightful quest for hijinks.
Reviewed by Jennie More for Readers' Favorite
Huge Words by Huge People by Liam James Leaven includes some of the most popular quotes by famous people throughout history, covering topics like friendship, leadership, motivation, creation, and loss. Leaven puts a hilarious spin on everything by countering and grounding these idealistic and aspirational ideas with comments about the grind of many people’s reality. He paints a more realistic picture of life's disappointments and pitfalls. Somehow, he makes everyday, mundane activities appear more appealing and stimulating than the lofty values often quoted in mainstream media. Though funny and entertaining, and whether intentional or not, Leaven presents a critical underlying message about reality and idealism, leaving a profound impression on the reader.
Huge Words by Huge People by Liam James Leaven is a candid, compelling, comical, and imaginative book that entertained and delighted me. I enjoyed Leaven’s humorous commentary on the renowned quotes, emphasizing how we tend to take ourselves too seriously. Leaven brings a light-heartedness to life’s daily struggles. The comments are short, clever, and punchy. The book is a quick read but leaves quite an impression. His commentary is complemented by simple yet descriptive and creative illustrations that perfectly fit with Leaven’s tongue-in-cheek humor. The book is well-structured and focuses on a few core subjects with carefully selected quotes that are well-written and easy to read. I enjoyed this book; it provides an inventive escape from the usual distressing views on life. Leaven highlights the importance of comedy and the value of discovering humor in our daily struggles.
