James Thurber

4 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

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
James Thurber
3.7 (9k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A mild-mannered man escapes his ordinary life by imagining himself as a daring pilot, a life-saving surgeon, and a debonair assassin.
The 13 Clocks
James Thurber
4.0 (7k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
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.
My Life and Hard Times
James Thurber
4.1 (3k) average on GoodreadsBiography
James Thurber's memoir is a funny look at his eccentric family, peculiar pets, and the absurdities of life in Columbus, Ohio.
The Thurber Carnival
James Thurber
4.2 (3k) average on GoodreadsFiction
James Thurber's classic collection humorously explores the absurdities of everyday life, turning ordinary situations into comical reflections on human nature.