Get Ready for Your Daily Shot of Humor with ‘Quickies’
In today’s fast-paced world, taking out time for reading can feel like a luxury. Between work, errands, and social obligations, our to-be-read novels often get pushed to the bottom of our list. But what if there was a way to squeeze in a satisfying read without sacrificing a lot of time?
Enter the world of “Quick Reads”—small, bite-sized stories to bring bliss into a reader’s life, without consuming much of their time!
Over the years, a lot of authors have portrayed their lives in a way that provides readers relief from reality—through humour, short stories, and quick, inspiring lessons. These authors have held the industry with their memoirs, and they are continuing to do so.
Similarly, the known author and Baseball enthusiast, Don Marquess’s new collection “Quickies,” offers a world of entertainment and perception alongside life lessons, in a timeframe that fits a busy schedule. From heartwarming anecdotes to hilarious encounters, “Quickies” is the perfect pick-me-up, conversation-starter, or stress reliever—”whatever you want to say” type of book.
Ditch the guilt and discover the unexpected pleasure of Quickies. You might just be surprised at how much joy (and maybe even a few life lessons) you can find in a short burst of this literary ecstasy by Don Marquess.
Quickies by Don Marquess
This book is a treasure trove of 47 hilarious, true-life stories, each guaranteed to leave the reader smiling. By being blessed with an eidetic memory, Don Marquess has presented the dark, witty, and serious moments of his life most humorously—to bring joy into our mundane lives.
Similar to the famous depiction of the 1980s, “The Far Side of Cartoons” by Gary Larson, Quickies is also a promising portrayal of real-life events in small stories—read one, smile, enjoy, and turn to the next chapter, immediately!
From his partnership with legendary broadcaster, Jack Buck, to an unforgettable encounter with Burt Reynolds. From his and his wife’s shot at becoming private investigators to him unfolding global tragedies yet finding humour in them, Don has served his life stories in the best way possible.
In the End
Every day, we learn something new. Some of the lessons we learn make us a better person. some lessons make us a bitter person, and some bring no change at all. There are times when giving up seems like the only option, but with a positive mindset and humorous approach, one can always twist and turn every situation just like Don Marquess.
Quickies is a book for all those who enjoy reading memoirs, especially the ones filled with life lessons alongside humour, wit, and wisdom. With the amazing art of storytelling, Don has created a masterpiece that helps readers connect with his life, personally.
If you are somebody who is in search of a good, lighthearted read, then “Quickies” is the perfect book for you. Because, just like a bag of chips, you can’t resist reading just one “Quickie”—be warned, this book is devour-ably addictive.
Quickies—Where brevity meets brilliance and every page promises a delightful surprise!
