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Bill Nye's Funniest Thoughts

Author:
Bill Nye
Read by:
Phil Chenevert
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Ratings
Book
181
Narrator
76
Release Date
January 15, 2015
Duration
3 hours 34 minutes
Summary
Bill Nye was a famous American humor columnist in the middle 1800's. He said "We can never be a nation of snobs so long as we are willing to poke fun at ourselves." And he did exactly that in hundreds of newspaper columns that were later collected into books. This is a selection of just 35 of the most humorous, wry and downright funny cogitations of his, written of course in the somewhat convoluted style common in the 19th century which just adds to their flavor in my opinion. The selection process was rigorous: only those that made me laugh, giggle or snort are included. (Summary by phil Chenevert)
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Profile Avatar Janet F. Jun 2018

Did not enjoy this book at all. Very disappointed in the content and the narration.

Profile Avatar Jesse D May 2017

didn't really care to much for it. not sure if it was the book or narrator but I caught myself losing interest from time to time

Profile Avatar Kimberley O. Mar 2019

Bill Nye is absolutely awesome. Loved him as a child and still do!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2020

It was boring, but not horrible

Profile Avatar Angel A. Sep 2018

Couldnt keep listening. The narration need work

Profile Avatar Lisa Norman Dec 2016

Could not get past the reader's voice; delivery is not right for this genre. Bill Nye is a funny man though the gems are scattered.

Profile Avatar mantou May 2022

It’s dull. Lost interest from time to time.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2021

What is this?!? Not funny at all. Also, not Bill Nye the science guy.

Profile Avatar Jason Weatherley Jul 2021

I could not get through the entire book. I did not even smile at the funniest moments. maybe I stopped listening before the funny parts?

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Extremely boring only got about five minutes in

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2020

For Nye fans, and others...not so much.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2020

It is pretty good so far, I think if you like a slow book, read it!

Profile Avatar John K. Feb 2019

fantastic great excellent super

Profile Avatar Barbara Stilwell Oct 2016

An very enjoyable listen. Not too complicated and very funny at times. Loved it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2022

Very uninterested read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2022

BAD 100% DO NIT RECOMMEND AT ALL

Profile Avatar Evelyn B. Aug 2021

OK but didn't find it that funny

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2021

You sound like a robot recording

Profile Avatar ZAHRA M. Aug 2020

It is grate for me and it is grate

Profile Avatar Shannin T Apr 2018

10 outstanding

Profile Avatar Simon O. Feb 2025

This is a Librivox recording. Librivox is a well meaning collective which aims to provide free (or possibly, very low cost) audio books accessible to a wide audience. Unfortunately they aren’t any good at producing audio books. The problem lies with their use of complete amateurs as readers. Reading a book for a recording takes the sort of vocal skills that only a professional actor can provide. What’s surprising about Librivox is how reliably, consistently bad their ‘readers’ are. You’d expect the occasional gifted amateur to get a chance, but Librivox have an uncanny ability to choose hopelessly inept readers for their audiobooks. This particular example of a Librivox reading is like an object lesson in how not to read for an audience. No sympathy for the subject, the language or mood - it’s just embarrassing. How did this guy get the idea that he could read a book for broadcast? Who thought that his complete lack of understanding of the text allied with a grating, deeply irritating voice was going to be listenable? I’m sorry, but Librivox recordings really aren’t worth bothering with.

Profile Avatar Super Mommio Feb 2025

Short chapters full of wit and interest! Phil did a great job narrating!

Profile Avatar Lisa P Jan 2025

glitching. disappointed

Profile Avatar James W. Oct 2024

Threw in the the towel after 25 minutes of boredom. I kept waiting for the humor that never arrived. Take a pass on this one.

Profile Avatar Nick B. Jul 2023

Just dreadful

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2023

I didn’t rlly like it

Profile Avatar Eileen J. Jun 2023

I was able to make it past the "Directions" and through Chapters 1 & 2. I really feel that this Librivox narrator is trying to hard to make this very dry book into something more. I knew going in that this isn't a modern book on funny thoughts or sayings. Maybe, for someone who remembers this older Bill Nye, there might be enjoyment in this book. However, for me it sounded like the reading of a factual diary or an attempt at a memoir. I just couldn't stick with it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2023

I skipped the whole thing I like book mostly funny books byt I couldn’t even make it through 1 minute I think it’s the narrator

Profile Avatar Philip M. Mar 2023

Dreadful voice

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

Did not think this book was very good not my favorite needs some work on the narration.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

Tedious

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2022

Not great. pretty boring tbh. narrator gets very annoying very quickly too. recommend you skip

Profile Avatar L O. Nov 2022

Funny laugh outloud

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2022

not bad at all lol

Profile Avatar Rainy B. Apr 2022

Such a funny man! The narrator is really good for this book.

Profile Avatar ryan mcnutt May 2021

really good book

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2021

Pretty dope

Profile Avatar Kelly C. Feb 2021

Cute stories

Profile Avatar Karan Sep 2020

Unexpectedly witty

Bill Nye's Funniest Thoughts

Bill Nye's Funniest Thoughts

Author: Bill Nye
Read by: Phil Chenevert
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