Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penguins with People Problems | 2015 | Mary Laura Philpott | Buy |
Penguins with People Problems (2015) started as a Tumblr project where Mary Laura Philpott drew penguins acting out recognizable human dilemmas. The concept is simple: black-and-white penguin illustrations matched with short, dry captions about things like awkward small talk, career uncertainty, and social anxiety.
The book found an audience with readers who liked its deadpan tone and the way it made ordinary frustrations feel a little less isolating. It sits somewhere between a cartoon collection and a humor book, and it works well as a gift for anyone who has ever felt slightly out of place at a party.