Hi! I’m Scott Johnson. Author. Reader. Dad. Husband. Goofball.

I read and write about books that are thoughtful, funny, inspirational, or occasionally all of the above. Humor is my home base, especially clean humor essays like my own (highly recommended by my cat.) But I also read widely, including nonfiction, sports, self-improvement, and memoirs. Maybe the occasional spicy romance novel if the characters talk about baseball.

If you’re looking for honest book reviews and recommendations with a clean-humor sensibility, you’re in the right place.

Start with my favorite funny nonfiction book list

Thanks for stopping by.

Scott

Essays Out of Left Field

Life Lessons from a Midwestern Dad Who Talks About Sports Too Much

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Scott Johnson

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Hear what readers* are saying about

“Essays Out of Left Field”

"The author's language is a mellifluous river, meandering through the landscape of the human condition. Thought-provoking metaphors cascade like gentle waterfalls, inviting readers to wade into the depths of self-reflection. The narrative rhythm echoes the heartbeat of a collective consciousness, pulsating with the cadence of our shared joys and sorrows."

Tino

Scott's cat

"My friend Tino told me the book was pretty cool and I trust his judgement."

Trixie

Scott's other cat

"I was told there would be treats?"

Zoyla

Scott's dog

* Not actual readers. Do I really need to specify that?