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This book about the Nerd Nite empire will be an excellent addition to science collections." -- Library Journal (starred review) "What a gift to have all of Nerd Nite''s greatest hits collected in one place! How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is the most fun I''ve had with a popular science book in a long time. There''s a 100% chance that this book will blow your mind and make you laugh, but there''s also the distinct possibility that you''ll learn something life-changing -- or at least how to get rid of that hangover." -- Erin Barker, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Story Collider "The broad range of topics ensures most readers will find something of interest, and the brisk pace will keep them glued to their seats. Playful yet enlightening, this entertains." -- Publisher''s Weekly and eminently readable. This book about the Nerd Nite empire will be an excellent addition to science collections." -- Library Journal (starred review) "What a gift to have all of Nerd Nite''s greatest hits collected in one place! How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is the most fun I''ve had with a popular science book in a long time.

There''s a 100% chance that this book will blow your mind and make you laugh, but there''s also the distinct possibility that you''ll learn something life-changing -- or at least how to get rid of that hangover." -- Erin Barker, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Story Collider "The broad range of topics ensures most readers will find something of interest, and the brisk pace will keep them glued to their seats. Playful yet enlightening, this entertains." -- Publisher''s Weekly and eminently readable. This book about the Nerd Nite empire will be an excellent addition to science collections." -- Library Journal (starred review) "What a gift to have all of Nerd Nite''s greatest hits collected in one place! How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is the most fun I''ve had with a popular science book in a long time. There''s a 100% chance that this book will blow your mind and make you laugh, but there''s also the distinct possibility that you''ll learn something life-changing -- or at least how to get rid of that hangover." -- Erin Barker, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Story Collider "The broad range of topics ensures most readers will find something of interest, and the brisk pace will keep them glued to their seats.

Playful yet enlightening, this entertains." -- Publisher''s Weekly and eminently readable. This book about the Nerd Nite empire will be an excellent addition to science collections." -- Library Journal (starred review) "What a gift to have all of Nerd Nite''s greatest hits collected in one place! How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is the most fun I''ve had with a popular science book in a long time. There''s a 100% chance that this book will blow your mind and make you laugh, but there''s also the distinct possibility that you''ll learn something life-changing -- or at least how to get rid of that hangover." -- Erin Barker, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Story Collider "The broad range of topics ensures most readers will find something of interest, and the brisk pace will keep them glued to their seats. Playful yet enlightening, this entertains." -- Publisher''s Weekly "What a gift to have all of Nerd Nite''s greatest hits collected in one place! How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is the most fun I''ve had with a popular science book in a long time.

There''s a 100% chance that this book will blow your mind and make you laugh, but there''s also the distinct possibility that you''ll learn something life-changing -- or at least how to get rid of that hangover." -- Erin Barker, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Story Collider "The broad range of topics ensures most readers will find something of interest, and the brisk pace will keep them glued to their seats. Playful yet enlightening, this entertains." -- Publisher''s Weekly.