What a treat! Everyone loves a good tchotchke and this will make you adore them even more. Laugh out loud and also a bit sentimental. This would make the perfect coffee table book or gift!

What a truly absurd book! I like how committed author Elizabeth Saake to her bit. She meticulously catalogs each item by type, and then details their thoughts along with providing a great photo. This book reads as a reference guide but for the most unhinged topic ever. Great concept, great execution.

Ever wonder if your trinkets are secretly gossiping about you? Spoiler alert: they probably are. *Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts* is a hilariously dark dive into the world of your collectibles—whether they’re quietly judging your life choices or sharing secrets behind your back. This book takes a playful, sarcastic look at over 50 of your favorite knickknacks, from porcelain cats to quirky desk ornaments, and imagines what they might really be thinking. Packed with witty illustrations and cheeky commentary, it gives you a fresh perspective on the things you thought were just cute decor. Each trinket—from the classic rubber chicken to your vintage lava lamp—has a personality, and they’re not shy about expressing it. With a mix of dark humor, absurdity, and a dash of sarcasm, *Tchotchkes and Their F*cked-Up Thoughts* will make you laugh out loud while you reconsider every figurine you’ve ever collected. Prepare to see your tchotchkes in a whole new light—one where they’re definitely not as innocent as they seem!

You will never look at another trinket the same way again after reading this book!
Hilarious and filled with sarcasm, dark humor, wit, and some very deep thoughts from the objects on our shelves.

This is the perfect book to brighten someone’s day and get a laugh out of them. I brought it with me when I was visiting a friend recovering from surgery and we had to put it away because it was making us laugh too much. We’ll both be buying a copy when it’s released and when it won’t literally pop a stitch for her to get through it.

Love how all the little items are given personalities. They’re definitely items you can find around your own house too, I definitely have one or two of them myself. The book is a really quick read and would make a great gift. I definitely recommend.

Dr. Doolittle, but make it tchotchkes and knick knacks with an R-rating.

The result? A laugh-out-loud book that needs to be a feature of your bookshelf and/or coffee table (two copies mean two times the hilarity in your home).

Have you ever wondered what your mirror or teacup set actually thinks about you? Wonder no more with this collection of astute and spot-on probably observations from your favourite keepsakes.

I laughed a lot during my reading of this book and already have two instances in mind where I will be buying this book for a friend.

The Mull Doll and Mirror observations particularly need to be framed for my walls.

Thank you to NetGalley and The Collective Book Studio for the opportunity to read this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

A very different kind of book did know some of those articles even existed. It was a fun kinda book and now I wonder what all the items in my showcase must be talk and grumbling about.🤪😜🤣🤣🤣

This is a cute little gift book, almost a gag gift. The objects express their thoughts, which are more absurd than messed up. I did like the categories, which made it funnier.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this