If you are looking for Dad Gifts, Gag Gifts, or something to amuse yourself with, then you need to know that
James Allen writes books...
For over 20 years, across a diverse career, James has written for publication, presentation, and education. James writes for fun - his, yours, everyone’s. He uses the quirks and nonsense of AI generation to pay tongue-in-cheek homage to brilliant things that he thinks need more appreciation or to write parodies of existing literature. His books are popular gifts and novelty items for those who want something light-hearted, funny, and seriously silly.
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Featured Spring 2025
The "Gaffer Tape" Book has been one of James's best selling books.
James knows a bunch of blokes (it might be people of any gender in your life) who he finds hard to buy for. The gaffer tape book was written with a person in mind who thinks that gaffer/duct tape is the best creation known to humankind.
Paperback £7.99
Masking Tape Book
A fab gag gift for anyone who spends more time than most using masking tape.
Paperback £7.99
Latest Book
This book was inspired by some real life situations. It's packed with actual life lessons, rather than the nonsense they teach you at school. This is a fabulous gift for anyone finishing school, college, or university. also, it's a great gag gift for colleagues and friends.
Paperback £5.99
A New Venture
James has started to explore AI image generation. This beautiful coffee table art book is an informative and stylish guide to the artistic sensibilities of AI.
Paperback £19.99
(One for Mum - JA)
Hidden Gem
This is one of James's favourite books, but it has largely flown under the radar.
It is a light-hearted way of thinking about the quirks of human personality. If you enjoy laughing at the limitations of Myers-Briggs and are not convinced that gender roles define us, then check out this funny alternative way of dividing humanity. Great gift for loved one or tool for office team building.
Paperback £9.99
Mother's Day
It's way better than a card! Fill in a greeting to Mum in the Mother's Day book/card. James has written a delightful book about motherhood, perfect for Mum.
Paperback £6.99
Safety Pin Book
A fab gag gift for anyone who spends more time than most using safety pins.
Paperback £7.99
Paperclip Book
A interesting look at paperclip history combined with hilarious insight into a twisted future.
Paperback £6.49
Ant Powder Book
A frankly ridiculous book for anyone who loves a good conspiracy theory and zany humour,
Paperback £5.49
Love Songs Book
A history of love songs and a fun guide to writing them, Another silly, but cute, book from James.
Paperback £5.99
Dads Book
This book is all about celebrating Dads. A great gift for dads , grandads, and step-dads of all ages.
Paperback £5.99
James Allen and Atrocious? Delicious?​
Many have speculated about whether humorist and writer, James Allen, is the human editor behind the Atrocious Delicious mice. We can exclusively reveal that.... it's possible. ​
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It was certainly the case that James thought it unethical to invite Francesca, Abigail, and Cerys to review his books without making it clear that they were not impartial. (James admits to being their main supplier of cheese.)​
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So, let's just say that James is part of the Atrocious Delicious Crew. and they have decided to share a site that showcases James's books and that reviews the contributions of others too Frankly, the mice were keen to have James around. When you are less than 14cm tall, it is useful to have someone who can reach plug sockets and answer the telephone.
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James's books are designed to be gifts and so fit naturally on this site. Although Francesco, Cerys, and Abigail will not be offering reviews of them. Take it for granted that they are all big fans!​​​
Atrocious? Delicious?
fingers on more pulses than a Heinz factory worker.
Reviews and Recommendations to find the perfect gifts, treats, and tales.
Hello
Welcome the Atrocious Delicious review sub-site. We are a group of mice (helped by some humans) who love to devour two things: books and cheese.​​​
Cheese
We are obsessed with eating cheese and we want to share our passion with you by recommending cheese, cheese products, and all things that true turophiles love. We can help you find gift ideas for others and inspiration for all your cheese-eating needs.
Whether it is atrocious or delicious we will promise you an honest, genuine 100% real review at Atrocious Delicious.​​​​​​
Books
All of the Atrocious Delicious crew are avid readers. We like nothing more than to sit with a plate of cheese in a comfy chair with a book or ebook device on our laps. Most of the time we want books that are funny and entertaining, whether they are thrillers, fantasy, romance, or erotic fiction. Some books are tasteful, others are trashy. You can trust us to share with you the reads that we find atrocious and the page-turners that we think are as delicious as the cheese on our plates.​
If you are an online cheese supplier (particularly in the UK) or a budding ebook writer (internationally) looking for a review then get in touch via our contact page.
Meet the AD crew...
Francesco
Francesco is a friendly two-tailed mouse who adores cheese, comedy, computer games, and Cerys.
Abigail
Abigail is a fun-loving, liberal-minded mouse who loves reading, romance, and anything risqué.
Cerys
Cerys is a mysterious mouse. Tattoos cover most of their body. Cerys would be vegan, but for cheese.
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Hi it's Francesco! I wanted to add my own welcome to Atrocious? Delicious?
This is a review site of things that we enjoy and want to recommend. Reviews are funny things. They are subjective.
Some people think our atrocious Anchovy (Brian) is really rather lovely. Others find our delicious dark chocolate (Dave) not to their taste.
We three mice sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of things on the internet. (Okay, Cerys does not feel as much overwhelmed as miffed.) It is hard to know who you can trust and whether online reviews are genuine. We use products, buy gifts for friends and family, and live our lives as best we can. All reviews are real, they are our opinions and, as Abigail is keen to stress, yours are as just as important. We hope that you enjoy it! Love, F xxx
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