The Book of Awesome presents simple pleasures for a younger, hipper generation. From the smell of gasoline to fixing electronics by smacking them to the extra time you get when the clocks roll back, The Book of Awesome reminds readers of little things that make us smile everyday.

Entries include: Old dangerous playground equipment, Wearing underwear just out of the dryer, Being the first table called up for the dinner buffet at a wedding, Watching The Price Is Right when you're home sick, When the vending machine gives you two things instead of one, The first shower you take after not showering for a really long time, When cashiers open up new checkout lanes at the grocery store, Sleeping in new bed sheets, Waiters and waitresses who bring free refills without asking, and hundreds more.

Some entries are short and others expand into wonderfully funny and astutely observant essays. As well, there are many photos from award-winning Canadian photographer Sam Javanrouh complementing the text of this "universal high five for humanity."

"Brilliant in its ability to highlight simple, shared, universal truths... The Book of Awesome has some hilarious stuff. What with global warming, economic catastrophes, and wares raging with no end in sight, it's reassuring to know that sometimes less is more."
—Elana Rabinovitch, Women's Post

"In this adaptation of his blog www.1000awesomethings.com, Pasricha celebrates the simple pleasures of everyday living. Focusing on both tangible pleasures and simple experiences, Pasricha provides a contemporary take on everyday inspiration that skips the typical Chicken Soup for the Soul fare: "When you push the button for the elevator and it's already there," ("Ding!"); "When the boss goes out of town" ("Who's up for a three-hour lunch?"); "Peeling that thin plastic film off new electronics" ("Welcome to the world, remote control"). Other items get more substantial discussions, including the other side of the pillow, old playground equipment, hotel lobby bathrooms, the last day of school, and the five-second rule. Though tongue-in-cheek, Pasricha emerges a committed but inviting optimist, combating life's unending stream of bad news by identifying opportunities to "share a universal high five with humanity." Readers looking for simple, unsentimental pick-me-ups should find this happy browsing."
—Publishers Weekly

"Funny, sweet, and filled with just enough nostalgia-laced goodness to bring out your own inner Pollyanna. I dare you to read this book without compiling your own list of awesome things to add."
-Jen Yates, author of Cake Wrecks

“Little things, it turns out, are extremely important to happiness, and THE BOOK OF AWESOME will remind you of a thousand little things that will make you happier."
—Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project

"The awesomest part about THE BOOK OF AWESOME is the realization that if you enjoy the simple moments of awesome in your life, you will be happier."
—Ben Huh, author of I Can Has Cheezburger? and How to Take Over Teh Wurld

"1000 Awesome Things is the #1 awesome website."
—Frank Warren, bestselling author of PostSecret

“A high-five for humanity.”
—USA Today

“1000 Awesome Things is a new page to bookmark.”
—Entertainment Weekly

“Laugh-out-loud funny, tinged with just enough sarcastic nostalgia.”
—Wired.com

“Even a cynical white person can't deny the appeal of THE BOOK OF AWESOME
—Christian Lander, author of Stuff White People Like

“THE BOOK OF AWESOME gives me 14,001 things to be happy about. Bravo for taking note of the sunny side of life!"
—Barbara Ann Kipfer, author of 14,000 Things to be Happy About

“1000awesomethings might be described as optimism for the rest of us. Sunny without being saccharine, it's a countdown of life's little joys that reads like a snappy Jerry Seinfeld monologue by way of Maria von Trapp.”
—The Vancouver Sun

“Unrelentingly optimistic without being sappy. It's less about awesome things than it is about seeing the awesomeness of the everyday.”
—The Toronto Star

“Sometimes, it's nice to remind yourself of life's sweeter side and the pleasures to be had from the small things—like peeling the plastic film off new electronic gadgets or sneaking your own cheap snacks into the cinemas... Life really is awesome after all.”
—The Guardian