About Us
Because Somebody's Got to Keep It Real
CrankyBooks, an independent publisher of original nonfiction and literary works, publishes sharp, irreverent guides for people who’ve had enough of the corporate script. From workplace survival to creative rebellion, our books cut through the buzzwords, skip the empty optimism, and tell it like it is—with humor, grit, and a touch of cranky wisdom. Founded by writer and business owner Charlie O’Neill, CrankyBooks is home to Cool on the Outside, Screaming on the Inside.( December 2025) , with other titles soon to follow.
Charlie is a longtime marketer and business owner. These days he lives in Massachusetts, pretending to have achieved balance between irony and sincerity.