CrankyBooks is an independent imprint publishing sharp, unsentimental writing about work, culture, ambition, and the quiet absurdities of modern life. The focus is on clarity over comfort, experience over theory, and books that say the part everyone thinks but rarely writes down.
Founded by Charles O’Neill, CrankyBooks exists for readers who suspect the system is broken, yet keep showing up anyway—coffee in hand, patience already gone.
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We're an independent publisher of original nonfiction and literary works.
The companion audio "Deep Dives" on this website were crafted with the help of Notebook LM to explore topics raised in our books. They are AI-generated from sources we provide. Images and illustrations were created by the author, using AI tools. Brand Mavrick is a fictional character.
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