A book? NO, E-book...Ah...

If you are one of those freaks, I mean, people who can read long passages off an LCD screen, then:
a) kudos and
b) get yourself this


(photo: google images)
and without delay put In Praise of Folly on it.

Alternatively, if, like us, reading is way more fun when you get to turn the page, then get yourself a (softback) hard-copy and get busy.

A truer poke at seriousness you will not find. And since we're all skint, what better time to indulge in a bit of Folly!