If you’ve been wondering when Joe Scott was finally going to write a book — and it has been keeping you up at night (along with the crunchy question about the shape of the universe: cheese ball, a Triscuit, or a Pringle?) — then we have good news for you.
You can sleep tight knowing that Joe’s book is here (and that the universe is a Triscuit). The Book of Mysteries is officially landing — live on Amazon at 9 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Nov. 12 — and it somehow even survived the most cursed self-publishing saga in recent history.
If you’ve ever watched Joe Scott accidentally blow your mind explaining quantum physics, you won’t be surprised that this Amazon Book of Mysteries book launch turned into its own unsolved mystery. It’s right on brand. More on that later.
Anyway, the Joe Scott book launch has everything: nostalgia, sarcasm, mystery, and a healthy dose of “what could possibly go wrong?” (Answer: Everything. Then it did.)
Joe Scott Book Launch: From Online to Real Lines
Nearly two years in the making, The Book of Mysteries is basically an Answers with Joe book in printed, page-by-page glory — Joe’s greatest hits of science, history, and the weird corners of the universe, but with extra detail and a nostalgic twist.
“I wanted this to be the kind of book you could find on a coffee table or on a bedroom nightstand,” Joe said. “And that’s exactly what it is — something you can pick up, read a chapter, and think, ‘Huh, I learned something… and I kind of laughed at the same time.’”
It’s equal parts brain fuel and bedtime read — a win-win for humanity.
Mystery, Nostalgia, and Sarcastic Education™
The vibe? Classic Joe: witty, curious, occasionally mind-blowing. You can practically hear his voice as you read it.
Damian Skinner — Joe’s producer — calls it “educationally sarcastic,” which honestly sounds like it could be the next Answers with Joe tagline.
For longtime fans, this book is pure nostalgia — “Oh hey, that’s the Somerton Man episode!” — with a bunch of extra details. For new readers who are fellow nerds and love mystery books for science fans, it’s like discovering the uncharted territories of Joe’s YouTube channel — only in paper form (and with zero ads) — and, honestly, we already know they’ll never be the same again.
If you’re into missing persons, UFOs, or the occasional what even is reality rabbit hole — this Joe Scott book launch is everything you didn’t know you needed, until now.
The Cursed Book (That Fans Saved Anyway)
Here’s the thing: The Book of Mysteries was almost The Book That Never Shipped. Damian calls it “the cursed project.”
What was supposed to be a smooth self-publishing process that led to ranking as one of the Amazon bestselling books actually turned into a multi-month odyssey. Orders vanished. Shipments got canceled. Customer support ghosted. At one point, Joe and Damian were staring down $10,000 worth of missing books (ironically fitting for a title full of disappearances).
Eventually, they cracked the code — breaking one massive order into a bunch of smaller ones. Boom. Problem solved.
But here’s the twist: Fans didn’t rage. They rallied.
“Instead of angry emails, we got nothing but kindness,” Damian said. “People saying, ‘Hey man, love the channel, we’ll wait.’”
It reinforced something Joe already knew — his community is ride-or-die brilliant. You all are the real ones.
Now that the book has actually arrived this time, it can go back on its merry way to becoming a bestselling mystery book on Amazon.
Laugh Smarter, Read Longer, Think Harder
Joe Scott’s new book is a full-circle moment for him — a former copywriter turned YouTuber who was raised by teachers. It’s Joe’s love letter to fans who’ve stuck with him through science, sarcasm, and chaos — and to anyone who loves a good mystery.
Whether you’re reading The Book of Mysteries Kindle edition or snagging a print copy to display loud and proud on that coffee table, it’s a reminder that curiosity never goes out of style.
So, after two years, several shipping meltdowns, and a few minor existential crises, The Book of Mysteries is officially here.
Get your copy of The Book of Mysteries on sale at Amazon — before it mysteriously disappears again (Don't worry: It won't).
