"Eleven Experiments That Failed" by Jenny Offill

"11 Experiments that Failed" by Jenny Offill offers a humorous look at the scientific method. Our main character takes the reader through each experiment with step by step instructions: 
Question: What is the best way to speed up a boring car ride?
Hypothesis: Yodeling makes time go faster.
We find out what we need for the experiment, what to do and the often calamitous results. This is a quick read and if it leaves your hungry for more, check out "17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore" by the same author.