Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh's childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; merciless dissection of her own character flaws; incisive essays on grief, loneliness, and powerlessness; as well as reflections on the absurdity of modern life.

Companion to: Hyperbole and a half.

Introduction: Balloon -- Bucket -- Richard -- Neighbor kid -- Poop mystery -- The Kangaroo Pig gets drunk -- Daydreams -- Dandelions -- Bananas -- Losing -- The Pile Dog 1 -- The Pile Dog 2 -- The world's greatest cup -- Fairness -- plans -- The ultimate plan -- Loving-kindness exercise -- Cat -- Fish video -- The Ugly Duckling 2 -- Throw-and-find -- Sister -- A nonspecific story about an animal -- Friendship spell -- Friend.