One funny story could be about a misidentification in the field guide. For example, a novice naturalist might mistake a large moth for a small bat because the picture in the field guide was a bit blurry. They got all excited thinking they had discovered a new type of bat in their local area, only to realize later it was just a moth. Hilarious, right?
A funny story could be a guy who used a field guide to identify a 'rare' bug. He was so proud and called all his friends over. But when an expert came, they told him it was just a common beetle with a weird marking. He had misread the field guide completely. It was quite embarrassing but also really funny.
Well, it's said to be inspired by real events, but it's likely that some details were changed or embellished to make it more compelling for the audience.
I'm not sure specifically which 'the staircase back story' you are referring to. It could be about a particular staircase in a building with a historical or personal story behind it. Maybe it's related to a famous house where the staircase has some unique design features and a story about its construction or the people who used it.
The 'staircase novel' could cover a wide range of themes. It might be a family drama where the staircase is a common place for family interactions, both positive and negative. It could also be a historical novel where the staircase of a grand building is witness to many historical events. Or it could be a coming - of - age story where the main character has important moments of self - discovery while on the staircase.