On Earth As It Is on Television, by Emily Jane
Quirky, funny sci fi novel, perfect for a light weekend read. TV, bacon, cheese, and plastic are our greatest achievements of human civilization, apparently.
Read MoreVarina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story, by Terri-Lynne DeFino
A New Jersey Italian story of love, food, and too much family in your business, this is a perfect beach read for August.
Read MoreHow to Sell a Haunted House, by Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix returns with his trademark blend of southern humor and alarming horror.
Read MoreNow Is Not the Time to Panic, by Kevin Wilson
Two teens who discover the excitement and risks of creativity in a boring rural town. Great novel.
Read MoreA Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020), by David Sedaris
Feast on these humorous bites (bits) from David Sedaris, circa 2003-2020.
Read MoreElection and Tracy Flick Can't Win, by Tom Perrotta
Great vehicle for the return of unforgettable Tracey Flick. Read these together.
Read MoreThe Final Girl Support Group, by Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix does it again! A great successor to “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.” Enjoy this send-up of 70s and 80s slasher movies, told in a darkly funny way.
Read MoreBroken (in the best possible way), by Jenny Lawson
Broken is all of us, who are brave enough to admit it. Get ready to laugh hard, and feel deeply.
Read MoreIs This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld
A decade-by-decade compilation of Seinfeld’s best bits— too bad he can’t hear your giggles and snorts!
Read MorePenny Pinching Tips for the Morally Bankrupt, by Libby Marshall
Discover a new bright light in hilarious fiction writing. Her shtick reminds me of Woody Allen’s “Getting Even” and “Without Feathers”.
Read Morewow, no thank you, by Samantha Irby
A fresh, bawdy voice women should really appreciate—get ready to laugh til you leak (a little bit.)
Read MoreDear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life, by Ali Wong
Deeply true, raunchy, freshly original and hilarious—add to your vacation summer reading list.
Read MoreProcessed Cheese, by Stephen Wright
Naughty satire about consumer culture, just too close to home for me.
Read MoreNothing to See Here, by Kevin Wilson
Lillian Breaker gets a chance to be a Mary Poppins-style nanny to 2 twins who have the unfortunate habit of catching fire, jeopardizing their dad’s chance at a political career. Catch this hilarious, satirical novel.
Read MoreWhere'd You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple
Enjoy our heroine’s efforts to gain emotional intelligence, a sense of community, and a balanced life, in this Portlandia satire.
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