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Paperbacks from Hell - Grady Hendrix Cover Art

Paperbacks from Hell

Paperbacks from Hell The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix

Take a wildly entertaining tour through the horror paperback boom of the 1970s and ’80s as Grady Hendrix unearths forgotten authors, bizarre plots, publishing history, and gloriously lurid vintage book covers. Horror author and vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer commentary and witty insight on these trashy thrillers that tried so hard to be the next Exorcist or Rosemary’s Baby . Complete with story summaries and artist and author profiles, this unforgettable volume dishes on familiar authors like V. C. Andrews and R. L. Stine, plus many more who’ve faded into obscurity.  From Satanic children and haunted houses to killer rabbits, murderous moths, flesh-eating Vikings, and other forgotten nightmares, Hendrix charts horror's evolution through two unforgettable decades with sharp commentary, bizarre plot summaries, publishing history, and an infectious love for the genre.   Packed with over 300 reproductions of outrageous vintage paperback artwork, this richly illustrated celebration is a treasure trove for horror fans, book collectors, pop-culture obsessives, and anyone who believes books really were weirder back then.   • An exhaustive retrospective of the golden age of paperback horror novels from the 1970s and 1980s • Trace horror crazes from occult fiction and haunted houses to slashers and killer creatures, as well as the prolific authors of the time • Features over 350 vintage horror novel covers  • Includes Grady Hendrix's recommendations on which novels are worth your time, and which should be allowed to fade into obscurity • A fascinating resource for horror readers, vintage paperback collectors, artists, designers, and publishing-history fans Descend into two decades of gloriously weird paperback horror and discover the bizarre books and forgotten nightmares that made the era unforgettable.

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The Land and Its People - David Sedaris Cover Art

The Land and Its People

The Land and Its People Essays by David Sedaris

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are “among the best of his career" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review). “A welcome return to form for the much-awarded and much-loved humorist…Sedaris remains a national treasure.” — Kirkus (starred review)   In The Land and Its People, Sedaris investigates what it means to be a traveler, a brother, a lifelong friend. Trying on the role of caretaker after his boyfriend Hugh’s hip-replacement surgery, he both succeeds and fails. He covers ground with his friend Dawn and challenges her to eat a truck tire. A ambivalent Duolingo bot becomes his unlikely confidante as he attempts to describe his family in a foreign language. Ever adding to his list of “Countries I Have Been To,” he rides a horse named Tequila in Guatemala, buys a bespoke priest’s cassock in Vatican City, and goes on safari in Kenya without taking a single photo.   Time takes its toll: scrolling through his address book, he counts those he couldn’t bear to outlive, and realizes how many are already gone. He is bitten by a dog and insulted by a wee train passenger. A woman on the street late at night either sexually harasses him or doesn’t. It’s easy to agree with the lady waving a sign that reads, “Enough Is Enough.” And yet, life holds much to delight in: the massive testicles of a ram, a trip abroad with his sisters, a really excellent reptile video, a pair of well-made cotton underpants.   Throughout these essays—at once acerbic and tender, playful and profound—Sedaris shows how much there is to marvel at when you keep your head up and your eyes open, observing with warmth and curiosity our fascinating human species and the lands we inhabit.

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Your Mom's Gonna Love Me - Matt Rife Cover Art

Your Mom's Gonna Love Me

Your Mom's Gonna Love Me by Matt Rife

One part memoir, one part comedy special, one part crazy first date. Just you and Matt between the covers. What could be better? Matt Rife is well aware that he’s both the most loved and the most controversial comic in America today. And honestly, he thinks that’s your problem. Matt reveals (without apology, of course) what led him to becoming comedy’s biggest lightning rod before he reached thirty, in a story full of bold and hysterical takes on everything from Justin Bieber tramp stamps and rap battles with ex-cons to Matt’s struggles with depression and his many brushes with failure before finally hitting it big. Born in trashy backwoods Ohio, Matt was saved by his foul-mouthed but loving grandpa Steve, who fostered his passion for standup. He started hitting comedy clubs before he could even drink, cutting his teeth in front of crowds who dared him to succeed. Matt honed a brand of razor-sharp, brutally honest standup that took no prisoners—and took him to the most famous stages of Atlanta and LA before he finished high school. Along the way, he broke the hearts of MILFs everywhere, finally hit puberty at the ripe age of twenty-two, and never, ever backed down. Full of Matt opening up, at his unfiltered best, about his life for the very first time, this book will give his millions of fans everything they want and more—and might even get his insecure enemies to change their minds.

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Actually, Nevermind

Actually, Nevermind Essays by Taylor Tomlinson

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · Excerpted in The New Yorker · Featured on The Today show, The Drew Barrymore Show , The New York Times Modern Love podcast, Late Night with Seth Meyers , and more “Very funny, but it packs a real punch. It takes a lot of balls to write a book this honest.” —Josh Silver, New York Times bestselling author of Fruit Fly “One of the most acclaimed, in-demand superstars of comedy” (Jason Zinoman, The New York Times ) Taylor Tomlinson explores all the things she’s changed her mind about, from the serious to the absurd, in her hilarious, heartfelt, and brilliant debut. As she approaches thirty-four—the same age her mother, Angela, was at her death—Tomlinson grapples with fear and ambition, identity and doubt, and all the ways her mind has changed since the day her mom died. In these sharply observed, uproariously funny, and moving original essays, Tomlinson leads readers through a tour of her brain and her shifting opinions about everything from love and relationships, mental health and therapy, religion and sex, food and body image, being the eldest daughter and the only woman in late-night TV, to ghosts, morning people, and more. With the same unflinching honesty that fuels her beloved stand-up specials, she captures the dizzying contradictions of adulthood in the modern world: wanting independence while craving reassurance, chasing self-improvement while resisting change, and finally learning that certainty can be overrated. “True wisdom,” writes Tomlinson, “is accepting how little you know, and real maturity is becoming as flexible as possible. (Emotionally, not physically. Real maturity also means needing to stretch way more).” A “fearless” (NPR) comedian who “makes even the heaviest subjects seem spikily funny” (Jason Zinoman, The New York Times ), Tomlinson now brings her natural storytelling gifts and incisive wit to the page in Actually, Nevermind .

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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk - David Sedaris Cover Art

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris

Featuring acclaimed humorist David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this illustrated collection of animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life. In "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck," three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a complaint line. In "Hello Kitty," a cynical feline struggles to sit through his prison-mandated AA meetings. In "The Squirrel and the Chipmunk," a pair of star-crossed lovers is separated by prejudiced family members. With original illustrations by #1  New York Times  bestselling author Ian Falconer, these stories are David Sedaris at his most observant, poignant, and surprising. "Wickedly funny ...These are some of Sedaris's best stories ... The animals have given Sedaris's humor some new teeth: tiny and sharp, and sometimes even ready to draw blood."― The Los Angeles Times

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Ms. American Dream

Ms. American Dream A Memoir of Making It, No Matter What by Patricia Williams-Lee

From the author of the acclaimed and “riveting” ( HuffPost ) memoir Rabbit and star of BET’s The Ms. Pat Show, a heartfelt, raw, and hilarious new memoir about rising from strife to success, tackling obstacles, and celebrating your wins with a laugh. “America is supposed to be the land of opportunity—where any poor kid can grow up to become a millionaire. That’s the story. But I’ma tell you how it really went down.” Before she was the star of the Emmy-nominated smash sitcom The Ms. Pat Show , before the Netflix specials, sold-out tours, and her critically acclaimed memoir, Rabbit , Ms. Pat was a fifteen-year-old eighth-grade dropout raising two babies in one of Atlanta’s poorest neighborhoods. With no mentor, no road map, and no safety net, she wasn’t chasing the American Dream. She was told it wasn’t meant for people like her. If you’d seen her back then, you wouldn’t have bet on a happy ending. And yet...look at her now. In Ms. American Dream , Ms. Pat picks up where Rabbit left off—chronicling the hard-fought climb from food stamps and Section 8 housing to television deals, Hollywood writers’ rooms, and a suburban life so comfortable her doghouse has its own built-in washer and dryer. In a country where the rich get richer and regular folks are told to “work harder,” Ms. Pat learned the rules of a system that wasn’t built for her to win. She outmaneuvered caseworkers, bill collectors, con artists, and hustlers. She found her place in an industry where she was told she didn’t belong. Raw, fearless, and laugh-out-loud funny, Ms. American Dream is not your average rags-to-riches Hollywood story—it’s a sharp, hilarious look at class, strategy, and reinvention.

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Kevin Belton's New Orleans Kitchen - Kevin Belton & Rhonda K. Findley Cover Art

Kevin Belton's New Orleans Kitchen

Kevin Belton's New Orleans Kitchen by Kevin Belton & Rhonda K. Findley

Cajun and Creole culinary delights from the PBS cooking show host—includes color photos! The gregarious star of the popular television cooking show New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton is at it again with a new cookbook showcasing even more of his delicious Creole and Cajun recipes. Kevin Belton's New Orleans Kitchen offers tasty New Orleans classic dishes like Crawfish Pie, Fried Oyster Po-Boy with Blue Cheese and Buffalo Sauce, and Duck and Andouille Gumbo with Potato Salad, as well as foreign favorites with a little New Orleans twist, like Cuban Paella, Vietnamese Wonton Soup with Shrimp Dumplings, and Greek Souvlaki with Tzatziki. Belton's exciting flavors and engaging writing, alongside Eugenia Uhl's mouthwatering photographs, make this new cookbook a must-have.

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The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time - Marcel Danesi Cover Art

The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time

The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time A Mind-Blowing Challenge of Math, Logic, and Wordplay by Marcel Danesi

Put your noggin to the test this holiday season with the most famous brain games of all time! Puzzles and brainteasers can be found throughout history and around the world (did you know that coded messages date all the way back to 2500 BCE?). This book collects 125 of the most popular and challenging mind-benders for hours of fun-filled entertainment that can sharpen your creative thinking skills. Get ready to dive into famous math, logic, and word puzzles like Odd One Out, Fibonacci's Legacy, the Polybius Cipher, and more. Bring it on road trips, to family game night, or give it as a stocking stuffer or Christmas gift, and get everyone involved in the puzzle-solving fun! Fun for anyone —You don't need any special skills to solve these puzzles, and clues and answer keys are there to help you if you get stumped. 5 challenge levels —A wide variety of puzzle types and challenge levels ensures there's something to solve for puzzle masters of all ages and skills. Hints of history —Every time you tackle a new puzzle, you'll learn fun facts about where it comes from and how long it's been around. Perfect for holiday entertaining —Keep kids and adults entertained throughout the holiday festivities with an activity that groups of any size can do together! Get ready to sharpen your mind with the ultimate book of mind-blowing brain teasers.

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Based on a True Story - Norm Macdonald Cover Art

Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story Not a Memoir by Norm Macdonald

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Driving, wild and hilarious” ( The Washington Post ), here is the incredible “memoir” of the legendary actor, gambler, raconteur, and Saturday Night Live veteran. When Norm Macdonald, one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, was approached to write a celebrity memoir, he flatly refused, calling the genre “one step below instruction manuals.” Norm then promptly took a two-year hiatus from stand-up comedy to live on a farm in northern Canada. When he emerged he had under his arm a manuscript, a genre-smashing book about comedy, tragedy, love, loss, war, and redemption. When asked if this was the celebrity memoir, Norm replied, “Call it anything you damn like.”

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The Customer Is Not Always Right

The Customer Is Not Always Right Hilarious and Horrific Tales of Customers Gone Wrong by A.J. Adams

Service workers share their funniest and most cringeworthy stories of difficult, demanding, and just plain mind-boggling encounters with the public . . . "Ma'am, the rules clearly state that you cannot have any liquids over 3.4 ounces in your carry-on. If you'd like to, you could—" "But that's not a liquid!" "Excuse me, ma'am?" "It's not a liquid! It's water!" Retailers, restaurants, and tech support providers believe service is king, but in  The Customer Is Not Always Right , A.J. Adams proves that customers will do anything they can to put that motto to the test. Enjoy tales from the creator of the popular website Not Always Right, including half that are previously unpublished, showcasing customer-relations horror stories everyone can relate to. No matter what side of the counter you're on, there are hilarious accounts about everything that can go wrong between the customer and retail or service provider. Whether it's a confrontation in the drive-through over not enough fries or arguing over a one-cent price difference on milk, this book proves the principle of "the customer is always right" can be dead wrong.

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What in the World?! - Leanne Morgan Cover Art

What in the World?!

What in the World?! A Southern Woman's Guide to Laughing at Life's Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings by Leanne Morgan

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is the inspirational story that we all need. No one makes me laugh harder than Leanne Morgan!”—Reese Witherspoon Look for Leanne Morgan’s new standup special, Unspeakable Things, and her hit sitcom, Leanne, both available on Netflix. The beloved comedy sensation packs a hilarious punch with real talk about what it’s like to be a woman today—from rebelling against the latest diet trends to dealing with perimenopausal mean girls and attending rock concerts in middle age. For a long time, no one pulling the strings in the comedy world thought that a woman over fifty from rural Tennessee could make it in the industry. But Leanne Morgan has defied the odds, reaching millions with her musings on hormones, low-rise britches, Weight Watchers, and her opposites-attract relationship with her husband, Chuck. In her charming southern accent, Morgan brings readers inside her quest to find her voice after spending many years trying to figure out what that meant. Along the way, we learn how she grew up as a butcher’s daughter, landed a husband with health insurance, honed her stand-up technique selling jewelry at house parties, embraced the glories of aging, and surrendered to the comfort of wearing big flesh-toned panties. Equal parts warm and hilarious, this book is a must-read by one of comedy’s brightest stars—reminding you that every time life leaves you asking “What in the world?!,” something good is bound to come out of it someday.

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Big Dumb Eyes

Big Dumb Eyes Stories from a Simpler Mind by Nate Bargatze

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A #1 TORONTO STAR BESTSELLER AN INSTANT USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER From one of the hottest stand-up comedians, Nate Bargatze brings his everyman comedy to the page in this hilarious collection of personal stories, opinions, and confessions. Nate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped, fell off a cliff, hit his head on a rock, and “my skull got, like, dented or something.” Before this accident, he dreamed of being “an electric engineer, or a doctor that does brain stuff, or a math teacher who teaches the hardest math on earth.” Afterwards, all he could do was stand-up comedy.* But the “brain stuff” industry’s loss is everyone else’s gain because Nate went on to become one of today’s top-grossing comedians, breaking both attendance and streaming records. In his highly anticipated first book, Nate talks about life as a non-genius. From stories about his first car (named Old Blue, a clunky Mazda with a tennis ball stick shift) and his travels as a Southerner (Northerners like to ask if he believes in dinosaurs), to tales of his first apartment where he was almost devoured by rats and his many debates with his wife over his chores, his diet, and even his definition of “shopping.” He also reflects on such heady topics as his irrational passion for Vandy football and the mysterious origins of sushi (how can a California roll come from old-time Japan?). Big Dumb Eyes is full of heart. It will make readers laugh out loud and nod in recognition, but it probably won’t make them think too much. *Nate’s family disputes this entire story.

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Assholes Finish First

Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max

The best gift for the dudes and bros in your life: the fratire New York Times bestseller Assholes Finish First , featuring twenty-five new and exclusive stories by Tucker Max. What do you do after you write a #1 bestselling book about your drunken, sexual misadventures that makes you rich and famous? Celebrate by getting more drunk and having insane amounts of sex, obviously. And pretty soon you’ve got another bestselling book on your hands. Stuffed full of ridiculous stories of bad decisions, debauchery, and sexual recklessness, Assholes Finish First starts where I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell left off, then proceeds to “some next-level shit.” You already know how women react to confidence, game, and vodka, but what happens when you add money and fame to the mix? You get answers to the hard questions you've never thought of asking: • What’s it like to have sex with a midget? What about two midgets? • What does it do to a man to watch a nineteen-year-old do wind sprints to sober up, so that she can have sex with you before her twin sister does? • At what number of virgins does deflowering them stop being fun and start feeling like a job? • When a girl you met three hours ago decides to tattoo your name on her body, what is the appropriate reaction? The answers are inside, they are absurd and hilarious, and they are the product of one man's experiences: His name is Tucker Max, and he is still an a*****e.

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The World's Worst Mom - Sona Movsesian Cover Art

The World's Worst Mom

The World's Worst Mom by Sona Movsesian

A USA Today Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author of The World's Worst Assistant and co-host of the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend , a hilarious, irreverent book about the expectations vs. reality of parenthood. Sona Movsesian never meant to become the World's Worst Assistant. But with Conan O'Brien as a boss, what else did we expect? Sona Movsesian never thought she'd be the World's Worst Mom, either. But when her twin sons, Charlie and Mikey, arrived, she realized she had been totally naive to all the ways even loving and devoted parents can feel like they fall short at raising kids these days. Life as the carefree, worry-free, stress-free person she was ended and her reign as The World's Worst Mom had begun. In this new book, Sona regales her fans with stories from the trenches, with hilarious how-tos (like how to escape from a WebMD vortex of symptom searching), comics and illustrations throughout (like one where Sona time travels to show off her minivan to her younger self), and behind-the- scenes stories with comedy legend Conan O'Brien (and how being the world’s worst assistant prepared for her being the world’s worst mom). Ever feared you're the worst parent in the world? Do you feel like the parent you are and the parent you thought you would be are two completely different people? Take comfort in these stories that prove absolutely no one has this figured out, and if you don’t find a way to laugh through the chaos, well, you may be missing the point entirely.

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Failure Is an Option

Failure Is an Option An Attempted Memoir by H. Jon Benjamin

“Writing this funny requires immense talent.” — AV Club H. Jon Benjamin—the lead voice behind Archer and Bob's Burgers —helps us all feel a little better about our own failures by sharing his own in a hilarious memoir-ish chronicle of failure. Most people would consider H. Jon Benjamin a comedy show business success. But he'd like to remind everyone that as great as success can be, failure is also an option. And maybe the best option. In this book, he tells stories from his own life, from his early days ("wherein I'm unable to deliver a sizzling fajita") to his romantic life ("how I failed to quantify a threesome") to family ("wherein a trip to P.F. Chang's fractures a family") to career ("how I failed at launching a kid's show"). As Jon himself says, breaking down one's natural ability to succeed is not an easy task, but also not an insurmountable one. Society as we know it is, sadly, failure averse. But more acceptance of failure, as Jon sees it, will go a long way to making this world a different place . . . a kinder, gentler place, where gardens are overgrown and most people stay home with their pets. A vision of failure, but also a vision of freedom. With stories, examples of artistic and literary failure, and a powerful can't-do attitude, Failure Is an Option is the book the world doesn't need right now but will get regardless.

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Mail-Order Mysteries

Mail-Order Mysteries Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads! by Kirk Demarais

Mail-Order Mysteries  answers this question, revealing the amazing truths (and agonizing exaggerations) about the actual products marketed to kids in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Pop-culture historian Kirk Demarais shares his astonishing collection, including: 100 Toy Soldiers in a Footlocker Count Dante’s World’s Deadliest Fighting Secrets GRIT Hercules Wrist Band Hypno-Coin Life-Size Monsters Mystic Smoke Sea Monkeys Soil From Dracula’s Castle U-Control Ghost Ventrilo Voice Thrower ...and many, many more! With more than 150 extraordinary, peculiar, and downright fraudulent collectibles, Mail-Order Mysteries is a must-have book comic book fans everywhere. Trust us.

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Funniest Jokes for Kids

Funniest Jokes for Kids by Peter Crumpton

Every kid loves Very Funny Jokes right? Funniest Jokes For Kids will keep your kids entertained and laughing for hours with a selection of awesome Jokes. And what does a Rabbit sound like when he laughs?  Download and see with added bunny laughter at the Push of a Button!

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Uncle John's Absolutely Absorbing Bathroom Reader

Uncle John's Absolutely Absorbing Bathroom Reader by Bathroom Readers' Institute

It’s one of Uncle John’s most popular editions! More than 500 pages of absolutely absorbing material are at your fingertips. Divided for your convenience into short, medium, and long articles, this book has it all: humor, history, pop culture, politics, wordplay, quotations, blunders, facts, and more. Settle in and read about…   * The world’s rarest rock ’n’ roll record * The secret history of the lava lamp * Da Vinci’s unfinished masterpiece * Famous unsolved disappearances * Animals famous for 15 minutes * The world’s luckiest accident * The birth of the T-shirt * Big, bad Barbie * Cereal flops   And much, much more!

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Pop Science

Pop Science Serious Answers to Deep Questions Posed in Songs by James Ball

A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist uses data, facts, and science to deliver hilarious, fascinating answers to some of the most famous questions in pop music history.   “Is there life on Mars? Where have all the flowers gone? Pop songs can pose excellent questions and James Ball has given them the answers they deserve.” —The Times  (UK)   Some of the most famous questions of our time have come to us in pop songs. “What is love?” “How soon is now?” “How do you solve a problem like Maria?” But do you know the answers?   Breaking down lyrics from Bob Dylan, Queen, Rihanna, the Ting Tings, Billy Joel, and a variety of other genre- and decade-spanning artists with colorful graphs and Venn diagrams, Pop Science  reveals the exact points where lowbrow pop culture and the highest science and philosophy meet. By revealing the economic status of doggies in windows, what war is good for, and what becomes of the brokenhearted, James Ball uncovers what we have always known—that pop music is the key to life itself.

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Calypso

Calypso by David Sedaris

David Sedaris returns with his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious book. If you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso. You'd be wrong. When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he loves most. And life at the Sea Section, as he names the vacation home, is exactly as idyllic as he imagined, except for one tiny, vexing realization: it's impossible to take a vacation from yourself. With Calypso , Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Make no mistake: these stories are very, very funny—it's a book that can make you laugh 'til you snort, the way only family can. Sedaris's powers of observation have never been sharper, and his ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled. But much of the comedy here is born out of that vertiginous moment when your own body betrays you and you realize that the story of your life is made up of more past than future. This is beach reading for people who detest beaches, required reading for those who loathe small talk and love a good tumor joke. Calypso is simultaneously Sedaris's darkest and warmest book yet—and it just might be his very best.

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Sh*t My Dad Says - Justin Halpern Cover Art

Sh*t My Dad Says

Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

“This book is ridiculously hilarious, and makes my father look like a normal member of society.” —Chelsea Handler Tuesdays with Morrie meets F My Life in this hilarious book about a son’s relationship with his foul-mouthed father by the comedy writer who created the massively popular Twitter feed of the same name. A few months ago, comedy writer Justin Halpern, 29, found himself living at home with his 73-year-old father after being dumped by his longtime girlfriend. Sam Halpern had never minced words, and when Justin moved back home, he was smart enough to write down all the ridiculous things his dad said to him, like “The universe does not give a f**k about you. You are a speck in its shit,” and “The worst thing you can be is a liar....Okay fine, yes, the worst thing you can be is a Nazi, but THEN, number two is liar. Nazi 1, Liar 2,” and “Everybody loves that Da Vinci code book. B******t, it sucks. I read it. It’s for all the dummies.” These quotes, or philosophies, have become “Shit My Dad Says,” a Twitter page that in less than a month was being followed by over 500,000 people, had spawned articles in newspapers and magazines, as well as inspiring calls from movie and television producers, celebrities, and just about everyone else who heard about the site. SH*T MY DAD SAYS , Justin Halpern’s first book, is a mix of his dad’s quotations and longer-form comedic essays in the vein of David Sedaris and Chelsea Hander. It is a hilarious, unforgettable, and surprisingly heartwarming account of a unique father-son relationship and the filthy words of wisdom that have defined it. What happens when a 29-year-old moves back in with his unfiltered, 73-year-old father? Based on the Popular Twitter Feed: Discover the full stories and new material behind the viral quotes that launched an internet phenomenon. Laugh Out Loud Humor: Experience Sam Halpern’s unfiltered wisdom on everything from kindergarten being hard to why you should never, ever eat a Snausage. A Unique Father-Son Book: Go beyond the hilarious one-liners to explore the surprisingly touching and unforgettable relationship between Justin and his curmudgeonly dad. Witty and Irreverent Essays: Perfect for fans of David Sedaris and Chelsea Handler, this collection tackles life, love, and why you should never, ever lie (unless you’re a Nazi).

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Brain Droppings - George Carlin Cover Art

Brain Droppings

Brain Droppings by George Carlin

Sometimes, a little brain damage can help. A book of original humor pieces by beloved comic George Carlin. Filled with thoughts, musings, questions, lists, beliefs, curiosities, monologues, assertions, assumptions, and other verbal ordeals, Brain Droppings is infectiously funny. Also included are two timeless monologues, "A Place for Your Stuff" and "Baseball-Football." Readers will get an inside look into Carlin's mind, and they won't be disappointed by what they find:   I buy stamps by mail. It works OK until I run out of stamps. What year did Jesus Christ think it was? A tree: first you chop it down, then you chop it up. Have you ever noticed the lawyer is always smiling more than the client? I put a dollar in one of those change machines. Nothing changed. If you ever have chicken at lunch and chicken at dinner, do you ever wonder if the two chickens knew each other? Carlin demolishes everyday values and yet leaves you laughing out loud. 

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Garfield Livin' the Sweet Life - Jim Davis Cover Art

Garfield Livin' the Sweet Life

Garfield Livin' the Sweet Life His 72nd Book by Jim Davis

Garfield's back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans! Garfield really gets into desserts. And why not? The best things in life are sweet! The confection-loving cat would gladly quarantine in an ice cream parlor for a month of sundaes! For Garfield fans, this new collection of comics is sure to be a treat!

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Obey in Advance

Obey in Advance How to Survive (and Thrive) Under Authoritarianism by Carlos Greaves

We know, we know: A book about authoritarianism? In 2026? What, are the writers living in some liberal snowflake nightmare land? Or Germany in 1933? Listen, we get it. There may not be much need right now for tips on how to live in an autocracy, but who knows? Maybe somewhere down the line, like this weekend, or tomorrow, or five minutes from now, you'll come upon a bombastic military parade, or a masked federal agent cosplaying as Sergeant Slaughter asking for your papers, or an octogenarian former beauty-pageant mogul cornering you in the new White House ballroom, droning on and on about the evils of windmills, and you will be glad to have read this book. From how to stick your head in the sand to avoid thinking about your dictator, to the most effective ways to reeducate the masses, Ginny Hogan and Carlos Greaves's hilarious (and oddly reassuring?) Obey in Advance has you covered—whether you want to Make Authoritarianism Great Again or not.

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Everything I Know About Love

Everything I Know About Love A Memoir by Dolly Alderton

New York Times Bestseller Like Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.” “The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When you date from thirty onwards, get ready to meet someone absolutely brimming with history, complications and demands.” When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming an adult, writer Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, finding a job, getting drunk, getting dumped, and that absolutely no one can ever compare to her best girlfriends. Everything I Know About Love is about bad dates, good friends and—above all else— realizing that you are enough. Glittering with wit and insight, heart and humor, Dolly Alderton’s unforgettable debut memoir about navigating your twenties weaves together personal stories, satirical observations, a series of lists, recipes, and other vignettes that will strike a chord of recognition with women of every age. Perfect for fans of Nora Ephron and Caitlin Moran, this book is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the messiness of growing up: Female Friendship: A loving celebration of the ride-or-die girlfriends who get you through bad dates, terrible jobs, and the times you forget that you are enough. Relatable Humor: Dolly Alderton’s wildly funny and painfully honest stories of getting drunk, getting dumped, and figuring it all out will have you laughing with recognition. Dating Disasters: From MSN Messenger flirtations to disastrous first dates, a sharp and witty look at the trials and triumphs of looking for love in all the wrong places. Humorous Memoir: More than just stories, this debut includes satirical observations, lists, and even recipes for when your heart (or head) is aching.

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Shoot Low, Boys: They're Ridin' Shetland Ponies

Shoot Low, Boys: They're Ridin' Shetland Ponies The Search for True Grit by Lewis Grizzard

From New York Times Bestselling Author Lewis Grizzard ...  John Wayne had it. True Grit, that is. Bestselling humorist and philosopher Lewis Grizzard looked for other Americans with true grit. What he found will make you laugh and perhaps even wipe away a tear. True Grit. The people in this book have it. And so does Lewis Grizzard.  WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:  "Imagine Andy Rooney with a Georgia accent." The Houston Post

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What If? 2

What If? 2 Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! An NPR Best Book of 2022 "The questions throughout What If? 2 are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. . . . Science isn’t easy, but in Munroe’s capable hands, it surely can be fun." — TIME The #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To answers more of the weirdest questions you never thought to ask   The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help. Planning to ride a fire pole from the Moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone’s freezer door at the same time? Maybe it’s time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics. Want to know what would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-story building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it erupted? Okay, if you insist. Before you go on a cosmic road trip, feed the residents of New York City to a T. rex, or fill every church with bananas, be sure to consult this practical guide for impractical ideas. Unfazed by absurdity, Munroe consults the latest research on everything from swing-set physics to airliner catapult–design to answer his readers’ questions, clearly and concisely, with illuminating and occasionally terrifying illustrations. As he consistently demonstrates, you can learn a lot from examining how the world might work in very specific extreme circumstances.

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Why Not Me?

Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling

#1  NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLER • From the author of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever comes a hilarious collection of essays  about her ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life. “This is Kaling at the height of her power.”— USA Today In Why Not Me?, Kaling shares insightful, deeply personal stories about falling in love at work, seeking new friendships in lonely places, attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behavior modification whatsoever, and believing that you have a place in Hollywood when you’re constantly reminded that no one looks like you.   In “How to Look Spectacular: A Starlet’s Confessions,” Kaling gives her tongue-in-cheek secrets for surefire on-camera beauty, (“Your natural hair color may be appropriate for your skin tone, but this isn’t the land of appropriate– this is Hollywood, baby . Out here, a dark-skinned woman’s traditional hair color is honey blonde.”) “Player” tells the story of Kaling being seduced and dumped by a female friend in L.A. (“I had been replaced by a younger model. And now they had matching bangs.”) In “Unlikely Leading Lady,” she muses on America’s fixation with the weight of actresses, (“Most women we see onscreen are either so thin that they’re walking clavicles or so huge that their only scenes involve them breaking furniture.”) And in “Soup Snakes,” Kaling spills some secrets on her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and close friend, B.J. Novak (“I will freely admit: my relationship with B.J. Novak is weird as hell.”)   Mindy turns the anxieties, the glamour, and the celebrations of her second coming-of-age into a laugh-out-loud funny collection of essays that anyone who’s ever been at a turning point in their life or career can relate to. And those who’ve never been at a turning point can skip to the parts where she talks about meeting Bradley Cooper.

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Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris

#1 New York Times bestseller! In this unforgettable collection of essays, acclaimed humorist David Sedaris lifts the corner of ordinary life, revealing the absurdity teeming below its surface. Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters. He goes on vacation with his family. He gets a job selling drinks. He attends his brother's wedding. He mops his sister's floor. He gives directions to a lost traveler. He eats a hamburger. He has his blood sugar tested. It all sounds so normal, doesn't it? In Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim , David Sedaris shows us a world that is alive with obscure desires and hidden motives—a world where forgiveness is automatic and an argument can be the highest form of love. This is yet another unforgettable collection from one of the wittiest and most original writers at work today.

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I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell

I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell by Tucker Max

The “highly entertaining and thoroughly reprehensible” #1 New York Times bestseller—now with sixteen pages of photos and a new introduction ( The New York Times ). My name is Tucker Max, and I am an a*****e. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my actions, mock idiots and posers, sleep with more women than is safe or reasonable, and just generally act like a raging d******d. But, I do contribute to humanity in one very important way: I share my adventures with the world. --from the Introduction Actual reader feedback: "I find it truly appalling that there are people in the world like you. You are a disgusting, vile, repulsive, repugnant, foul creature. Because of you, I don’t believe in God anymore. No just God would allow someone like you to exist." "I’ll stay with God as my lord, but you are my savior. I just finished reading your brilliant stories, and I laughed so hard I almost vomited. I want to bring that kind of joy to people. You’re an artist of the highest order and a true humanitarian to boot. I'm in both shock and awe at how much I want to be you."

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Sick in the Head

Sick in the Head Conversations About Life and Comedy by Judd Apatow

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •  NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE A.V. CLUB •  Includes new interviews! From the writer and director of Knocked Up and the producer of Freaks and Geeks comes a collection of intimate, hilarious conversations with the biggest names in comedy from the past thirty years—including Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Harold Ramis, Seth Rogen, Chris Rock, and Lena Dunham. Before becoming one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood, Judd Apatow was the original comedy nerd. At fifteen, he took a job washing dishes in a local comedy club—just so he could watch endless stand-up for free. At sixteen, he was hosting a show for his local high school radio station in Syosset, Long Island—a show that consisted of Q&As with his comedy heroes, from Garry Shandling to Jerry Seinfeld. They talked about their careers, the science of a good joke, and their dreams of future glory (turns out, Shandling was interested in having his own TV show one day and Steve Allen had already invented everything). Thirty years later, Apatow is still that same comedy nerd—and he’s still interviewing funny people about why they do what they do. Sick in the Head gathers Apatow’s most memorable and revealing conversations into one hilarious, wide-ranging, and incredibly candid collection that spans not only his career but his entire adult life. Here are the comedy legends who inspired and shaped him, from Mel Brooks to Steve Martin. Here are the contemporaries he grew up with in Hollywood, from Spike Jonze to Sarah Silverman. And here, finally, are the brightest stars in comedy today, many of whom Apatow has been fortunate to work with, from Seth Rogen to Amy Schumer. And along the way, something kind of magical happens: What started as a lifetime’s worth of conversations about comedy becomes something else entirely. It becomes an exploration of creativity, ambition, neediness, generosity, spirituality, and the joy that comes from making people laugh. Loaded with the kind of back-of-the-club stories that comics tell one another when no one else is watching, this fascinating, personal (and borderline-obsessive) book is Judd Apatow’s gift to comedy nerds everywhere. Praise for Sick in the Head “I can’t stop reading it. . . . I don’t want this book to end.” —Jimmy Fallon “An essential for any comedy geek.” — Entertainment Weekly “Fascinating . . . a collection of interviews with many of the great figures of comedy in the latter half of the twentieth century.” —The Washington Post “Open this book anywhere, and you’re bound to find some interesting nugget from someone who has had you in stitches many, many times.” —Janet Maslin, The New York Times “An amazing read, full of insights and connections both creative and interpersonal.” — The New Yorker “Fascinating and revelatory.” —Chicago Tribune “Anyone even remotely interested in comedy or humanity should own this book.” —Will Ferrell

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Survival of the Thickest

Survival of the Thickest Essays by Michelle Buteau

*Now a Netflix series—Season 3 coming soon!* Stand-up comedian and star of Netflix’s Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall and creator and star of Survival of the Thickest delivers a collection of “hilarious…bracingly honest” ( Real Simple ) essays in her unique voice, cheeky swagger, and unapologetic frankness that’s “one of the year’s most relatable books” ( Bustle ). If you’ve watched television or movies in the past couple of years, you’ve seen Michelle Buteau. With scene-stealing roles in Always Be My Maybe , First Wives Club , Someone Great , Russian Doll , and Tales of the City ; a reality TV show and breakthrough stand-up specials, including her headlining show Welcome to Buteaupia on Netflix; and two podcasts ( Late Night Whenever and Adulting ), Michelle’s star is on the rise. You’d be forgiven for thinking the road to success—or adulthood or financial stability or self-acceptance or marriage or motherhood—has been easy, but you’d be wrong. Now, in Survival of the Thickest , Michelle reflects on growing up Caribbean, Catholic, and thick in New Jersey, going to college in Miami (where everyone smells like pineapple), her many friendship and dating disasters, working as a newsroom editor during 9/11, getting started in stand-up opening for male strippers, marrying into her husband’s Dutch family, IVF and surrogacy, motherhood, chosen family, and what it feels like to have a full heart, tight jeans, and stardom finally in her grasp.

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There's Treasure Everywhere

There's Treasure Everywhere A Calvin and Hobbes Collection by Bill Watterson

In  There’s Treasure Everywhere , Calvin and Hobbes experience life as one big adventure. Spanning August 30, 1993, to April 8, 1995, this collection bursts with backyard treasure hunts, cardboard-box inventions, mutant snowmen, and snowball skirmishes. Calvin’s escalating rivalry—and reluctant friendship—with Susie delivers plenty of mischief, while Hobbes offers warmth, dry wit, and thoughtful perspective amid the chaos. Perfect for longtime fans as well as newcomers to this classic comic! Watterson’s strips weave clever humor with moments of poignancy, proving that adventure thrives in the everyday. Imaginative transformations, biting satire of consumer culture, and spectacularly failed schemes all highlight Calvin’s boundless creativity. Through outdoor escapades, whimsical daydreams, and endlessly inventive games, Calvin and Hobbes capture both the comedy and wonder of childhood, making this treasury as insightful as it is timeless. • A classic Calvin and Hobbes comic collection full of adventure and imagination • For fans of classic comic strips and smart humor • Contains both black-and-white daily comic strips and Watterson’s iconic full-color Sunday panels Pick up There’s Treasure Everywhere and rediscover a world where even the smallest moments can turn into something unforgettable.

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True Prep

True Prep It's a Whole New Old World by Lisa Birnbach & Chip Kidd

From Lisa Birnbach, the author of The Official Preppy Handbook, comes True Prep, which looks at how the old guard of natural-fiber-loving, dog-worshipping, G&T-soaked preppies adapts to the new order of the Internet, cell phones, rehab, political correctness, reality TV, and . . . polar fleece.

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Start Without Me

Start Without Me (I'll Be There in a Minute) by Gary Janetti

The New York Times Bestseller! Named one of Vulture 's “10 Best Comedy Books of 2022” From New York Times bestselling author, and Family Guy writer Gary Janetti comes Start Without Me , a collection of hilarious, laugh out loud, true life stories about the small moments that add up to a big life. Gary Janetti is bothered. By a lot of things. And thank God he’s here to tell us. In Start Without Me, Gary returns with his acid tongue firmly in cheek to the moments and times that defined him. He takes us by the hand as we follow him through the summers he spends in his twenties, pursuing both the perfect tan and the perfect man to no avail and much regret. At his Catholic high school, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with a nun who shares Gary's love of soap operas, which becomes a salvation to them both. And don't get him started on how a bad hotel room can ruin even the best vacation. This laugh-out-loud collection of true-life stories from the man “behind his generation’s greatest comedy” ( The New York Times ) is for anyone who has felt the joy in holding a decade-long grudge. Whether you are a new convert to Janetti or one of the million who follow him on social media for a daily laugh, Start Without Me will have you howling at Gary's frustrations and nodding along in agreement at the outrages of life's small slights. It's the literary equivalent of a night out with your funniest friend that you wish would never end.

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Parliament of Whores

Parliament of Whores A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government by P. J. O'Rourke

A #1 New York Times bestseller: "An everyman's guide to Washington" by the savagely funny political humorist and author of How the Hell Did This Happen? ( The New York Times ).   P. J. O'Rourke's Parliament of Whores has become a classic in understanding the workings of the American political system. Originally written at the end of the Reagan era, this new edition includes an extensive foreword by renowned journalist Andrew Ferguson—showing us that although the names may change, the game stays the same . . . or, occasionally, gets worse.   Parliament of Whores is a "gonzo civics book" that takes us through the ethical foibles, pork-barrel flimflam, and Beltway bureaucracy, leaving no sacred cow unskewered and no politically correct sensitivities unscorched ( Chicago Tribune ).   "Insulting, inflammatory, profane, and absolutely great reading." — The Washington Post Book World

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The 50 Funniest American Writers

The 50 Funniest American Writers An Anthology from Mark Twain to The Onion by Andy Borowitz

New York Times Bestseller The creator of The New Yorker ’s long running satirical column, and “one of the funniest people in America,” pays tribute to comedic geniuses both past and present, including Mark Twain, George Saunders, Nora Ephron, and more (CBS Sunday Morning).   Library of America’s collection of hilarious stories, essays, and articles is an exclusive Who’s Who of the very best American comic writing. Classic pieces of American humor appear here, such as “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry and a selection from Anita Loos’ Gentlemen Prefer Blondes .   Contemporary writing is well represented, with entries from comedic geniuses like David Sedaris, Larry Willmore, Roy Blount Jr., Sloane Crosby, Bernie Mac, Wanda Sykes, and George Saunders plus laugh-out-loud lesser-known pieces from The New Yorker , Esquire , The Atlantic , National Lampoon , and The Onion . Full List of Contributors Mark Twain George Ade O. Henry Sinclair Lewis Anita Loos Ring Lardner H. L. Mencken James Thurber Dorothy Parker S. J. Perelman Langston Hughes Frank Sullivan E. B. White Peter De Vries Terry Southern Lenny Bruce Tom Wolfe Jean Shepherd Hunter S. Thompson Douglas Kenney Henry Beard Bruce Jay Friedman Philip Roth Nora Ephron Michael O’Donoghue George W. S. Trow Fran Lebowitz Charles Portis Donald Barthelme Veronica Geng John Hughes Mark O’Donnell Garrison Keillor Bruce McCall Molly Ivins Calvin Trillin Dave Barry The Onion writers Susan Orlean Roy Blount Jr George Carlin Ian Frazier David Rakoff Bernie Mac David Sedaris Wanda Sykes Jack Handey David Owen George Saunders Jenny Allen Sloane Crosley Larry Wilmore

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Black Friend

Black Friend Essays by ziwe

With the razor-sharp, late-night comedic timing of a Ziwe interview and the pop-culture fluency of an NPR podcast, Black Friend is a hilarious, unapologetic dissection of modern tokenism. What does it actually feel like to be “the Black friend” in a predominantly white world—and how do you navigate that role without losing yourself? In Black Friend , comedian and cultural critic Ziwe turns her signature fearless questioning inward, unpacking the awkward, revealing, and often uncomfortable moments that shape how race operates in everyday life. Through sharply observed essays, she explores identity not as theory, but as something negotiated in conversations, friendships, and public spaces. If you’ve ever found yourself unsure how to talk about race—or felt the pressure of being the only person of your background in a room—these essays meet you there. Ziwe captures the kinds of interactions many people avoid: the offhand comment that lingers, the social misstep that reveals more than it should, the expectation to educate others. Blending personal narrative with cultural commentary, Ziwe moves between humor and tension with precision. A mistaken identity on a stadium jumbotron, a moment of fear in an unfamiliar environment, a conversation that goes sideways—these are not isolated anecdotes, but entry points into broader questions about tokenism, performance, and belonging. The result is a collection that is as entertaining as it is disarming. Black Friend is for readers who want more than surface-level takes on identity. It offers a way into difficult conversations—through honesty, specificity, and humor—while challenging the roles we assign to one another in social and cultural spaces. Whether you are trying to understand your own position or better engage with others, this book creates a starting point that feels real, current, and necessary.

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Letters from a Nut

Letters from a Nut by Ted L. Nancy

A collection of hilarious prank letters and their very real responses, featuring an introduction by Jerry Seinfeld. Who is Ted L. Nancy? He's a concerned hotel guest searching for a lost tooth . . . He's a superstitious Vegas high-roller who wants to gamble at a casino in his lucky shrimp outfit . . . He's the genius inventor of "Six Day Underwear" . . . He's a demanding dramatist seeking an audience for his play about his 26-year-old dog, Cinnamon . . . He's the proud owner of Charles, a 36-year-old cat who owes his longevity to a pet food company . . . He's a loyal fan of the King of Tonga . . . He is, in reality, a twisted prankster—a supremely off-kilter alter ego who sends patently ridiculous letters and queries to (and receives surprisingly earnest responses back from) corporate honchos, entertainment conglomerates, national publications, politicians, celebrities and heads of state to everyone, in fact, from the president of the Bon Ami Cleanser Company to US Vice President Al Gore.   Letters From A Nut  is an insanely inspired, truly madcap collection of Nancy correspondence, a laugh-out-loud-in-public-places aggregation of official—and officially certifiable—requests, complaints, fan mail, and questions that could not possibly have been taken seriously . . . but, amazingly, were!

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The World Cup Of Everything

The World Cup Of Everything Bringing the fun home by Richard Osman

Richard Osman has been trying to settle the most important issues society faces today. Who would win in a head-to-head between Quavers and Cheesy Wotsits? And What's the ultimate Christmas film (Home Alone, obviously ). The World Cup of Everything is an incredibly popular format that began life on twitter where his hilarious polls received 1.5 million votes a go becoming a national talking point, inciting debate amongst twitter users at odds over their favourites, celebrities and key figures join in, bookies offer odds on the outcome, papers report on it all as if it is a real sporting event with headlines about how Richard Osman has melted the internet. This autumn we're bringing The World Cup of Everything to the page in a brilliant book perfect for Christmas. With new competitions such as The World Cup of British Sitcoms, Christmas Songs, Animals, British Bands and so on, as well as some of the favourites that have already had the country talking: Chocolate and Crisps among them, Richard will offer commentary, share funny, quirky pieces of trivia and stand-up style entries about each of the contenders . The World Cup of Everything will offer something for everyone making it the perfect gift for pretty much anyone. This is Richard at his best: super smart, quick-witted and writing about the matters that the British public really care about.

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40: A Doonesbury Retrospective 1970 to 1979

40: A Doonesbury Retrospective 1970 to 1979 by G. B. Trudeau

The first volume of this retrospective anthology covers the Pulitzer prize-winning cartoon strip from its first appearance in 1970 to 1979. On October 26, 1970, G.B. Trudeau introduced the world to a college jock named B.D. and his inept and geeky roommate, Mike Doonesbury. Fourteen thousand strips later, Doonesbury  has become one of the most beloved and acclaimed comic strips in history. Over the years, the world of Doonesbury grew uniquely vast, sustained by an intricately woven web of relationships—over forty major characters spanning three generations.  The complete 40: A Doonesbury Anthology presents more than 1,800 comic strips that chart key adventures and cast connections over the last four decades. Dropped in throughout this rolling narrative are twenty detailed essays in which Trudeau contemplates his characters, including portraits of core characters such as Duke and Honey, Zonker, Joanie, and Rev. Sloan, as well as more recent additions, such as Zipper, Alex, and Toggle. Trudeau also includes an annotated diagram that maps the mind-boggling matrix of character relationships. This first volume of the four-volume e-book edition of  40  covers the years 1970 to 1979 for the celebrated cartoon strip.

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Disappointing Affirmations

Disappointing Affirmations by Dave Tarnowski

USA Today Bestseller  Disappointing Affirmations hilariously counters the culture of relentless toxic positivity with a realistic take on a disappointing world where failure is always an option, but that’s okay. From the creator of the wildly popular Instagram account @disappointingaffirmations. Pairing lovely vacation photos taken by the author himself with sayings that are amusingly self-critical, encouraging, disillusioned, or all three at once, Tarnowski points to feelings commonly unacknowledged or hidden and spotlights them with humor, wit, and empathy. You can do it! But you probably won’t. But also: Be kind to yourself, a*****e. Transforming and re-envisioning the material for print while adding tons of new work, this is the funny-because-it’s-true, sneaky self-help gift book for anyone who isn’t happy all the time and doesn’t feel seen in the whole “positive mental attitude” culture.  Unfollow your dreams! Like a non-disappointing gift with purchase, the book's jacket folds out into a motivational poster, suitable for display anywhere disappointment may strike. IT REALLY IS OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY: People say, “It’s okay to not be okay,” but then it feels like they need you to be okay. This subversively funny book is the perfect way to remind ourselves, or anyone who needs it, that it's better to deal with our feelings honestly than fall into the “positive vibes only” self-help trap. COMEDY FOR A NEW ERA: Wellness has been slowly taking a darker turn in popular culture, and comedy is no exception. From Inside by Bo Burnham to the absurdity of TV giant Succession , audiences are drawn to media that embraces discomfort rather than drowning it out. Disappointing Affirmations may not look very comforting, but not all self-care comes in the form of warm hugs and sunrise yoga. FOR HUMOR BOOK FANS: Seeking a gift for the anti-optimist in your life? This one fits the bill for fans of satirical doom classics and self-help antidotes such as All My Friends Are Dead , Am I Overthinking This? , the Worst Case Scenario series, and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck . WAIT, THERE’S MORE!: See also the follow-up book, Sorry in advance for making things weird. , and accompanying stationery and gift items, including Disappointing Affirmations Deck , Wall Calendar , Pencils , 30 Postcards set, Sticker Book , and Disappointing Affirmations: The Game . You won’t be disappointed. Perfect for:College grads, people entering the workforce, people who wish they hadn’t entered the workforceFans of the @disappointingaffirmations Instagram accountAnyone who isn't always cheerful and doesn't feel seenFans of satire and sarcastic humor Anyone feeling burnout, empathy fatigue, positivity fatigue, or fatigue in generalGift-giving for birthdays, breakups, gratitude-averse Thanksgiving hosts, funny stocking stuffers, or just for fun

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I Shudder

I Shudder And Other Reactions to Life, Death, and New Jersey by Paul Rudnick

Comic essays from the author of Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style : "There's no book wiser or half as funny as I Shudder ." —David Sedaris   I Shudder  is a side-splittingly funny collection of essays from Paul Rudnick, one of America's preeminent humorists—a playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and regular contributor to the New Yorker . The reviews say it all:    "A hilarious, often touching hodgepodge of essays about his work and his life with his pleasingly demented family." — People (4 stars)   "Uproariously self-deprecating essays about being gay and Jewish in suburban New Jersey and downtown Manhattan." — The New York Times Book Review   "A likable and accomplished raconteur who never loses sight of his own absurdity." — The Washington Post   "Smart, dishy, and very funny." — Daily News   "An acerbic and entertaining memoir." — Entertainment Weekly   " I Shudder is filled with deeply funny musings and adventures that elevate Paul Rudnick to the highest level of American comedy writing. It should be noted that I would be at the highest level of American comedy writing if I had had Paul's early advantages." —Steve Martin

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The Big Book of Dad Jokes

The Big Book of Dad Jokes 800 Unbearable, Groan-Inducing One-Liners, Puns, and Riddles to Make You the King of Subpar Comedy by Joe Kerz

Hundreds and Hundreds of Jokes that Will Drive Your Family Crazy Nothing is more hilarious for moms, sons, and daughters than the bad jokes dads tell. (Well, at least he thinks they're hilarious . . .) Have you ever noticed when you’re out to dinner and your dad takes it upon himself to antagonize your server with a lame joke? Has he ever made a pun that made everyone at a family gathering roll their eyes? Has he ever made a corny comment about things simply lying around the house? If you answered “yes” to any of the following, you’re not alone. Dad jokes are at the center of all dad interactions and the core of every dad’s persona. This comedic compendium compiles more than eight hundred of the best jokes dads can use to hone their craft and ensure maximum eye rolling. Included within are jokes such as: Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon?  Great food; no atmosphere. Did you hear about the kidnapping at school? It’s fine, he woke up. What did the judge say when the skunk walked in the court room? Odor in the court. What do you call an elephant that doesn’t matter? An irrelephant. What kind of tea is hard to swallow? Reality. With Dad Jokes , give your dad the gift of becoming the least funny/most "punny" guy in the room.

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Lights, Camera, Hairballs!

Lights, Camera, Hairballs! Garfield at the Movies by Jim Davis

Break Out the Popcorn . . . It’s Showtime! Grab a seat and join Garfield as he takes a madcap look at movies—including his own—in this big, fat, hairy homage to films. This festival of fun features spoofs, reviews, trivia, and a blockbuster assortment of quips, tips, and comic strips!

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Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things!

Heart and Brain: Onward to Good Things! A Heart and Brain Collection by Nick Seluk

New York Times bestselling author Nick Seluk returns with a charming book of The Awkward Yeti comics in which his popular Heart and Brain characters fight a daily battle against the world's big and small challenges. Loveable, impulsive Heart and thoughtful, anxious Brain are back in a collection of Nick Seluk’s beloved Awkward Yeti webcomic, and they’ve brought Tongue, Spleen, Stomach, and many other of their organ peers with them. Their adventures give a new, hilarious angle to the external and mental health challenges we go through collectively in our adult lives, including work, self-doubt, doomscrolling, battling our dopamine cravings, and keeping a positive outlook.  With a personal introduction by Nick Seluk,  Onward to Good Things contains panels in three themed sections: • Anxiety Machine • Growing Pains • Onward to Good Things. Delivered with a humorous but sensitive touch in vivid full color, they aim to help readers feel understood, seen, and encouraged. Fan favorites and new content combine into one continuing short story that sees Heart and Brain, along with their millions of fans—and brand-new readers—persevere toward a brighter, more laugh-filled future.

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Wankernomics

Wankernomics A Deep-Dive Into Workplace Bullsh*ttery - THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER by James Schloeffel & Charles Firth

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** ** A paradigm-shifting guide to getting ahead at work - at pace, moving forward ** Are you a total failure at work? Do you struggle with simple tasks like using the phrase "moving forward" in every email? Have you never used the word "synergies" in a LinkedIn post? You need W*nkernomics . READERS LOVE WANKERNOMICS : 'Laugh out loud funny.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Brilliant! This book is hilarious for anyone in the corporate world of nonsense.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'I am now better positioned to deliver scalable, low-noise, high-impact verbal outputs - at pace.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review THE HILARIOUS, MUST-HAVE HANDBOOK FOR ANYONE WHO HAS HAD TO ENDURE THE BULLSH*T OF THE MODERN WORKING WORLD. Picture the scene. You're sitting in a meeting at work. Your colleagues are deep in serious discussion. Terry says he wants an end-to-end, digital-first solution by COB Friday. Fiona says she'll have to take that offline and circle back later. And then quite suddenly, you catch yourself thinking, 'hang on... what the f*ck are they talking about?' Like, seriously, what do those words even mean? W*nkernomics is for anyone who has ever been told to reach out, touch base, drill down, or optimise their ducks on the same songsheet. Learn how to: * Navigate endless meetings * Master passive aggressive emails * Outmanoeuvre your colleagues with nothing more than an obnoxious LinkedIn profile, a pack of Post-it Notes and the phrase 'circle back'. W*nkernomics will help you navigate workplace hell like a boss.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Too Funny! - Amy Newmark Cover Art

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Too Funny!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Too Funny! 101 Hilarious Stories to Brighten Your Days by Amy Newmark

A hilarious follow-up to the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul: Read, Laugh, Repeat!  If you are looking to put yourself in a better mood and escape the day's worries, avoid what might be too boring or too serious, and instead read something this is too funny.   If too much of a good thing is never enough, then you could never have too much of  Chicken Soup for the Soul: Too Funny!   In these 101 true, personal stories, our storytellers document the mishaps and misdeeds of everyday life, and celebrate humanity's ability to laugh at itself.  This book is sure to bring some sunshine into your life and put you in a good mood.  Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

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Knock Knock Jokes For Kids - Peter Crumpton Cover Art

Knock Knock Jokes For Kids

Knock Knock Jokes For Kids Two by Peter Crumpton

Knock Knock Who’s There? Knock Knock Jokes Knock Knock Jokes Who? Knock Knock Jokes For Kids 2 with added push and play laughter!

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Just My Luck - Danny Pellegrino Cover Art

Just My Luck

Just My Luck Chaotic Stories on Modern Fatherhood by Danny Pellegrino

A hilarious and heartfelt new essay collection from bestselling author Danny Pellegrino about the chaos of becoming a father and raising a kid in an increasingly unhinged world. Danny Pellegrino—bestselling author, pop-culture expert, and host of the hit podcast  Everything Iconic —always wanted to be a dad. Getting there was another story. In  Just My Luck , he chronicles his path to parenthood as a gay man, from IVF acronyms that sound like drag names and the realities of surrogacy to the surreal moment when JC Chasez of *NSYNC broke the news that his surrogate was pregnant. And then the baby arrived. With his signature mix of sharp humor, millennial nostalgia, and candid vulnerability, Pellegrino writes about the joy, terror, and absurdity of becoming a parent; the families we’re born into and the ones we create; and giving a child a safe, loving childhood in a world very different from the one he grew up in. Laugh-out-loud funny and deeply personal,  Just My Luck  is for anyone who has wanted something desperately, gotten it, and thought: Oh God. Now what?

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