Laugh Out Loud Reads
Why are books so brave?
. . . They have the spine for it.
Need a good laugh? Check out these hilarious new books that will have you in stitches—we promise they’re funnier than we are.
In the Business of Comedy:
Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison
The definitive biography of Lorne Michaels, the man behind America’s most beloved comedy show.
“Lorne gives us a history of television in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and a high school yearbook portrait of the people who made it happen over the years. We see Candice Bergen posing for a selfie with Leslie Jones, and Keith Richards at a Canadian heroin trial.”—Vogue
“Readers are treated to the Holy Grail for any journalist hoping to crack the show: a warts-and-all week in the life of SNL, where Morrison gets to see the real process of putting the thing together.”—Variety
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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I’ll Have What She’s Having by Chelsea Handler
In hilarious and tender essays, Chelsea Handler shares her unforgettable story of becoming the woman she always wanted to be.
“A raw and raucous exploration of Handler’s ongoing search for self . . . [She’s] disarming us with humor to get at our softest selves and meeting us with her own.”—Oprah Daily
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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That’s How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor Edited by Damon Young
From the Thurber Prize-winning author of What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker comes a pioneering collection of Black humor from some of the most acclaimed writers and performers at work today.
“Reading That’s How They Get You felt illicit in the best way, and brought back for me how I used to sneak into my father’s record collection to listen to his Richard Pryor albums knowing full well I could get punished for doing so. Like Pryor’s work, this collection is a riot and risqué, but also revelatory. The last essay in particular will make you chuckle before you say, in all seriousness, ‘g*ddamn.’ That’s How They Get You is both a gut-punch and funny as f*ck.”—Robert Jones, Jr., New York Times bestselling author of The Prophets
Available June 3rd in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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This American Woman: A One-in-a-Billion Memoir by Zarna Garg
Award-winning comedian Zarna Garg turns her astonishing life story into a hilarious memoir, spilling all the chai on her wild ride from escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to carving her own path in America and launching a dazzling second act in midlife.
“A deeply honest and hilarious book about how you always win if you bet on yourself.”—Amy Poehler
“I knew This American Woman would be hilarious, because, well, Zarna is the funniest person I know. But I didn’t know it would also be the touching story of a brilliant and brave woman who defied all odds to make it in America. Her memoir will inspire you, make you cry, and laugh so hard it hurts.”—Mindy Kaling, award-winning actress and producer
Available April 29th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Funny Fiction:
Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One: A Novel by Kristen Arnett
From the New York Times bestselling author of Mostly Dead Things, a sparkling and funny new novel of entertainment, ambition, art, and love.
“Wild, luxurious and absurd . . . Arnett’s craft and her comedy are on full and feral display.”—The Washington Post
“As much heart, humor, and gritty realness as can fit between two covers.”—People
“One of the funniest books I’ve ever read.”—Jami Attenberg, author of A Reason to See You Again
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Jan and Dan at the End of the World: A Novel by Colleen Oakley
Date night goes off the rails in this hilariously insightful take on midlife and marriage when one unhappy couple find themselves at the heart of a crime in progress, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise.
“What a ride! Jane and Dan at the End of the World bounces effortlessly from incisive commentary on marriage and parenthood to hilarious, twisty heist. I think Colleen Oakley has written my favorite book of the year.”—Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures
“This sharply original romp is entirely too much fun.”—People
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Bitter Texas Honey: A Novel by Ashley Whitaker
The Royal Tenenbaums meets Fleabag in this hilarious and dizzyingly smart debut about an over-the-top evangelical Texan family—and the daughter at its center racing to finish her very important novel before her ex-boyfriend finishes his.
“Deadpan, hysterical, irreverent, and utterly original, Bitter Texas Honey is an exuberant debut. This zany novel murders pieties and resurrects the imagination. It reminded me of everything fiction can do.”—Claire Vaye Watkins, author of I Love You but I’ve Chosen Darkness
Available April 15th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery by Rachel Ekstrom Courage
When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf–themed wedding Rose is hosting.
“A nostalgic, fast-paced and hilarious escape. An absolute delight!”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of Love and Other Words
“It’s murder most witty as the Golden Girls sleuth, spar and support one another in their irrepressible style. This escape to 80’s Miami, complete with teal, coral, breezy palms and shoulder pads, contains more red herrings than a St. Olaf wedding . . . You’ll love—and laugh—with every page-turning moment.”—Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author of At Midnight Comes the Cry
Available April 15th in Trade Paperback.
Slaying You: A Novel by Michelle Gagnon
A wildly funny thriller about reluctant partners who hit the danger jackpot when they discover that a serial killer is on their heels . . . again.
“Michelle Gagnon delivers the humor, twists, danger, and chaos like no one else . . . I could follow Grace and Amber forever!”—Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of Finlay Donovan is Killing It
“A fast-paced, seat-of-your pants thriller with a dark sense of humor. Gagnon dives deep into the seedy underbelly of Vegas and the killer who roams free there (or so they think)! Frankly, this book slays! You’ll want to read it immediately.”—Catherine Mack, USA Today bestselling author of Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies
Available May 13th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Parenting, Am I Right?:
Wow, You Look Terrible!: How to Parent Less and Live More by Danny Ricker; Foreword by Jimmy Kimmel
From Jimmy Kimmel Live! co-head writer Danny Ricker comes a self-help manifesto for parents on the brink of despair, guaranteed to help you reclaim the three things you lost when you had kids: your time, your money, and your mind.
You used to be a person. A real one—with hobbies, expendable income, and sex that was at least semi-annual. But then you had kids, and the more you became a parent, the less you became yourself. You love your children deeply, but most days you feel like nothing more than a butler in sweatpants. That ends today. (Just the second part. You can still love your kids.)
Available April 22nd in Hardcover.
From the Funny Pages:
Questions Without Answers by Sarah Manguso; Illustrated by Liana Finck
Pondering the questions only kids would think to ask, this hilarious, poignant collection captures the wonder of a child’s imagination, brought to life by beloved New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck.
“This book is for anyone who has secret questions in their mind they are too embarrassed to ask out loud. In other words, this book is for everyone.”—Lemony Snicket, bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions
Available April 29th in Hardcover and eBook Editions.