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Rebel Rising
Rebel Rising
By Rebel Wilson
New Release
Don't miss this wildly entertaining instant New York Times bestseller featured on Today and CBS Sunday Morning! "Stunningly personal revelations" (The New York Times) and hilarious anecdotes abound in Rebel Wilson's account of her journey to self-love and stardom in Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, and more.
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The Audacity
The Audacity
By Ryan Chapman
New Release
Serving up "delicious satire" (Vanity Fair), this highly anticipated new release "promises some good, hard laughs" (The Millions)! In 72 hours, an exposé will reveal that Victoria Stevens's billion-dollar startup is a fraud. But then she disappears — leaving her husband in the lurch… Fans of The White Lotus will clamor for this "pithy send-up of one of Silicon Valley's most intriguing crimes" (Publishers Weekly).
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There Are Dads Way Worse Than You
There Are Dads Way Worse Than You
By Priscilla Witte and Glenn Boozan
New Release
This laugh-out-loud read from a New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award–nominated comedian is here to reassure all fathers: You are not as bad at parenting as you think! Delight in the failures of fictional dads across history and popular culture in this clever book filled with witty references and charming illustrations.
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Dogland
Dogland
By Tommy Tomlinson
New Release
"Extraordinary… Tomlinson's book is a gem" (Minneapolis Star Tribune). Perfect for dog lovers, this delightful, "winning" tale (BookPage) from a Pulitzer Prize finalist follows one Samoyed's quest to become a champion show dog — and explores the unique, enduring bond between humans and their canine companions. "Fans of Best in Show will want to add this to their shelf" (Publishers Weekly).
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Dictionary of Fine Distinctions
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions
By Eli Burnstein
New Release
Language lovers, meet your match! This humorous tour through the hairsplitting nuances of language is chock-full of deep dives into everything from lattes and cappuccinos to cousin terminology and beyond. "Endearing illustrations and lighthearted explanations multiply the satisfaction" (New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker).
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Life Wants You Dead
Life Wants You Dead
By Evan Waite
New Release
Warning: This absurdly funny survival guide from an Emmy Award–winning writer will inspire deadly levels of laughter! With commentary on everything that's out to get you — from devious birds to creative art students — each page is a delight. Patton Oswalt recommends: "Life wants you dead, and this book wants to be READ! Ha ha, I love being a comedian."
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Reboot
Reboot
By Justin Taylor
New Release
Conspiracy theories, Hollywood, and online fandom collide in this blistering new satire! Twenty years after Rev Beach drove teenagers wild, one of the TV drama's former stars is pushing for a reboot. But the cast, the show's new legions of fans, and the entire country are barely recognizable… "Reboot wrings brilliant laughs" (The Washington Post).
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The Mango Tree
The Mango Tree
By Annabelle Tometich
New Release
Annabelle Tometich's "sweet, sharp memoir" (The New York Times) opens with the arrest of her formidable mother, Josefina — charged with defending her mango tree with a BB gun! This "witty, openhearted" reflection (Publishers Weekly) on the immigrant experience, complicated families, and finding one's place in the world is filled with joy and tenderness.
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If You Can't Take the Heat
If You Can’t Take the Heat
By Geraldine DeRuiter
New Release
A James Beard Award–winning writer dishes on her life and good eats in this "delightfully salty" essay collection (Publishers Weekly). Foodies and non-foodies alike will enjoy these clever takes on family, gender, and so much more. "Geraldine DeRuiter is wickedly hilarious and tenderhearted… and candidly vocal when she sees an emperor with no clothes" (The Seattle Times).
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Worry
Worry
By Alexandra Tanner
New Release
Dive into this darkly funny book that Kiley Reid, author of Such a Fun Age, calls "the best thing I've read in a very long time." Alongside their quirky rescue dog, sisters and roommates Jules and Poppy navigate life's absurdities — and the realities of their dysfunctional family. "A deadpan comedic novel that will have you laughing aloud as you read" (Today).
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