Friday, July 5, 2024

Readworthy: This month’s best humor

 
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This Month's Best New Humor
Each month, Readworthy highlights the best, most acclaimed new releases in your categories! Questions or suggestions? Let us know.
 
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Book cover for Roctogenarians by Mo Rocca and Jonathan Greenberg
This witty, charming New York Times bestseller proves it's never too late to make your mark
Join beloved CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca as he shares stories of people who accomplished astonishing feats well into their golden years!
IN THE MEDIA
NPR, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
A hilarious, offbeat gem that's already in the works as a TV series starring Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning!
Single mom Margo is unemployed and on the brink of eviction when her estranged pro-wrestler father, Jinx, moves in with her. Then, she realizes she can use Jinx's wrestling advice to propel herself to internet stardom…
IN THE MEDIA
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Elle, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for I Shouldn't Be Telling You This by Chelsea Devantez
Comedy legend Jon Stewart recommends this outrageous and inspiring memoir-in-essays
Emmy Award–nominated comedian Chelsea Devantez lets readers in on her most embarrassing and heart-wrenching moments in this laugh-out-loud read.
IN THE MEDIA
NPR, USA Today, Bustle, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Sandwich by Catherine Newman
Join a dysfunctional family's summer vacation in this bighearted novel with praise from Ann Patchett
During their annual weeklong trip to Cape Cod, three generations of Rocky's family come together — but this time, secrets are bubbling up like never before!
IN THE MEDIA
NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Tehrangeles by Porochista Khakpour
'Uproarious… Think the Kardashians meet Little Women and Crazy Rich Asians'
– Vogue
In this irresistible satire, the four boisterous daughters of Iranian American multimillionaires land a reality TV show about their glossy lives in the Los Angeles hills.
IN THE MEDIA
Time Magazine, NPR, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Nylon, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, The Millions, Literary Hub
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Book cover for How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
'Fans of Fredrik Backman and Gail Honeyman — make room on your shelves for Clare Pooley'
– Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle
With the fate of their beloved community center at stake, the eclectic members of the Senior Citizens' Social Club must team up with the day care next door in this riotous, feel-good read.
IN THE MEDIA
People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for You Are Here by David Nicholls
Bonnie Garmus calls this joyful, uplifting read from the author of One Day 'a rare find'
Michael is reeling from his wife's departure — and Marnie is hiding from the world in her London flat. Neither of them is thrilled when they're thrown together on a 10-day hike, but it might be exactly what they need!
IN THE MEDIA
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian
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Book cover for How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler
This wickedly funny romp that winks at fantasy clichés has already been optioned for a TV series!
After a hundred times through the time loop as a hero who loses to the villain in the end, Davi has a new plan this time around: become the Dark Lord herself.
IN THE MEDIA
Locus, The Washington Post, Parade, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
Calling all booklovers: James Patterson says this new release is 'shaping up to be this summer's Big Read'
In a small Georgia town, the school board is at war over what's shelved in their public libraries — until one local troublemaker turns the debate on its head!
IN THE MEDIA
Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Dad Camp by Evan S. Porter
Spend a week at father-daughter camp in this delightful charmer for fans of Cheaper by the Dozen
Sensing that his preteen daughter is drifting away from him, John drags her to a family summer camp, where hilarity ensues!
IN THE MEDIA
Oprah Daily
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