Wednesday, January 1, 2025

This month’s best new humor

 
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This Month's Best New Humor
 
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Book cover for Rental House by Weike Wang
Critics are raving about this hilarious portrait of an imperfect family
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • College sweethearts Keru and Nate plan two vacations with their in-laws — but things soon go spectacularly awry
  • "Insightful, delightfully snarky… It might give you an ideal escape from your own extended family over the holidays" (Real Simple)
  • One of NPR's 2024 Books We Love, with insightful commentary on marriage, class, and race
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Esquire, Bustle, Real Simple, Elle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman
Struggling writer David wakes to find last night's date in his bed… dead
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This dark comedy is "utterly bonkers" (Mia P. Manansala), so "prepare to gasp out loud" (Jesse Q. Sutanto)
  • Can David unravel what happened — and spin it into a bestselling novel?
  • "Both riotously funny and deeply touching" (Booklist starred review)
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Welcome to Pawnee by Jim O'Heir
A loving tribute to Parks and Recreation from one of its stars
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The actor who played Jerry shares what really went on behind the scenes of the critically acclaimed sitcom
  • "Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations… It's funny and straight from the heart" (Amy Poehler)
  • "A must for Parks and Recreation devotees" (Publishers Weekly)
FEATURED IN:
Entertainment Weekly, People, Newsweek, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Havoc by Christopher Bollen
In a luxury hotel, a meddling octogenarian widow faces off against an impish 8-year-old boy
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A very unlikely game of cat and mouse results in "great, wicked fun" (The New York Times)
  • Reads like a White Lotus episode written by Patricia Highsmith
  • "A must-read for anyone who's ever been peeved by kids playing at the hotel pool" (Town & Country)
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Town & Country, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Definitely Better Now by Ava Robinson
Modern-day dating mishaps, family chaos, and a lovably imperfect heroine
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • With one year of sobriety under her belt, Emma is ready to get back on the dating scene — or so she thinks
  • Natalie Sue, author of I Hope This Finds You Well, calls it "tender, heartfelt, and all too real (in the best way!)"
  • Tackles themes of addiction and recovery with compassion, honesty, and a good dose of humor
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Roland Rogers Isn't Dead Yet by Samantha Allen
Adam is a ghostwriter — for an actual ghost
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Eccentric, funny, and pleasantly peculiar" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • After meeting the spirit of his A-lister client, Adam falls headfirst into the most unconventional of romances…
  • "A haunting love story that is both sweet and weird in the best way… Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston or TJ Klune" (Booklist starred review)
FEATURED IN:
Locus, People, Town & Country, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin
A clever locked-room mystery written by a MasterChef semifinalist
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • One by one, chefs at an elite London cooking school are winding up on the chopping block…
  • "Delicious fun… starring a charming hero you'll want as your best friend" (Tess Gerritsen)
  • "There are many culinary mysteries, but this character-driven series opener is a cut above the rest" (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
FEATURED IN:
The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things by Naomi Wood
Razor-sharp, wickedly funny stories of women on the brink
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Entertaining vignettes of imperfect, unforgettable characters grappling with romance, revenge, parenthood, and more
  • Written by the winner of the 2023 BBC National Short Story Award
  • "Astonishingly good… The women in these delectable stories are insanely fun to be with" (Associated Press)
FEATURED IN:
The New Yorker, People, Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Good Time Girl by Heather Gay
The breakout star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City shares her rowdiest tales
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Bad Mormon
  • Wildly hilarious and relatable
  • Hear what it was like to leave behind the bubble of the Mormon Church and grow up fast
FEATURED IN:
People, Los Angeles Times
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Book cover for Statistically Speaking by Debbie Johnson
What if Gemma's new student is the daughter she gave up for adoption 18 years ago?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Filled with family secrets, hilarious moments, and friendship
  • You'll root for Gemma, a high school teacher desperate to make peace with her past
  • "Johnson's heartwarming latest will appeal to fans of Jenny Colgan" (Booklist)
FEATURED IN:
Booklist
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