Saturday, February 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 Dirtbag Queen by Andy Corren
An 'utterly unhinged, hilarious' memoir (Jenny Lawson) for David Sedaris fans
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A wildly honest writer pays tribute to his idiosyncratic mother and the rest of his colorful family
  • "You will not regret a moment you spend with this family — nor will you ever forget them" (Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle)
FEATURED IN:
People, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton
Head to Tuscany for 'a delightfully zany escape from reality' (The Washington Post)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A down-on-its-luck Italian village is transformed by the nearby discovery of a giant truffle…
  • For "anyone who enjoys a really fine piece of humorous writing" (Booklist)
  • A "deliciously absurd tale of blessings and curses" (Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures)
FEATURED IN:
CBS Mornings, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Happy to Help by Amy Wilson
A can't-miss for current or recovering people pleasers
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, couldn't put this "honest, insightful, and often hilarious account" down
  • The cohost of the award-winning podcast What Fresh Hell reflects on being a lifelong people pleaser
  • Perfect for fans of Erma Bombeck
FEATURED IN:
TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Bustle, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Blob by Maggie Su
Can a misfit hotel employee transform a sentient blob into her ideal boyfriend?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A rollicking fun, funny, poignant coming-of-age story, filled with honesty and delight" (Aimee Bender, author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake)
  • A "wondrous novel" that "looks at identity and desire in profoundly interesting ways" (Kevin Wilson, author of Nothing to See Here)
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Electric Literature
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Book cover for Three Wild Dogs by Markus Zusak
The joys and hilarious chaos of life with three big rescue dogs
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book Thief offers a heartwarming ode to his rambunctious pets
  • "A self-deprecating tale of dog-ownership mayhem that is sure to win over many a reader" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • "Will resonate even with those who've never picked up a leash" (Publishers Weekly)
FEATURED IN:
The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Modern Bathroom Reader by David Wexler and Emily Williams
Compelling reading for curious minds on the commode
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Enlightening bathroom reading covering a wide range of subjects, from food to science to true crime
  • Chock-full of interesting trivia, surprising facts, unusual histories, and more
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Book cover for Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin
A never-been-kissed 90-year-old embarks on an adventure to find love
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A charming story about friendship and second chances from the author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot
  • Can grieving 24-year-old Bella help romantic nonagenarian Eddie discover what he's been looking for all his life?
  • "A powerfully sweet ode to human connection in all forms" (Booklist starred review)
FEATURED IN:
People, Good Housekeeping, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Y2K by Colette Shade
From questionable style choices to shiny new tech, how did the Y2K era shape us?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A sharp-eyed millennial essayist tackles the '00s in "a reflective, nostalgic, backward glance at a bygone era some recall fondly and others regret" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Incisive, hilarious observations on AOL chat rooms, the rise of the McMansion, and more
  • "A rich blend of cultural and economic analysis, this soars" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
FEATURED IN:
NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Slate, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay
Can a couple who used to slay together stay together?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A dark, twisted riot — I loved it from cover to cover" (Ellery Lloyd, author of The Club)
  • Former serial killers are caught between a reawakening of deadly desires and their life as a married couple with a kid in the suburbs
  • "Asia Mackay deftly exploits her outlandish setup to view marriage, motherhood, middle age, and suburbia through a satirical lens" (Sunday Times)
FEATURED IN:
The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Night of a Thousand Darlas by Brooke Abrams
A funeral for someone who isn't dead yet reunites a showbiz family
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Chaos ensues when three generations of Days — including an eccentric celebrity, a former child star, and a rebellious teenager — reunite on the family ranch
  • An entertaining, heartwarming read about family dynamics and following your dreams
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