Wednesday, October 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 The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
The latest installment in a beloved, #1 New York Times bestselling series that's now a movie on Netflix
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Everyone's favorite septuagenarian foursome is plunged into a madcap race for answers when a wedding guest vanishes…
  • "The Thursday Murder Club is back and better than ever" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • A dose of "joyous fun" (The New York Times Book Review) with wicked wit and a big heart
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Media mentions for The Impossible Fortune by Richard OsmanMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Town & Country, The Guardian, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Outer Space Is Closer Than Antarctica by Michelle Ott
When an art gallerist left New York to work as a janitor in Antarctica, surprises awaited!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In this illustrated memoir, Michelle Ott chronicles her time in the coldest, windiest, and driest place on Earth
  • Discover the beauty and hardships of living somewhere the sun never sets and crying makes your eyes freeze shut
  • A playful yet affecting read that will whisk you away on a rare journey
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Media mentions for Outer Space Is Closer Than Antarctica by Michelle OttMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Wolf Bells by Leni Zumas
This zany intergenerational story is perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Welcome to The House — a unique group home for eccentric residents from all different walks of life, including an elderly Holocaust survivor and a punk rocker turned music teacher
  • The arrival of two runaway children in need of help changes everything in this "delight to read" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Wolf Bells by Leni ZumasMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Shop Cats of New York by Tamar Arslanian
Humans of New York — but for the city's iconic shop cats
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Meet 45 of the Big Apple's most extraordinary feline inhabitants in this paw-some collection of their photos and stories
  • Get a glimpse into their lives — from a bookstore to a firehouse to a luxury hotel
  • "Every New York cat lover has a favorite local shop cat… Now their star power goes nationwide!" (USA Today)
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Media mentions for Shop Cats of New York by Tamar ArslanianMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, New York Post
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Book cover for A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay
A reckless doctor launches an absurd investigation into the identity of a killer
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • With nobody else smelling foul play, Eitan — armed with his medical knowledge — is on his own to catch a murderer in the hospital
  • A hysterical read that has slain everyone from Lucy Foley ("fiendishly plotted genius") to Jill Mansell ("Olympic-level black humor")
  • Written by a former physician who is one of the UK's biggest authors
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Media mentions for A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam KayMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Cancer Is Complicated by Clea Shearer
Everything in Clea's life was working out — until she was diagnosed with cancer
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A New York Times bestselling author pulls the curtain back on her journey of healing in this "deeply honest, moving, and often funny" memoir (Jenna Fischer)
  • Bound to make readers laugh, cry, and feel empowered
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Media mentions for Cancer Is Complicated by Clea ShearerMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, People, Parade, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for In the Time of Five Pumpkins by Alexander McCall Smith
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency has accepted competing clients: a husband and wife!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The newest installment in a wildly popular cozy mystery series
  • With the help of tea, cake, and pumpkins, can Mma Ramotswe unravel a marital mystery?
  • "Wonderful characters and atmosphere with a plot that keeps surprising make this another Alexander McCall Smith treasure" (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for In the Time of Five Pumpkins by Alexander McCall SmithMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for How to Art by David Shrigley and Kate Bryan
Don't know a thing about art? This humorous guide makes an intimidating subject fun
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Once you read this book, you'll never feel like a fool or phony at the museum again
  • Learn how to enjoy famous pieces, develop your taste, and create your own work
  • Praise from Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jamie Oliver
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Media mentions for How to Art by David Shrigley and Kate BryanMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Discontent by Beatriz Serrano
Marisa hates her job — and a company retreat is about to send her over the edge
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This "hilarious" international bestseller (The New York Times) is making waves in the US
  • A team-building trip in the forest spells disaster for Marisa, whose professional success is built on shocking lies…
  • "Fun, caustic, and mercilessly observed," from "an impressive new comic talent in European fiction" (The Daily Telegraph)
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Media mentions for Discontent by Beatriz SerranoMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Vogue, Esquire, The Guardian, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood
After an exclusive cruise ship party, the body of a curmudgeon washes ashore…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Can Marlow's best amateur sleuth, Judith, uncover the dark secrets of the town's dramatic society?
  • Part of a series that's been adapted into a show on PBS!
  • "A lighthearted romp with gallons of humor, mystery, and brilliant sleuthing" (The Sun) that "will thrill series fans and new readers alike" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert ThorogoodMEDIA MENTIONS:PBS, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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