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Humor - Form - Essays
From the comedian, actor, and former host of The Late
Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays
featuring his signature wit.
Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed.
Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed.
"I loved it." —Ann Patchett
The bestselling author of American Housewife ("Dark, deadpan and truly inventive." --The New York Times Book Review) is back with a fiercely funny collection of essays on marriage and manners, thank-you notes and three-ways, ghosts, gunshots, gynecology, and the Calgon-scented, onion-dipped, monogrammed art of living as a Southern Lady.
The bestselling author of American Housewife ("Dark, deadpan and truly inventive." --The New York Times Book Review) is back with a fiercely funny collection of essays on marriage and manners, thank-you notes and three-ways, ghosts, gunshots, gynecology, and the Calgon-scented, onion-dipped, monogrammed art of living as a Southern Lady.
From the creator of the iconic "Cathy" comic strip comes her
first collection of funny, wise, poignant, and incredibly honest
essays about being a woman in what she lovingly calls "the panini
generation."
As the creator of "Cathy," Cathy Guisewite found her way into the hearts of readers more than forty years ago, and has been there ever since.
As the creator of "Cathy," Cathy Guisewite found her way into the hearts of readers more than forty years ago, and has been there ever since.
From the star of Broadway's The Book of Mormon and HBO's
Girls, the heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age memoir of a
Midwestern boy surviving bad auditions, bad relationships, and some
really bad highlights as he chases his dreams in New York
City
When Andrew Rannells arrived in New York City from Omaha in 1997, he, like many, saw the city as a chance to break free.
When Andrew Rannells arrived in New York City from Omaha in 1997, he, like many, saw the city as a chance to break free.
By the popular Vice contributor, a collection of
full-throated appreciations, elaborate theories, and unflinching
recollections
Joel Golby's writing for Vice and The Guardian, with its wry observation and naked self-reflection, has brought him a wide and devoted following.
Joel Golby's writing for Vice and The Guardian, with its wry observation and naked self-reflection, has brought him a wide and devoted following.
A witty, informative guide to writing from Random House’s
longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language
gurus—in the tradition of The Elements of
Style
“Utterly delightful . . . will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly.
“Utterly delightful . . . will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly.
"Delightfully horrifying."--Popular Science
One of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018
One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018
This wryly humorous collection of stories about bizarre medical treatments and cases offers a unique portrait of a bygone era in all its jaw-dropping weirdness.
One of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018
One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018
This wryly humorous collection of stories about bizarre medical treatments and cases offers a unique portrait of a bygone era in all its jaw-dropping weirdness.
Entertainment Weekly's Fall 2018's 25 Must-Reads
Essence's Fall 2018 Guide to All Things Funny
Bustle's 18 New Nonfiction Books to Know in October
"Robinson offers deft cultural criticism and hilarious personal anecdotes that will make readers laugh, cringe, and cry.
Essence's Fall 2018 Guide to All Things Funny
Bustle's 18 New Nonfiction Books to Know in October
"Robinson offers deft cultural criticism and hilarious personal anecdotes that will make readers laugh, cringe, and cry.
An honest, funny, neurotic, and totally gross love child of
Mindy Kaling and Mary Roach.
Mara Altman's volatile and apprehensive relationship with her body has led her to wonder about a lot of stuff over the years. Like, who decided that women shouldn't have body hair.
Mara Altman's volatile and apprehensive relationship with her body has led her to wonder about a lot of stuff over the years. Like, who decided that women shouldn't have body hair.
“If Tina Fey and David Sedaris had a daughter, she would
be Maeve Higgins.” —Glamour
“Maeve Higgins is hilarious, poignant, conversational, and my favorite Irish import since U2. You’re in for a treat.
“Maeve Higgins is hilarious, poignant, conversational, and my favorite Irish import since U2. You’re in for a treat.
The best-selling author of BRINGING UP BÉBÉ
investigates life in her forties, and wonders whether her mind will
ever catch up with her face.
When Pamela Druckerman turns 40, waiters start calling her "Madame," and she detects a disturbing new message in mens' gazes.
When Pamela Druckerman turns 40, waiters start calling her "Madame," and she detects a disturbing new message in mens' gazes.
The multitalented writers, directors, producers, and actors (as
seen on The League, Transparent, and The Mindy
Project) share the secrets of their lifelong partnership in
this unique memoir.
“A book that anyone will love .
“A book that anyone will love .
