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Theft by Finding

Theft by Finding

Diaries (1977-2002)

by David Sedaris

Hardcover, 514 pages

An anthology of personal favorite diary entries by the best-selling author of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls features excerpts that have inspired his famed autobiographical essays and shares insights into the intimate arenas of his life.

  • David Sedaris On The Life-Altering And Mundane Pages Of His Old Diaries
Al Franken, Giant of the Senate

Al Franken, Giant of the Senate

by Al Franken

Hardcover, 406 pages

The Harvard-educated comedian and talk-show host chronicles the story of his unlikely senatorial campaign, detailing the ensuing months-long recount and what his service has taught him about America's deeply polarized political culture. 325,000 first printing.

  • Sen. Al Franken On Comedy, Trump And The 'Curdling' Of Washington
  • Sen. Al Franken Embraces 'The Funny' Again In New Book
Priestdaddy

Priestdaddy

by Patricia Lockwood

Hardcover, 336 pages

The author of Motherland Fatherland Homelandsexuals presents a darkly comic memoir about her relationship with her unconventional married Catholic priest father, describing emblematic moments from her youth and the crisis that led the author and her non-religious husband to briefly live in her parents' rectory.

  • 'Priestdaddy' Shimmers With Wonderful, Obscene Life
The United States of Absurdity

The United States of Absurdity

Untold Stories from American History

by Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

Hardcover, 135 pages

Discover illustrated profiles of the weird, outrageous (and true!) tales from American history that don't appear in school textbooks. From the creators of the comedy/history podcast The Dollop, The United States of Absurdity presents short, informative, and hilarious stories of the most outlandish (but true) people, events, and more from United States history.

  • 'The United States Of Absurdity' Looks At Our Dark (And Hilarious) History
The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness

The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness

by Paula Poundstone

Hardcover, 290 pages

The comedian conducts a series of irreverent "scientific" experiments to discover the secret to happiness, from learning martial arts and speeding in a Lamborghini to communing with nature and volunteering.

  • Paula Poundstone's 'Totally Unscientific' Search For The Secret Of Happiness
The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell

The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell

Tales of a 6' 4, African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian

by W. Kamau Bell

Hardcover, 340 pages

A memoir and manifesto by the comedian, hit podcast host and star of United Shades of America shares intersectional progressive views on forefront issues ranging from race relations and law enforcement to right-wing politics and parenthood.

  • W. Kamau Bell's 'Awkward Thoughts' On Racism And Black Comedy
Nabokov's Favorite Word Is Mauve

Nabokov's Favorite Word Is Mauve

What the Numbers Reveal About the Classics, Bestsellers, and Our Own Writing

by Ben Blatt

Hardcover, 271 pages
  • 'Nabokov's Favorite Word Is Mauve' Crunches The (Literary) Numbers
The Princess Diarist

The Princess Diarist

by Carrie Fisher

Hardcover, 240 pages

The Hollywood icon best known for her role in "Star Wars" shares interconnected essays exploring her life as the child of Hollywood royalty, adventures on the sets of "Star Wars," and struggles with bipolar disorder.

  • Carrie Fisher Opens Up About 'Star Wars,' The Gold Bikini And Her On-Set Affair
Born a Crime

Born a Crime

Stories from a South African Childhood

by Trevor Noah

Hardcover, 224 pages

The host of The Daily Show With Trevor Noah traces his wild coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.

  • NPR's Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2016's Great Reads
  • Trevor Noah Says He Grew Up 'In The Shadow Of A Giant' (His Mom)
  • 'Daily Show' Host Writes About Growing Up Biracial In South Africa
Scrappy Little Nobody

Scrappy Little Nobody

by Anna Kendrick

Hardcover, 275 pages

A collection of whimsical autobiographical essays by the actress and star of "Up in the Air" recounts memorable milestones, from her New England upbringing to the blockbuster films that have made her one of Hollywood's most popular actresses.

  • Anna Kendrick Says Acting Is 'The Way That I Learn About Other People'
Yuge!

Yuge!

30 Years of Doonesbury on Trump

by G. B. Trudeau

Paperback, 110 pages
  • 'Doonesbury' Creator Has 'Great Fun' Putting Trump In A Comic Setting
Thanks for the Money

Thanks for the Money

How to Use My Life Story to Become the Best Joel McHale You Can Be

by Joel McHale

Hardcover, 303 pages

The host of The Soup and star of Community offers a humorous memoir that includes all the Hollywood gossip, mostly about himself.

  • In 'Thanks For The Money,' Comedian Joel McHale Lampoons Celebrity Memoirs
The Tao of Bill Murray

The Tao of Bill Murray

Real-Life Stories of Joy, Enlightenment, and Party Crashing

by Gavin Edwards and R. Sikoryak

Hardcover, 354 pages

Collects the most interesting Bill Murray anecdotes from the past forty years, many of which have never been made public, and pairs them with whimsical illustrations of the film star in various situations.

  • In 'The Tao Of Bill Murray,' A Lesson On Joy And Spontaneity
The Fireside Grown-Up Guide to the Hangover

The Fireside Grown-Up Guide to the Hangover

by J. A. Hazeley and J. P. Morris

Hardcover, 56 pages

The Fireside Grown-Up Guide to the Hangover understands that the world is just as mysterious to 40-year-olds as it is to four-year-olds. How did this happen? Why do I feel so horrible? We'll investigate exactly how much debauchery you caused last night and what you can do for that pounding headache today.

  • The 'Fireside Guide' Has Delightfully Simple Answers To Your Grown-Up Problems
You Can't Touch My Hair

You Can't Touch My Hair

And Other Things I Still Have to Explain

by Phoebe Robinson

Paperback, 285 pages

The stand-up comedian and WNYC podcaster offers humorous, poignant essays describing her experience as a black woman in modern America on topics such as how she's been questioned on her love of Billy Joel and U2 and why you can't touch her hair.

  • No, 'You Can't Touch My Hair' And Other Lessons From Comic Phoebe Robinson
When in French

When in French

Love in a Second Language

by Lauren Collins

Hardcover, 243 pages

Describing how, after moving to Geneva, the author decided to learn French in order to become closer to her husband and his family, a laugh-out-loud effort marked by the complexities of the language, the nature of French identity and her growing appreciation for French-specific communication nuances.

  • Language Is Home In 'When In French'
The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo

The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo

by Amy Schumer

Hardcover, 323 pages

An uproarious collection of no-holds-barred personal essays by the Emmy Award-winning comedian reflects on her raucous childhood antics, her hard-won rise in the entertainment industry and her struggles to maintain the courage to approach the world in unstintingly honest ways.

  • Amy Schumer Bares Her Soul In 'The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo'
You'll Grow Out of It

You'll Grow Out of It

by Jessi Klein

Hardcover, 291 pages

Uproarious and poignant stories from the Inside Amy Schumer head writer's awkward youth include entries on her tomboy pursuits of femininity, her emulation of Oprah and the dangers of wedding websites. 100,000 first printing.

  • NPR's Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2016's Great Reads
  • 'Schumer' Writer Jessi Klein On Barbies, Ageism And Pumping At The Emmys
I'm Just A Person

I'm Just A Person

by Tig Notaro

Hardcover, 240 pages

The popular comedian traces a wrenching year in her life marked by a debilitating rare illness, her mother's sudden death, a romantic breakup and her diagnosis with breast cancer.

  • Tig Notaro On Her Terrible Year In 'I'm Just A Person'
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