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Displaying all articles tagged:
Comedy Books
best of 2023
Dec. 7, 2023
The Best Comedy Books of 2023
From memoirs by beloved performers to exhaustive looks at towering comic phenomena.
By
Brian Boone
fall preview 2023
Aug. 22, 2023
24 Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Fall
There’s even a book by Babs.
best of 2021
Dec. 21, 2021
The Best Comedy Books of 2021
Featuring Mel Brooks, Amber Ruffin, a history of the Twin Cities comedy scene, and a celebration of Native comedians.
By
Brian Boone
vulture lists
July 2, 2021
8 Funny Books, Recommended by 8 Funny Comedians
Featuring picks by Ziwe Fumudoh, Meg Stalter, Karen Chee, and more.
By
Sarah Moroz
best of 2020
Dec. 14, 2020
The 10 Best Comedy Books of 2020
Featuring Nicole Byer, Rachel Bloom, and a thorough history of
The Office.
By
Brian Boone
best of 2019
Dec. 6, 2019
The 10 Best Comedy Books of 2019
Featuring Garry Shandling, Ali Wong, Jenny Slate, and a thorough history of
Friends
.
By
Brian Boone
best of 2018
Dec. 12, 2018
The 10 Best Comedy Books of 2018
Featuring Chris Gethard, Nell Scovell,
The Simpsons,
The Kids in the Hall, and an intimate look at Robin Williams.
By
Brian Boone
May 22, 2018
The 90 Best Books for Comedy Fans
The ultimate comedy library.
By
Brian Boone
and
Jenny Nelson
June 30, 2015
In ‘Funny on Purpose’, Joe Randazzo Guides You Into Your Comedy Career
Lots of people are funny; very few can be comedians. For anyone unsure about the transition from the first to the second, longtime Onion editor […]
By
Elise Czajkowski