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A Confederacy of Dunces<\/em> by John Kennedy Toole<\/a><\/h3>\nA true classic in southern literature,\u00a0A Confederacy of Dunces<\/em> is a hilarious depiction of life in New Orleans through the viewpoint of an unambitious-but-educated, slothful-yet-enterprising individual named Ignatius J. Reilly. His trials and tribulations are constantly landing him in the most absurd of situations. The book is a representation of the laissez-faire way of life, which is pervasive down south.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Born a Crime<\/em> by Trevor Noah<\/a><\/h3>\nBorn a Crime<\/em> is punctuated with very serious moments of desperation, violence, and more, but it\u2019s a true testament to Trevor Noah\u2019s comedic story-telling prowess. He\u2019s incredible at interweaving important historical moments with side-splitting commentary that gets at the crux of an issue. It\u2019s a deeply personal story that illuminates South African history and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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We Are Never Meeting in Real Life: Essays<\/em> by Samantha Irby<\/a><\/h3>\nThe title sets the stage for the type of characters portrayed throughout all her essays. Throughout the 20 essays, she paints a cold, cranky, sassy woman who has it all figured out and yet cannot seem to maintain solid relationships with anyone. If you really want a laugh, check out her blog, Bitches Gotta Eat<\/a>, as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The World According to Garp<\/em> by John Irving<\/a><\/h3>\nThis book has a lot of serious and sorrowful topics as well, but it should nevertheless be considered a comedic relief — particularly if you value semi-dark humor. The book is a compassionate tale of a bastard child, T.S. Garp, who becomes a novelist and must deal with the many absurdities that life throws at him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide<\/em> to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams<\/a><\/h3>\nYou might\u2019ve seen the movie, but the book is, of course, so much better. Absurd and surreal, the book defies logic and sense, making it a unique classic (no wonder it’s withstood the test of time!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Pushcart Prize XLI: Best of the Small Presses 2017<\/em>\u00a0Edited by Bill Henderson<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Pushcart Prizes (American literary prizes) are awarded every year to the best reads published by small presses. Mostly from magazine and small book presses, the compilations of stories are often thought-provoking, ethereal, and nothing short of magical. The 2017 compilation was particularly inspired; we loved If You Can\u2019t Say Anything Nice, Write a One-Star Review<\/em> and The Mushroom Queen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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I Was Told There\u2019d Be Cake: Essays<\/em> by Sloane Crosley<\/a><\/h3>\nAnother book of short stories, these center around the traps and travesties of young urban life. Very similar to David Sedaris\u2019 voice and work, Sloane Crosley is genuine and her stories are extremely relatable. It covers mishaps in museums, troubles with bosses, and confrontations with neighbors in the most honest and hilarious way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl<\/em> by Issa Rae<\/a><\/h3>\nRae details her upbringing and trips to Senegal, where her father is from, in a very honest way. She talks in depth about her sexual desires as a young girl, her fascination and experimentation with the internet, and her complicated but loving relationship with her family. If you\u2019ve seen her HBO show Insecure<\/em>, then you know that she has a knack for comedy writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\n
Born a Crime<\/em> by Trevor Noah<\/a><\/h3>\nBorn a Crime<\/em> is punctuated with very serious moments of desperation, violence, and more, but it\u2019s a true testament to Trevor Noah\u2019s comedic story-telling prowess. He\u2019s incredible at interweaving important historical moments with side-splitting commentary that gets at the crux of an issue. It\u2019s a deeply personal story that illuminates South African history and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life: Essays<\/em> by Samantha Irby<\/a><\/h3>\nThe title sets the stage for the type of characters portrayed throughout all her essays. Throughout the 20 essays, she paints a cold, cranky, sassy woman who has it all figured out and yet cannot seem to maintain solid relationships with anyone. If you really want a laugh, check out her blog, Bitches Gotta Eat<\/a>, as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The World According to Garp<\/em> by John Irving<\/a><\/h3>\nThis book has a lot of serious and sorrowful topics as well, but it should nevertheless be considered a comedic relief — particularly if you value semi-dark humor. The book is a compassionate tale of a bastard child, T.S. Garp, who becomes a novelist and must deal with the many absurdities that life throws at him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide<\/em> to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams<\/a><\/h3>\nYou might\u2019ve seen the movie, but the book is, of course, so much better. Absurd and surreal, the book defies logic and sense, making it a unique classic (no wonder it’s withstood the test of time!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
Pushcart Prize XLI: Best of the Small Presses 2017<\/em>\u00a0Edited by Bill Henderson<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Pushcart Prizes (American literary prizes) are awarded every year to the best reads published by small presses. Mostly from magazine and small book presses, the compilations of stories are often thought-provoking, ethereal, and nothing short of magical. The 2017 compilation was particularly inspired; we loved If You Can\u2019t Say Anything Nice, Write a One-Star Review<\/em> and The Mushroom Queen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
I Was Told There\u2019d Be Cake: Essays<\/em> by Sloane Crosley<\/a><\/h3>\nAnother book of short stories, these center around the traps and travesties of young urban life. Very similar to David Sedaris\u2019 voice and work, Sloane Crosley is genuine and her stories are extremely relatable. It covers mishaps in museums, troubles with bosses, and confrontations with neighbors in the most honest and hilarious way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl<\/em> by Issa Rae<\/a><\/h3>\nRae details her upbringing and trips to Senegal, where her father is from, in a very honest way. She talks in depth about her sexual desires as a young girl, her fascination and experimentation with the internet, and her complicated but loving relationship with her family. If you\u2019ve seen her HBO show Insecure<\/em>, then you know that she has a knack for comedy writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\n
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life: Essays<\/em> by Samantha Irby<\/a><\/h3>\nThe title sets the stage for the type of characters portrayed throughout all her essays. Throughout the 20 essays, she paints a cold, cranky, sassy woman who has it all figured out and yet cannot seem to maintain solid relationships with anyone. If you really want a laugh, check out her blog, Bitches Gotta Eat<\/a>, as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The World According to Garp<\/em> by John Irving<\/a><\/h3>\nThis book has a lot of serious and sorrowful topics as well, but it should nevertheless be considered a comedic relief — particularly if you value semi-dark humor. The book is a compassionate tale of a bastard child, T.S. Garp, who becomes a novelist and must deal with the many absurdities that life throws at him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide<\/em> to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams<\/a><\/h3>\nYou might\u2019ve seen the movie, but the book is, of course, so much better. Absurd and surreal, the book defies logic and sense, making it a unique classic (no wonder it’s withstood the test of time!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
Pushcart Prize XLI: Best of the Small Presses 2017<\/em>\u00a0Edited by Bill Henderson<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Pushcart Prizes (American literary prizes) are awarded every year to the best reads published by small presses. Mostly from magazine and small book presses, the compilations of stories are often thought-provoking, ethereal, and nothing short of magical. The 2017 compilation was particularly inspired; we loved If You Can\u2019t Say Anything Nice, Write a One-Star Review<\/em> and The Mushroom Queen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
I Was Told There\u2019d Be Cake: Essays<\/em> by Sloane Crosley<\/a><\/h3>\nAnother book of short stories, these center around the traps and travesties of young urban life. Very similar to David Sedaris\u2019 voice and work, Sloane Crosley is genuine and her stories are extremely relatable. It covers mishaps in museums, troubles with bosses, and confrontations with neighbors in the most honest and hilarious way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl<\/em> by Issa Rae<\/a><\/h3>\nRae details her upbringing and trips to Senegal, where her father is from, in a very honest way. She talks in depth about her sexual desires as a young girl, her fascination and experimentation with the internet, and her complicated but loving relationship with her family. If you\u2019ve seen her HBO show Insecure<\/em>, then you know that she has a knack for comedy writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/p>\n
The World According to Garp<\/em> by John Irving<\/a><\/h3>\nThis book has a lot of serious and sorrowful topics as well, but it should nevertheless be considered a comedic relief — particularly if you value semi-dark humor. The book is a compassionate tale of a bastard child, T.S. Garp, who becomes a novelist and must deal with the many absurdities that life throws at him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide<\/em> to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams<\/a><\/h3>\nYou might\u2019ve seen the movie, but the book is, of course, so much better. Absurd and surreal, the book defies logic and sense, making it a unique classic (no wonder it’s withstood the test of time!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
Pushcart Prize XLI: Best of the Small Presses 2017<\/em>\u00a0Edited by Bill Henderson<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Pushcart Prizes (American literary prizes) are awarded every year to the best reads published by small presses. Mostly from magazine and small book presses, the compilations of stories are often thought-provoking, ethereal, and nothing short of magical. The 2017 compilation was particularly inspired; we loved If You Can\u2019t Say Anything Nice, Write a One-Star Review<\/em> and The Mushroom Queen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
I Was Told There\u2019d Be Cake: Essays<\/em> by Sloane Crosley<\/a><\/h3>\nAnother book of short stories, these center around the traps and travesties of young urban life. Very similar to David Sedaris\u2019 voice and work, Sloane Crosley is genuine and her stories are extremely relatable. It covers mishaps in museums, troubles with bosses, and confrontations with neighbors in the most honest and hilarious way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl<\/em> by Issa Rae<\/a><\/h3>\nRae details her upbringing and trips to Senegal, where her father is from, in a very honest way. She talks in depth about her sexual desires as a young girl, her fascination and experimentation with the internet, and her complicated but loving relationship with her family. If you\u2019ve seen her HBO show Insecure<\/em>, then you know that she has a knack for comedy writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
The Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide<\/em> to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams<\/a><\/h3>\nYou might\u2019ve seen the movie, but the book is, of course, so much better. Absurd and surreal, the book defies logic and sense, making it a unique classic (no wonder it’s withstood the test of time!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
Pushcart Prize XLI: Best of the Small Presses 2017<\/em>\u00a0Edited by Bill Henderson<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Pushcart Prizes (American literary prizes) are awarded every year to the best reads published by small presses. Mostly from magazine and small book presses, the compilations of stories are often thought-provoking, ethereal, and nothing short of magical. The 2017 compilation was particularly inspired; we loved If You Can\u2019t Say Anything Nice, Write a One-Star Review<\/em> and The Mushroom Queen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
I Was Told There\u2019d Be Cake: Essays<\/em> by Sloane Crosley<\/a><\/h3>\nAnother book of short stories, these center around the traps and travesties of young urban life. Very similar to David Sedaris\u2019 voice and work, Sloane Crosley is genuine and her stories are extremely relatable. It covers mishaps in museums, troubles with bosses, and confrontations with neighbors in the most honest and hilarious way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl<\/em> by Issa Rae<\/a><\/h3>\nRae details her upbringing and trips to Senegal, where her father is from, in a very honest way. She talks in depth about her sexual desires as a young girl, her fascination and experimentation with the internet, and her complicated but loving relationship with her family. If you\u2019ve seen her HBO show Insecure<\/em>, then you know that she has a knack for comedy writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Pushcart Prize XLI: Best of the Small Presses 2017<\/em>\u00a0Edited by Bill Henderson<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Pushcart Prizes (American literary prizes) are awarded every year to the best reads published by small presses. Mostly from magazine and small book presses, the compilations of stories are often thought-provoking, ethereal, and nothing short of magical. The 2017 compilation was particularly inspired; we loved If You Can\u2019t Say Anything Nice, Write a One-Star Review<\/em> and The Mushroom Queen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
I Was Told There\u2019d Be Cake: Essays<\/em> by Sloane Crosley<\/a><\/h3>\nAnother book of short stories, these center around the traps and travesties of young urban life. Very similar to David Sedaris\u2019 voice and work, Sloane Crosley is genuine and her stories are extremely relatable. It covers mishaps in museums, troubles with bosses, and confrontations with neighbors in the most honest and hilarious way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl<\/em> by Issa Rae<\/a><\/h3>\nRae details her upbringing and trips to Senegal, where her father is from, in a very honest way. She talks in depth about her sexual desires as a young girl, her fascination and experimentation with the internet, and her complicated but loving relationship with her family. If you\u2019ve seen her HBO show Insecure<\/em>, then you know that she has a knack for comedy writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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I Was Told There\u2019d Be Cake: Essays<\/em> by Sloane Crosley<\/a><\/h3>\nAnother book of short stories, these center around the traps and travesties of young urban life. Very similar to David Sedaris\u2019 voice and work, Sloane Crosley is genuine and her stories are extremely relatable. It covers mishaps in museums, troubles with bosses, and confrontations with neighbors in the most honest and hilarious way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n<\/p>\n
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl<\/em> by Issa Rae<\/a><\/h3>\nRae details her upbringing and trips to Senegal, where her father is from, in a very honest way. She talks in depth about her sexual desires as a young girl, her fascination and experimentation with the internet, and her complicated but loving relationship with her family. If you\u2019ve seen her HBO show Insecure<\/em>, then you know that she has a knack for comedy writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl<\/em> by Issa Rae<\/a><\/h3>\nRae details her upbringing and trips to Senegal, where her father is from, in a very honest way. She talks in depth about her sexual desires as a young girl, her fascination and experimentation with the internet, and her complicated but loving relationship with her family. If you\u2019ve seen her HBO show Insecure<\/em>, then you know that she has a knack for comedy writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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