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Bad Feminist

Essays

by Roxane Gay ...

“Roxane Gay is so great at weaving the intimate and personal with what is most bewildering and upsetting at this moment in culture. She is always looking, always thinking, always passionate, always careful, always right there.” — Sheila Heti, author of How Should a Person Be?A New York Times BestsellerBest Book of the Year: NPR • Boston Globe • Newsweek • Time Out New York • Oprah.com • <... ... Read more

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“Roxane Gay is so great at weaving the intimate and personal with what is most bewildering and upsetting at this moment in culture. She is always looking, always thinking, always passionate, always careful, always right there.” — Sheila Heti, author of How Should a Person Be?A New York Times BestsellerBest Book of the Year: NPR • Boston Globe • Newsweek • Time Out New York • Oprah.com • <...
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Crying on the Kitchen Floor

A Memoir

by Trisha Paytas ...

From THE Trisha Paytas, icon of our digital age and your favorite influencer’s favorite influencer, a raw and uproarious memoir that explores what happens when the lines between fame and infamy blur.No person has reinvented themselves more times than Trisha Paytas. Like a phoenix, she has risen from the ashes again and again—outliving social media platforms, navigating ill-fated and explosively ... Read more

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From THE Trisha Paytas, icon of our digital age and your favorite influencer’s favorite influencer, a raw and uproarious memoir that explores what happens when the lines between fame and infamy blur.No person has reinvented themselves more times than Trisha Paytas. Like a phoenix, she has risen from the ashes again and again—outliving social media platforms, navigating ill-fated and explosively
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The Absolutely Worst Places to Live in America

by Dave Gilmartin ...

The Absolutely Worst Places to Live in America surveyed thousands of Americans to find the fifty dirtiest, smelliest, most miserable cesspools, armpits, and tourist traps that make up this great land of ours. The "winners" of this awful distinction include the likes of:· Atlantic City, New Jersey—Come for the slots. Stay for the gang warfare and fourth-rate prostitutes.· Gary, Indiana—Like a sewer ... Read more

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The Absolutely Worst Places to Live in America surveyed thousands of Americans to find the fifty dirtiest, smelliest, most miserable cesspools, armpits, and tourist traps that make up this great land of ours. The "winners" of this awful distinction include the likes of:· Atlantic City, New Jersey—Come for the slots. Stay for the gang warfare and fourth-rate prostitutes.· Gary, Indiana—Like a sewer
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The Land and Its People

Essays

by David Sedaris ...

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are “among the best of his career" (**Publishers Weekly, starred review).**“A welcome return to form for the much-awarded and much-loved humorist…Sedaris remains a national treasure.” —**Kirkus<... ... Read more

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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are “among the best of his career" (**Publishers Weekly, starred review).**“A welcome return to form for the much-awarded and much-loved humorist…Sedaris remains a national treasure.” —**Kirkus<...
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Coyote V. Acme

by Ian Frazier ...

Twenty-two side-splitting essays including The New Yorker magazine article that's the basis for the live-action animated comedy Coyote vs Acme .The title essay of Coyote v. Acme, Frazier's second collection of humorous essays, imagines the opening statement of an attorney representing cartoon character Wile E. Coyote in a product liability suit against the Acme Company... ... Read more

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Twenty-two side-splitting essays including The New Yorker magazine article that's the basis for the live-action animated comedy Coyote vs Acme .The title essay of Coyote v. Acme, Frazier's second collection of humorous essays, imagines the opening statement of an attorney representing cartoon character Wile E. Coyote in a product liability suit against the Acme Company...
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Born a Crime

Stories from a South African Childhood

by Trevor Noah ...

Series series One World Essentials
**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than one million copies sold! A “brilliant” (Lupita Nyong’o, Time), “poignant” (Entertainment Weekly), “soul-nourishing” (USA Today) memoir about coming of age during the twilight of apartheid“Noah’s childhood stories are told with all the hilarity and intellect that characterizes his comedy, while illuminating a dark and brutal period in South Africa’s ... Read more

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than one million copies sold! A “brilliant” (Lupita Nyong’o, Time), “poignant” (Entertainment Weekly), “soul-nourishing” (USA Today) memoir about coming of age during the twilight of apartheid“Noah’s childhood stories are told with all the hilarity and intellect that characterizes his comedy, while illuminating a dark and brutal period in South Africa’s
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The Daily Show (The Book)

An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff and Guests

by Chris Smith ...

The complete, uncensored history of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host.For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the ... Read more

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The complete, uncensored history of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host.For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the
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Trudeau & Doonesbury: A Biography

The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art

by Joshua Kendall ...

“A compelling biography of one of our nation’s greatest journalists. Outstanding.” —Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University“Well-reported and -researched.”—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Steve Jobs and Elon MuskThe definitive account of the life and work of ... ... Read more

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“A compelling biography of one of our nation’s greatest journalists. Outstanding.” —Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University“Well-reported and -researched.”—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Steve Jobs and Elon MuskThe definitive account of the life and work of ...
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Abe Lincoln’s Legacy of Laughter

Humorous Stories by and about Abraham Lincoln

Edited by P. M. Zall ...

During the Civil War, it was said that two ladies on a train were discussing the likely outcome of the conflict. One insisted Jeff Davis would win the war because he was a praying man. The other replied, “But Abram’s a praying man.” ”But,” said the first, “the Lord will think Abram‘s joking.”Abraham Lincoln used his jokes and stories to illustrate a point, sway opinion, and to sustain the national ... Read more

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During the Civil War, it was said that two ladies on a train were discussing the likely outcome of the conflict. One insisted Jeff Davis would win the war because he was a praying man. The other replied, “But Abram’s a praying man.” ”But,” said the first, “the Lord will think Abram‘s joking.”Abraham Lincoln used his jokes and stories to illustrate a point, sway opinion, and to sustain the national
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Chasses amoureuses

Trapper l’humain dans son habitat naturel

by Mia Caron ...

Un matin, Mia Caron s’est levée avec une idée en tête — « Et si aujourd’hui je sortais de ma bulle ? ». Curieuse et à l’affût de nouvelles expériences, elle a écouté son instinct. Durant cette journée, elle a jasé avec des gens à l’épicerie, en attendant le métro et dans la file du cinéma. Pourquoi se limiter aux discussions virtuelles pour faire des rencontres ? Pourquoi avoir peur d’aborder les ... Read more

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Un matin, Mia Caron s’est levée avec une idée en tête — « Et si aujourd’hui je sortais de ma bulle ? ». Curieuse et à l’affût de nouvelles expériences, elle a écouté son instinct. Durant cette journée, elle a jasé avec des gens à l’épicerie, en attendant le métro et dans la file du cinéma. Pourquoi se limiter aux discussions virtuelles pour faire des rencontres ? Pourquoi avoir peur d’aborder les
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The Atheist's Bible

An Illustrious Collection of Irreverent Thoughts

by Joan Konner ...

A wise and witty collection of quips, quotes, and musings from the world's greatest geniuses and jokers, proving that "all thinking men are atheists" (Ernest Hemingway)From Sophocles to Homer Simpson, The Atheist's Bible celebrates the long and rich tradition of rejecting organized religion. Included here are insights and observations from scientists, writers, philosophers, and comedians ... Read more

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A wise and witty collection of quips, quotes, and musings from the world's greatest geniuses and jokers, proving that "all thinking men are atheists" (Ernest Hemingway)From Sophocles to Homer Simpson, The Atheist's Bible celebrates the long and rich tradition of rejecting organized religion. Included here are insights and observations from scientists, writers, philosophers, and comedians
... Read more
Still Weird

by Gahan Wilson ...

"Wilson delighted readers with his haunting scenes and dark humor." — Los Angeles TimesFor more than twenty-five years, Gahan Wilson's unique perspective on the world has been making people laugh. His cartoons have been found in the pages of National Lampoon, Playboy, and The New Yorker.Still Weird, Wilson's first major collection, includes selections from the whole body of his work, plus 100 ... Read more

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"Wilson delighted readers with his haunting scenes and dark humor." — Los Angeles TimesFor more than twenty-five years, Gahan Wilson's unique perspective on the world has been making people laugh. His cartoons have been found in the pages of National Lampoon, Playboy, and The New Yorker.Still Weird, Wilson's first major collection, includes selections from the whole body of his work, plus 100
... Read more
Lincoln's Sense of Humor

by Richard Carwardine ...

Series series Concise Lincoln Library
Winner, Abraham Lincoln Institute Book Prize, 2018Winner, ISHS Annual Award for a Scholarly Publication, 2018Abraham Lincoln was the first president to make storytelling, jokes, and laughter tools of the office, and his natural sense of humor has become legendary. Lincoln’s Sense of Humor registers the variety, complexity of purpose, and ethical dimension of Lincoln’s humor and pinpoints the ... Read more

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Winner, Abraham Lincoln Institute Book Prize, 2018Winner, ISHS Annual Award for a Scholarly Publication, 2018Abraham Lincoln was the first president to make storytelling, jokes, and laughter tools of the office, and his natural sense of humor has become legendary. Lincoln’s Sense of Humor registers the variety, complexity of purpose, and ethical dimension of Lincoln’s humor and pinpoints the
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Getting Away from Already Being Pretty Much Away from It All

An Essay

by David Foster Wallace ...

Beloved for his keen eye, sharp wit, and relentless self-mockery, David Foster Wallace has been celebrated by both critics and fans as the voice of a generation. In this hilarious essay, originally published in the collection A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, he chronicles seven days in the Caribbean aboard the m.v. Zenith. As he partakes in supposedly fun activities offered on the ... Read more

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Beloved for his keen eye, sharp wit, and relentless self-mockery, David Foster Wallace has been celebrated by both critics and fans as the voice of a generation. In this hilarious essay, originally published in the collection A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, he chronicles seven days in the Caribbean aboard the m.v. Zenith. As he partakes in supposedly fun activities offered on the
... Read more
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Revised and Updated Edition

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

by Mark Manson ...

UPDATED AND FEATURING A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERMORE THAN 20 MILLION COPIES SOLD“Resilience, happiness and freedom come from knowing what to care about--and most importantly, what not to care about. This is a masterful, philosophical and practical book that will give readers the wisdom to be able to do just that.” —Ryan Holiday, New York Times bestselling autho... ... Read more

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UPDATED AND FEATURING A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERMORE THAN 20 MILLION COPIES SOLD“Resilience, happiness and freedom come from knowing what to care about--and most importantly, what not to care about. This is a masterful, philosophical and practical book that will give readers the wisdom to be able to do just that.” —Ryan Holiday, New York Times bestselling autho...
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The Role of Mom Will Be Played By

The Year I Had a Baby and Became Myself

by Shawna Lander ...

Perfect for new mothers and mothers-to-be, this deeply personal and funny memoir from a beloved actress and storyteller reveals why motherhood isn’t just a new chapter in your life—it’s a metamorphosis.As the creator of the witty humor account @ShawnatheMom that delights more than 4 million followers with her comedy skits, Shawna Lander knows what it’s like to play a lot of different roles. But ... Read more

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Perfect for new mothers and mothers-to-be, this deeply personal and funny memoir from a beloved actress and storyteller reveals why motherhood isn’t just a new chapter in your life—it’s a metamorphosis.As the creator of the witty humor account @ShawnatheMom that delights more than 4 million followers with her comedy skits, Shawna Lander knows what it’s like to play a lot of different roles. But
... Read more
Congratulations, The Best Is Over!

Essays

by R. Eric Thomas ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The beloved author of Here for It returns with a collection of “funny and compulsively readable” (Vogue), “hilarious and incisive” (Time) essays about what happens after happily ever after.“How is it possible that I liked this book even more than his last one? Phenomenal.”—Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of Broken (in the best possible way)A ... ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The beloved author of Here for It returns with a collection of “funny and compulsively readable” (Vogue), “hilarious and incisive” (Time) essays about what happens after happily ever after.“How is it possible that I liked this book even more than his last one? Phenomenal.”—Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of Broken (in the best possible way)A ...
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Famesick

A Memoir

by Lena Dunham ...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this rowdy, frank reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether fulfilling her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms searching for diagnoses, ... Read more

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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this rowdy, frank reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether fulfilling her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms searching for diagnoses,
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WTF America?!

The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy

by Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas ...

From the founders of MeidasTouch, the independent news network that helped redefine how millions of people consume news, WTF America?! is an unflinching look at how the United States and the world arrived at this dangerous moment—with authoritarian movements gaining ground and democratic institutions under relentless attack—and, more importantly, how we can fight our way back and reclaim the ... Read more

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From the founders of MeidasTouch, the independent news network that helped redefine how millions of people consume news, WTF America?! is an unflinching look at how the United States and the world arrived at this dangerous moment—with authoritarian movements gaining ground and democratic institutions under relentless attack—and, more importantly, how we can fight our way back and reclaim the
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The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus

The Mathematics of Christmas

by Thomas Oléron Evans, Hannah Fry ...

Two merry mathematicians explore the geometry of gift-wrapping, board game theory, and much more in this hilarious holiday treat.How do you apply game theory to select who should be on your Christmas shopping list? What equations should you use to decorate the Christmas tree? Will calculations show Santa is getting steadily thinner—shimmying up and down chimneys for a whole night—or fatter—as he ... Read more

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Two merry mathematicians explore the geometry of gift-wrapping, board game theory, and much more in this hilarious holiday treat.How do you apply game theory to select who should be on your Christmas shopping list? What equations should you use to decorate the Christmas tree? Will calculations show Santa is getting steadily thinner—shimmying up and down chimneys for a whole night—or fatter—as he
... Read more
Notes on Heartbreak

A Memoir

by Annie Lord ...

A Debutiful Best Nonfiction Book of the Year“If you’ve ever lurked on an ex’s Instagram or obsessed over how a relationship fell apart, Notes on Heartbreak might be for you.” – Marie Claire“Arresting and vivid, raw and breathtaking . . . told with stunning originality. Annie Lord is a phenomenal talent.” ―Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love“An e... ... Read more

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A Debutiful Best Nonfiction Book of the Year“If you’ve ever lurked on an ex’s Instagram or obsessed over how a relationship fell apart, Notes on Heartbreak might be for you.” – Marie Claire“Arresting and vivid, raw and breathtaking . . . told with stunning originality. Annie Lord is a phenomenal talent.” ―Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love“An e...
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Kitchen Confidential

the man behind the major motion picture TONY

by Anthony Bourdain ...

Anthony Bourdain, host of Parts Unknown, reveals "twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine" in his breakout New York Times bestseller Kitchen Confidential.Bourdain spares no one's appetite when he told all about what happens behind the kitchen door. Bourdain uses the same "take-no-prisoners" attitude in his deliciously funny and shockingly delectable book, sure to delight ... Read more

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Anthony Bourdain, host of Parts Unknown, reveals "twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine" in his breakout New York Times bestseller Kitchen Confidential.Bourdain spares no one's appetite when he told all about what happens behind the kitchen door. Bourdain uses the same "take-no-prisoners" attitude in his deliciously funny and shockingly delectable book, sure to delight
... Read more
Moomin Book One

The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip

by Tove Jansson ...

Series Book 1 - Moomin: The Complete Comic Strip
The enchanting comic strip that introduced adult readers to the wonderful world of MoominTove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children's authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creation, the Moomins. The Moomins saw life in many forms but debuted to its biggest audience ever on the pages of the world's ... Read more

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The enchanting comic strip that introduced adult readers to the wonderful world of MoominTove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children's authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creation, the Moomins. The Moomins saw life in many forms but debuted to its biggest audience ever on the pages of the world's
... Read more
Moomin Book Two

The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip

by Tove Jansson ...

Series Book 2 - Moomin: The Complete Comic Strip
In the second volume of Tove Jansson's humorous yet melancholic Moomin comic strip, we get four new stories about jealousy, competition, child rearing, and self-reinvention. The Moomins try to hibernate in the fashion of their ancestors but insomnia places them smack-dab into a winter carnival with the winter-sports-loving Mr. Brisk. The fickle and eternally lovestruck Mymble and Snorkmaiden find ... Read more

$10.99 USD

In the second volume of Tove Jansson's humorous yet melancholic Moomin comic strip, we get four new stories about jealousy, competition, child rearing, and self-reinvention. The Moomins try to hibernate in the fashion of their ancestors but insomnia places them smack-dab into a winter carnival with the winter-sports-loving Mr. Brisk. The fickle and eternally lovestruck Mymble and Snorkmaiden find
... Read more

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