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Book cover for Steve Martin Writes the Written Word by Steve Martin
Hilarious musings from a beloved comedian and Emmy Award–winning actor
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Steve Martin’s unique creative genius takes center stage in this compilation of his greatest hits and never-before-published works
  • An essential pick for fans of Martin’s starring roles in Only Murders in the Building, Father of the Bride, and The Pink Panther
  • This New York Times bestseller “demonstrate[s] a timeliness to Martin’s humor that helps explains his enduring success” (Associated Press)
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Media mentions for Steve Martin Writes the Written Word by Steve MartinMEDIA MENTIONS:Associated Press, Los Angeles Times
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Book cover for Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh
‘Fans of The White Lotus and Crazy Rich Asians shouldn’t miss this’ (People)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When young lawyer Jia is assigned to a high-profile case involving one of Korea’s wealthiest families, can she ensure their shocking secrets remain hidden?
  • A television series is already in the works for this “wonderfully messy” page-turner (Christina Lauren)
  • “I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book!” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Nicola Yoon)
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Media mentions for Park Avenue by Renée AhdiehMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Washington Post, USA Today, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog by Carly Anne York
This dive into the silly origins of serious discoveries ‘is pop science at its finest’ (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Learn why we have humpback whales to thank for wind power, what ferrets have to do with particle physics, and more
  • From a writer who Mary Roach calls “a witty, whip-smart, lithely engaging science storyteller”
  • A hilarious and educational book that will delight the whole family
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Media mentions for The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog by Carly Anne YorkMEDIA MENTIONS:Science, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for The Whyte Python World Tour by Travis Kennedy
When a heavy metal drummer becomes an international spy, chaos ensues
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Could Rikki Thunder’s red-hot rock band help revolutionize the Eastern Bloc?
  • This Is Spinal Tap meets James Bond in this nostalgic satire of the 1980s metal scene
  • “Outrageous fun. Outrageous twists. Just outrageous, period!” (Lincoln Child)
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Media mentions for The Whyte Python World Tour by Travis KennedyMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for It’s Only Drowning by David Litt
Judd Apatow loved this ‘insightful, hilarious, surprisingly moving’ memoir
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A former speechwriter for Obama chronicles his journey of learning how to surf from his brother-in-law — a man with very different views on life
  • “Inspiring, eye-opening, and very funny; it’s also much easier to hold onto than a surfboard” (Town & Country)
  • This highly anticipated read is the perfect pick for your beach bag
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Media mentions for It’s Only Drowning by David LittMEDIA MENTIONS:The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Town & Country, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard Dayle
In this uproarious satire, a young man stumbles his way through the American Civil War
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “This epic novel channels the absurdity of Catch-22… It’s a blast” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
  • After enlisting in the military as a flag-bearer, idealist Anders bounces between the Union and Confederate armies — until he steals a uniform that leads him to a Black Union regiment
  • Gary Shteyngart raves, “I can’t think of a wittier, more hilarious, or more relevant young writer”
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Media mentions for How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard DayleMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for It’s (Almost) Always Sunny in Philadelphia by Kimberly Potts
Go behind the scenes of an outrageous comedy that has upended the traditional sitcom
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Discover how It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia went from being three unemployed actors’ scrappy pilot to the cult classic it is today
  • “A definitive telling of one of the most fascinating chapters in TV history” (Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia)
  • Read it before the show’s 17th season premieres this summer!
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Media mentions for It’s (Almost) Always Sunny in Philadelphia by Kimberly PottsMEDIA MENTIONS:New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for That’s How They Get You by Damon Young
A collection of the best and funniest Black American humor out today
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Completely absorbing… hilarious and moving” (Amy Sedaris)
  • Gathers satirical essays, raucous short stories, playful letters, and more
  • Selected as one of People’s best nonfiction books of summer
  • “Laugh-out-loud funny? Please. I busted my goddamn gut” (New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald)
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Media mentions for That’s How They Get You by Damon YoungMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, People, Ebony, Kirkus Reviews, The Millions
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Book cover for Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism by Stewart Reynolds
Could cats hold the secrets to surviving authoritarianism?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Discover our feline friends’ nine important strategies for resisting and persisting
  • Filled with both metaphorical and literal advice — from creating confusion through chaos to knocking over power symbols
  • “The humor is boisterous” (Publishers Weekly) in this entertaining guide that’s sure to delight animal lovers
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Media mentions for Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism by Stewart ReynoldsMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly