|  |  | 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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 |  | ‘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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 |  | 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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 |  | 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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 |  | 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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 |  | 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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 |  | 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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 |  | 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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 |  | 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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