Planet Funny: How Comedy Took Over Our Culture
By: Ken Jennings
3.74
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
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1. The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future
By: Gretchen Bakke
3.87
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
A revelatory look at our national power grid--how it developed, its current flaws, and how it must … read more
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- nonfiction
- history
2. Fargo Rock City: A Heavy Metal Odyssey in Rural North Dakota
By: Chuck Klosterman
3.81
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
Empirically proving that -- no matter where you are -- kids wanna rock, this is Chuck Klosterman's … read more
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- humor
- nonfiction
- pop culture
"It might sound chauvinistic, but there is a sad reality in rock music: Bands who depend on support from females inevitably crash and burn."-Chuck Klosterman, Fargo Rock City: A Heavy Metal Odyssey in Rural North Dakota
"I sometimes wonder how many hours of my life I have wasted bitching about keyboards. The use of keyboards and synthesizers is the Roe v. Wade of '80s metal. It was-without question-the lamest instrum…"-Chuck Klosterman, Fargo Rock City: A Heavy Metal Odyssey in Rural North Dakota
3. I Judge You When You Use Poor Grammar: A Collection of Egregious Errors, Disconcerting Bloopers, and Other Linguistic Slip-Ups
By: Sharon Eliza Nichols
4.50
Format: 231 pages, Paperback
Correct grammar and proper spelling can be a challenge, and their absence can be a source of gleefu… read more
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- humor
- nonfiction
- adult
- comedy
4. The Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption
By: Barbara Bisantz Raymond
3.21
Format: 208 pages,
For almost three decades, renowned baby-seller Georgia Tann ran a children's home in Memphis, Tenne… read more
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- nonfiction
- history
5. Books for Living
By: Will Schwalbe
4.15
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
From the author of the best-selling and beloved The End of Your Life Book Club - a wonderfully enga… read more
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- nonfiction
- audiobook
6. How to Dress for Every Occasion by the Pope
By: Daniel Handler , Sarah Bennett
4.33
Format: 277 pages, Hardcover
Want to dress like the Pope? Well, why not? After all, the Pope is one of the most important people… read more
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- humor
- nonfiction
- comedy
7. One for the Books
By: Joe Queenan
4.10
Format: 0 pages,
One of America's leading humorists and author of the bestseller Closing Timeexamines his own obsess… read more
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- humor
- nonfiction
8. Human Voices
By: Penelope Fitzgerald
3.65
Format: 432 pages, Paperback
The human voices of Penelope Fitzgerald's third novel are those of the BBC in the first years of th… read more
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9. How to Speak Midwestern
By: Edward McClelland
3.93
Format: 300 pages, Paperback
Pittsburgh toilet, squeaky cheese, city chicken, shampoo banana, and Chevy in the Hole are all phra… read more
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10. Stories I'd Tell in Bars
By: Jen Lancaster
3.60
Format: None pages, Kindle Edition
Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Older - but arguably not wiser - Lancaster gets back to basics in this hi… read more
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11. The Imaginary Girlfriend
By: John Irving
3.85
Format: None pages,
Dedicated to the memory of two wrestling coaches and two writer friends, The Imaginary Girlfriendis… read more
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12. Rabbits for Food
By: Binnie Kirshenbaum
3.59
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
It’s New Year’s Eve, the holiday of forced gaiety, mandatory fun, and paper hats. While dining out … read more
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- humor
- adult
- psychology
- audiobook
13. In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life
By: Amy Schneider
3.51
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
An inspirational and bold memoir from the most successful woman ever to compete on Jeopardy! —and a… read more
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- adult
- nonfiction
- audiobook
"I deprived myself of a joy in my life, because it was a joy only girls were allowed to feel. Life already seemed to be full of joys that one wasn't allowed to feel, so adding one more to the pile cam…"-Amy Schneider, In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life
"I grew up with a strong desire for invisibility. In large part, this was due to the ever-present feeling that I was failing at performing my gender. The whole boy thing was just so exhausting, and I …"-Amy Schneider, In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life
"I grew up with a strong desire for invisibility. In large part, this was due to the ever-present feeling that I was failing at performing my gender. The whole boy thing was just so exhausting, and I …"-Amy Schneider, In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life
14. Snow Angels: Season One
By: Jeff Lemire
3.66
Format: 94 pages, Kindle Edition
Two of the most acclaimed creators of their generation—writer Jeff Lemire and artist Jock—together … read more
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15. Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy!
By: Claire McNear
4.09
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
What is the smartest, most celebrated game show of all time? In this insider’s guide, discover the … read more
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- history
- pop culture
- nonfiction
- adult
- audiobook
16. Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder
By: William Shatner
3.85
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
The beloved star of Star Trek , recent space traveler, and living legend William Shatner reflects o… read more
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- adult
- nonfiction
- pop culture
- audiobook
17. My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 2 (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, #2)
By: Emil Ferris
4.25
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
The most anticipated graphic novel of 2024, concluding the story of young Karen Reyes, the most ins… read more
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"Courage isn't about not being scared... It's about carrying your fear into battle."-Emil Ferris, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 2 (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, #2)
"No, I do not want any kind of censorship. Anka always said, "The minute they tell you that you should not see something, that is the minute you should make it your business to see or read it or whate…"-Emil Ferris, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 2 (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, #2)
"All my life I have seen pictures that show women as being what you call 'sexy' when they are being hurt. That sends send me a message and I think that the message is, women are at their best when the…"-Emil Ferris, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 2 (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, #2)
18. Snow Angels: Season Two
By: Jeff Lemire
3.51
Format: 151 pages, Kindle Edition
Two of the most acclaimed creators of their generation—writer Jeff Lemire and artist Jock—together … read more
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19. High Times in the Low Parliament
By: Kelly Robson
3.23
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
Kelly Robson is back with fairies, scribes, and many many kisses in High Times in the Low Parliamen… read more
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- adult
- audiobook
20. Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature
By: Sarah Hart
3.92
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice “Wide-ranging and thoroughly winning.” ―Jordan Elle… read more
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- nonfiction
- history
- audiobook
21. ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History
By: Jennifer Dasal
3.86
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it be… read more
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- nonfiction
- history
- audiobook
22. Unsinkable: Five Men and the Indomitable Run of the USS Plunkett
By: James Sullivan
3.98
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
In the bestselling tradition of Indianapolis and In Harm’s Way comes a “captivating…gripping” ( Kir… read more
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- nonfiction
- adult
- history
- audiobook
23. And Then? And Then? What Else?
By: Daniel Handler
3.91
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
A bold, candid, vulnerable, and entertaining memoir of the literary life of Daniel Handler, the wri… read more
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- humor
- nonfiction
- adult
"A universally loved rebel, an immensely popular loner, the imaginary writer is everyone's favorite, if only because you don't have to read anything to appreciate their work, although I must say I pre…"-Daniel Handler, And Then? And Then? What Else?
"Surely all artistic output stems from something a little nobler than boredom. It’s why I like to dress it up and say ennui instead, to mean another kind of boredom, a French kind, more glamorous, bet…"-Daniel Handler, And Then? And Then? What Else?
"There is, in fact, a whole planet of literary appreciation that is only distantly orbiting the actual texts. People declare themselves in favor of Jeffersonian democracy, or label a situation Kafkaes…"-Daniel Handler, And Then? And Then? What Else?
24. Planet Funny: How Comedy Took Over Our Culture
By: Ken Jennings
3.74
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year From the brilliantly witty and exuberant New York Times bes… read more
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- social science
- history
- pop culture
- humor
- psychology
- nonfiction
- adult
- sociology
- comedy
- audiobook
25. The Accidental Veterinarian: Tales from a Pet Practice
By: Philipp Schott
3.94
Format: 216 pages, Paperback
Cats, dogs, people ― funny and heartbreaking stories from a pet veterinarian With insight and humor… read more
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- nonfiction
- audiobook
26. The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach
By: Sarah Stodola
3.58
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
A captivating exploration of beach resort culture—from its roots in fashionable society to its unde… read more
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- history
- sociology
- audiobook
27. Greek Myths: A New Retelling
By: Charlotte Higgins
3.85
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
Charlotte Higgins reinterprets some of the most enduring stories of all time in this beautifully pr… read more
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- adult
28. Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps
By: Jon Favreau
4.17
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
From your friends at Pod Save America and Crooked Media comes a useful and illustrated guide to sa… read more
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- nonfiction
- humor
- history
- audiobook
29. Route 66 Still Kicks: Driving America's Main Street
By: Rick Antonson
3.74
Format: 386 pages, Kindle Edition
“You’ll never understand America until you’ve driven Route 66—that’s old Route 66—all the way,” a t… read more
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- nonfiction
- history
30. The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss
By: Margalit Fox
3.48
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
A Jewish mother of four, a gracious society hostess, a beloved member of her community—and the firs… read more
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- history
- audiobook
31. How to Leave the House
By: Nathan Newman
3.28
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
It's Natwest's last day before he leaves for university, and there's only one thing on his mind: th… read more
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- adult
- audiobook
