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"From Lane Moore, the critically acclaimed author of How to Be Alone, comes a searingly intimate, yet wildly funny exploration of the frustrating, messy, and, at times, deeply joyful experience of learning how to make meaningful friendships as an adult. Part memoir, part self-help, You Will Find Your People uncovers the complex, frightening, and often vulnerable process of building real, healthy friendships and finally creating your chosen family....

A fearlessly honest memoir by the award-winning Filipino-American comedian uncovers the true family experiences behind his popular routines, discussing his mixed heritage, struggles with family mental illness, and eventual embrace of his identity.

This essay collection from the "bitches gotta eat" blogger, writer on Hulu's Shrill, and "one of our country's most fierce and foulmouthed authors" (Amber Tamblyn, Vulture) is sure to make you alternately cackle with glee and cry real tears. Whether Samantha Irby is talking about how her difficult childhood has led to a problem in making "adult" budgets; explaining why she should be the new Bachelorette (she's "35-ish, but could easily pass for 60-something");...

Story of a legendary comedian who nobody's ever heard of and his hilarious backstage climb-to-the-middle.

The first book in twenty-five years from Jerry Seinfeld features his best work across five decades in comedy. Seinfeld has selected his favorite material, organized decade by decade. Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub "Catch a Rising Star" as a twenty-one-year-old college student in fall of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved everything. "Whenever I came up with a funny bit, whether it happened...

Drawing from his own life, comedian Bill Engvall explains what it means to be a guy.

The funny, sad, super-honest, all-true story of Chelsea Handlers year of self-discoveryfeaturing a nerdily brilliant psychiatrist, a shaman, four Chow Chows, some well-placed security cameras, various family members (living and departed), friends, assistants, and a lot of edibles. “This will be one of your favorite books of all time.”Amy Schumer. In a haze of vape smoke on a rare windy night in L.A. in the fall of 2016, Chelsea Handler daydreams...

Actress and comedian, Yvonne Orji, reflects on the life lessons that led her to a successful career and a strong devotion to her faith.

"A personal history of comedy from the 1950s to the present, with interviews conducted by the author. Steinberg, through stories, reminiscences, tales of directing, touring, performing, and, through the comedians themselves talking (from more than 75 interviews), makes clear why he loves comedy and comedians who have been by his side in his work, and in his life, for more than sixty years."--

Bob Saget takes to the stage with a filthy song in his heart. He lets loose and embraces the dark side. He tells his favorite dirty jokes, and tells stories of his dad, the guy who made him like this. He also pulls out a guitar for some songs that will make viewers roll in the aisles.