Country People, by Daniel Mason
If you loved North Woods, you will really enjoy Mason’s new novel. A tongue-in-cheek homage to the country people of New England, who transform a California family. Loved it.
Read MoreGo Gentle, by Maria Semple
Maria Semple returns with another bright, flawed, endearing protagonist you will enjoy, Adora Hazzard. Be sure to check out my review of her previous novel, Where’d You Go, Bernadette? (https://www.margueritereads.com/home/whered-you-go-bernadette-by-maria-semple?rq=semple).
Read MoreHow To Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay, by Jenny Lawson
Jenny Lawson is the queen of my tribe, and David Sedaris is the king. Here is her new self-help book, filled with ways to trick your mind into cooperating with your goals and wishes for a happier day. Laugh your way to better mental health.
Read MoreReplaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy, by Mary Roach
Another educational lark with Mary Roach, this time to learn the science and practice of replacing human body parts. Not to be missed.
Read MoreRun For The Hills, by Kevin Wilson
Follow the saga of the Hill half siblings, traveling cross country to meet each other, and confront the father that abandoned each of them at about ten years old. Another witty, heart warming novel from a favorite author.
Read MoreWhen The Moon Hits Your Eye, by John Scalzi
The Dean Martin-inspired title is the hint. Much hilarity, and even a few touching moments, as Scalzi presents reactions to the moon turning to cheese. No, I don’t know what kind.
Read MoreThe Really Dead Wives of New Jersey, by Astrid Dahl
When two dead wives kill the reality tv show, the showrunner must find the killer. Sorry to say, a boring, predictable, uninspired waste of time.
Read MoreOn Earth As It Is on Television, by Emily Jane
Quirky, funny sci fi novel, perfect for a light weekend read. TV, bacon, cheese, and plastic are our greatest achievements of human civilization, apparently.
Read MoreVarina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story, by Terri-Lynne DeFino
A New Jersey Italian story of love, food, and too much family in your business, this is a perfect beach read for August.
Read MoreHow to Sell a Haunted House, by Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix returns with his trademark blend of southern humor and alarming horror.
Read MoreNow Is Not the Time to Panic, by Kevin Wilson
Two teens who discover the excitement and risks of creativity in a boring rural town. Great novel.
Read MoreA Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020), by David Sedaris
Feast on these humorous bites (bits) from David Sedaris, circa 2003-2020.
Read MoreElection and Tracy Flick Can't Win, by Tom Perrotta
Great vehicle for the return of unforgettable Tracey Flick. Read these together.
Read MoreThe Final Girl Support Group, by Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix does it again! A great successor to “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.” Enjoy this send-up of 70s and 80s slasher movies, told in a darkly funny way.
Read MoreBroken (in the best possible way), by Jenny Lawson
Broken is all of us, who are brave enough to admit it. Get ready to laugh hard, and feel deeply.
Read MoreIs This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld
A decade-by-decade compilation of Seinfeld’s best bits— too bad he can’t hear your giggles and snorts!
Read MorePenny Pinching Tips for the Morally Bankrupt, by Libby Marshall
Discover a new bright light in hilarious fiction writing. Her shtick reminds me of Woody Allen’s “Getting Even” and “Without Feathers”.
Read Morewow, no thank you, by Samantha Irby
A fresh, bawdy voice women should really appreciate—get ready to laugh til you leak (a little bit.)
Read MoreDear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life, by Ali Wong
Deeply true, raunchy, freshly original and hilarious—add to your vacation summer reading list.
Read MoreProcessed Cheese, by Stephen Wright
Naughty satire about consumer culture, just too close to home for me.
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