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I was motivated to pick up The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick after seeing the previews for the movie adaptation starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. I was not disappointed. 34-year-old Pat Peoples believes in silver linings despite his … Continue reading
In this funny and engaging memoir, 27-year-old Rachel Bertsche details her quest for new friends in a new city. After moving to Chicago with her boyfriend, Bertsche realizes that her close friends are scattered across the country. In an effort … Continue reading
Rachel Joyce’s first novel – about a retired Englishman setting off to visit a dying colleague, Queenie Hennessy – sounds excessively sentimental, but it is an inspiring kind of book. Harold’s need to reconnect with Queenie sends him on a … Continue reading
By the author of True Grit, Masters of Atlantis is one of the funniest books I have read in years. The first few chapters are not very funny, but they lay the background for a lot of laugh-out-loud moments later … Continue reading
I listened to this book that I downloaded from eMediaLibrary. It’s narrated by the author, Stephen Colbert. If you enjoy his show, The Colbert Report, you will definitely enjoy this book. Many laugh-out-loud, hysterical moments as he makes comments and … Continue reading
I downloaded this audiobook from eMediaLibrary. I thought it was hilarious! Halpern is a guy in his late twenties who moved back in with his parents after his girlfriend broke up with him. He decided to start a Twitter page … Continue reading
You Better Not Cry by Augusten Burroughs (2009) The holidays have you frazzled and frustrated? Then you can’t miss this Christmas memoir. Burroughs’ witty writing style will have you laughing all the way to 2012! Looking for more books that … Continue reading
Bossypants by Tina Fey (2011) I loved listening to this book on CD. It was narrated by the author, Tina Fey, probably best known for her impersonation of Sarah Palin during the 2008 presidential election. She’s also been the head … Continue reading
The Downhill Lie by Carl Hiaasen (2008) This very funny tale is perfect for golfers or spouses of golfers over 40! A popular satirical fiction writer, Hiassen brings his offbeat sense of humor to real life anecdotes about golf and … Continue reading
Night Fall by Nelson Demille (2004) Although this is a novel, it‘s based on the true event of the crash of TWA Flight 800 in 1996 off of Long Island, NY, killing all 230 people aboard. It contains many interesting … Continue reading
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