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William P. Wood on Comedy and the Unpredictability of Life

In Don’t Stand Under the Coconut Tree, acclaimed author William P. Wood takes readers on an unpredictable journey through 1960s America, blending comedy, conspiracy, romance and speculative intrigue. At the center of it all is Lonny Day, a Las Vegas comedian and presidential impersonator whose career comes crashing down after…

BookTribSeptember 25, 2026

Listicles

Laughing at Longevity: 5 Absurdly Relatable Guides to the Indignities of Aging

Getting older is an inevitable journey, but these five books prove that navigating its twists and turns is much easier when you lean into the comedy of it all. Rather than offering dry advice, our curated list approaches the golden years through a refreshingly witty lens, with each selection offering…

BookTribJune 19, 2026

Author Spotlight

Dan Licitra on Aging and Why “This Sh*t Only Gets Worse”

Aging is supposed to bring wisdom, perspective and a deeper appreciation for life's simple pleasures. It also apparently brings mysterious back injuries from writing checks, sleep-related ailments and the realization that standing up from a comfortable chair has become a team sport. In his hilarious new book, This Sh*t Only…

BookTribJune 19, 2026

Nonfiction

David Sedaris at His Funniest and Most Heartfelt Yet

The Land and Its People by David Sedaris is such a delight to read — compelling, insightful, funny and powerful at many moments too in its message.

R.G. BelskyMay 26, 2026

Recommended Romance

A Rom-Com That Finds Magic in Life’s “What Ifs”

There is a kind of theatrical magic that happens when a writer knows how to make an audience laugh and feel at the same time. Len Guardino's original musical stage play, Just For Love, A Moment In Time, achieves a perfect balance of warmth and wit. It is a romantic…

BookTribMay 6, 2026

Fiction

Live from New York, It’s a Cold Case: “The Midnight Show” Blends Comedy and Mystery

In this powerful memoir, Lyn Barrett recounts her journey through Dissociative Identity Disorder, revealing how a family crisis unearthed her long-buried childhood trauma. Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory is a story of resilience and transformation — the reclaiming of a life once fragmented by trauma.

Jenni L. WalshApril 15, 2026

Miscellany Recommended

A Treasury of Words You Didn’t Know You Needed

There is a particular kind of reader — the sort who delights in words like jeremiad, philippic, or omnium gatherum — who will feel instantly at home in Ed Hennessy’s Simply Fun — Vocabulary Words and Expressions: 1600 Words and Expressions You Never Had Time to Look Up. For everyone…

BookTribMarch 18, 2026

Recommended

“Skewed Muse” Revives the Golden Age of Witty Cartoons and Zany Zingers

Most of us grew up reading comic strips, which were known as the Sunday Funnies, in the newspaper. They were located either on the back page or somewhere in the middle, depending on which publication they were in. Back then, comics such as Marmaduke, Garfield, Family Circus and Peanuts were…

Andrew MasiNovember 7, 2025

Fiction Romance

Jaclyn Westlake’s Latest Is a Heartfelt Fresh Start

Jaclyn Westlake charmed a wide audience and garnered well-deserved stellar reviews last year for her debut novel, Dear Dotty, about a young woman who is adrift after losing her beloved great-aunt and her job in the same week. Lucky Break, her second romantic comedy, continues in a similar vein with…

Linda HitchcockOctober 28, 2025

Listicles Popular

Love, Legends and Literary Glow-Ups: Modern Romances That Remix the Classics

With the upcoming release of Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs, it’s obvious that we are in the golden age of retellings. We all know and love the classic fairy tales, legends and myths and love stories that we grew up with, but sometimes, the best way to rekindle that nostalgic…

Kelsey HallOctober 14, 2025

Nonfiction

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Dave Barry’s Hilarious New “Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass”

Dave Barry is hilarious … full stop. He promises this is his first and only memoir, but since so much of his writing is personal and/or observational, we needn’t take this as definitive. Class Clown, subtitled: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I went 77 Years without Growing Up,…

Linda HitchcockJuly 17, 2025

Fiction

“The Office” Meets “Six Feet Under” in Comedic Tale of Midlife Second Chances

Author John Kenney has gifted readers an uplifting novel for the ages that immediately shot to the top of my five favorite books read so far in 2025. I See You’ve Called in Dead is replete with essential elements that make a work of fiction great: heart, humor, intelligence and…

Linda HitchcockMay 8, 2025

Fiction

A Blend of Romance and Mystery in Morbidly Funny Office Romp

What did I just read? Was it a love story? A murder mystery? An anti-love story? In summary, I’d have to say it was all of the above. Kate Posey’s Serial Killer Games grabs you with intrigue. There is a serial killer on the loose. People are being pushed from…

John Scott-MortonMay 1, 2025

Business Nonfiction

Big Laughs and Tiny Pep Talks to Tackle Life’s Everyday Struggles

Anybody can tell you “You can do it” before something like a big job interview — but what about the mundane tasks you need a little confidence boost for? In Tiny Pep Talks (Quirk Books), comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden have written a new book with “bite-size” encouragement for…

BookTribNovember 18, 2024

Recommended

Espionage and Absurdity Collide in New Spoof

James Bond has been busy. Since 1952, when Ian Fleming published Casino Royale, the first of his spy novels featuring 007, subsequent Bond books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. It’s been estimated that 47 percent of people in the United States have seen at least one of…

Joanna PoncavageAugust 28, 2024

Nonfiction Recommended

Far From Home, Child’s Birth is an Unexpected Adventure in Father’s Touching, Humorous Memoir

While reading the dramatic and heartwarming true birth story told in The Destination Birth by Alex Bisset, I was reminded of the John Lennon quote, “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” This is so fitting. Alex and Lauren Bisset were married in the middle of…

Barbara WilkovFebruary 19, 2024

William P. Wood on Comedy and the Unpredictability of Life

Laughing at Longevity: 5 Absurdly Relatable Guides to the Indignities of Aging

Dan Licitra on Aging and Why “This Sh*t Only Gets Worse”

A Rom-Com That Finds Magic in Life’s “What Ifs”

A Treasury of Words You Didn’t Know You Needed

“Skewed Muse” Revives the Golden Age of Witty Cartoons and Zany Zingers

Love, Legends and Literary Glow-Ups: Modern Romances That Remix the Classics

Big Laughs and Tiny Pep Talks to Tackle Life’s Everyday Struggles

Espionage and Absurdity Collide in New Spoof

Far From Home, Child’s Birth is an Unexpected Adventure in Father’s Touching, Humorous Memoir

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