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How to Survive History by Cody Cassidy


  • Calling all history nerds!
  • RIP to the dinosaurs but I'm different
  • Accessible, hilarious, and super-smart
  • From the Mesozoic Era to the modern day!

 

A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries 2003-2020 by David Sedaris

Starting where Theft by Finding left off, the sultan of subtle humor, David Sedaris, presents the last 15 years of his personal diaries. Walking the line between silly and serious, Sedaris’s series of short, memorable pieces focus on the important things in life, like secret planets, thieving monkeys, and voyeuristic spiders. Reading the punchy entries not only gives insight into Sedaris’s mind; it also shows aspiring writers of creative nonfiction the discipline it takes to become an icon. —Aric

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$32.00
ISBN: 9780316558792
Availability: Not On Our Shelves, But Available from Warehouse - Usually Delivers in 3-14 Days
Published: Little, Brown and Company - October 5th, 2021

Please Don't Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes by Phoebe Robinson

Stand-up comedian, author, creator of her own book imprint, and cohost of the podcast 2 Dope Queens, Phoebe Robinson is building a “mini empire” and is deservedly proud of it. Despite her many accomplishments, she somehow found time to write this latest collection of essays. Robinson’s writing is intimate, and reading Please Don’t Sit On My Bed in Your Outside Clothes felt like catching up with a good friend over drinks. While she discusses many topics that are light and fun, she also takes the time to delve deeper, particularly when discussing her thoughts and experiences of being a Black woman in America. This book is the perfect blend of entertaining, educational, and funny. —Jade

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$27.00
ISBN: 9780593184905
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Published: Tiny Reparations Books - September 28th, 2021

Where the Deer and the Antelope Play by Nick Offerman

So, George Saunders, Jeff Tweedy, and Nick Offerman go hiking in the woods… I feel like there’s a punchline coming, or perhaps just the beginning to the best book ever on life in the great outdoors. His adventures in Glacier National Park with these two besties are worth the price of entry alone, but followed by a visit with British shepherd James Rebanks and an RV road trip with wife, Megan Mullally, and I’m giggling Ron Swanson-style over here. There’s so much more to say about Offerman’s humor, observations, and curiosity, but really, need I? —Melinda

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$28.00
ISBN: 9781101984697
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Published: Dutton - October 12th, 2021

A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing but Using the Bathroom as an Escape by Joe Pera, illus by Joe Bennett

When anxiety strikes and your therapist is booked, your yoga mat is missing, and a walk around the block is not going to do it, escape to the bathroom for some cocoon-like comfort and a good giggle. A Bathroom Book is a funny, illustrated, and functional meditation guide, perfect for anyone who enjoys the distraction of a deep thought with a hint of sarcasm. —Jenny

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By Joe Pera, Joe Bennett (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781250782694
Availability: Not On Our Shelves, But Available from Warehouse - Usually Delivers in 3-14 Days
Published: Forge Books - November 16th, 2021

Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld

Lucky for us, Jerry Seinfeld has been meticulous about saving his written comedy bits over the course of his career and he’s selected his favorites for this generous collection. Organized by the five decades that his time doing Seinfeld and stand-up spans, it treats us to gem after gem of observational humor, as well as inside moments of the life and process of one of our greatest performers. A perfect gift—this book could not come at a better moment. — Melinda

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$35.00
ISBN: 9781982112691
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Published: Simon & Schuster - October 6th, 2020

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