Recommendations based on Girl Walks Into a Bar...: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracleby Rachel Dratch

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  1. Yes Please

    by Amy Poehler
    Humorous memoir of a celebrated comedian, exploring her life, career, and relationships.

    In Amy Poehler’s highly anticipated first book, Yes Please , she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice (some ... (Goodreads)

  2. I Know I Am, But What Are You?

    by Samantha Bee
    Samantha Bee's humorous memoir about growing up in Canada, her journey to becoming a comedian, and her experiences in the entertainment industry.

    Candid, outspoken, laugh-out-loud funny essays from the much-loved Samantha Bee, the Most Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart . Critics have called her "sweet, adorable, and ... (Goodreads)

  3. Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture

    by Andy Cohen
    A memoir of Andy Cohen's journey from a talkative child to a successful TV executive and host, with behind-the-scenes stories of pop culture moments.

    The man behind the, Real Housewives, writes about his lifelong love affair with pop culture that brought him from the suburbs of St. Louis to his own television show From a young age, Andy Cohen knew ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Sleepwalk With Me and Other Painfully True Stories

    by Mike Birbiglia
    A collection of humorous and poignant autobiographical stories about love, life, and sleepwalking.

    Hello, I am Mike Birbiglia and I want you to read my book. Too on the nose? Sorry. Let me dial it back. I’m Mike Birbiglia and I’m a comedian. You may know me from Comedy Central or, This American ... (Goodreads)

  5. Wildflower

    by Drew Barrymore
    A collection of autobiographical essays that explore the ups and downs of Drew Barrymore's life, from childhood to present day.

    Wildflower is a portrait of Drew's life in stories as she looks back on the adventures, challenges, and incredible experiences of her earlier years. It includes tales of living on her own at 14 (and ... (Goodreads)

  6. Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life

    by Steve Martin
    A memoir of the comedian's rise to fame, from the early days of stand-up comedy to the heights of success.

    In the midseventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the ... (Goodreads)

  7. Sh*t My Dad Says

    by Justin Halpern
    Collection of humorous musings and witticisms from an elderly father.

    After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern, who is "like Socrates, but angrier, ... (Goodreads)

  8. How to Be a Woman

    by Caitlin Moran
    A humorous exploration of modern femininity and fighting for women's rights.

    Caitlin Moran puts a new face on feminism, cutting to the heart of women’s issues today with her irreverent, transcendent, and hilarious How to Be a Woman. “Half memoir, half polemic, and entirely ... (Goodreads)

  9. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

    by Mindy Kaling
    Humorous memoir reflecting on Mindy Kaling's life and career.

    Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck - impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, ... (Goodreads)

  10. Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"

    by Lena Dunham
    Lena Dunham's memoir about her experiences growing up and navigating life as a young woman in New York City.

    "There is nothing gutsier to me than a person announcing that their story is one that deserves to be told," writes Lena Dunham, and it certainly takes guts to share the stories that make up her first ... (Goodreads)

  11. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

    by Elizabeth Gilbert
    Overcoming the fear of creativity and living an inspired life.

    Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Gilbert offers insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us ... (Goodreads)

  12. Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share

    by Martha Stewart
    A comprehensive guide to baking cookies with over 175 recipes, tips, and techniques from the queen of home cooking.

    A perfect Mother’s Day gift! Cookies are the treat that never disappoints. Whether you’re baking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a family supper– or if you simply want something on hand ... (Goodreads)

  13. Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny

    by Holly Madison
    Holly Madison's memoir of her time as a Playboy Bunny and her tumultuous relationship with Hugh Hefner.

    A former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner describes how her years inside the Playboy Mansion went from a fairytale of A-list celebrity parties to an oppressive regime of strict rules, scheduled sex, and a ... (Goodreads)

  14. Shockaholic

    by Carrie Fisher
    A witty and candid memoir about Carrie Fisher's experiences with electroconvulsive therapy and addiction recovery.

    Infused with Carrie Fisher’s trademark incisive wit and on the heels of Wishful Drinking ’s instant New York Times bestselling success, Shockaholic takes readers on another rollicking ride into her ... (Goodreads)

  15. An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers

    by Danny Gregory
    A collection of personal sketchbooks from artists, illustrators and designers, showcasing their creative process and inspirations.

    Find Insight and Inspiration for Your Creative Life An artist's journal is packed with sketches and captions; some rough, some polished. The margins sometimes spill over with hurriedly scrawled ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy

    by Greg Behrendt
    A witty and practical guide for women going through a breakup, offering advice and support to help them move on and find happiness.

    A must-have manual for finding your way back to an even more rocking you. Greg and his wife, Amiira, share their hilarious and helpful roadmap for getting past the heartache and back into the game., ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain

    by Phoebe Robinson
    A humorous exploration of race, identity, and the everyday microaggressions faced by black women.

    A hilarious and affecting essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture from celebrated stand-up comedian and WNYC podcaster Phoebe Robinson. Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comic, which means ... (Goodreads)

  18. When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?

    by George Carlin
    A collection of humorous essays and observations on modern society, politics, and culture from the legendary comedian George Carlin.

    Now in paperback, the New York Times bestseller that takes readers on a riotous journey through the mind of one of America's premier comics George Carlin's legendary irreverence and iconoclasm are on ... (Goodreads)

  19. Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me

    by Chelsea Handler
    A collection of pranks and lies played by Chelsea Handler on her friends and family, as told by the victims themselves.

    A hilarious #1 bestselling collection of essays from those nearest and dearest to comedian Chelsea Handler–the people she's lied to. "My tendency to make up stories and lie compulsively for the sake ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia

    by Candace Fleming
    A detailed account of the Romanov family's rise to power, their downfall, and the events leading up to their tragic end.

    Here is the tumultuous, heartrending, true story of the Romanovs—at once an intimate portrait of Russia's last royal family and a gripping account of its undoing. Using captivating photos and ... (Goodreads)

  21. Black Klansman: Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime

    by Ron Stallworth
    The true story of a black police officer who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s.

    The #1, New York Times, Bestseller!,The extraordinary true story and basis for the Academy Award winning film, BlacKkKlansman, written and directed by Spike Lee, produced by Jordan Peele, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. sTORI Telling

    by Tori Spelling
    Memoir of Tori Spelling's life growing up in Hollywood, her rise to fame, and personal struggles.

    This title sees Tori set the record straight on her personal life and lets readers experience the truly unique life she's led - with its undeniable childhood privileges, tabloid misperceptions, ... (Goodreads)

  23. Running with Scissors

    by Augusten Burroughs
    An autobiographical story of a young boy's difficult upbringing and his unconventional family.

    Running with Scissors covers the period of Burroughs' adolescent years, beginning at age 12 after a brief overview of his life as a child. Burroughs spends his early childhood in a clean and orderly ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

    by Issa Rae
    A collection of humorous essays about the author's experiences as an awkward black girl navigating through life.

    In the bestselling tradition of Sloan Crosley’s I Was Told There’d Be Cake and Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? , a collection of humorous essays on what it’s like to be unabashedly ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Pacific

    by Hugh Ambrose
    A historical account of the Pacific Theater during World War II, told through the personal stories of soldiers and civilians.

    Penguin delivers you to the front lines of The Pacific Theater with the real-life stories behind the HBO miniseries. Between America's retreat from China in late November 1941 and the moment General ... (Goodreads)

  26. My Mother Was Nuts

    by Penny Marshall
    A memoir of Penny Marshall's life, from her childhood in the Bronx to her successful career in Hollywood.

    At the age of twenty-six, Penny Marshall was a divorced mother of one living in the Bronx. One year later she starred in a Head & Shoulders commercial (she was the one with the dandruff) with Farah ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee

    by Sarah Silverman
    A comedic account of a woman's journey to overcome her childhood bedwetting.

    From the outrageously filthy and oddly innocent comedienne Sarah Silverman comes a memoir—her first book—that is at once shockingly personal, surprisingly poignant, and still pee-in-your-pants funny. ... (Goodreads)

  28. Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast

    by Nigella Lawson
    A cookbook full of delicious recipes that can be prepared quickly and easily.

    This is the first time that we've ever launched a cookbook alongside a brand new show. Nigella's ratings are through the roof, and she was recently featured in In Style . The cookbook is all of the ... (Goodreads)

  29. My Booky Wook

    by Russell Brand
    Comedian's autobiographical account of his rise to fame and his struggle with addiction.

    In 2006 Russell Brand exploded onto the international comedy scene. He has been named Time Out’s Comedian of the Year, Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards, and Most Stylish Man by GQ’s Men. ... (Goodreads)

  30. Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

    by Chelsea Handler
    A comical look at life and relationships, as seen through the eyes of Chelsea Handler.

    The hilarious new book from the star of Chelsea Lately and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. Get ready for big laughs as Chelsea Handler lets loose ... (Goodreads)