Comedy Self Help

Maria Bamford is a creative genius. But the process of creating is not something that “comes easily” or “is enjoyable” for her. So, over the years, she’s invented a number of helpful techniques for tricking, shaming, coercing herself into doing things. You Are (A Comedy) Special is 15-step comedic send up of a self help guide that examines Maria’s approach to stand-up in a hilarious fashion.

If you're anything like Kerri Pomarolli, you've read Proverbs 31 and thought, "Who is this woman? And what kind of magic unicorn, Energizer Bunny juice does she have on IV?" As a sought-after comedian living in LA, Kerri knows about impossible standards. "I don't plow, and I don't rise early. When it says she gathers her food from afar, does that mean takeout...?" Kerri is a self-proclaimed hot mess for Jesus who has learned that God never said our lives would be mess-less, but He also never intended for us to wallow forever without a way through.

All I Ever Wanted Was to Be Hot is a funny, provocative retrospective on the last thirty years of Western beauty standards. From the Pussycat Dolls to Victoria’s Secret, The Girls of the Playboy Mansion to Lara Bingle, the media of the 2000s was littered with high profile examples of hotness as the highest form of social currency. Is it any wonder a girl growing up in that era might believe “good looks” were as integral to womanhood as having a pulse?

In this rollicking sequel to A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage, two (mostly) reformed serial killers discover something more deadly than murder: living in suburbia. This couple’s midlife crisis is murder . . . literally. Hazel and Fox have it all: two children, a beautiful home, and a...

Welcome to the self-help book for people who’ve tried all the "right" things—and somehow only made things worse. Affirmations? Failed. Gratitude journals? Turned passive-aggressive. Breathwork? You hyperventilated at Panera. If you've ever read a quote like "The universe gives you what you need" and wanted to throw your coffee mug across the room—this book is for you. In this hilariously unhinged, deliciously chaotic guide to inner dysfunction, Steven Doornbos shares 25 gloriously exaggerated “case studies” of modern-day people who followed the positivity path... straight into ...

WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Don’t miss the authors’ TED Talk, “Why great leaders take...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A GLAMOUR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A hilarious new essay collection from Samantha Irby "engages readers with her characteristic combination of laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt passages and plenty of awkward experiences.... Quietly Hostile will delight established...

From comedian, beloved podcast host, and the Betches’s favorite guy friend Jared Freid comes a brutally honest, thoughtful, and laugh-out-loud funny dating advice book that offers insight into the minds of men as well as tips, tricks, and tales to make dating feel a bit less frustrating, a tad...

Bill Hicks: 100+ unfiltered quotes on life, advertising, and revolution. Tear down the lies & choose love over fear. The definitive guide to the essential social critic. Unlock the Genius of Bill Hicks: The Unflinching Voice That Still Echoes Are you tired of the lies, the media madness, and the corporate illusions? Do you believe there's more to life than the daily grind? Then you need the unfiltered, explosive wisdom of Bill Hicks. More than a comedian, Hicks was a philosopher with a microphone, a prophet of rage, and the definitive social critic of his generation. This essential ...

Could you be happier? When Hugh van Cuylenburg went to India on a teaching trip he met a joyful 10-year-old student who taught him lessons that changed his life. Since setting up The Resilience Project, Hugh has shared what he learned with over a million Australians through his show GEM, a series of comical anecdotes, moving stories and practical methods for leading a happier and more resilient life.

What's a "dealbreaker"? Some quirk, trait, habit, etc. in a potential mate that's so irksome that you just walk away from the relationship. For example, maybe: She constantly talks about her ex. He’s a major Trekkie. She doesn’t shave her legs. He kisses his mother on the lips. Read these and other dealbreaker scenarios and decide where you would draw the line (although it's usually more fun to quiz your friends and see what would be a dealbreaker for them).

Tired of books that tell you to hustle harder, wake up at 5 a.m., and manifest your best self? Good. You’ve already taken the first step toward enlightenment - by not trying so hard. Unmotivated: The Life-Changing Power of Barely Trying is the ultimate anti-self-help book for anyone who’s ever felt personally victimized by productivity culture. Written by Blaise Nothingmore, author of The Book That Changes Nothing, this hilarious parody of self-improvement gently dismantles the myth that success requires effort, enthusiasm, or even basic follow-through. Instead of promising ...

How to Win Over Your Mother-in-Law Without Losing Your Mind! If navigating the mother-in-law relationship feels like an Olympic event, don’t worry—you’ve just found your gold-medal playbook! In The Proper Way to Suck-Up to Your Mother-in-Law, Kim Heidler Brooks serves up the ultimate guide to keeping your family relationships smooth, stress-free, and dare we say—fun. Think winning her over is impossible? Think again! This hilarious, no-nonsense book is packed with tried-and-true strategies to charm your mother-in-law and keep the peace. Whether you're dealing with unsolicited advice...

Time for another short read? If you are tired of sensible suggestions, read on. Dive into a hilarious world where common sense takes a holiday! This short read offers three standalone funny stories, serving up the worst possible guidance for life's trickiest situations. Perfect for anyone who loves satire, parody, and a good laugh at the expense of 'expert' advice.

You open up the app and see a cute photo. The bio looks interesting and you are intrigued. You swipe and match! That’s when the fun or fury can begin… Online dating can start off as a thrill but can quickly go downhill. Fake profiles, scam artists, secret relationships, and deception await. For the novice online dater, this is a humorous warning. If you are convinced that there is a little “pee” in the dating pool, this may confirm your suspicions. Laugh as you discover 10 jerks and their works and then share your own online dating disasters!

What is the difference between a door, an elbow, and me? The first two have been banged, and I have not. Ba-dum-tss. That will soon change, though, because I refuse to step foot on college campus with my V-card still intact. Lainie Gray hereby swears to lose that thing once and for all before the end of summer vacation — which should be easy since I just so happen to live in one of the most popular beachy tourist destinations in the world. Sexy summer flings abound. If only my heart would stop leading me toward guys who are no good. After one breakup too many, the time has come for that ...

The grandchildren of two rival Brazilian bakeries fall in love despite their families’ feud in this delicious debut rom-com perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Gloria Chao. Trust neither thin-bottomed frying pans nor Molinas. Lari Ramires has always known this to be true. In Olinda, Brazil...

The Best Self-Help Book You'll Never Need to Read (Because Buying It Counts as Reading It)* Ever wondered why every life-changing revelation comes in exactly seven steps? Or why your morning routine isn't transformative enough unless it involves pre-dawn headstands and astronomically priced green juice? Our wonderfully amazing narrator guides you through the art of becoming a self-help guru - without all that messy business of actually achieving anything first. From creating color-coded spreadsheets to track your emotional growth (because feelings need proper data visualization) to ...

"A special book that will make you laugh through your tears with its heartfelt take on happiness and friendship." Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake A deeply moving, wildly uplifting tale of two strangers with nothing to lose, and an unlikely friendship that will grab...

Are you tired of all the pressure to be successful, passionate, and productive? Good news—you don’t have to change! In this hilariously sarcastic anti-self-help guide, you'll learn the exact habits that guarantee you’ll never achieve your goals, find your purpose, or move out of your mom’s basement. From endless Netflix binges to blaming the universe for your problems, this book has everything you need to stay exactly where you are—forever. Packed with wit, irony, and brutally funny “advice,” this is the perfect gift for that friend who's "manifesting" from their couch (or ...