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11 Humour reviews on The Bookish Elf. Humour here most often crosses with Memoir, Biography and Essays.

"I'm Glad My Mom Died" is not an easy read. It's frequently uncomfortable, often infuriating, and at times downright heartbreaking. But it's also darkly funny, deeply insightful, and ultimately hopeful. McCurdy's journey from a…

Kelly Mitchell and Matthew Zakutny take you on a whirlwind ride through the turn-of-the-century homes. I don't know how they can make the history of the carpeted bathrooms sound so important, or make me…

Rival agents Holly Frost and Mark Shepherd race a festival deadline to solve a murder in a town named Christmas, with a promotion going to the winner. The parody is sharp, the clues play…

An honest, unpretentious collection of stories that captures Bargatze's unique comedic voice. While it occasionally lacks depth, it consistently delivers laughs—which is exactly what it sets out to do.

"Dare I Say It" is an engaging, informative, and potentially life-changing resource. Its occasional shortcomings are far outweighed by its contributions to a long-neglected conversation.

"You'll Never Believe Me" is more than just another entry in the true crime genre - it's a thought-provoking examination of identity, belonging, and the possibility of change. While some readers might wish for…

Lifeform is a bold, beautiful examination of how we grow through love, loss, and parenthood. While its unconventional structure and flights of fancy may not appeal to every reader, those willing to embrace Slate's…

CABIN is a satisfying read for its engaging narrative, authentic voice, and meaningful exploration of finding purpose through manual work. While it occasionally gets bogged down in technical details, the overall journey is compelling…

Delve into the hilarious and insightful world of Tina Fey with her memoir, "Bossypants." With wit, charm, and candid storytelling, Fey takes readers on a journey through her life, from her early days in…

The book sustains a deftly calibrated mixture of Author Anirban's signature self-effacing humor and his knack for intelligent storytelling that buoys an otherwise tiresome and self-important account of Kunal Roy's rise and fall and rise.











I’m Glad My Mom Died, The Tour of Insanity, Home for the Homicides, Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind, Dare I Say It are our highest-rated Humour reviews.
Anirban Das (1), Elle Cosimano (1), Hannah Morrissey (1), Jennette McCurdy (1), Jenny Slate (1).
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