The Book Shire

Comedy

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling

I adore Mindy Kaling. Not because she's a fantastic actress, which she is, or even because she is hilarious, which, again, she is. No, I adore Mindy because [...]

Bossypants by Tina Fey

We need more women like Tina Fey in the spotlight. In fact, as she aptly points out again and again - we need more women in the spotlight PERIOD. I've read [...]

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

Irreverent and {sometimes} irrelevant, Allie Brosh's clear, self-deprecating debut story collection cuts down to the core of human emotion. What I love about [...]

One More Thing by B.J. Novak

What do a hare bent on revenge, a missed connection, a warlord, sugary cereals, and "the world's biggest rip-off" have in common? Not much unless you [...]

Meeting Bo Burnham: The True Story of How a Youtube Sensation (Sort of) Changed My Life

This is a true story. It's been abridged, but it's true, more than a little embarrassing, and completely unbelievable. And y'all are going to get to live it [...]