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I Was Told There'd Be CakeI Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley
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Very genuine and very sarcastic at the same time, Sloane Crosley's tales of summer camp and jewish christmas celebrations are down right hilarious!
Take the Cannoli : Stories From the New WorldTake the Cannoli : Stories From the New World by Sarah Vowell
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I feel like Sarah Vowell should be my best friend. You will to after you read this book.
The Partly Cloudy PatriotThe Partly Cloudy Patriot by Sarah Vowell
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Sarah Vowell is my home girl.
Fraud: EssaysFraud: Essays by David Rakoff
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Good stuff.
Magical Thinking: True StoriesMagical Thinking: True Stories by Augusten Burroughs
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So funny it hurts. Very relateable emotions shine through the most absurd of his stories.
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture ManifestoSex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman
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After reading this book I have a deeper understanding of Billy Joel, Saved by the Bell, and the difference between my Nemisis & my Arch-Enemy.
Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous IdeasChuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas by Chuck Klosterman
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A great collection of Chuck's magazine articals and music reviews. As always, very funny.
Me Talk Pretty One DayMe Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
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A must read for anyone one who enjoys being amused or has had trouble in French class. This is my favorite David Sedaris collection, but they're all essential.
NakedNaked by David Sedaris
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Dress Your Family in Corduroy and DenimDress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
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When You Are Engulfed in FlamesWhen You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
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Great cover.
I Am America (And So Can You!)I Am America (And So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert
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This is the most political I am willing to get on an everyday basis.