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Please Get and Enjoy John Hodgman’s Latest Book “Medallion Status”

October 16, 2019

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Often, memoirs and autobiographies can seem self-aggrandizing and overly indulgent. Yet, the curious life of one John Hodgman and the charming way in which Hodgman himself examines it really makes him exempt from such a notion.

This latest book, Medallion Status, offers up another fun dive into Hodgman’s life where he’s famous, but not quite too famous and the sort of surreal experience that can be.

It’s almost like if a much less toxic (and definitely human) character on BoJack Horseman succinctly and delightfully recounted how they racked up an astonishing amount of frequent flyer miles.

Medallion Status by John Hodgman is out now and available in hardcover, Ebook, audiobook from Penguin Random House. Get it here.

Ali Wong Is Coming Out with a Book “Dear Girls” That’s a Collection of Letters to Her Daughters

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If you’re jonesing for Ali Wong’s latest work (as millions have following the release of her two specials, you’ll be delighted to hear that she’s coming out with a book later this year.

The book itself will actually be an endearing, but we’re sure done up in Ali’s biting sense of humor, collection of letters to her daughter that will cover “intimate tales, untold secrets, and advice for living your best life”. It’s quite the advanced birthday or holiday gift for her daughters (as well as every Ali Wong fan).

Dear Girls is available for pre-order right now from Penguin Random House right here and will be coming out in hardcover on Tues. Oct. 15th.

Ali Wong Set to Publish a Book of Collected Letters to Her Daughter

February 6, 2017

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Ali Wong Set to Publish a Book of Collected Letters to Her Daughter

Random House and Ali Wong have a struck deal for Ali’s first book, which will feature stories and lessons that Ali has learned throughout her life. All of that will be within the frame of letters to her baby daughter.

With Ali’s unapologetic brand of comedy, the letters might just be as satisfying to her daughter as any and all readers that pick up a copy.

The book doesn’t have a title yet, but it will be released sometime in 2018.

“The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff, and Guests” Out Now

November 23, 2016

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Without too much time passing since Jon Stewart left his post as host of The Daily Show, you can see that his influence on comedy, television, political discourse, satire, and the media as a whole is undeniable.

The oral history captured in The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, The Correspondents, Staff, and Guests should give you an unprecedented look as to how that happened.

Vulture points out some big takeaways from the book in case you’re not already intrigued from Kilborn’s absence in the book to details on Stewart’s take down of Jim Cramer.

Read an excerpt here.

Get it from Amazon here.

Bob Odenkirk to Write a Book of Personal Essays

August 27, 2016

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Bob Odenkirk to Write a Book of Personal Essays

Odenkirk actually thinks of this more as a ‘comic bildungsroman’, which is a label that’s more often applied to coming-of-age stories in a much more dramatic sense.

Still, Odenkirk worked his way up to be a cult comedy legend then transitioned into being a celebrated dramatic actor and that journey will be an undeniably engrossing one.

We’ll also be curious to see how, if at all, meta he gets in this first book.

Just a Friendly Reminder About Our Open Submission Policy

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At The Comedy Bureau, we always strive to highlight great comedy that might not get seen by a good number of people otherwise.

Thus, we’re always open to having stuff sent to us whether it be a sketch, web series, podcast, short film, live show, book, movie, album, TV show, essay, art installation, festival, etc. etc. for consideration to be featured at the site like we did for Derek Sheen’s fantastic album Tiny Idiot.

NOTE: we are still solely based in LA as of this time. So, live show listings/coverage tends to skew towards the Greater Los Angeles Area. However, we’re still game for big, one-off, and/or annual events like festivals, tours, and the like around the country such as Bridgetown or even the world (Eddie Izzard’s Force Majeure, Comedy Central International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe)

Please send all submissions to thecomedybureau@gmail.com. Apologies in advance if it takes us awhile to get back to you as our staff is on the small-but-mighty side.

Jacqueline Novak’s “How To Weep In Public” Out Now

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It’s no secret that depression is an extremely common thread in the life of many comedians. However, few describe it so succinctly and perfectly and hilariously as NYC based comedian Jacqueline Novak and those notions of hers are now captured in a bound book called Weep In Public.

Actually, the whole title aptly reads “How To Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows”.

It’s now available wherever books are sold, both online and in real life from Three Rivers Press.

Judah Friedlander Has a Book of Cartoons and Drawings “If The Raindrops United” That You Need to Get

October 22, 2015

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Enter the mind of World Champ Judah Friedlander in the form of cleverly simple drawings that offer a much more satirical and hysterical experience than they might appear on first glance.

It’s called If The Raindrops United and you can and should get it here. If nothing else, you’d be buying a book from a world champ, which is, for our money, often better than being on bestsellers list.

Dan Harmon Writing Another Book of Essays, Set For Publishing at Doubleday

November 14, 2014

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(via Entertainment Weekly)

Following his self-released book “You’ll Be Perfect When You’re Dead”, showrunner, writer, producer, podcaster, mastermind Dan Harmon is coming out with a second book that will be, this time, released via the publishers at Doubleday.

It’s set to be another collection of the thoughts and musings of Harmon, which we’re completely on board for and cannot wait for it to come out in 2016.

Jim Gaffigan’s “Food: A Love Story” Out Today

October 21, 2014

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Of the bevy of comedy things that are being released today, be sure to pick up Jim Gaffigan’s latest book Food: A Love Story.

For the hours of brilliant comedic material that Jim has come up with based on food and his experience with it, this should be better than any food porn movie that you saw in theaters this year.

Get Food: A Love Story here.

The New Marcel the Shell Book from Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp Due Out Next Month

September 27, 2014

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Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp’s most adorable seashell, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, has a follow up book to Things About Me.

Announced yesterday, The Most Surprised I’ve Ever Been is set to come out Oct. 21st. It’s on pre-order now for yourself as well as the bundle you should get as a great gift throughout the holidays.

Jim Gaffigan’s Next Book, “Food: A Love Story” Is Now on Pre-Order

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Jim Gaffigan’s Next Book, “Food: A Love Story” Is Now on Pre-Order

If the amazing cake toppers on the book cover aren’t enough to get you to buy it, then surely the fact that Jim Gaffigan’s 2nd book is contained in the pages behind that cover should get you on board for Food: A Love Story.

It’s set to come out on Oct. 21st, but you can and should put your order in for it now.

Jimmy Dore’s New Book “Your Country Is Just Not That Into You” Now on Pre-Order

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Jimmy Dore’s New Book “Your Country Is Just Not That Into You” Now on Pre-Order

Jimmy Dore has a new book coming out titled, in full, Your Country Is Just Not That Into You: How the Media, Wall Street, and Both Political Parties Keep on Screwing You Even After You’ve Moved On.

It comes out Jul. 8th, but you can pre-order it now, at the link above, and think about how the good that 26 word title is until then.

Amy Poehler’s Book “Yes Please” Gets Cover and Is Now on Pre-Order

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Amy Poehler’s Book “Yes Please” Gets Cover and Is Now on Pre-Order

The amazing Amy Poehler has so much going on right now with producing a handful of series, starring in others, roasting Don Rickles, and now coming out with a book. Yes Please will feature stories as well as her thoughts on life. It’s on pre-order right now for an October release, if you want to get Yes Please as soon as possible.

We wonder if a year after its release, they’ll sell Yes Please in a pack with Tina Fey‘s Bossypants?

Lena Dunham’s Book “Not That Kind of Girl” Coming Out in October

February 10, 2014

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Lena Dunham’s Book “Not That Kind of Girl” Coming Out in October

Not That Kind of Girl: A young woman tells you what she’s “learned”, a book of funny advice on a myriad of topics by Lena Dunham, was highly anticipated by Random House for more than $3.5 million and will now undoubtedly be highly anticipated as well by her legions of fans that have made HBO‘s Girls go further than even she thought.

Not That Kind of Girl comes out on Oct. 7th, 2014 to be exact.

B.J. Novak Writing Children’s Book Without Pictures

January 21, 2014

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B.J. Novak Writing Children’s Book Without Pictures

B.J. Novak wants to get kids into reading sans visual aids unlike most of the fare in the children’s book world.

So, he’s writing The Book With No Pictures for kids to accomplish just that. Curious to see if this becomes successful enough that someone would option it for a TV series or a feature and undermine the whole premise.

Nick Offerman’s ‘Paddle Your Own Canoe’ Out Now

October 2, 2013

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Nick Offerman’s personal guide to attaining self-suffiency in a rich, full life based off having one hell of a mustache, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living is now available to buy.

Whether you need a good laugh or some actually manly advice, you should probably go get a copy, maybe even one at a live reading/signing this Saturday at the New Beverly Cinema.

Rob Delaney’s Book ‘Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage.’ Now on Pre-Order

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Rob Delaney’s Book ‘Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage.’ Now on Pre-Order

If the title alone isn’t enough to peak your interest, hopefully the comedic writing prowess of Rob Delaney will make you want to pre-order ‘Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage.’ before it comes out in November.

Hopefully, the book will be so popular that we can get the entire title trending on Twitter.

Nick Offerman’s Life Advice Book “Paddle Your Own Canoe” Now on Pre-Order

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It was honestly only a matter of time before Nick Offerman, the man we’ve mythologized from his facial hair alone, was going to come out with a book on how to live life to the fullest. It’s coming this fall in the form of Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Principles for Delicious Living and if you’re looking for a small preview, Offerman gave a taste on Conan last night.

Pre-order here.

Marc Maron’s ‘Attempting Normal’ Out Today, On Fallon Tonight, ‘Maron’ Premieres This Friday

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Marc Maron’s book “Attempting Normal” is out in bookstores today as well as Maron making an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this evening (NBC 12:35AM). Those are in addition to the premiere of his IFC series ‘Maron’ starting this Friday at 10PM.

Is that enough to call this “Marc Maron Week”?

Get 30 Page Sneak Peek of Jen Kirkman’s “I Can Barely Take Care of Myself!”

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Get 30 Page Sneak Peek of Jen Kirkman’s “I Can Barely Take Care of Myself!”

Then, of course, pre-order the full length version right here.

Kelly Oxford’s Book “Everything Is Perfect When You’re A Liar” Coming Soon

February 25, 2013

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Funny writer, blogger, Twitter extraordinaire (she is an official Twitter Queen opposite Rob Delaney as Twitter King), and more Kelly Oxford is releasing a book called “Everything Is Perfect When You’re a Liar”. You can check out her Twitter feed and her Tumblr, become a fan, then pre-order it for when the book comes out in the beginning of April.