I inhale a lot of stuff to keep this giant head filled with inspiration.
I only share what I love, and here’s what I’ve been into lately.
Special edition: some of my favorite books!
A former Hallmark co-worker, Peter Martin, reached out to me last week.
Peter is the cuh-ray-zee talented author of the recently released (and Newbery Award-winning!) graphic novel Mexikid, which is so unbelievably funny and charming and sweet. Five stars, all the way! You need this book:
Peter asked me:
What are your favorite books about writing or humor?
I loved this question! Here’s what I told him.
My fave writing/creativity books:
Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott
All Austin Kleon books
All Lynda Barry books
Several Short Sentences About Writing, Verlyn Klinkenborg
The Art of Memoir, Mary Karr
How to Write One Song, Jeff Tweedy (do not let this title fool you, I don't want to write songs either, but this is a quick and fun read)
Make Your Art No Matter What, Beth Pickens
My fave comedy writing books:
Sick in the Head and Sicker in the Head, both by Judd Apatow
And Here's the Kicker, Mike Sacks
My fave just-plain-funny books:
The New One, Mike Birgbiglia
Dear Girls, Ali Wong
Comedy Sex God, Pete Holmes
Bossypants, Tina Fey (prob my all-time fave)
Born Standing Up, Steve Martin
Why Not Me, Mindy Kaling
Anything by David Sedaris—he structures his essays so well. I also took his Masterclass and learned a TON. (Also loved Malcolm Gladwell and Judy Blume's Masterclasses.)
BONUS CONTENT! Some fantastic and funny newsletters:
BONUS BONUS CONTENT! I’m on a graphic memoir tear right now. Some recent funny faves:
Can’t We Talk about Something More Pleasant?, Roz Chast
Hot Dog Taste Test, Lisa Hanawalt
Full of Myself, Siobhan Gallagher
What have I missed? Let me know!
Thanks for reading,