humorists, american

In an illustrated memoir, the creator of the Bloggess blog shares humorous stories from her life, including her awkward upbringing in Texas and her relationship with her husband.

Justin Halpern describes living with his father and having to move back in with him at age twenty-eight. Includes a collection of quotations that reflect his father's bluntness.

A biography of American author Mark Twain, exploring the relationship between his life and his writings.

An autobiography in which American author Mark Twain, writing from his deathbed, tells the story of his life and experiences.

Collects thirteen anecdotes in which author Laurie Notaro shares humorous memories of Christmas, from receiving horrible gifts to shopping in crowded department stores.

The author chronicles her misadventures with New York cabdrivers, her addiction to eBay, hassles with spam, crazy family members, problems at airports, and scores of other zany things that she encounters.

Presents a collection of humorous stories and vignettes that chronicle the author's experiences of a thirty-something wife, with a mortgage and a new job.

Biography of American humorist and entertainer Will Rogers discussing his career and personal life.

A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the National Public Radio commentator, in which he discusses his nervous tic, hitchhiking trips, odd jobs, and strange relationships.

Laurie Notaro chronicles some of her more amusing exploits and adventures.