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Books like America (the book)
A laugh-out-loud, mock-educational romp through the hypocrisies and absurdities of the American political system. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with America (the book).
- exasperated
- hilarious
- chaotic
- cynically cheerful
- 01
Earth (The Book)
Jon Stewart
A hilarious, faux-encyclopedic autopsy of human civilization designed to explain our ridiculous existence to the aliens who eventually find our ruins.
- 02
I Am America (And So Can You!)
Stephen Colbert
A bombastic, laugh-out-loud masterclass in political satire delivered by cable news's favorite faux-conservative blowhard.
- 03
Lies
Al Franken · 2003
A sharp, humorous dismantling of political rhetoric and media falsehoods that invites readers to laugh at the absurdity of modern political culture.
- 04
Parliament of whores
P. J. O'Rourke · 1991
A biting, satirical crash course in the absurdities and expenses of the American political machine.
- 05
Give Me Liberty!
Eric Foner · 2004
A comprehensive, scholarly exploration of the evolving concepts of freedom and democracy throughout United States history.
- 06
The end of America
Naomi Wolf · 2007
An urgent, step-by-step warning about the fragility of democracy and a passionate plea to defend civil liberties.
- 07
The smart aleck's guide to American history
Adam Selzer
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud crash course in the messy truths of American history designed to arm you against boring lectures.
- 08
The Founding Myth
Andrew L Seidel
A rigorous, analytical dismantling of historical misconceptions surrounding religion and the American founding.
- 09
Stupid white men
Michael Moore · 2001
A loud, unapologetic, and darkly funny primal scream against political and corporate hypocrisy.
- 10
Naked Pictures of Famous People
Jon Stewart · 1998
A sharp, irreverent collection of comedic essays that bends history and biography into deadpan absurdity.
- 11
De la démocratie en Amérique
Alexis de Tocqueville · 2006
A sweeping, prescient journey into the heart of a young nation and the philosophical mechanics of equality.
- 12
These Truths
Jill Lepore
A sweeping, lyrical reckoning with the American experiment that measures the nation's brutal realities against its founding ideals.
