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A hilariously pretentious, deadpan masterclass in cinematic self-obsession and absurd meta-comedy. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Ayoade on Ayoade.
- theatrical
- intellectual
- quirky
- unhinged
- 01
This is going to hurt
Adam Kay
A chaotic, laugh-out-loud descent into the grueling, blood-spattered reality of the medical frontline that ultimately breaks your heart.
- 02
I might regret this
Abbi Jacobson
A funny, vulnerable road trip through the messy realities of relationships and self-discovery.
- 03
Yes Please
Amy Poehler
Like sitting down for a boisterous, wine-fueled dinner with your funniest, wisest friend who isn't afraid to tell you the messy truth.
- 04
The Fry Chronicles
Stephen Fry
A warm, fiercely articulate, and deeply self-deprecating stroll through the golden years of British alternative comedy and collegiate discovery.
- 05
Shit, Actually
Lindy West
A hilariously sharp, feminist reexamination of the nostalgic movies we love, proving you can adore a cultural touchstone while still roasting its glaring flaws.
- 06
The Art of Witty Banter
Patrick King
A practical, energetic toolkit for transforming awkward silences into effortless, magnetic conversation.
- 07
Failure is an option
H. Jon Benjamin
A hilarious, anti-inspirational manifesto that gives you full permission to lower your expectations and embrace your inner slacker.
- 08
How to Be a Bawse
Lilly Singh
A humorous, high-energy collection of essays designed to motivate and empower you to conquer life.
- 09
Every Tool's a Hammer
Adam Savage
A joyful, sawdust-covered love letter to the messy, obsessive, and deeply human act of making things.
- 10
Hitchcock
Francois Truffaut · 1993
Pull up a chair and listen in as two master architects of cinema dismantle the mechanics of suspense, frame by frame.
- 11
Keep Going
Austin Kleon
A warm, pragmatic pep talk for the burnt-out creator trying to find joy in the daily grind.
- 12
How to be a woman
Caitlin Moran
A riotous, unapologetic manifesto disguised as a memoir that makes you laugh out loud while dismantling the patriarchy.
