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Books like Better than sex
A manic, drug-fueled joyride through the dark, corrupt, and intoxicating underbelly of American political theater. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Better than sex.
- chaotic
- paranoid
- frenetic
- grimy
- 01
Fear and Loathing
Hunter S. Thompson · 1973
A manic, sweat-soaked joyride through the dark and absurd underbelly of the American political machine.
- 02
Kingdom of Fear
Hunter S. Thompson
A paranoid, high-octane joyride through the crumbling ruins of the American Century, fueled by righteous anger and wild excess.
- 03
My Life
Bill Clinton · 2004
A sprawling, folksy, and deeply detailed journey through the mind of a relentlessly ambitious and complex American leader.
- 04
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.
- 05
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs
Chuck Klosterman
A hyper-caffeinated, wildly entertaining deep dive into the profound philosophical truths hidden inside our trashiest pop culture.
- 06
Parliament of whores
P. J. O'Rourke · 1991
A biting, satirical crash course in the absurdities and expenses of the American political machine.
- 07
America (the book)
Jon Stewart and The Writers of The Daily Show · 2004
A laugh-out-loud, mock-educational romp through the hypocrisies and absurdities of the American political system.
- 08
Double down
Mark Halperin
A high-stakes, behind-the-scenes look at the dramatic battles and strategic maneuvers of a modern presidential campaign.
- 09
Stupid white men
Michael Moore · 2001
A loud, unapologetic, and darkly funny primal scream against political and corporate hypocrisy.
- 10
Lenin's tomb
David Remnick · 1993
A front-row seat to the slow rot and sudden, earth-shattering collapse of an empire, told through the voices of those who lived it.
- 11
The Nineties
Chuck Klosterman
A sharp, hyper-articulate time machine that dissects the last era before the internet swallowed reality.
- 12
The Assault on Reason
Al Gore
An urgent, methodical diagnosis of a democracy losing its grip on truth, and a rallying cry to reclaim the power of rational thought.
