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Books like Egghead
A chaotic, Shel Silverstein-esque fever dream for cynical adults who still have a soft spot for fart jokes and existential dread. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Egghead.
- chaotic
- playful
- wistful
- irreverent
- 01
TheOdd1sOut
James Rallison
A hilarious, fast-paced romp through the awkward milestones of growing up, told with the cozy familiarity of a late-night chat with a best friend.
- 02
Food
Jim Gaffigan
A hilarious, unapologetic love letter to the worst foods in the American diet, delivered with the timing of a master stand-up.
- 03
It Gets Worse
Shane Dawson
A chaotic, laugh-out-loud trip through the most mortifying moments of a millennial internet icon's life.
- 04
Little Weirds
Jenny Slate
A tender, surreal exploration of heartbreak and healing that feels like sitting in a sunlit garden with your weirdest, most empathetic friend.
- 05
Solutions and Other Problems
Allie Brosh
A hilarious and gut-wrenching exploration of life's darkest moments, told through crude drawings and devastatingly sharp observations.
- 06
Big Mushy Happy Lump
Sarah C. Andersen
A warm, hilarious hug for anyone who feels like they are faking their way through adulthood.
- 07
Sh*t my dad says
Justin Halpern
A rapid-fire barrage of hilariously profane paternal wisdom that unexpectedly warms the heart.
- 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
Dear Girls
Ali Wong
A raunchy, laugh-out-loud love letter to the next generation that hides surprising tenderness beneath layers of unapologetic filth.
- 10
Not that kind of girl
Lena Dunham
A hyper-articulate, unapologetically messy dispatch from the trenches of young womanhood.
- 11
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.
- 12
A light in the attic
Shel Silverstein
A whimsical invitation to step inside a world where the rules of reality are delightfully bent and imagination reigns supreme.
