Books like I Am America (And So Can You!)

A bombastic, laugh-out-loud masterclass in political satire delivered by cable news's favorite faux-conservative blowhard. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with I Am America (And So Can You!).

energetic
chaotic
hilarious
ridiculous

01
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.
Shares:
- chaotic
- hilarious
- satirical
02
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.
Shares:
- chaotic
- satirical
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.
Shares:
- energetic
- satirical
04
Stupid white men
Michael Moore · 2001
A loud, unapologetic, and darkly funny primal scream against political and corporate hypocrisy.
Shares:
- satirical
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.
Feels:
- hyper-caffeinated
- nostalgic
- late-night-dorm-room
06
American on purpose
Craig Ferguson
A hilarious, brutally honest ride through rock bottom and back up to the American Dream.
Feels:
- hopeful
- chaotic but warm
- reflective
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.
Shares:
- energetic
08
Napalm & silly putty
George Carlin · 2001
A relentless, razor-sharp barrage of linguistic acrobatics and cynical observations about the absurdity of the human condition.
Shares:
- energetic
- chaotic
- satirical
09
The revolution
Ron Paul
An urgent, impassioned call to arms that channels political disillusionment into a righteous defense of individual liberty.
Feels:
- righteous
- alarmed
- rebellious
10
More information than you require ...
John Hodgman
A delightfully unhinged, faux-authoritative encyclopedia of absolute nonsense delivered with impeccable deadpan grace.
Shares:
- absurd
11
Parliament of whores
P. J. O'Rourke · 1991
A biting, satirical crash course in the absurdities and expenses of the American political machine.
Shares:
- satirical
12
Stuff White People Like
Christian Lander · 2008
A deadpan, faux-anthropological field guide to the pretensions of the modern urban yuppie.
Shares:
- satirical

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