If you loved
Books like Lies
A sharp, humorous dismantling of political rhetoric and media falsehoods that invites readers to laugh at the absurdity of modern political culture. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Lies.
- exasperated
- combative
- energetic
- cynical
- 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.
- 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
Stupid white men
Michael Moore · 2001
A loud, unapologetic, and darkly funny primal scream against political and corporate hypocrisy.
- 04
Don't Think of an Elephant!
George Lakoff · 2004
A linguistic toolkit that flips the script on political despair, turning frustration into actionable clarity.
- 05
On lies, secrets, and silence
Adrienne Rich · 1979
A fierce, poetic dismantling of patriarchal history that demands the reclamation of women's voices and truths.
- 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
On Bullshit
Harry G. Frankfurt · 2005
A deadpan, razor-sharp philosophical dissection of why people talk without caring about the truth.
- 08
Give Me Liberty!
Eric Foner · 2004
A comprehensive, scholarly exploration of the evolving concepts of freedom and democracy throughout United States history.
- 09
Post-truth
Lee C. McIntyre
A sobering but empowering intellectual toolkit for navigating an era where feelings are weaponized against facts.
- 10
Logic and contemporary rhetoric
Howard Kahane · 1971
A pragmatic, clarifying toolkit for cutting through the noise of modern media and political spin.
- 11
Napalm & silly putty
George Carlin · 2001
A relentless, razor-sharp barrage of linguistic acrobatics and cynical observations about the absurdity of the human condition.
- 12
Lying
Sissela Bok · 1978
A rigorous and contemplative deep-dive into the ethical weight of the falsehoods we tell ourselves and others.
