Comedies You Should Consider Reading

Side-splitting funny can definitely come in the form of a movie or a TV show, but there’s nothing quite like the laughs you’ll get from the written word. When looking for your next funny read, consider any one (or all) of these three hilarious books.

The People We Hate at the Wedding, by Grant Ginder

When Paul and Alice’s half-sister Eloise decides to throw herself a big fancy wedding in London, complete with fancy hotels and trendy restaurants, the two already know that they’ll hate every minute of it. Ginder tells the tale of the estranged family gathering together for the event, and the result is nothing short of hilarious.

Wine. All the Time.: The Casual Guide to Confident Drinking, by Marissa A. Ross

Comedian-turned-wine critic and Bon Appetit contributor Marissa Ross, takes you through an unpretentious guide to picking out the perfect bottle of wine for any occasion. Complete with personal anecdotes woven in between lessons, it’s sure to entertain every bit as much as it informs.

How Did You Get This Number, by Sloane Crosley

The bestselling author of I Was Told There'd Be Cake is back at it again with a new book of personal essays, this time commenting on her adventures traveling around the world. Often compared to David Sedaris, Crosley’s wit makes for a fun and funny read.

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The World Mourns Comedian Bob Einstein

The world is in mourning today after news of Bob Einstein’s passing at the age of 76. Perhaps best known for his role as the titular character of the Super Dave tv series, which ran for 5 seasons from 1987-1991, Einstein managed to connect with a new generation of fans through regular appearances in Curb Your Enthusiasm and in season 3 of Arrested Development.

Einstein created the Super Dave Osborne character, a fearless but accident prone daredevil whose stunts would often end in disaster. Super Dave began making appearances on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour as early as the late 1960s before his own show began in 1987.

Alongside writing partner Allan Blye, Einstein won two Emmy awards for comedy writing, the first for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1969 and the second for Van Dyke and Company in 1977. He also wrote for shows such as Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and Pat Paulsen's Half a Comedy Hour, and made numerous appearances on late night television.

Born November 20, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, Einstein was the son of actress Thelma Leeds and radio comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein. His younger brother and fellow actor Albert Brooks tweeted the news Wednesday, calling Einstein a "brilliantly funny man" who will be "missed forever." Einstein passed away after a battle with leukemia, and will be sorely missed by fans of all ages.

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