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Book Review -- “The Funniest 50 American Writers”

Viviane recommends comedy at this time...
Book Review -- “The Funniest 50 American Writers”

Author: Photo provided by Library of America

We all need a good laugh at any time -- but being stuck at home during a virus and sweltering heat -- it seems to be more necessary.

 Andy Horowitz curated 50 of the most prolific funny people and their stories. The collection spans from Mark Twain, to Lenny Bruce, and finishes with more contemporary writers like George Saunders. The collection shares stories of childhood, politics, relationships, science, and writing itself.

All of the events that make up life are explored by people like me. They are people who lock themselves in a small room for around six hours, to only write for one of those hours and be distracted for the other five.

This anthology is a great collection to read to yourself on a sunny day at Lahontan. Or, you can read fun selections like “Letters to Einstein” by Philip Roth, or “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry to your kids before bed.

The 50 Funniest American Writer can be found at any major book seller.

Viviane Ugalde is a 21-year-old Fallon local. She is a UNR alumnus with a degree in writing, and other studies in Film and media, and Basque studies. Her interests are in media, politics, and cooking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rachel Katz 07/12/2020 11:51 AM
I love funny writers! Great review!

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