Book
Humor me / Cat Shook.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250904713 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 306 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Celadon Books, 2024.
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| Subject: | Friendship > Fiction. Grief > Fiction. Man-woman relationships > Fiction. Mothers and daughters > Fiction. Mothers > Death > Fiction. Stand-up comedy > Fiction. New York (N.Y.) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Bildungsromans. Novels. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | FIC Shook | 31681010381077 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Reeling after her motherâs death, Presley, a cynical late-night comedy writer, finds solace in stand-up and unexpected friendships when her late motherâs best friend takes her under her wing and introduces her to her son. - Baker & Taylor
"Presley Fry is not amused. She's been an assistant at the Late Night Show for way too long, she's adopted a "business casual" approach to dating to save herself from the embarrassment of seeking genuine connection, and she's content to allow her gregarious roommate, Isabelle, to orchestrate her entire social life. And yet, Presley is absolutely enamored with her job and the world of stand-up comedy. The joy she finds in discovering up-and-coming comedians, the beauty and connection in their shared humor- it's enough for now. Enter Susan Clark, the childhood best friend of Presley's late mother, whose death still knocks the wind out of Presley whenever she reaches for the phone. Susan is married to the head of the network where Presley works, and she isdetermined to take Presley under her wing and ease her way through life in the big city. She's also determined to connect Presley with her son, the bright and affable Lawrence, who couldn't be further from Presley's type. As Presley grapples with the loss of her mother and finds her people among those who seek out comedy to make the world a bit brighter, Humor Me reminds us that friendship can emerge from where you least expect it, and shared laughter can ease some of the deepest pain"-- - McMillan Palgrave
For fans of Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, a hilarious, heartfelt novel about the healing power of female friendship, unexpected love, and stand-up comedy
Presley Fry is not amused. Sheâs been an assistant at the Late Night Show for way too long, sheâs adopted a âbusiness casualâ approach to dating to save herself from the embarrassment of seeking genuine connection, and sheâs content to let her gregarious roommate, Isabelle, orchestrate her entire social life. Not completely disillusioned, Presley is enamored with the world of stand-up comedy. The joy she finds in discovering up-and-coming comedians is enough for now.
Presley is still reeling from her mother's death, which still knocks the wind out of her every time she reaches for the phone. Enter Susan Clark, her late mother's childhood best friend. Susan is married to the head of the network where Presley works, and is determined to take Presley under her wing. Sheâs equally determined to connect Presley with her son, the bright and affable Lawrence, who couldnât be further from Presleyâs type.
As Presley grapples with the loss of her mother and finds her people among those who seek out comedy to make the world a bit brighter, Humor Me reminds us that friendship can emerge from where you least expect it and that shared laughter can ease the deepest pain.
