Mel Brooks' 4 Favorite Books of 2021
Over a career spanning more than seven decades, actor, filmmaker, and legendary funnyman Mel Brooks set the standard for American…
Issa Rae's Reading List
Since her cult lo-fi web series Awkward Black Girl premiered on Youtube in 2011, Issa Rae has built an empire…
Bob Odenkirk's 6 Favorite Books
After three decades of sketch comedy writing – including stints at Saturday Night Live, The Ben Stiller Show and cult…
Maria Bamford's Favorite Self-Help Books
Revered for her deeply personal comedy around mental illness and dysfunctional family dynamics, iconoclast comic Maria Bamford is the star…
Gene Wilder's All-Time Favorite Books
Best known for his legendary roles in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, Gene Wilder‘s twinkly-eyed…
Patton Oswalt's Favorite Books on Filmmaking
Since hitting DC’s open-mic scene in the late 80s, Patton Oswalt has been able to translate his indie comedy roots…
Ali Wong's Favorite Reads
Standup comic and actress Ali Wong filmed her star-making 2016 Netflix special Baby Cobra at eight months pregnant. Profane, insightful,…
Emma Thompson's Favorite Books
Actress, activist, writer and comedian Emma Thompson has spent a lifetime dazzling the silver screen in a range of witty…
Jonathan Van Ness' Reading List
Grooming guru, HIV activist, podcaster and aspiring figure skater Jonathan Van Ness has been defying social norms since becoming his…
Samantha Irby's Top 10 Books
Since starting her Bitches Gotta Eat blog back in 2009, writer-comedian Samantha Irby has amassed a cult following for her…