Comic Fiction

Julie Schumacher’s skewering of academia remains sharp as ever, and fans of the previous two Jay Fitger books will find more hilarious frustrations in store for the hapless protagonist.

Julie Schumacher’s skewering of academia remains sharp as ever, and fans of the previous two Jay Fitger books will find more hilarious frustrations in store for the hapless protagonist.

With his debut novel, Bobby Finger has created his own kind of Lake Wobegon: a vibrant literary locale that readers will be loath to leave. Here’s hoping for more tantalizing, tempestuous tales.

With his debut novel, Bobby Finger has created his own kind of Lake Wobegon: a vibrant literary locale that readers will be loath to leave. Here's hoping for more tantalizing, tempestuous tales.

With a light touch, Tom Perrotta raises thoughtful questions about the true measure of success in Tracy Flick Can’t Win, his memorable return to the heroine of Election.

With a light touch, Tom Perrotta raises thoughtful questions about the true measure of success in Tracy Flick Can't Win, his memorable return to the heroine of Election.

Julietta Henderson’s debut novel is a celebration of friendships, new and old, that shape life in the best possible way—a happy tear-jerker for sure.

Julietta Henderson’s debut novel is a celebration of friendships, new and old, that shape life in the best possible way—a happy tear-jerker for sure.

Katherine Heiny’s gentle exploration of how we tiptoe and often stumble through the minefield of love is both fresh and consistently entertaining.

Katherine Heiny’s gentle exploration of how we tiptoe and often stumble through the minefield of love is both fresh and consistently entertaining.

Claire Christian offers a sexy and joyful story of a woman grappling with the idea that it’s OK to seek—even prioritize—pleasure.

Claire Christian offers a sexy and joyful story of a woman grappling with the idea that it’s OK to seek—even prioritize—pleasure.

Two lexicographers employed by the same company and separated by a century are at the heart of this imaginative, funny, intriguing novel by Eley Williams.

Two lexicographers employed by the same company and separated by a century are at the heart of this imaginative, funny, intriguing novel by Eley Williams.

‘Anxious People’ is a deeply funny and warm examination of how individual experiences can bring a random group of people together.

‘Anxious People’ is a deeply funny and warm examination of how individual experiences can bring a random group of people together.

Filled with personable characters, witty dialogue and relatable moments, this is a vibrant and humorous celebration of being alive and learning to say goodbye. 

Filled with personable characters, witty dialogue and relatable moments, this is a vibrant and humorous celebration of being alive and learning to say goodbye. 

Amy Poeppel’s people are a mess, but her writing is crisp and breezy. Where does everyone end up when the music stops? Read and find out.

Amy Poeppel’s people are a mess, but her writing is crisp and breezy. Where does everyone end up when the music stops? Read and find out.

Kevin Kwan is in fine form as he spins a heartfelt, satirical tale that observes the price of fame, fortune and following your heart.

Kevin Kwan is in fine form as he spins a heartfelt, satirical tale that observes the price of fame, fortune and following your heart.

Lauren Ho’s debut novel is a blast. Andrea is a relatable, laugh-out-loud protagonist, a high achiever who also gives in to her weaker instincts on occasion.

Lauren Ho’s debut novel is a blast. Andrea is a relatable, laugh-out-loud protagonist, a high achiever who also gives in to her weaker instincts on occasion.

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