June’s Library Chat discusses the topic of humor. This episode we invited special guest, Iowa Department for the Blind Director, Emily Wharton, to share her favorite humorous books and podcasts with us. We also discuss an episode from the podcast Make My Day with Josh Gondelman Episode 46: Under the Cheese with Emily Heller. Check out the library blog for a book list and more from the Library Chat June episode.
Library Chat: June 2021 Book List
Sick in the head : conversations about life and comedy / Judd Apatow.
What’s so funny? : my hilarious life / Tim Conway ; with Jane Scovell.
Born a crime : stories from a South African childhood / Trevor Noah.
Dear girls : intimate tales, untold secrets, and advice for living your best life / Ali Wong.
I can’t make this up : life lessons / Kevin Hart with Neil Strauss.
If at birth you don’t succeed : my adventures with disaster and destiny / Zach Anner.
Keep moving : and other tips and truths about aging / Dick Van Dyke ; with Todd Gold.
Always look on the bright side of life : a sortabiography / Eric Idle.
The last black unicorn / Tiffany Haddish.
A very punchable face / Colin Jost.
Shrill: notes from a loud woman / Lindy West
Is this anything? / Jerry Seinfeld
Also, check out the library’s monthly Library News podcast and Braille Bits podcast. Check out the library’s Podcast Page for information on all the library’s podcasts and episodes.