Books like Fathermucker by Greg Olear
Josh Lanksy is a second‑rate screenwriter turned freelance writer who juggles the challenges of being a stay‑at‑home dad to two preschoolers. While his wife is away on business, Josh’s routine is upended when he learns—through the local playdate grapevine—that she might be having an affair. Facing the imminent loss of his family life, Josh’s need for a break clashes with his responsibility to his children, leading to a series of humorous yet tense moments that explore the realities of modern marriage and parenting.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Greg Olear
★
★
★
★
★
5.0 (1 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Fathermucker by Greg Olear are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Fathermucker (15 similar books)
Jeannette Walls' memoir chronicles her turbulent childhood in a dysfunctional, itinerant family, detailing poverty, alcoholism, and homelessness across the United States as she seeks stability and personal growth.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Dave Eggers' 2000 memoir chronicles his struggles and resilience after the cancer-related deaths of his parents, as he assumes responsibility for his younger brother and confronts the challenges of growing up alone.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Augusten Burroughs recounts his turbulent adolescence spent in a decaying Victorian home run by a psychiatrist, where ordinary rites of childhood give way to a surreal blend of family eccentricity, escape from school, and the early years of a future author.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the Gulf‑swamp town of Leechfield, Texas, a group of oil workers called the Liars’ Club spin tall tales, while a young woman confronts her family’s hidden past, unmasking lies that threaten her sanity.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
William Styron’s memoir recounts his 1985 struggle with severe depression, hospitalization, and recovery, offering an honest portrait of living with mental illness.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
At fifty, Adam Sharp enjoys a stable life and faithfulness, yet the memory of a twenty‑year‑ago affair with actress Angelina Brown haunts him—now she reappears, forcing him to weigh a second chance against the risks of lost love.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A retirement turn leads an Indian entrepreneur to open a marriage bureau, where he matches clients amid colorful cultural themes and personal secrets. "The Marriage Bureau for Rich People" blends romance, humor, and social commentary in a lively Indian setting.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A comprehensive handbook designed for and by a stay-at-home dad that addresses many of the issues that fathers face when they become primary caregivers.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Three friends—a wedding planner, a hairdresser‑cakemaker, and a seamstress—redefine their lives when an event they organize sparks romance and unexpected changes, culminating in a double wedding that tests their bonds.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A candid account of a young boy's life in 1950s America and his coming of age process in the face of adversity and growth through experiences like paper routes, whiskey, scouting, fistfights, and betrayal.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the quirky small town of Grouse County, a sheriff’s arrest of a local troublemaker sparks unexpected romance, marital upheaval, and a heartfelt journey for three intertwined lives.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Harvey the bear searches for the perfect Father's Day present and decides that thanking his dad is the best gift of all.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan DidionHillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer
Memoirs of an Addict by Mary Karr
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!