Books like Broken by Jenny Lawson

Mark Manson offers a candid guide to happiness, arguing that caring more about fewer things—and dropping the rest—leads to a richer, more authentic life.

A collection of David Sedaris essays that humorously traverse continents, from French dental quirks to Australian kookaburras, highlighting the absurdities of travel and everyday life.

Amy Poehler’s memoir‑essay collection blends humor, candid anecdotes, and poetic reflections on acting, comedy, and womanhood, offering an intimate look at her creative life.

Lindy West’s memoir blends humor and truth as she traces her rise from a shy, body‑shamed teen to a candid feminist voice, confronting misogyny, body‑positivity battles, and online harassment with wit and resilience.

Amy Schumer’s new memoir blends sharp humor with candid reflections on her teenage years, family, relationships, and sexuality, revealing the moments that forged her bold, stand‑up comedian persona.

A witty, heartfelt collection of essays by comedian Phoebe Robinson that examines race, gender, and pop culture, blending sharp humor with personal insight.

Jenny Lawson turns her own chaotic childhood and quirky family life into a humorous, unflinching memoir that explores how our most embarrassing moments shape who we become.

"A breath of fresh air ... an exploration of heroism, of what it means to be a real hero in a world that hates them, how to be a hero without having powers, how to be a hero having powers."--The Book Smugglers. Can a shattered superhero help save humanity's hope for a better world? Broken figured she was done with heroics when she lost the ability to fly and fled the confinement of the Extrahuman Union. But then the world started to fall apart around her, and the mysterious Michael Forward entered her life, dangling the possibility of redemption and rebirth. Michael Forward can see the future, but all he wants is to escape the destiny he has struggled against all his life. When the moment comes, though, he finds he can't refuse. Now he needs the help of a homeless ex-superhero to save a baby who may be the key to humanity's freedom. Monica had a good life with her large family, until two strangers and a baby showed up at her door. Now her family is gone, her life is in ruins, and she's on the run from the law. In a time of spreading darkness, when paranoia and oppression have overtaken the world, can three unlikely allies preserve a small ray of hope for a better, brighter future?

A celebration of life’s small delights, *The Book of Awesome* compiles funny, wise observations that remind us the best moments are often free.*

Laurie Notaro turns everyday absurdities into a hilarious look at modern life, from laser hair removal mishaps to uncanny neighborhood encounters, proving that comedy can be found in the strangest corners of daily existence.

Alexandra Petri turns her witty, life‑chasing journalism into a humorously candid memoir, sharing irreverent adventures and the strange lesson that embracing awkward moments can lead to unexpected joy.