Books like Side effects by Woody Allen

In this sharp, humorous essay collection, David Sedaris turns everyday moments—from family vacations to simple chores—into keen observations that reveal the absurdity and intimacy lurking beneath ordinary life.

David Sedaris’ Barrel Fever is a collection of sharp‑witted essays and short stories that satirise modern American life, from suburban DIY to the absurdities of fame and family.

"The first independent investigation of Woody Allen, our era's most celebrated, distinctive, and confounding filmmaker, reveals the controversial private life behind the icon.". "Marion Meade has tracked down scores of people in Allen's life who have never before spoken to an Allen biographer: boyhood pals; Brooklyn neighbors and teachers; colleagues Buddy Hackett and Mel Brooks from his early career as a television writer and stand-up comic; actors Maureen Stapleton, Max von Sydow, and Bob Hope; director Sydney Pollack; and the film reviewers who have followed his career for decades - Vincent Canby, Roger Ebert, Stanley Kauffmann, Andrew Sarris, and John Simon. She also details the numerous examples of art imitating life in Allen's films, particularly the extraordinary saga behind his marriage to the adopted daughter of his longtime lover, Mia Forrow." "In reconstructing Allen's life, Meade explores the cult of celebrity in America - how it is our own infatuation with the rich and famous that has made it possible for this supremely talented man to shrewdly manipulate both the media and the moviegoing public."--BOOK JACKET.

An early 19th‑century account of New York’s history from pre‑history to the end of the Dutch dynasty, highlighting the city’s rise through tales of its first Dutch governors and the social customs of its inhabitants.

A collection of six masterfully written short stories by Pulitzer‑winning author Adam Johnson that explores love, loss, technology, and politics through surreal, darkly comic, and heartbreaking lenses.

A curated selection of Edgar Allan Poe’s most celebrated short stories and poems, including classics like "The Tell‑Tale Heart" and "Annabel Lee."