Alison Stewart Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Alison Stewart

Book of the week: VERA, OR FAITH by Gary Shteyngart. Laugh out loud. Sob quietly. Feel terror. Vera will become one of your favorite child narrators. Her view of the world is authentic.

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Zosia Mamet is a really good writer. And actor. Her book of essays “Does This Make Me Funny?” is filled with vulnerable, amusing and brave stories about her life growing up.

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A 20-something named Vi discovers a mysterious blob, takes it home and realizes she can mold it into her ideal partner but Bob the Blob has a few ideas of his own. Maggie Su’s speculative fiction is funny, heartbreaking and makes you wonder.

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Book of the week: Carl Hiaasen takes no prisoners with FEVER BEACH. A dim white supremacist, a smarmy congressman (think Matt G), and a 18 year old “Venmo date” leads to hilarity. Huge recommend.

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I couldn’t put “Dream State” down. Set in Montana over the course of 50 years, it is the story of three friends, one indiscretion, a switching of roles and how it affects the next generation. Eric Puchner is a thoughtful guy. And I swear I read it before Oprah named it her book of the month!

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A recluse must find his long lost daughter who married a conspiracy theorist. Rich characters. Belly laughs. Political humor and pathos. Loved it. #books #bookstagram

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If you were having trouble talking to loved ones about the end of life, this book will be your savior. It’s written by a registered nurse who has devoted herself to becoming a death doula & training others.

Alison Stewart

Musicians write the best memoirs. Neko Case is an example of that. Titled “The Harder I Fight, the More I Love You” is honest and full of holy sh*t moments.