The Place That Didn't Exist by Mark Watson
14/07/2016 … It seems surprising there aren’t more novels set in Dubai.
2016 Books
Reviews of books about comedy, including biographies of comedians old and new, and (occasionally) books by comedians. To have a book considered for review, send a copy to Chortle, 112 Norman Road, London, E11 4RL.
Thu 14 July 2016
What Would Beyonce Do?! by Luisa Omielan
14/07/2016 … It’s something of a failing of the comedy industry, and especially broadcasting, that it hasn’t yet found a way to fully harness Luisa Omielan’s proven appeal…
Thu 26 May 2016
Cheer Up Love by Susan Calman
26/05/2016 … Comedians have long stopped just telling jokes in favour of speaking about subjects that interest them – No 1 on that list being themselves, of course.
Tue 26 April 2016
Sara Pascoe: Animal
26/04/2016 … Few comedians' books can lay claim to being important; but Sara Pascoe's debut, Animal, falls firmly into that category.
Sun 13 March 2016
Thatcher Stole My Trousers, by Alexei Sayle
13/03/2016 … We’ll probably never see anything like the alternative comedy revolution again.
Fri 29 January 2016
© Idil Sukan/Draw HQ The Actual One, by Isy Suttie
29/01/2016 … Bridget Jones was never quite like this.