Before & Laughter by Jimmy Carr and 8 Deaths by Mark Watson
Two comedians' self-help memoirs reviewed
22/12/2021 … It’s a cliché that stand-up is therapy for the comedian.
2021 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.
Wed 22 December 2021
Tue 21 December 2021
Christmas book guide: Mo Gilligan, Lucy Beaumont and James McNicholas
The second part of our 2021 round-up
21/12/2021 … Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for the comedy fan? Here's the second part of our round-up of this season’s comedy-related books… THAT…
The 30 Rock Book: Inside The Iconic Show, From Blerg To EGOT
21/12/2021 … Every acclaimed comedy should be so lucky as to get a retrospective study as detailed, loving but clear-sighted as The 30 Rock Book.
Mon 20 December 2021
Christmas book guide: Billy Connolly, Inside No 9 and Forgotten Heroes of Comedy
The first part of our 2021 round-up
20/12/2021 … Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for the comedy fan? Here's the first part of our round-up of the top comedy-related books out this season.