Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia's Book Recommendations

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Mike Birbiglia is an American comedian, storyteller, actor, and filmmaker known for his autobiographical comedy style and one-person shows like "Sleepwalk with Me" and "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend." Based on his book recommendations, he seems to appreciate memoirs, writing guides, and works exploring the human condition.

11 books recommended 1 books authored

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📚 Books Recommended by Mike Birbiglia 11

Bird by Bird

Bird by Bird

by Anne Lamott

"I reference @ANNELAMOTT's "Bird By Bird" a lot (rec'd by @GaryGulman on his episode) and I also recommend @marykarrlit's book "Art of Memoir" which I find completely inspiring. #WorkingItOut"

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I'll Show Myself Out

I'll Show Myself Out

by Jessi Klein

"I love this book by @jessirklein. So funny and honest. I bet you will love it too. #HappyMothersDay"

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Before & Laughter

Before & Laughter

by Jimmy Carr

"@jimmycarr I also love this book. I quote it regularly."

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Me Talk Pretty One Day

Me Talk Pretty One Day

by David Sedaris

"@likaluca I recently re-read David Sedaris‘s book “me talk pretty one day” and laughed so damn hard. I thought I knew the book so well but it still had lines that snuck up on me."

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The Anthropocene Reviewed

The Anthropocene Reviewed

by John Green

"I love this book by @JohnGreen. I recommend it to everyone who asks me for a book rec. And they always thank me. Meanwhile I did nothing."

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The Art of Memoir

The Art of Memoir

by Mary Karr

"I reference @ANNELAMOTT's "Bird By Bird" a lot (rec'd by @GaryGulman on his episode) and I also recommend @marykarrlit's book "Art of Memoir" which I find completely inspiring. #WorkingItOut"

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Think Again

Think Again

by Adam Grant

"This is such great wisdom from @AdamMGrant. He’s a great follow on here and his book “Think Again” is phenomenally good. 💯"

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AMORALMAN

AMORALMAN

by Derek Delgaudio

"I love this book by @derek_del. Highest recommendation. I think what I enjoy less is the spelling of my last name in this user review. I find this spelling neither “personal” nor “acceptable.” #MikeBrigriallia"

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Nobody Will Tell You This But Me

Nobody Will Tell You This But Me

by Bess Kalb

"I couldn’t recommend this book more highly. Bess has such an original voice and this book is so damn human. It’s exactly what we need in these times. Order one today, order 10 tomorrow."

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Little Astronaut

by J. Hope Stein

"Yay! Love this book by @PoetryCrush.❤️"

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