11 books by comedians that will make you laugh

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Comedians are often some of the most multi-talented people in the entertainment field. With the goal of making us laugh, comedians find themselves not only telling jokes, but singing, dancing, playing the straight man, performing dramatically, miming, and impersonating.

With all of these talents, it’s no surprise that many have found success writing books. Many of our favorite performers have published memoirs, collections of essays, and more that give insight into their history and personal perspective. If you’re looking for your next favorite book, or just finished binge-watching "Parks and Recreation" and need a little more Amy Poehler or Nick Offerman in your life, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Below you’ll find some of our favorite books written by professional funny people.

"The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo" by Amy Schumer

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Amy Schemer is a rock star of the stand-up world. She’s had her own show, her own movie, and is currently on a stadium tour during which she will add her name to the very limited list of comedians who have played Madison Square Garden. Her new book, "The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo" is a collection of extremely funny, personal, and observational essays mined from her past.

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"Sick In the Head" by Judd Apatow

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With his involvement modern comedy classics "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up," and "Trainwreck," as well as the ahead of its time television series "Freaks and Geeks," Judd Apatow is one of the most prolific comedic minds of our time. His book is a collection of intimate interviews with other great comics of the past 30 years, including Mel Brooks, Jon Stewart, Roseanne Barr, Chris Rock, and Louis C.K.

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"Modern Romance" by Aziz Ansari

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If you don’t know Aziz Ansari from his stand-up, chances are you’ve seen him before on "Parks and Recreation" or his Netflix original series "Master of None," or possibly just from the background of Kanye West’s music videos. Regardless of where you know him from, he’s one of the funniest humans alive. To Aziz, the advent of the technological generation, and its effect on how humans act with regard to intimacy, has been both fascinating and confusing. In "Modern Romance" he talks to experts and explores the oddities and complexities that present themselves when practicing in modern forms of courtship, from Tinder to texting and eggplant emojis.

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