Nina Is Not OK, by Shappi Khorsandi
27/07/2016 … Shappi Khorsandi has previously spoken of how her own problems with addiction informed her debut novel, which is perhaps why central character Nina feels so awfully…
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.
Wed 27 July 2016
Thu 14 July 2016
The Place That Didn't Exist by Mark Watson
14/07/2016 … It seems surprising there aren’t more novels set in Dubai.
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…