Dating is hard and Ben Schwartz knows that. The comedian, along with writer Lauren Moses, wrote a book to help facilitate young love. Schwartz announced the news via his website today. Joining the ranks of Aziz Ansari, Schwartz and Moses' book will teach the younger generations the nuances of dating. Better yet, this book will also be illustrated. And the book has a great title too: Things You Should Already Know, You F–king Idiot. Hachette Books will publish Things You Should Already Know, You F–king Idiot and I still can't get over typing that name. The release is yet to be determined so try not to make too much a fool of yourself. This book joins the other three that Schwartz cowrote: Grandma’s Dead: Breaking Bad News With Baby Animals, Maybe Your Leg Will Grow Back!: Looking on the Bright Side With Baby Animals, and Why is Daddy in a Dress?: Asking Awkward Questions With Baby Animals.
Another Seinfeld book is going to grace your bookshelf this summer
It’s been seventeen years since the sitcom about nothing graced the airwaves. Even after leaving, the show is still quoted and referenced to this day. Now, after a handful of books on the subject matter, Seinfeld is getting another piece of media attention. Simon and Schuster will release Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything, a book that will include interviews with former writers and actors from the series. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong chronicles the series behind the scenes and the phenomenon surrounding the show as a whole. So prepare to indulge, once again, in the whole puffy shirt thing and the chip dipping. See the cover to the book below.
Kevin Hart to write 'From The Hart' in new memoir, gets top billing
Like any modern comedian, Kevin Hart has decided to write a book. Unlike most comedians, Kevin Hart has had a pretty tough background. Yes, some comedians are depressed or have anxiety but Hart dealt with some really hard stuff like jail and a crazy ex-girlfriend. Okay, so I'm not making a good case for him. Anyways, Harts book will cover his early trials as a failing comedian and the things that clicked for him in the end. The Hollywood Reporter writes that the book comes from Atria's 37 Ink and will, indeed, be titled From The Hart. There's no telling who will star in the Kevin Hart biopic that'll eventually be made from this book. Most likely Kevin.
Judah Friedlander has a book tour, wonders what would happen 'If the Raindrops United' and then toured
Both a world champion and writer, Judah Friedlander -- known as Frank Rossitano from 30 Rock -- has a new book complete with a tour. Going on sale tomorrow, If the Raindrops United is a collection of artwork (read drawings) and comics from the writer. Such doodles include George Washington in Las Vegas, Keystone Pipeline as a sex act, and other obscure and vaguely sexy things. It's not even out yet and the book has already garnered the attention of several famous people according to the copious amount of pull quotes from the likes of Paul Giamatti. Susan Sarandon and fellow 30 Rock alum Tina Fey. After you enjoy the book, why not stop by one of the many cities and venues Friedlander will appear at? Check out the dates below.
Ike Barinholtz is writing a book, due out in 2017
Books of semi-autobiographical essays are all the rage right now. Ike Barinholtz (The Awesomes, Meet the Spartans) is set to follow the trend with his own multichapter chronicle of his life and career in comedy. EW is reporting Barinholtzs' book was picked up by Grand Central Publishing and is set to include "a collection of hilarious essays." Disaster Movie star Barinholtz is excited about the announcement too:
The book will cover everything from Barinholtz's days as a Chicago street thug to heart-healthy crockpot recipes." And really, it's our comedians we should be getting recipes from, not those schmucks on Food Network. Barinholtz is currently on The Mindy Project and will be appearing in Sisters, Suicide Squad and Angry Birds. His book is due out in 2017.