In this debut collection of essays, lists, musings, and quips, New York-based comedian Zach Zimmerman delicately walks the fine line between tear-jerking and knee-slapping, and...

In this debut collection of essays, lists, musings, and quips, New York-based comedian Zach Zimmerman delicately walks the fine line between tear-jerking and knee-slapping, and does so with aplomb.

In this laugh-and-cry-out-loud, memoir-esque exploration of selfhood, Zimmerman dives into the pros and cons of retiring a Bible-Belt-dwelling, meat-eating, God-fearing identity in exchange for a new, metropolitan lease on life--one of vegetarianism, atheism, queerness, and humor. Whether learning to absolve instilled religious guilt or reminiscing over Tinder dates gone horribly wrong, this book is a candid and hysterical look at one person's journey toward making peace with the past and seeking hope in the future.

HILARIOUS WRITING: The stories featured in this collection are an uproarious read with a strong and established tone of voice. Featuring pieces that were originally published in the New Yorker, Is It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? is a literary gem.

RELEVANT AND INCLUSIVE: Zimmerman navigates obstacles in the queer community with essays that are not only humorous and heartfelt, but also act as guiding anecdotes for young, queer community members.

ESTABLISHED AUTHOR AND COMEDIAN: Zimmerman has written dozens of New Yorker humor pieces and essays, a Billboard Top Ten comedy album that debuted at #1, and has been featured in New York Magazine, The New York Times, TimeOut, Vulture, and more.

Perfect for:

• Comedy and humor fans
• Literary enthusiasts and fans of comedy writing like David Sedaris and Gary Janetti
• Short story and essay collection readers

Author: Zach Zimmerman
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 04/18/2023
Pages: 148
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.60w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781797217574


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/22/2022
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2023

About the Author
Zach Zimmerman is a Brooklyn-based comedian and writer named a TimeOut New York Comic to Watch. With essays and humor pieces that have been published in The New Yorker, McSweeney's, The Washington Post, The Independent, and more, Zach was called a "rising star" by the New York Times and a "world class comic" by the Chicago Reader. Zach has performed around the world and was a host and staff writer for Scruff's popular trivia game Hosting. An alum of The Second City Theatricals in Chicago, Zach's first stand-up album, "Clean Comedy," debuted on the Billboard Top 10 and at #1 on iTunes.