Hysterical

SEMI-FINALIST FOR THE 2023 THURBER PRIZE FOR AMERICAN HUMOR • “A fiery cultural critique.” —Kirkus Reviews • “…a powerful, beautifully written, and utterly important book.” —New York Journal of Books “ Hysterical is staggeringly good. … This is one of the most intelligent, painful, ridiculous, awesome, relevant things I've ever read. ” –Roxane Gay “ … an impressive debut. Elissa Bassist wrote it like a motherfucker." –Cheryl Strayed Acclaimed humor writer Elissa Bassist shares her journey to rec