Judd Apatow’s Book Recommendations

10 Books Recommended by Judd Apatow

1. Memoirs and Misinformation

Memoirs and Misinformation

“It’s incredible. Surreal, hilarious and moving.” – Judd Apatow (Source)

Memoirs and Misinformation is a 2020 novel by Jim Carrey and Dana Vachon.

2. Impeach

Impeach: The Case Against Donald Trump

“Please get the book Impeach by Neal Katyal to better understand the issues involved.” – Judd Apatow (Source)

Impeach: The Case Against Donald Trump is a 2019 book by Neal Katyal with Sam Koppelman.

3. The Madman Theory

The Madman Theory: Trump Takes On the World

“It is essential reading at this important moment in history.” – Judd Apatow (Source)

The Madman Theory: Trump Takes On the World is a 2020 book by Jim Sciutto.

4. Bachelor Nation

Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America's Favorite Guilty Pleasure

 “Judd Apatow twitted about this book.” (Source)

Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure is a 2018 book by Amy Kaufman.

5. A Death in the Family

A Death in the Family

“Judd Apatow mentioned this book when asked, ‘What is your favorite book?’.” (Source)

A Death in the Family is a 1957 novel by James Agee.

6. Comedy Sex God

Comedy Sex God

“Awesome.” – Judd Apatow (Source)

Comedy Sex God is a 2018 book by Pete Holmes.

7. All That You Leave Behind

All That You Leave Behind: A Memoir

“A great book about her life and relationship with her father David Carr. It’s especially great about figuring out what career to pursue and the challenges she faced as a young documentarian. Get it!.” – Judd Apatow (Source)

All That You Leave Behind: A Memoir is a 2019 book by Erin Lee Carr.

8. A Fan’s Notes

A Fan's Notes

“I love A Fan’s Notes by Frederick Exley.” – Judd Apatow (Source)

A Fan’s Notes is a 1968 novel by Frederick Exley.

9. Walk This Way

Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song That Changed American Music Forever

“This is a great book!” – Judd Apatow (Source)

Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song That Changed American Music Forever is a 2019 book by Geoff Edgers.

10. Thinking In Pictures

Thinking in Pictures: The Making of the Movie Matewan

“The best book on filmmaking!” – Judd Apatow (Source)

Thinking in Pictures: The Making of the Movie Matewan is a 1987 book by John Sayles.


Books Written by Judd Apatow

1. Sick in the Head

Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy

Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy is a 2015 book by Judd Apatow.

2. I Found This Funny

I Found This Funny: My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That May Not Be Funny At All

I Found This Funny: My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That May Not Be Funny At All is a 2010 book by Judd Apatow.

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