Anthony Jeselnik Explains Why He Started a Book Club

New York Times - Sep 17, 2026

But the comedian isn’t naïve when he makes selections for his popular book club: “Most importantly, they’re short.”

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026

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