Elections Can Be Funny

Sometimes you just have to laugh, no? Check out these comic novels that revolve around elections, from our literary elections list. 

Amanda Wakes Up, by Alisyn Camerota. Amanda Gallo hits the big time when she lands a news anchor job with the FAIR network, only to find their decidedly unfair election coverage is wreaking havoc with her personal life. CNN anchor Camerota offers an inside view of the world of TV news, where the show must go on, with or without pants.

The Angry Buddhist, by Seth Greenland
When jaded Palm Springs congressman Randall Duke finds himself facing challenger Mary Swain, aka “hell in high heels,” things get down and dirty, and blackmail and bullets fly in this darkly humorous satire of the dog-eat-dog world of electoral politics.

Big Guns, by Steve Israel
Gun control is on the ballot when a ban on firearms is countered with legislation from an arms manufacturer that would require every American to carry a gun. Nobody is spared in this wild satire by a former New York congressman, who knows how the sausage is made.

Election, by Tom Perrotta
Tracy Flick’s ruthless bid to win her bid for student body president of Winwood High at any cost is threatened when faculty advisor Jim McAllister meddles with the ballots. Basis for the terrific movie featuring Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon.

     ~ Posted by David W.