The classic New York Times bestseller from actor/comedian Paul Reiser, a book that the San Francisco Chronicle calls “an out-loud laugh on every page,” is now available in trade paperback for the very first time. For fans of Reiser’s long-running sitcom Mad About You , with Helen Hunt and Hank Azaria, for readers of comic memoirs like Tina Fey’s Bossypants , and “for the couple considering parenthood as well as for parents who are decades past their days of diaper changing…this book hits home and hits the funnybone" ( Chicago Tribune ).
In the tradition of the #1 best-seller SeinLanguage, Bantam Books proudly presents the first book by Paul Reiser, television's sharpest, funniest observer of love, marriage and other mysteries of life. A veteran comic performer, Reiser is best-known as the co-creator and star of the highly-rated NBC comedy, "Mad About You", which Time Magazine called "The season's best new sitcom" in its 1992 debut. Every Thursday night more than twenty million viewers watch as Paul Reiser reveals the most intimate and hilarious scenes of a marriage. Now for the first time, Reiser brings his trademark wit to the page in a book that will delight his eagerly-awaiting audience, and anyone else who has ever fallen in love -- or tried not to. In Couplehood, a New York Times bestseller for more than 40 weeks, Reiser reflects on what it means to be half of a couple -- everything from the science of hand holding, to the technique of tag-team storytelling, to the politics of food and why it always seems to come down to chicken or fish.
Carter Burke, a notorious corporate figure from the Aliens franchise, embarks on a fresh adventure that reimagines his story in a unique "What If" scenario. This narrative explores alternate possibilities within the beloved universe, blending elements of corporate intrigue with the thrilling tension characteristic of the series. Fans can expect a creative twist that delves deeper into Burke's character and the implications of his choices in an unexpected context.
For a long time, my wife and I believed we were the least-skilled parents around, convinced that other parents were perfect. They seemed to excel at everything: helping with homework, setting boundaries, and raising polite, community-minded children who shunned unhealthy foods and called their grandparents regularly. We thought everyone else’s kids were model citizens compared to our own, who were often found watching TV. However, we soon realized that this perception was far from reality. In his bestselling works, Paul Reiser has explored the complexities of love, marriage, and family life with humor and insight. In this latest installment, he reflects on parenting, marriage, and mid-life with his signature wit. From the bittersweet experience of sending his boys off to summer camp—initially feeling the joy of an empty house, only to confront its true emptiness—to navigating the challenges of schoolyard language, Reiser captures the essence of family life. His observations resonate with anyone familiar with the ups and downs of raising children, making this book a relatable and entertaining exploration of the universal truths of life and relationships.
