A hilarious, clever, and sharply observed collection celebrating the quirks, flaws, and misadventures of men.
The Book of Guys by Garrison Keillor at his comedic best—an imaginative, laugh-out-loud collection of stories, monologues, and character sketches exploring male ego, insecurity, bravado, longing, and spectacularly bad decision-making.
 
Garrison Keillor brings his trademark wit to this lively collection of stories about men—good men, foolish men, well-meaning men, lost men, and the men who can’t help getting in their own way. With humor both affectionate and satirical, Keillor captures what makes “guys” so exasperating…and so endlessly entertaining.
 
From a modern-day Don Juan to a lovesick cowboy, a clumsy poet, and a hapless adventurer, Keillor’s lineup of men is flawed, ridiculous, charming, and painfully human. These tales move between absurdity and insight, offering both humor and a surprisingly tender look at the things men dream about, fear, and can’t stop doing.
 
Whether poking fun at masculinity or uncovering the vulnerabilities behind it, Keillor delivers a warm, clever, and wonderfully offbeat collection that readers can enjoy one story at a time or all at once.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Laugh-out-loud humor with sharp observational comedy
Short, punchy stories perfect for quick reading
A playful look at masculinity, ego, and everyday absurdity
Rich characters full of quirks and contradictions
Classic Keillor tone: witty, warm, and unmistakably human
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of humorous short fiction
Readers familiar with Keillor’s Lake Wobegon style
Anyone looking for light, clever, feel-good reading
Book lovers who enjoy comedic takes on modern life
 
❤️ Fans Also Liked
The Book of Guys — Woody Allen (similar humor/style)
Good Poems — Garrison Keillor
Me Talk Pretty One Day — David Sedaris