Victoria Dillon is a former research scientist, current pediatrician and writer with a passion for exploring the intersections of politics and science. She has a unique ability to blend speculative fiction with thought-provoking social commentary, creating prose that speaks both to the heart and the mind. She currently resides in Middle Tennessee.
Ava is her debut novel.
At CrimeReads Dillon tagged five favorite books that blend hilarity and escapism. One title on the list:
Stephen Colbert, I Am America (And So Can You!)Read about the other entries on the list.
This book leans fully into satire, using Colbert’s exaggerated public persona (prior to his talk show) to mock politics, media, and American self-importance.The humor is intentionally ridiculous, but there is a sharpness underneath that makes the jokes land harder than you expect. It’s hard to pick a favorite line from the book, so I went with something timely: “Here’s an easy way to figure out if you’re in a cult: If you’re wondering whether you’re in a cult, the answer is yes.”
When the news starts to feel surreal, this book feels like meeting that surrealism at its own level. It does not fix anything, but it does offer the relief of laughing at the spectacle when taking it seriously feels exhausting. It’s a great book to keep on your nightstand. You can open it to any page and enjoy Colbert’s sharp wit as a great alternative to doom-scrolling on your phone.
--Marshal Zeringue
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