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Alexandra Petri is a columnist and blogger for the Washington Post, as well as a playwright, stand-up comedian, and an International Pun Champion. On sale now, her new laugh-out-loud essay collection A FIELD GUIDE TO AWKWARD SILENCES has gotten much advanced praise.

“Apparently single-handedly represents American women under thirty-five.” —Gawker

“The Post’s go-to writer for laughs.” —Washingtonian

“Alexandra Petri is so hilarious and brilliant, she’s like the love child of Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker.” —Megan Amram, author of Science…For Her

Check her out:

Twitter @petridishes

www.Facebook.com/petrifying

www.AlexandraPetri.tumblr.com