Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | If We’re Being Honest | 2023 | Cat Shook | Buy |
| 2 | Humor Me | 2024 | Cat Shook | Buy |
Cat Shook’s two novels combine sharp comedy with emotional family stories. If We’re Being Honest (2023) drew praise for its ensemble of Southern characters and darkly funny premise.
If We’re Being Honest takes place at a Southern funeral where a dead grandmother’s honest eulogy dredges up years of family secrets. Multiple narrators share the story, each revealing their own complications. Humor Me (2024) continues Shook’s approach of mixing comedy with real emotional stakes.
Both books are standalones with no shared characters. Readers who like ensemble casts and stories that balance laughs with genuine feeling will find Shook’s work worth picking up.