📚 📚 Book Club + Comedy: Profiles in Ignorance + Andy Borowitz | Princeton
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📚 Book Club + Comedy: Profiles in Ignorance + Andy Borowitz | Princeton
Book club meets political satire! Join Beyond the Binding to read Andy Borowitz's bestselling Profiles in Ignorance, then see him perform live at McCarter Theatre. Pre-show dinner discussion at The Dinky Bar & Kitchen. Perfect for book lovers, political humor fans, and anyone who appreciates sharp satire.
📅 Friday, October 24, 2025
- 5:30 PM - Dinner & discussion at The Dinky Bar & Kitchen, Princeton
- 7:30 PM - Andy Borowitz: An Evening of Sanity at McCarter Theatre
- After show - Book signing & meet the author
- Limited to 6 people
💰 What You'll Spend:
- $49-94 theater ticket (buy directly from venue)
- $6-11 book (see links below)
- Your dinner/drinks
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THE BOOK
Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber by Andy Borowitz | 336 pages
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post bestseller! A hilarious look at anti-intellectualism in American politics from Reagan to Trump.
Get the book: $11+ on Amazon | $6+ on ThriftBooks
THE SHOW
Andy Borowitz: An Evening of Sanity at McCarter Theatre
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540 | (609) 258-2787
Buy Tickets $49-94
Celebrated satirist and creator of The Borowitz Report delivers sharp comedy, candid conversation, and audience Q&A. Books available for signing after the show—meet Andy in the lobby!
WHY THIS PAIRING WORKS:
Reading Borowitz's satirical analysis of political devolution prepares you to appreciate how his written humor translates to live performance, showing you the craft behind his biting wit**.**
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HOW TO JOIN:
- Buy your theater ticket (do this first - limited seating!)
- Get the book and start reading
- RSVP here once ticket secured
- Meet us at The Dinky Bar & Kitchen 5:30 PM Oct 24
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DISCUSSION TOPICS:
- How does humor make political critique more digestible?
- Do you agree with Borowitz's timeline of political devolution?
- How does satire translate from page to stage?
NOTE: We're making an exception to our "No Politics" rule for this event—please be respectful of all viewpoints.
Questions? Check our Rules of Engagement or message Heather.
🌟 WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS: Come for the satire. Stay for the laughter. Leave thinking.
- Experience stories in multiple dimensions
- Meet fellow literature enthusiasts
- Gain deeper appreciation for both mediums
- Enjoy thought-provoking conversation over great food
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KEYWORDS: Book club Princeton, political satire, comedy show, Andy Borowitz, literary humor, McCarter Theatre, adult book club New Jersey, political books, satirist, book discussion, humor writing