Hyperbole and a Half

by Allie Brosh · 2013

Allie Brosh's illustrated collection of comic essays adapted from her Hyperbole and a Half webcomic.

Why this author is included

Allie Brosh · Author of Hyperbole and a Half

Who recommends it

1 person has recommended Hyperbole and a Half. Each entry links to the source.

Each of these books made me think or laugh or, in some cases, do both.

Recommended · Exact quote Source: Vanity Fair

Evidence details

Bill Gates's Summer Reading List Includes Randall Munroe, Richard Dawkins, and More

Vanity Fair and Gates Notes debuted Gates's 2015 summer reading list, which included Hyperbole and a Half.

The quote is taken word for word from the source.

Vanity Fair · 2015-05-19 · accessed 2026-06-22

Article · Gates Notes list via Vanity Fair

The article says VF.com and Gates Notes teamed up to debut Gates's 2015 list and names Hyperbole and a Half as one of the seven books.

What the author has done, shown separately from who recommends the book.

Allie BroshAuthor of Hyperbole and a Half

Author and illustrator of Hyperbole and a Half, included on Bill Gates's 2015 summer reading list.