Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus

I’ll admit, I approached *Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus* skeptical that a humor book from the ‘90s could hold up. Boy, was I wrong. Barry’s brand of satire—equal parts goofy and incisive—feels fresher than ever, especially in audio form. Stevens’ narration is a revelation: his timing is impeccable, nailing Barry’s sarcastic asides and escalating absurdity with the precision of a seasoned comedian. The chapter on Oprah’s mystical book-club powers had me pausing to laugh (and then rewinding to hear it again). That said, the audiobook isn’t without flaws. Some bits drag slightly—Barry’s tangents, while hilarious, can feel meandering in audio when they might scan better on the page. And a few jokes haven’t aged gracefully (the ‘men are from Mars’ framing feels dated now). But these are minor quibbles. The production is crisp, the energy infectious, and the humor *landed* far more often than it missed. If you’re a fan of witty, observational comedy with a side of absurdity, this is a must-listen. Just maybe not in a quiet library.