The three finalists for the 2008 Thurber Prize for American Humor have been announced.
They are Larry Doyle, for the novel I Love You, Beth Cooper (Ecco); Patricia Marx, for the novel Him Her Him Again the End of Him (Scribner); and Simon Rich, for his collection of vignettes, Ant Farm (Random House). The announcement was made Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio, by Thurber House, a national literary center that sponsors the award. The annual prize, worth $5,000, will be presented on Oct. 6.
You can read more about the life and work of James Thurber and the awards named after him at the official website.
