Published in 2006, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell is a collection of short narrative stories. Written by Tucker Max, the book features anecdotal stories about the author. This book is made solely for adults, particularly for men; it tells the story of the author’s views on women, excessive drinking, sex and downright plain disregard for social etiquettes. The book became a New York Times bestseller in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

The book was praised for the excessive humor portrayed in each stories. This is an answer to the politically incorrect term “chicklit” genre, or other books that were written for women. This piece opened a new genre for male readers. Since its publication, the genre prospered due to the release of numerous books with similar themes.

Although some might find rudeness, excessive drunkenness and unconventional sex simply abhorrent, the book has received many great reviews from some people, including those who are more on the conventional side. Some people find raunchy stories utterly funny, while others just want to appreciate the attitude of simply having fun and not having a care in the world.

From reading his book, you might immediately judge what kind of person Tucker Max is. But he is not a low life scum bag; in fact, he graduated with a B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1998. He earned an academic scholarship from Duke Law School and received his Juris Doctor in 2001. Many then ask: why would a smart man like him indulge in drinking and fornication? The answer is simple: he wants to share his adventure and his idea of fun with the world. According to him, this way, he has a means of contributing something to humanity – something that will make people laugh.