Funniest Books
Get ready to laugh out loud with these hilarious reads. From satire to slapstick, these funniest books come highly recommended by leading literary websites and are ranked by their appearance across various humor-centric lists.
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This hilarious sci-fi adventure follows Arthur Dent, a man saved from Earth's destruction by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Using advice from the guide ("A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have"), they traverse space with eccentric characters like Zaphod Beeblebrox and the depressed robot Marvin. Get ready for a galaxy full of laughs and absurdity.
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A hilarious and honest memoir tells the story of Tina Fey's journey from a middle-school gym class nightmare to becoming a well-known comedian on TV. From her years on SNL to motherhood and all the ups-and-downs in between, Fey reveals all with her trademark humor. Don't miss out on her never-before-solicited opinions on topics ranging from breastfeeding to the electoral process.
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Follow the hilarious and tragic misadventures of 30-year-old Ignatius J. Reilly, a medievalist who lives with his mother in New Orleans. Ignatius is forced to enter the working world after a car accident, spawning a series of subplots involving eccentric characters such as a stripper with a talented cockatoo and a gay blade. A Confederacy of Dunces ties together the complicated subplots in the end, with Ignatius carrying the story as a modern-day Quixote. The novel is both comedic and melancholic, revealing the fragility beneath the humor. This novel is a fitting memorial to the talented and tormented life of John Kennedy Toole, who never saw the publication of his work.
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A family trip to Antarctica takes an unexpected turn when fiercely intelligent shut-in Bernadette Fox vanishes. Her daughter Bee takes it upon herself to uncover the secret past her mother has been hiding for decades by piecing together emails, invoices, and school memos. Where'd You Go, Bernadette is an entertaining novel that explores family dynamics, the importance of self-discovery, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter.
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Get ready for the end of the world in this witty tale of Armageddon. When the apocalypse is predicted to arrive next Saturday, an angel and a demon must team up to prevent it, all while searching for the misplaced Antichrist. With a blend of humor and satire, this book will keep you entertained until the very end.
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This hilarious book takes readers on a journey into author Jenny Lawson's mortifying and defining moments, from her bizarre upbringing in rural Texas to her awkward high school experiences and relationship with long-suffering husband Victor. Chapters include stories about an angry husband, a talking squirrel, and even a dead Cuban alligator. With accompanying pictures and captions, Let's Pretend This Never Happened is a must-read for fans of Tina Fey and David Sedaris.
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Neil PasrichaA candid and humorous look at women getting older and dealing with maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself. From the woman who brought us beloved romantic comedies like When Harry Met Sally, comes a book chronicling Nora Ephron's life as a cook, passionate city dweller, and parent. With wit and vulnerability, she shares her ups and downs, from her time as a White House intern during the JFK years to falling in and out of love with Bill Clinton. Utterly courageous, wickedly funny, and unexpectedly moving, this book is full of wisdom, advice, and laugh-out-loud moments.
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Set during World War II, this novel follows U.S. Army Air Forces Captain John Yossarian and his fellow airmen stationed on a Mediterranean Sea island. With a focus on Yossarian's struggle to maintain his sanity while fulfilling his service requirements, this book offers a raw look at the realities of war.
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Laugh out loud with David Sedaris' hilarious collection of essays inspired by his move from New York to Paris. From a sadistic French teacher to his brother's incessant hip-hop slang, nothing is off-limits in this witty and sharp commentary on modern annoyances, including ludicrous restaurant meals and cashiers with six-inch fingernails.
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Mike BirbigliaDiscover a hilarious and relatable memoir that explores topics like friendship, romance, and Hollywood from the perspective of a comedy writer and actress. In this book, Mindy Kaling shares her unscientific observations and personal experiences with wit and humor, providing readers with insight on what makes a great best friend and guy, as well as how to navigate fame. With plenty of stopping points for you to take care of your errands and phone calls, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? is a must-read for anyone looking for a fun and engaging memoir.
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Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. by Samantha Irby
Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh
Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth
Sellout by Paul Beatty
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae
The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak
Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
Three men in a boat by Jerome K Jerome
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Foster Wallace
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish
The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain
I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley
You Can't Touch My Hair by Phoebe Robinson
The Code of the Woosters by P. G. Wodehouse
The Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone
Lamb by Christopher Moore
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox
Based on a True Story by Norm MacDonald
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper
Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne
Money by Martin Amis
The Bedwetter by Sarah Silverman
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Diary of a Wimpey Kid by Jeff Kinney
Go the F**k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach
Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
Parenting by Amber Dusick
Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors
Polar Bear's Underwear by Tupera Tupera
Just the Funny Parts by Nell Scovell
Shit My Dad Says by Aa
I Am America by Stephen Colbert
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend
I Like You by Amy Sedaris
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett
Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris
Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut
Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman
Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin
Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman
How I Became a Famous Novelist by Steve Hely
Girl Walks into a Bar . . . by Rachel Dratch
I Can't Date Jesus by Michael Arceneaux
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Candide by Francois Voltaire
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy
Mr. S by Monica Arnaldo
Dork Diaries Box Set by Rachel Renée Russell
Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
The Martian by Andy Weir
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Mercy Watson Boxed Set by Kate Dicamillo
Escargot by Dashka Slater
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
No, David! by David Shannon