Funny Books: NPR's Readers Pick The Best

This list features the best funny books as voted by NPR readers, offering a mix of memoirs, essays, comics, novels, and more to keep you laughing.

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Vacationland

4.0

John Hodgman takes a hilarious and poignant journey through the wilderness of middle age, blending humor with heartfelt reflections on life,…

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You'll Grow Out of It

4.2

A hilariously candid exploration of modern womanhood by Emmy-winning comedian Jessi Klein, offering a unique and relatable perspective on gr…

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Nimona

4.4

Nimona is a wildly imaginative graphic novel about a shapeshifting sidekick and her villainous mentor, blending humor, action, and deep emot…

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Hark! A Vagrant

4.5

A hilarious and insightful comic collection that breathes new life into historical and literary topics, making them anything but boring.

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The Complete Far Side

4.6

Dive into the absurd and hilarious world of Gary Larson's The Far Side with this comprehensive collection of over 4,000 cartoons, including …

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Woman World

4.2

In a world without men, a group of women rebuild society under the flag of 'Beyonce's Thighs', navigating love, anxiety, and the survival of…

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Hyperbole And A Half

4.4

A hilarious and insightful collection of illustrated essays that capture the quirks of everyday life and the depths of depression with unmat…

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Trust No Aunty

4.2

A humorous and illustrated survival guide to dealing with overbearing 'Aunties' in South Asian immigrant families, based on the author's pop…

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Crazy Rich Asians

4.2

Rachel Chu's summer vacation in Singapore takes an unexpected turn when she meets her boyfriend's wealthy and scheming family, who strongly …

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High Fidelity

4.3

A witty and heartfelt exploration of love, music, and self-discovery, High Fidelity is a charming novel that will make you laugh, reflect, a…

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Big Trouble

4.0

A hilarious and chaotic thriller set in Florida, featuring a homeless man living in a tree, a student with a squirt gun, and a terrorist wit…

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Jitterbug Perfume

4.2

An epic journey spanning centuries, Jitterbug Perfume follows a janitor on a quest to find a mysterious blue bottle that may hold the essenc…

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The Sellout

4.2

A hilarious and profound satire that tackles race, class, and inequality in contemporary America, The Sellout is a literary masterpiece that…

This list is a compilation of the best funny books as selected by NPR readers. It includes a diverse range of genres such as memoirs, essays, comics, novels, fantasy and science fiction, nonfiction, kids' books and YA, poetry, classics, and short stories. Each category offers a variety of humorous works that cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for a light-hearted read or a side-splitting laugh, this list has something for everyone. Dive into the world of humor with these entertaining and witty selections that are sure to brighten your day.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2019/08/20/752044550/we-did-it-for-the-lols-100-favorite-funny-books