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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Made for Love

3.8

Hazel escapes her tech billionaire husband's virtual control, only to find herself living with her father and his sex doll companion in a se…

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Nobody's Fool

4.3

Follow Sully, a man with a knack for doing the wrong thing, as he navigates life in a deadbeat upstate New York town and tries to steer his …

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Skinny Dip

4.3

A biologist's attempt to murder his wife after she uncovers his illegal activities in the Everglades sets off a thrilling cat-and-mouse game…

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Equal Rites

3.9

In a world where magic is strictly gendered, a determined girl defies tradition to become a wizard, embarking on a journey filled with humor…

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Archy and Mehitabel

4.6

Join Archy, a philosophical cockroach, and Mehitabel, a streetwise cat, as they navigate the bustling streets of New York City between the w…

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Cold Comfort Farm

4.2

When Flora Poste, a clever and resourceful young woman, finds herself orphaned, she sets out to organize the chaotic lives of her eccentric …

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