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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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…

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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…

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