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, novels, comics, and more to keep you laughing.

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The Complete Far Side

4.7

Dive into the absurd and hilarious world of Gary Larson's iconic cartoons with this comprehensive collection of every Far Side strip ever sy…

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Woman World

4.1

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

4.3

A hilarious and heartfelt collection of illustrated essays from Allie Brosh, blending wit and raw emotion to tackle life's absurdities and c…

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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

4.1

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

4.4

A witty and heartfelt exploration of love, music, and self-discovery, High Fidelity is a charming novel that will leave you grinning and rea…

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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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Lamb

A unique and humorous retelling of the biblical story of Jesus Christ and his childhood pal, Biff, as they embark on a series of adventures …

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Jitterbug Perfume

4.1

An epic journey spanning centuries, Jitterbug Perfume follows a janitor on a quest to uncover the secret essence of the universe hidden in a…

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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 clutches and finds herself living with her father and his sex doll companion in a senio…

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Nobody's Fool

4.4

Follow Sully, a man with a history of bad decisions, as he navigates life in a deadbeat town and the unexpected return of his long-estranged…

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Skinny Dip

4.2

A biologist's attempt to murder his wife after she uncovers his illegal dumping scheme backfires, setting the stage for a deadly game of rev…

This list features the best funny books as voted by NPR readers, offering a mix of memoirs, novels, comics, and more to keep you laughing. Whether you're in the mood for a hilarious memoir, a side-splitting novel, or a laugh-out-loud comic, this curated selection has something for everyone. Dive into the witty observations of authors like David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, or enjoy the absurd humor of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. From the relatable struggles of everyday life to the fantastical adventures of imaginary worlds, these books are sure to bring a smile to your face and a chuckle to your heart. So, grab a copy and get ready to laugh out loud!

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