Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?
A heartfelt and humorous memoir by New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast, exploring the challenges and emotions of caring for aging parents.
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.
The Great Outdoor Fight
A critically acclaimed graphic novel from the creator of Achewood, blending dark humor and hilarious genius.
Woman World
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…
Hyperbole And A Half
A hilarious and insightful collection of illustrated essays that capture the quirks of everyday life and the depths of depression with unmat…
The Essential Calvin and Hobbes
Dive into the whimsical world of Calvin and Hobbes with this oversized anthology featuring an original 16-page story and classic color Sunda…
Trust No Aunty
A humorous and illustrated survival guide to dealing with overbearing 'Aunties' in South Asian immigrant families, based on the author's pop…
Bridget Jones's Diary
Join Bridget Jones on a hilarious journey of self-discovery as she navigates the ups and downs of life, love, and personal growth in her thi…
Crazy Rich Asians
Rachel Chu's summer vacation in Singapore takes an unexpected turn when she meets her boyfriend's wealthy and scheming family, who strongly …
High Fidelity
A witty and heartfelt exploration of love, music, and self-discovery, High Fidelity is a charming novel that will make you laugh, reflect, a…
Big Trouble
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…
Jitterbug Perfume
An epic journey spanning centuries, Jitterbug Perfume follows a janitor on a quest to find a mysterious blue bottle that may hold the essenc…
Daisy Fay And The Miracle Man
Join Daisy Fay Harper on a hilarious and heartwarming journey through 1950s Gulf Coast, where the locals are as colorful as the stories they…
The Sellout
A hilarious and profound satire that tackles race, class, and inequality in contemporary America, The Sellout is a literary masterpiece that…
Made for Love
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…
Nobody's Fool
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 …
Skinny Dip
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…
The Wangs Vs. The World
A hilarious and heartwarming tale of a family's cross-country road trip to reclaim their ancestral lands after losing their fortune.
Equal Rites
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