Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 15:22     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Anonymous wrote:Someone commented on the November reading thread that a book described as "hilarious" was not hilarious, and few described that way actually are.

I could use a funny book to read. Any suggestions??


I've enjoyed all of Jonathan Tropper's books. Some are funnier than others, but they were all funny.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 12:19     Subject: books that are actually funny?
There is one really hilarious part in Born a Crime
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 12:12     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Anonymous wrote:If you want stories that use humor vs. books in the humor genre...

In fantasy:
T. Kingfisher (she writes horror, too, but her fantasies use humor)
Olivia Atwater
Heather Fawcett
Margaret Owen

In Romance:
Tessa Dare
Jennifer Ashley
Ali Hazelwood

In Mystery:
Kerry Greenwood
Ashley Gardner (aka Jennifer Ashley)
Lynn Messina
Julia Seales (just one book out)


Thanks for all these recs!
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 12:11     Subject: books that are actually funny?
If you want stories that use humor vs. books in the humor genre...

In fantasy:
T. Kingfisher (she writes horror, too, but her fantasies use humor)
Olivia Atwater
Heather Fawcett
Margaret Owen

In Romance:
Tessa Dare
Jennifer Ashley
Ali Hazelwood

In Mystery:
Kerry Greenwood
Ashley Gardner (aka Jennifer Ashley)
Lynn Messina
Julia Seales (just one book out)
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:47     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Agree with David Sedaris. Brad Meltzer's first two books had funny moments. I laughed out loud startling the dog reading Chelsea Handler's books, and I'm not really a huge fan of hers. Dave Barry wrote a couple fiction books that were really funny.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:44     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Nora Ephron’s books always made me laugh out loud.

Depending on your age you may find ‘What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding‘ amusing.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:29     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Shit, Actually by Lindy West. The audiobook cracked me up. Must love snark.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:29     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Anonymous wrote:I think it depends a lot on your sense of humor. I don't often find things funny the same as the majority of people, but I can't pinpoint a difference. Often something called funny will be enough to cause a grin or a chuckle, but not actual laughing. Maybe I am humorless.

I do think David Sedaris can be laugh out funny.

I recently read a silly romance by Christina Lauren that made me laugh - The Unhoneymooners. I don't know why but it just worked for me.


This is OP and I've never heard of The Unhoneymooners but it sounds like a fun read in these hard times!

Big fan of Sedaris from way back - and loved Bridget Jones back in the day, too. It's interesting that you find it sad now, instead of funny, PP - this is what aging does to us, doesn't it! I was just thinking the other day how now I find all the "terrible" parents on beloved TV shows to be mostly in the right - Emily Gilmore and Henry Spencer, specifically.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:25     Subject: books that are actually funny?
I think it depends a lot on your sense of humor. I don't often find things funny the same as the majority of people, but I can't pinpoint a difference. Often something called funny will be enough to cause a grin or a chuckle, but not actual laughing. Maybe I am humorless.

I do think David Sedaris can be laugh out funny.

I recently read a silly romance by Christina Lauren that made me laugh - The Unhoneymooners. I don't know why but it just worked for me.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:20     Subject: books that are actually funny?
I find Carl Hiaasen's novels consistently hilarious. On the other hand, I find David Sedaris's writing not just unfunny but incredibly grating. But I you can get a good sense of whether you find writing funny within the first 5-10 pages, so browse until you find something you like.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:16     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Anonymous wrote:Early David Sedaris books (on audio only to hear him read it) are pee your pants funny.


Agree. The most laughing I’ve ever done with a book was early David Sedaris. Though listening to them as audiobooks is even better!
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:15     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Anonymous wrote:I will say that Bridget Jones made me laugh out loud continuously when it came out. But this was before they cast Zellweger and ruined everything.


It’s so funny that you say this! I had the same reaction when I read it 20-plus years ago. I reread it this year at 45 and only found it disturbing and a little sad. She’s such a mess.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:02     Subject: books that are actually funny?
I will say that Bridget Jones made me laugh out loud continuously when it came out. But this was before they cast Zellweger and ruined everything.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 11:00     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Early David Sedaris books (on audio only to hear him read it) are pee your pants funny.
Anonymous
Post 11/28/2023 10:55     Subject: books that are actually funny?
Someone commented on the November reading thread that a book described as "hilarious" was not hilarious, and few described that way actually are.

I could use a funny book to read. Any suggestions??