10 Funniest Comedy Books Ever Written

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Yashshvi Srivastava
Oct 19, 2024

Bossypants by Tina Fey

This memoir by the comedian and actress is full of hilarious anecdotes and witty observations.

The Sellout by Paul Beatty

This satirical novel won the Man Booker Prize for 2016. Sharp and funny look at race relations in America.

Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

This lightheartedly irreverent and hopefully hilarious novel tells the story of Jesus's childhood from the perspective of his best friend, Biff.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Science fiction comedy series-not to be missed for lovers of absurd humor.

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

This blog-turned-book is full of hilarious and relatable stories about the author's own life.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

This quirky and funny novel follows a woman who disappears before a family trip to Antarctica.

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

This farce parodies a fairy tale classic, full of witty banter and not-to-be-forgotten characters.

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

This hilarious apocalyptic novel can be about an angel and a demon who join forces with the goal of stopping the end of the world by the Antichrist.

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

This is one of the funniest war satire novels ever written. Expect dark humor and absurdity throughout the plot.

A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

This Pulitzer Prize novel writes about the adventures of the funny and unforgettable character, Ignatius J. Reilly.

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