Funniest Books

This hilarious sci-fi adventure follows Arthur Dent, a man saved from Earth's destruction by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Using advice from the guide ("A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have"), they traverse space with eccentric characters like Zaphod Beeblebrox and the depressed robot Marvin. Get ready for a galaxy full of laughs and absurdity.

Get ready for the end of the world in this witty tale of Armageddon. When the apocalypse is predicted to arrive next Saturday, an angel and a demon must team up to prevent it, all while searching for the misplaced Antichrist. With a blend of humor and satire, this book will keep you entertained until the very end.

In We Are Never Meeting in Real Life, a collection of serio-comic essays, blogger and comedian Samantha Irby shines a light on difficult topics through hilarious anecdotes. From her struggles with adulthood to awkward sexual encounters and navigating friendships, she captures powerful emotional truths. Laugh through the pain and join Irby's journey to self-discovery.

This classic tale follows a confident and clever young woman who brings order to the gloomy and overwrought world of a Hardy or Bronte novel. Orphaned Flora Poste decides to live with her relatives at Cold Comfort Farm in Sussex where she manages an alarming cast of eccentric characters. The novel offers a wicked sendup of romantic cliches and is a recommended read for both literary and popular collections.

This powerful memoir tells the story of a young boy growing up during apartheid South Africa. Born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother, Trevor Noah's very existence was a criminal act. His mother took extreme measures to protect him, but finally liberated by the end of white rule, they set forth on a grand adventure to embrace a newfound freedom. Noah's hilarious, dramatic, and deeply affecting stories form a moving and searingly funny portrait that weaves together a boy's journey in a damaged world in a dangerous time, armed only with a keen sense of humor and a mother's unconventional, unconditional love.

A hilarious collection of stories, pictures, and words that will have you laughing out loud. From relatable experiences to outrageous tales, this book covers everything from dogs to eternal happiness (but don't fall for the lies). Get ready for a good time with this witty and candid read.

Experience the hilarious misadventures of Jim Dixon, a struggling medieval history lecturer at a provincial university who must navigate a world filled with dull and detestable English academics who he must simultaneously endure and impress to maintain his job and win the heart of the woman he loves. This artful and enduring work of English comic writing is an attack on boredom in all its forms and a ruthless satire of postwar manners, making it a must-read for fans of traditional comic novels like those of Wodehouse and Waugh.

This charmingly witty read will have you in stitches, despite its lack of pictures. The Book With No Pictures encourages readers to let their imagination run wild, creating their own silly sounds and ridiculous voices along the way. With its ingeniously imaginative approach, this book teaches young children that storytelling is more than just pictures, introducing them to the idea that the written word can be an endless source of mischief and delight. Get ready for some serious laughter!

This collection of essays explores a diverse range of topics, from television and tennis to postmodern literary theory and the experience of cruising. With his signature humor and linguistic prowess, acclaimed author David Foster Wallace paints a vivid picture of modern life, offering readers a fresh and captivating perspective on the world around them.

Get ready for a bedtime story with a twist! In this award-winning picture book, a little chicken can't resist interrupting her bedtime stories to save the characters from danger or silliness. But when it's her turn to tell a story, can she make it to the end without getting distracted? With vibrant illustrations and a humorous storyline, this book is perfect for energetic kids who love a good adventure.