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Best Funny Books

Laugh out loud with these brilliantly funny books. From witty literary humor and sharp social satire to laugh-until-you-cry comedic novels, these books prove that the best stories are the ones that make you smile.

40 books in this collection

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Book Lovers

by Emily Henry

★★★★ 4.1 (1 595 694)

Two rival literary agents keep bumping into each other in a small town. Sharp banter and incredibly addictive.

romancehumorfamily
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Red, White & Royal Blue

by Casey McQuiston

★★★★ 4.0 (1 244 394)

The First Son of the US falls for the Prince of Wales. A joyful, fast-paced, and witty romance.

romancepoliticshumor
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Happy Place

by Emily Henry

★★★★ 3.9 (1 460 605)

Secretly broken-up exes pretend to be together on vacation. Tender, emotionally complex, and a fast read.

romancefriendshiphumor
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Project Hail Mary

by Andy Weir

★★★★★ 4.5 (1 370 396)

An amnesiac scientist wakes up in space and must save Earth. Hilarious, incredibly gripping, and scientifically fascinating.

survivalfriendshiphumor
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Lessons in Chemistry

by Bonnie Garmus

★★★★ 4.3 (1 820 392)

A brilliant 1960s female scientist accidentally becomes a beloved TV cooking show host. Witty, inspiring, and fast-paced.

humorhistoricalpolitics
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Yellowface

by R.F. Kuang

★★★★ 3.7 (1 074 222)

A struggling author steals her dead friend's manuscript and passes it off as her own. Sharp, anxiety-inducing, and unputdownable.

psychologicalhumorpolitics
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Anxious People

by Fredrik Backman

★★★★ 4.2 (830 801)

A failed bank robber locks himself in an apartment with quirky strangers. Deeply human, funny, and addictive.

humormysteryphilosophy
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Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman

★★★★ 4.2 (1 447 238)

A socially awkward woman's strictly scheduled life is upended by a simple act of kindness. Heartwarming and funny.

humorfriendshippsychological
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The Unhoneymooners

by Christina Lauren

★★★★ 3.9 (1 143 779)

Two sworn enemies must pretend to be newlyweds to enjoy a free Hawaiian vacation. Breezy, hilarious, and romantic.

romancehumoradventure
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A Man Called Ove

by Fredrik Backman

★★★★ 4.4 (1 234 104)

A grumpy neighborhood curmudgeon forms an unlikely bond with his new neighbors. Humorous, slow-paced, and deeply heartwarming.

humorfamilyfriendship
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Assistant to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

★★★★ 3.9 (359 599)

A sunny young woman takes a corporate job working for a dark lord. Hilarious, bingeable, and wonderfully clever.

humorromancemagic
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The Flatshare

by Beth O'Leary

★★★★ 4.0 (462 896)

Two broke strangers share a bed but never meet, communicating only through Post-it notes. Quirky and deeply charming.

romancehumorfriendship
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Crazy Rich Asians

by Kevin Kwan

★★★★ 3.9 (552 435)

An ordinary woman discovers her boyfriend is the heir to a massive Singaporean fortune. Outrageously fun and glamorous.

romancefamilyhumor
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Where'd You Go, Bernadette

by Maria Semple

★★★★ 3.9 (602 475)

A brilliant but agoraphobic mother vanishes before a family trip, leaving her daughter to track her down. Witty.

humorfamilymystery
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My Sister, the Serial Killer

by Oyinkan Braithwaite

★★★★ 3.6 (360 681)

A Nigerian nurse constantly cleans up the lethal messes left by her beautiful sister. Darkly funny and unputdownable.

crimehumorfamily
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The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion

★★★★ 4.0 (598 923)

A socially challenged genetics professor creates a scientific survey to find the perfect wife. Hilarious and fast-moving.

romancehumorfriendship
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Writers & Lovers

by Lily King

★★★★ 4.0 (194 540)

A grieving young woman struggles to finish her novel. An intimate, relaxing, and deeply relatable character study.

romancehumorcoming-of-age
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Dungeon Crawler Carl

by Matt Dinniman

★★★★ 4.5 (307 953)

A man and his sassy talking cat survive a televised galactic dungeon. Outrageously funny and wildly addictive.

survivalhumoradventure
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The Blade Itself

by Joe Abercrombie

★★★★ 4.2 (319 412)

Morally gray warriors navigate a brutal empire. A slow, character-driven fantasy burn with intense, gritty stakes.

warpoliticshumor
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Romantic Comedy

by Curtis Sittenfeld

★★★★ 3.6 (247 495)

A sketch comedy writer unexpectedly falls for a famous pop star. Smart, funny, and a beautiful slow-burn.

romancehumorlove
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All Systems Red

by Martha Wells

★★★★ 4.1 (381 056)

A socially anxious, heavily armed cyborg just wants to watch soap operas. Sarcastic, action-packed, and instantly addictive.

adventurehumorsurvival
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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

by Elle Cosimano

★★★★ 4.0 (242 867)

A struggling author is mistaken for a contract killer and gets tangled in a real murder. Laugh-out-loud page-turner.

humormysterycrime
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The Guncle

by Steven Rowley

★★★★ 4.1 (208 011)

A reclusive former sitcom star unexpectedly takes in his niece and nephew. Lighthearted, tender, and delightfully funny.

familyhumorfriendship
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Dial A for Aunties

by Jesse Q. Sutanto

★★★★ 3.7 (120 839)

A wedding photographer accidentally kills her blind date and her meddling aunties help hide the body. Hilarious.

humorcrimeromance
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Less

by Andrew Sean Greer

★★★★ 3.6 (226 044)

A failed novelist travels the world to avoid his ex's wedding. A brilliant, witty, and relaxing journey.

humorromancefriendship
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The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

by Jonas Jonasson

★★★★ 3.8 (305 962)

A centenarian escapes his nursing home, recalling his absurd historical adventures. A slow, hilarious, and deeply charming journey.

humoradventurehistorical
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The Switch

by Beth O'Leary

★★★★ 3.9 (150 658)

A burned-out young woman and her adventurous grandmother swap lives. A charming, lighthearted, and deeply relaxing story.

familyhumorfriendship
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My Lady Jane

by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

★★★★ 4.0 (84 274)

A magical, laugh-out-loud retelling of Tudor history where nobody gets beheaded. Incredibly witty, fast, and purely joyful.

humorhistoricalmagic
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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

by India Holton

★★★★ 3.6 (54 150)

Proper Victorian ladies fly battle-houses and steal treasure. A wonderfully quirky, hilarious, and fast-paced historical fantasy adventure.

romancehumormagic
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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

by Megan Bannen

★★★★ 4.0 (49 886)

A grumpy marshal and a lonely undertaker accidentally fall in love via anonymous letters. Funny, magical, and swoon-worthy.

romancemagichumor
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Evvie Drake Starts Over

by Linda Holmes

★★★★ 3.8 (158 324)

A young widow rents her apartment to a struggling baseball player. A gentle, funny, and comforting read.

romancehumorfriendship
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Soulless

by Gail Carriger

★★★★ 3.9 (114 387)

A witty Victorian spinster accidentally kills a vampire with her parasol. A hilarious, fast-paced steampunk adventure full of banter.

magichumorromance
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We Are Legion (We Are Bob)

by Dennis E. Taylor

★★★★ 4.3 (129 848)

A geeky guy dies and wakes up as an immortal spaceship AI. Highly entertaining, nerdy, and fast-moving.

humorphilosophyadventure
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Swordheart

by T. Kingfisher

★★★★ 4.1 (46 699)

A widow inherits a magical sword containing a snarky immortal warrior. A brilliantly funny, slow-paced fantasy adventure.

romancehumormagic
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The Authenticity Project

by Clare Pooley

★★★★ 3.9 (106 051)

Strangers share their deepest secrets in a traveling green notebook. A cozy, character-driven story about modern connection.

friendshiphumorlove
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A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting

by Sophie Irwin

★★★★ 3.9 (51 215)

A shameless Regency heroine must marry rich to save her family. Clever, breezy, and highly entertaining from chapter one.

romancehistoricalhumor
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The Kaiju Preservation Society

by John Scalzi

★★★★ 4.0 (72 858)

A fired delivery driver gets recruited to protect massive alternate-dimension monsters. Fast, witty, and pure sci-fi fun.

adventurehumornature
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Reputation

by Lex Croucher

★★★★ 3.6 (13 411)

Think Mean Girls set in Regency England. A hilarious, fast-paced historical comedy full of gossip, parties, and scandal.

historicalfriendshiphumor
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Mr. Malcolm's List

by Suzanne Allain

★★★ 3.3 (16 406)

A spurned society girl plots revenge against a picky Regency bachelor. A charming, lighthearted, and wildly entertaining rom-com.

romancehistoricalhumor
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Beware of Chicken

by Casualfarmer

★★★★ 4.5 (13 968)

A warrior quits fighting to start a magical farm. A hilarious, slow-paced slice-of-life story with great characters.

humornaturemagic

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