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
Book Lovers
by Emily Henry
Two rival literary agents keep bumping into each other in a small town. Sharp banter and incredibly addictive.
Red, White & Royal Blue
by Casey McQuiston
The First Son of the US falls for the Prince of Wales. A joyful, fast-paced, and witty romance.
Happy Place
by Emily Henry
Secretly broken-up exes pretend to be together on vacation. Tender, emotionally complex, and a fast read.
Project Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
An amnesiac scientist wakes up in space and must save Earth. Hilarious, incredibly gripping, and scientifically fascinating.
Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus
A brilliant 1960s female scientist accidentally becomes a beloved TV cooking show host. Witty, inspiring, and fast-paced.
Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang
A struggling author steals her dead friend's manuscript and passes it off as her own. Sharp, anxiety-inducing, and unputdownable.
Anxious People
by Fredrik Backman
A failed bank robber locks himself in an apartment with quirky strangers. Deeply human, funny, and addictive.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
by Gail Honeyman
A socially awkward woman's strictly scheduled life is upended by a simple act of kindness. Heartwarming and funny.
The Unhoneymooners
by Christina Lauren
Two sworn enemies must pretend to be newlyweds to enjoy a free Hawaiian vacation. Breezy, hilarious, and romantic.
A Man Called Ove
by Fredrik Backman
A grumpy neighborhood curmudgeon forms an unlikely bond with his new neighbors. Humorous, slow-paced, and deeply heartwarming.
Assistant to the Villain
by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
A sunny young woman takes a corporate job working for a dark lord. Hilarious, bingeable, and wonderfully clever.
The Flatshare
by Beth O'Leary
Two broke strangers share a bed but never meet, communicating only through Post-it notes. Quirky and deeply charming.
Crazy Rich Asians
by Kevin Kwan
An ordinary woman discovers her boyfriend is the heir to a massive Singaporean fortune. Outrageously fun and glamorous.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
by Maria Semple
A brilliant but agoraphobic mother vanishes before a family trip, leaving her daughter to track her down. Witty.
My Sister, the Serial Killer
by Oyinkan Braithwaite
A Nigerian nurse constantly cleans up the lethal messes left by her beautiful sister. Darkly funny and unputdownable.
The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
A socially challenged genetics professor creates a scientific survey to find the perfect wife. Hilarious and fast-moving.
Writers & Lovers
by Lily King
A grieving young woman struggles to finish her novel. An intimate, relaxing, and deeply relatable character study.
Dungeon Crawler Carl
by Matt Dinniman
A man and his sassy talking cat survive a televised galactic dungeon. Outrageously funny and wildly addictive.
The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie
Morally gray warriors navigate a brutal empire. A slow, character-driven fantasy burn with intense, gritty stakes.
Romantic Comedy
by Curtis Sittenfeld
A sketch comedy writer unexpectedly falls for a famous pop star. Smart, funny, and a beautiful slow-burn.
All Systems Red
by Martha Wells
A socially anxious, heavily armed cyborg just wants to watch soap operas. Sarcastic, action-packed, and instantly addictive.
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
by Elle Cosimano
A struggling author is mistaken for a contract killer and gets tangled in a real murder. Laugh-out-loud page-turner.
The Guncle
by Steven Rowley
A reclusive former sitcom star unexpectedly takes in his niece and nephew. Lighthearted, tender, and delightfully funny.
Dial A for Aunties
by Jesse Q. Sutanto
A wedding photographer accidentally kills her blind date and her meddling aunties help hide the body. Hilarious.
Less
by Andrew Sean Greer
A failed novelist travels the world to avoid his ex's wedding. A brilliant, witty, and relaxing journey.
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
by Jonas Jonasson
A centenarian escapes his nursing home, recalling his absurd historical adventures. A slow, hilarious, and deeply charming journey.
The Switch
by Beth O'Leary
A burned-out young woman and her adventurous grandmother swap lives. A charming, lighthearted, and deeply relaxing story.
My Lady Jane
by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
A magical, laugh-out-loud retelling of Tudor history where nobody gets beheaded. Incredibly witty, fast, and purely joyful.
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
by India Holton
Proper Victorian ladies fly battle-houses and steal treasure. A wonderfully quirky, hilarious, and fast-paced historical fantasy adventure.
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
by Megan Bannen
A grumpy marshal and a lonely undertaker accidentally fall in love via anonymous letters. Funny, magical, and swoon-worthy.
Evvie Drake Starts Over
by Linda Holmes
A young widow rents her apartment to a struggling baseball player. A gentle, funny, and comforting read.
Soulless
by Gail Carriger
A witty Victorian spinster accidentally kills a vampire with her parasol. A hilarious, fast-paced steampunk adventure full of banter.
We Are Legion (We Are Bob)
by Dennis E. Taylor
A geeky guy dies and wakes up as an immortal spaceship AI. Highly entertaining, nerdy, and fast-moving.
Swordheart
by T. Kingfisher
A widow inherits a magical sword containing a snarky immortal warrior. A brilliantly funny, slow-paced fantasy adventure.
The Authenticity Project
by Clare Pooley
Strangers share their deepest secrets in a traveling green notebook. A cozy, character-driven story about modern connection.
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting
by Sophie Irwin
A shameless Regency heroine must marry rich to save her family. Clever, breezy, and highly entertaining from chapter one.
The Kaiju Preservation Society
by John Scalzi
A fired delivery driver gets recruited to protect massive alternate-dimension monsters. Fast, witty, and pure sci-fi fun.
Reputation
by Lex Croucher
Think Mean Girls set in Regency England. A hilarious, fast-paced historical comedy full of gossip, parties, and scandal.
Mr. Malcolm's List
by Suzanne Allain
A spurned society girl plots revenge against a picky Regency bachelor. A charming, lighthearted, and wildly entertaining rom-com.
Beware of Chicken
by Casualfarmer
A warrior quits fighting to start a magical farm. A hilarious, slow-paced slice-of-life story with great characters.