Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly linkup of book bloggers hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! This week, we’re talking about funny books. I have kind of an odd sense of humor, and seldom actually giggle at what I read, but here are ten books that managed to at least get a wry smile out of me.
Bridget Jones’s Diary: Still the funny book against which I measure all funny books even though I first read it as a literal teenager and don’t really like chick lit.
My Booky Wook: I still remember cackling like a crazy person to myself reading Russell Brand’s memoir on an airplane.
Me Talk Pretty One Day: Honestly, same thing about giggling constantly on an airplane while reading this one!
Hyberbole and a Half: I loved Allie Brosh’s blog, so between the old highlights and new favorites, this was a delight!
Angus, Thongs, And Full-Frontal Snogging: I love this whole series, but to be honest the last ones start to run out of steam a little. The first couple, though, particularly the very first, are truly hilarious. If you like Derry Girls-style “daft teenage girls” humor, you’ll likely find these charming!
Good Omens: This end-of-the-world adventure has the wit that only the co-author team of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett could bring to it.
The Moonstone: This is actually a mystery, not a “humor” type book, but the section narrated by the officious Ms. Clack was so funny I actually laughed out loud while reading.
We Are Never Meeting In Real Life: I’m adding in some audiobooks because I really don’t read very many funny books! This one is hysterical, and Samatha Irby is a great narrator of her own work.
Dear Girls: I love Ali Wong and even saw her live a few years ago (remember when we could go see shows?). Her book, structured as a series of stories dedicated to her daughters, isn’t as funny as her stand-up but is still definitely amusing.
Believe Me: I’d been generally aware of Eddie Izzard, but had never seen her comedy. This is her memoir and she is both funny and moving.
