Humorous books? The best.
Warning. I have a very childish sense of humor.
What are the books guaranteed to put a smile on my face? And we could sure use a little of that right now, btw.
Any Mo Willems book. Especially Elephant and Piggie.
But, a big yes to Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style.
Hank the Cowdog audiobooks.
My favorite of the series: The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse.
The Portable Veblen.
Yes, that's a squirrel on the cover.
Three Men in a Boat sure doesn't look funny, does it?
But this audio of three men who boat down the Thames
kept us enthralled on a long trip.
Surely you have read Where the Sidewalk Ends.
Anything Discworld.
Baking With Kafka. Book humor.
A Prairie Home Companion's Pretty Good Joke Book.
Sometimes it's just nice to read a few pretty good jokes.
Warning: Over-the-top corny.
Please share your recommendations with me.
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I love Mo Willem's books.
ReplyDeleteNow I want to read Dreyer’s English!
ReplyDeleteI think the last months have made me feel like Alexander and his terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day! Our daughter loved that book and I loved reading it to her. LOL
ReplyDeleteI don't have any good recommendations but I love getting yours. Good to remember for our Baby Grands as they grow!
ReplyDeleteBaking with Kafka! I'm sold already.
ReplyDeleteI read Where the Sidewalk Ends very recently, and it was so wonderful. Sad in a way (like the one on Yipiyuk), but also made me smile. That book is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI want to read Dreyer's English and Three Men In A Boat.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday, Deb.
Some of those have the cutest titles.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun collection of books! My granddaughter was a HUGE fan of Mo Willems a few years ago, but she's moved on (like to college).
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Baking with Kafka? I need to check this one!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED The Year of Living Biblically!! I've started to go for The Portable Veblen a few times, but never did. Great work!
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE Mo Willems books! I also have a weird/snarky sense of humor. The Know it All also sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, we all need something to smile (and maybe laugh about) right now. My husband would have to agree with you about Terry Pratchett being on the list!
ReplyDeleteWhen you get the chance, I hope you can pop over to my post: https://readbakecreate.com/10-books-with-yellow-covers/
So many children's books put a smile on your face. I need to do my post tomorrow, but am going to try and use adult novels.
ReplyDeleteI could really use some happy uplifting books these days! I tend to find my smiles in TV (right now I am rewatching Schitt's Creek during my workouts)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read most of these, but I absolutely crack up at the Strange Planet comics. Excellent choice.
ReplyDeleteI heard A.J. Jacobs speak at a conference once. He's hilarious! I enjoyed his IT'S ALL RELATIVE, but that's the only book of his I've read so far. A YEAR OF BIBLICAL LIVING looks entertaining, for sure.
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
I liked Dreyer's English. As a former copyeditor, it was right up my alley. ha.
ReplyDeleteI agree about Pratchett! I just read my first from him this year (The Truth) and really enjoyed it and laughed while reading. I am eager to read more from the Discworld. Next up: The Fourth Elephant.
ReplyDeleteI also read my first Jeeves and Wooster novel this year and would also recommend them as books that make a reader laugh. :D
I read Dreyer's English on my Kindle, then ordered the hardback because I wanted it on the shelf where I could easily reach for it and enjoy it again. Three Men in a Boat--I should really reread this one!
ReplyDeleteMy kids always loved the Willems books. I miss children's books so much. Maybe I can volunteer to do a story time at my local used bookstore.
ReplyDeleteThree men in a boat (to say nothing of the dog) is one of my favorite classics! I've listened to it on Librivox and loved the audio version. I will add P.G.Wodehouse here as well. I haven't read Terry Pratchett in years, but some of my little ones at school are starting with it now, guess I need to recap!
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Mo Willems is still a favorite around here! Will loved the Piggie and Gerald books and we still own quite a few.
ReplyDeleteI love Where the Sidewalk Ends. I still have my copy from when I was little. These are great choices.
ReplyDeleteDreyer's made for a good textbook/handbook one semester.
ReplyDeletealways great to find another Pratchett and Discworld fan!
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