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Some of our favorite funny books
Updated February 8, 2024
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Antimatter blues
Ashton, Edward (Science fiction writer)
Paper Book
The thrilling follow-up to Mickey7, soon to be a major motion picture by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-Ho. Summer has come to Niflheim. The lichens are growing, the six-winged bat-things are chirping, and much to his own surprise, Mickey Barnes is still alive-...
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Pride and prejudice
Austen, Jane
Paper Book
When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister...
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Big Swiss : a novel
Beagin, Jen
Ebook
** SOON TO BE A MAJOR HBO SERIES STARRING JODIE COMER ** 'Made me laugh and think too much (the right amount?) about sex and death and honesty.' MONICA HEISEY 'Utterly addictive. . . I laughed so hard it ached.' GILLIAN ANDERSON 'Juicy,...
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Yinka, where is your huzband?
Blackburn, Lizzie Damilola
Paper Book
THE TIMES BESTSELLER AND MARIE CLAIRE 'BEST BOOKS OF 2022' 'Such a warm, funny and relatable book' Jendella Benson, Hope and Glory 'Yinka is the most loveable character you'll meet' Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, In Every Mirror She...
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The blonde identity : a novel
Carter, Ally
Paper Book
'A unique, delightful, hilarious, unputdownable romance' - Ali Hazelwood, bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis 'I can't remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book' -- Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of A Curse for True Love ...
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Disorientation
Chou, Elaine Hsieh
Paper Book
'The funniest novel I've read all year' - Aravind Adiga, author of The White Tiger Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou is a bighearted satire - alive with sharp edges, immense warmth, and a cast of unforgettable characters - that asks: who gets to tell our...
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Highfire : a novel
Colfer, Eoin
Paper Book
'A joyous fantasy for grownups' Guardian 'A funny, offbeat adult fantasy novel' Independent 'A dazzling first adult novel from bestselling children's author Colfer' Daily Mail Highfire is a genre-bending tour-de...
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Finlay Donovan jumps the gun
Cosimano, Elle
Paper Book
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Just haven't met you yet
Cousens, Sophie
Paper Book
The stunning new love story from the bestselling author of This Time Next Year ''Impossible to put down'' CATHY BRAMLEY ''A sure-fire hit!'' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS ''Packed full of holiday sparkle'' JOSIE SILVER ______________________...
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The Librarianist
deWitt, Patrick.
Paper Book
**AN INTERNATIONAL No. 1 BESTSELLER** 'I absolutely adored it' NINA STIBBE **Selected as a Washington Post Book of the Summer** From bestselling and award-winning author Patrick deWitt comes a novel about an ordinary man who thought...
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If I survive you
Escoffery, Jonathan
Paper Book
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 BOOKER PRIZE 'Dazzling' GUARDIAN 'Blistering' THE TIMES 'A delight' DIANA EVANS 'Fiction written at the highest level' ANN PATCHETT ...
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The constant rabbit
Fforde, Jasper
Paper Book
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Catch-22
Heller, Joseph.
Paper Book
Explosive, subversive, wild and funny, 50 years on the novel's strength is undiminished. Reading Joseph Heller's classic satire is nothing less than a rite of passage. Set in the closing months of World War II, this is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious...
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Happy place
Henry, Emily
Paper Book
Harriet and Wyn are the perfect couple - they go together like bread and butter, gin and tonic, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Every year, they take a holiday from their lives to drink far too much wine with their favourite people in the world. Except this year, they are lying through their teeth,...
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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels Dangerous Damsels Series, Book 1
Holton, India.
Paper Book
Cecilia Bassingwaite belongs to the prestigious Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels. Yet this is no ordinary society - as it's full of pirates, thieves and ne'er-do-wells. These women spend their days pickpocketing and blackmailing all before tea time. But when...
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Pineapple Street : a novel
Jackson, Jenny
Paper Book
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Searing, hilarious and poignant' MIRANDA COWLEY HELLER 'Smart and clever' GUARDIAN 'A killer debut about class, love and money' GRAZIA 'Marvellous - clever, funny and brilliantly well observed' INDIA...
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Loot
James, Tania
Paper Book
'Loot held me spellbound from the first page...an expertly-plotted, deeply affecting novel ' Maggie O'Farrell An epic tale of plundered treasure, savage empire, lasting love and a young man's dream to make his mark on the world. Meet Abbas....
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Life's too short
Jimenez, Abby
Paper Book
'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare 'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue...
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The Party Crasher A Novel
Kinsella, Sophie.
Paper Book
Don't miss the party of the year! Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella returns with an irresistible new standalone about family love, family tensions and what you might hear if they didn't know you were in the room . . . 'The best kind of...
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In the lives of puppets
Klune, TJ
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, In the Lives of Puppets is a queer retelling of the Pinocchio tale, inviting you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and on the extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts. 'A deeply stirring...
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
McBride, James
Paper Book
WATERSTONES FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2024 THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER BARACK OBAMA'S BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK AMAZON.COM NO.1 BOOK OF THE YEAR 'I loved this book' BONNIE GARMUS 'A generous, compassionate book about the...
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Just last night : a novel
McFarlane, Mhairi
Paper Book
Preorder Mhairi's new novel COVER STORY - coming soon! Two best friends. One missed chance. And a night that changes everything. Eve, Justin, Susie and Ed have been friends since they were eighteen. Now in...
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One last stop
McQuiston, Casey
Paper Book
*Instant New York Times Bestseller* *Instant USA Today Bestseller* *Instant #1 Indie Bestseller* From Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes One Last Stop, a big-hearted romantic comedy...
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One plus one
Moyes, Jojo
Paper Book
One single mum With two jobs and two children, Jess Thomas does her best day after day. But it's hard on your own. And sometimes you take risks you shouldn't. Because you have to . . . One chaotic family Jess's gifted, quirky daughter Tanzie is brilliant with numbers, but without a helping hand she...
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Gideon the ninth
Muir, Tamsyn
Paper Book
15+ pages of new, original content, including a glossary of terms, in-universe writings, and more!A USA Today Best-Selling Novel, and one of the Best Books of 2019 according to NPR, the New York Public Library, Amazon, BookPage, Shelf Awareness,...
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The Rachel incident
O'Donoghue, Caroline
Paper Book
The international bestseller: a hilarious, heartfelt story of all-consuming and unexpected love Shortlisted for a TikTok Book Award - Book of the Year (UK & Ireland) 'If you've ever been young, you will love The Rachel Incident like I did<...
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The no-show
O'Leary, Beth
Paper Book
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The Thursday murder club
Osman, Richard
Paper Book
THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES. ---------- 'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' Marian Keyes 'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' Ian Rankin 'Thrilling,...
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The seven year slip
Poston, Ashley
Paper Book
A Novel Love Story, the new magical rom-com from Ashley Poston is available now! 'This is a beautiful story Such a poignant portrayal of love, loss and finding oneself' 'Ashley Poston writes really beautiful love stories with just a sprinkling of magic' ...
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Killers of a certain age
Raybourn, Deanna
Paper Book
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Starter villain
Scalzi, John
Paper Book
'Laugh-out-loud funny, intricately plotted and big-hearted' - SFX Warning: supervillain in training. Risk of world domination. Locus and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi brings us Starter Villain, a turbo-charged tale of a family...
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Strange practice : a Dr. Greta Helsing novel
Shaw, Vivian
Paper Book
'This book is a joy to read, unlocking every bit of delicious promise in the premise' B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog Meet Greta Helsing, doctor to the undead. After inheriting a highly specialised, and highly peculiar, medical practice, Dr Helsing spends her...
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The bandit queens : a novel
Shroff, Parini
Paper Book
A sharply observed tragicomedy set in rural India revolving around an isolated woman falsely accused of killing her vanished husband, who becomes sought after to help other aspiring widows - perfect for readers of Love After Love, My Sister the Serial Killer and How to Kidnap the Rich.
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Romantic comedy : a novel
Sittenfeld, Curtis
Paper Book
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Everyone in my family has killed someone
Stevenson, Benjamin
Paper Book
A HILARIOUS TALE SURE TO KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOES THIS CHRISTMAS . . . 'The best thing I've read in ages' STUART MACBRIDE 'Fun, witty and exciting. This is not one to miss!' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A must-read for every fan of the mystery genre' JANE...
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Dial A for Aunties
Sutanto, Jesse Q.
Paper Book
Winner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize 2021 'Whip-smart, original and so funny. I found it impossible to put down and lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud' Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Road Trip Your...
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0101812939102
WAU
Paper Book
Sent down from Oxford in outrageous circumstances, Paul Pennyfeather is oddly unsurprised to find himself qualifying for the position of schoolmaster at Llanabba Castle. His colleagues are an assortment of misfits, rascals and fools, including Prendy (plagued by doubts) and Captain Grimes, who is...
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My murder
Williams, Katie
Paper Book
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The code of the Woosters
Wodehouse, P. G (Pelham Grenville)
Paper Book
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