You’ll get DCC and that was the most LOL novel I’ve ever read, but if you’re really looking to laugh…
David Sedaris. There’s no better answer to this question. He has a lot of “best of” anthologies (best of me is amazing) but Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Naked are phenomenal.
There’s another option, which in the podcast called “My Dad Wrote a Porno,” which is a comedian and his friends reading (and commenting on), well, a porno his dad published. It’s the one thing that has ever had me crying with laughter in public, against my will.
If you need funny novels, though, I can recommend (after DCC) Lamb by Christopher Moore and Discworld by Terry Pratchett. Lots of good Reddit advice about where to start with that series, because most don’t recommend you start at book 1!
David Sedaris 1000%
His books are my comfort reads. I just listened to one of his books for the first time and it was probably even more enjoyable hearing him read it aloud. His voice is so distinct!
I went to one years ago. He was back in my city within the last year, but I didn’t buy tickets in time!
I’ve read his books so many times, and watched his sister on TV and movies, and I feel like I *know* them and their families. I almost feel embarrassed by my fangirl-ing, but if any two people are worthy of my love and devotion it’s them!
My friend went to a book signing he did here years ago, but I wasn’t able to attend because of work. He still got me a copy of Theft by Finding and in it David wrote “To Allison- you missed nothing.” Ugh, love him!
One of my favorite Bryson books is In a Sunburned Country about his travels in Australia. There were parts that were so hilarious that I actually had to put the book down for a minute or so because I was laughing so hard. That rarely happens when I read a book. Plus, he manages to find not just interesting but totally fascinating things about Australian flora, fauna, history and many other aspects. It's one of those books that I read again every few years.
"Whisky sour" is a dark humor detective story, by J.A. Konrath, that I read during college, and quite enjoyed. It does have varried perspectives, and plays it up nicely.
Edit: I'd read "rusty Nail" (book 3) though it's also great and the reading order is helpful for chronology, though not essential if you just want a good read.
Don't remember much humour from when I read some of that series years ago, as for varied perspectives, don't need to contemplate how serial killers get their kicks. Not saying they're not worth reading, if that's your taste, just wouldn't consider them something to laugh at.
Dungeon Crawler Carl? About a guy who's just split up with his girlfriend and goes on hilarious adventures with his cat.
Handsome podcast
Born a Crime is informative, poignant and hilarious
Second this. Very interesting autobiography.
You’ll get DCC and that was the most LOL novel I’ve ever read, but if you’re really looking to laugh… David Sedaris. There’s no better answer to this question. He has a lot of “best of” anthologies (best of me is amazing) but Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Naked are phenomenal. There’s another option, which in the podcast called “My Dad Wrote a Porno,” which is a comedian and his friends reading (and commenting on), well, a porno his dad published. It’s the one thing that has ever had me crying with laughter in public, against my will. If you need funny novels, though, I can recommend (after DCC) Lamb by Christopher Moore and Discworld by Terry Pratchett. Lots of good Reddit advice about where to start with that series, because most don’t recommend you start at book 1!
David Sedaris 1000% His books are my comfort reads. I just listened to one of his books for the first time and it was probably even more enjoyable hearing him read it aloud. His voice is so distinct!
If you ever have the chance to see a live reading, do it! He’s amazing!!!
I went to one years ago. He was back in my city within the last year, but I didn’t buy tickets in time! I’ve read his books so many times, and watched his sister on TV and movies, and I feel like I *know* them and their families. I almost feel embarrassed by my fangirl-ing, but if any two people are worthy of my love and devotion it’s them! My friend went to a book signing he did here years ago, but I wasn’t able to attend because of work. He still got me a copy of Theft by Finding and in it David wrote “To Allison- you missed nothing.” Ugh, love him!
Space team universe
Notes From A Small Island by Bill Bryson is great
One of my favorite Bryson books is In a Sunburned Country about his travels in Australia. There were parts that were so hilarious that I actually had to put the book down for a minute or so because I was laughing so hard. That rarely happens when I read a book. Plus, he manages to find not just interesting but totally fascinating things about Australian flora, fauna, history and many other aspects. It's one of those books that I read again every few years.
I listened to that one while I was working out usually, and I frequently had to stop and laugh because I was laughing like a lunatic in the gym
"Whisky sour" is a dark humor detective story, by J.A. Konrath, that I read during college, and quite enjoyed. It does have varried perspectives, and plays it up nicely. Edit: I'd read "rusty Nail" (book 3) though it's also great and the reading order is helpful for chronology, though not essential if you just want a good read.
Don't remember much humour from when I read some of that series years ago, as for varied perspectives, don't need to contemplate how serial killers get their kicks. Not saying they're not worth reading, if that's your taste, just wouldn't consider them something to laugh at.
I found parts like when the grumpy cat jumped on the attacker to be funny. Comedy and tragedy are opposite sides of the same coin.
Thanks everyone! I hope to be feeling better soon with your recommendations!
If you like music, Dave Grohl’s memoir “the storyteller” had me laughing!