What's the funniest book you've ever read?

[katarina66]

Lighter shades of Grey by Cassandra Parkin. Well it is a take off of THAT BOOK. But I laughed out loud.

[min]

I've read Kitchen Confidential and don't really remember it as funny. But it was a long time ago so I could be mistaken. I think this is a tricky question because some people have a very different sense of humor. For me, the funniest books are the ones written by the actor/comedian Steve Martin. His books are some of the few that I've actually laughed out loud while reading.

so you have more than likely read "born standing up"? i laughed just as hard as i cried at his autobiography. one of my favorites still contemplating his fiction- might as well try shop girl, yeah?

[jasemonkey]

Anything by Terry Pratchett.

[bencyjack1]

Good Omens made me laugh and laugh and laugh.

[James Donovan]

"Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain is one of my favorites.

A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore one of my favorite funny book.

[freehat5d]

It's a toss-up for me. The George Carlin and Steven Colbert books are always good for a laugh. as for choosing just one book, that would be a tough call.

[mattjo1]

"I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me" By Joan Rivers. It is not one of my all-time favorites though.

[Evernyte]

Bored of the Rings for me, still brings a smile to my face just thinking about it.

[Kathy0814]

Any of David Sedaris' books.. he is hilarious! Kathy

[Stacey1109]

The Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella is brilliant. The lead Becky Bloomwood keeps you laughing through out the hilarious moments when she tries to cover up the things she has done. Won't ruin it with spoilers but a definate recommeded read.

[fkeru]

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has got to be the funniest book i've ever read. Very very closely followed by Terry Pratchett's book, particularly the Vimes books.. and also Rincewind... and Wizards... and Witches... oh hell just all of Terry Pratchett's books

[MysFan]

Evanovich's Stephanie Plum. I can't read these in public because I start laughing and people look at me as if I were nuts!!! Almost every page there is something happening to her. She is a walking accident not even waiting to happen. Her family, especially her grandmother, are hilarious.

And on a personal level, when I read about her life mine does not look so weird and hapless. It is sort of like "well that hasn't happened to me, so things must be more or less all right!!!"

[Phoenix98]

In almost anything I read I find a minimum of humor at some point. I have read all of Clancy's novels, for instance, and chuckled about twice.

In following the conquests of the Man of LaMancha, Don Quixote, I roared with laughter. Cervantes had me giggling, smiling, and laughing to the point of tears. It was embarrassing.

[DATo]

In almost anything I read I find a minimum of humor at some point. I have read all of Clancy's novels, for instance, and chuckled about twice.

In following the conquests of the Man of LaMancha, Don Quixote, I roared with laughter. Cervantes had me giggling, smiling, and laughing to the point of tears. It was embarrassing.

Ditto from DATo !!! It is hard to believe that this book was written 500 years ago. Cervantes humor is timeless. I too rolled with laughter many times while reading this book, a few times nearly from the floor.

[Fran]

In almost anything I read I find a minimum of humor at some point. I have read all of Clancy's novels, for instance, and chuckled about twice.

In following the conquests of the Man of LaMancha, Don Quixote, I roared with laughter. Cervantes had me giggling, smiling, and laughing to the point of tears. It was embarrassing.

Ditto from DATo !!! It is hard to believe that this book was written 500 years ago. Cervantes humor is timeless. I too rolled with laughter many times while reading this book, a few times nearly from the floor.

I've tried reading Don Quixote a few times & have yet to finish it ... but I've started so I will finish it!
But guys, do you not find it hugely repetitious & I can't honestly say I find it all that funny, an occasional titter maybe but roll on the floor laughing??????? Is it me or is it a "boy thing"?