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

[rooserfeather]

Let Sleeping Vets Lie, My Uncle Arch And Other People, Mallory's Pub At Misery Ponds

[The Mythwriter]

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Also, I'm surprised no one has mentioned Mark Twain, I always laugh at some of the satire in his books.

[MissTrial]

The Broke Diaries by Angela Nissel

[macro01]

Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome. I read from
the first page to the end and made me laugh out loud
Particularly memorable were the attempts to open a tin
of fruit whilst on the river, and the escapades with the dog.

[timber]

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich. I woke my kids up one night I was laughing so hard. The bad guy in the story kept me awake most of the night, but it was worth it.

[icandoit]

confession of a reformed dieter by aj rochester
shop holic by sophie kinsella
half way across the galaxy turn back children's book
the bfg ronald dahl
and terry practett book
all funny

[The Baron]

Probably someting by Groucho Marx

[textbookonly]

Carlin wields his Promethean tongue like a nuclear bomb, sparing absolutely nothing.When I started reading Brain Droppings at a bookstore I was laughing so much a woman came up to me and asked what was I reading. Great way to break the ice. After I finished the last page I wondered if George ever read "Fragments" by sociologist/philosopher Jean Baudrillard who also offers a caustic but thought provoking observations about the human race. The only difference is George gives it a funny twist while Baudrillard takes more of a stoical point of view in pointing out our own stupidity. But both are equally keen observers that I sometimes wonder if George and Jean influenced each other as crazy as that might sound. The best books I love are the ones that change the way I see myself and the world and for anyone who enjoyed this book I recommend "Fragments" by Jean Baudrillard as a wonderful supplement to Brain Droppings. However, "Fragments" will take a little longer to absorb than the instant slapstick punchlines in Brain Droppings but its worth it! Read these two books and you'll see everything in the world as a divine comedy.

[Curlytots]

Can You Keep A Secret by Sophie Kinsella is definately the funniest book I've read. (I like your taste chicklit )

[andr70]

I read plenty of them.First it were books from my childhood, then books of russian humorist writer Zoshenko.

[MrsBee]

I have to agree with Hana - Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff by Christopher Moore is one of the funniest books I've ever read.

[mirth]

The Blandings Castle and Jeeves books by PG Wodehouse are some of the funniest stories I've ever read. Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" is also a favorite of mine. Beatrice and Benedick's "skirmish of wit" brings a smile to my face every time. I also love Bill Bryson. His "Notes From A Small Island" had me laughing out loud!

[martyrofevil]

Welcome to the N.H.K. for sure. There was a few parts where I had to put the book down so I could laugh for a good 10 minutes before I could even read anymore. It's also the most depressing comedy I've ever come across.

[eetymaggie]

Bill Bryson for me too.He's so observant and his comments on the British and other European Nationals made me cringe and laugh out loud.

[selfer]

I think I've actually laughed the hardest reading Everything is Illuminated. Kind of twisted form of humor, though... The narrator is extraordinarily cocky but doesn't speak English very well. It's perfect!