My Head Is Full of Books: TTT: Humorous books

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Monday, April 18, 2016

TTT: Humorous books

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Top Ten Tuesday: These books should make you laugh...

1. The Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

This book is hard to describe. There are hilarious, hilarious parts but while you are laughing you will realize there is a dark undertone. Isn't that always the case with good humor?

2. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

This book is not only funny, it is very silly. Consider the names of the characters: Zaphod Beeblebrox; Slartibartfast; Ford Prefect, and Dirk Gently.

3. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

Don Tillman, a college professor with undiagnosed Asperger's Syndrome, sets out to find a perfect mate. His foibles will keep you laughing.

4. Going Bovine by Libba Bray.

Bray has to be one of the funniest YA authors out there. This book is so zany and creative, yet also very poignant.

5. A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

This book is a memoir about Bryson's experiences walking the Appalachian Trail. Bryson is a very funny man and his book reflect it. Also consider his book about Australia, In a Sunburned Country. I can bring up scenes from my memory which make me laugh just to think of them.

6. Winterdance by Gary Paulsen

Another memoir. This one about Paulsen training his dogs and then running the Iditarod race. This is laugh-out-loud stuff. I mean it.

7. Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith

This guy writes stuff that is way off in left field. His books are so, so zany and different. I guarantee you will laugh and you will cringe. Also try 100 Sideways Miles, The Alex Crow, and Winger. All are fun and funny in their own way.