LOL Lit: Novels Guaranteed to Have You Laughing Out Loud
By Isabella Capponi
Reading can transport you to worlds of magic, future and past generations, and dreams of romantic tales. No matter what novels you choose to read, reading can be an escape from your busy and stressful life. A genre of books that are frequently overlooked are comedy novels. These books can take a load off of your brain and help you to relax and let loose a couple of laughs after a long day. We have selected some of the best funny novels for you that are certain to tickle your funny bone. These are perfect for when you need a good laugh, and also want a good storyline to make you smile.
One For The Money
In this hilarious novel, Stephanie Plum is out of money after losing her job, her marriage, and her car. So she tries a new career field as a first time bounty hunter. She tries to navigate this new field of work while being in the same hometown as her family and a load of other hilarious characters including her grandma.
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Is Finlay Donovan really killing it? Actually, no. She isn't. In this novel Finlay Donovan is a struggling novelist and single mom of two. She somehow ends up in a murder plot that is unlike her usual fictional world of mystery. This book will have you gasping and laughing.
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
If you like to laugh and also read fairy novels, this is the book for you. Meet Toadling. Since birth, she was stolen by fairies. Now, as an adult, she has the task of being sent to the human world again to offer a blessing of protection to a newborn child. Get ready for tales of curses and wildness that are sure to make you chuckle.
Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
Rivers of London is the first book in the international bestselling Rivers of London series. The novel follows Probationary Constable Peter Grant and his journey after discovering he has a gift of being able to talk to the dead. Read this novel and follow Peter into a tale of crime involving magic and murder.
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Comedian David Sedaris wrote this humorous novel filled with many short stories including one inspired by his move from New York City to Paris, France. Being an American learning French sounds hard. Imagine being the only person who doesn't even know how to say the alphabet in French in a class full of people who do. Sedaris uses his real life stories mixed with his notoriously funny sense of humor to make readers put a grin on their faces.
The Runaway Wife by Dee MacDonald
This novel is sure to make you laugh and also have your jaw dropping. Connie is tired of being the one in charge of everything for her family and decides to pack a bag and run away. Connie journeys from England to Scotland to rediscover herself and to figure out if she will ever return home to the life she ran away from.