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Get ready to laugh out loud! Dive into the world of comedy books where humor knows no bounds. From witty anecdotes to hilarious satire, these books promise endless entertainment and guaranteed laughs. Whether you're a fiction or non-fiction reader, humor books bring some much-needed lightheartedness to your reading list.

Best-selling Comedy titles

Excuse Me While I Disappear: Tales of Midlife Mayhem Excuse Me While I Disappear:...

Laurie Notaro, Hillary Huber (Read by)
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Do Let's Have Another Drink!: The Dry Wit and Fizzy Life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Do Let's Have Another Drink!:...

Gareth Russell, Fiona Hampton (Read by)
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The World Deserves My Children The World Deserves My Children

Natasha Leggero
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Bad Vibes Only: (And Other Things I Bring to the Table) Bad Vibes Only: (And Other...

Nora McInerny
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All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions All Things Aside: Absolutely...

Iliza Shlesinger, Margaret Cho (Foreword by)
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You Should Sit Down for This: A Memoir about Wine, Life, and Cookies You Should Sit Down for This:...

Tamera Mowry
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All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions All Things Aside: Absolutely...

Iliza Shlesinger, Margaret Cho (Foreword by)
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Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber Profiles in Ignorance: How...

Andy Borowitz
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Kiss & Tell: Stand-Up & Stories about Love, Sex, Etc. Kiss & Tell: Stand-Up &...

Jay Pharoah, Rachel Bloom (Read by)
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A Hard Kick in the Nuts: What I've Learned from a Lifetime of Terrible Decisions A Hard Kick in the Nuts: What...

Glover, David Peisner (Contributions by)
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Live Wire CD: Long-Winded Short Stories Live Wire CD: Long-Winded...

Kelly Ripa
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Crazy Joy: Finding Wild Happiness in a World That's Upside Down Crazy Joy: Finding Wild...

Mary Katherine Backstrom
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There's Just One Problem ...: True Tales from the Former, One-Time, 7th Most Powerful Person in Wwe There's Just One Problem ...:...

Brian Gewirtz, Greg Baglia (Read by)
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Escape Into Meaning: Essays on Superman, Public Benches, and Other Obsessions Escape Into Meaning: Essays...

Evan Puschak
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Dispatches from the Gilded Age: A Few More Thoughts on Interesting People, Far-Flung Places, and the Joys of Southern Comforts Dispatches from the Gilded...

Julia Reed, Roy Blount (Foreword by)
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Dispatches from the Gilded Age: A Few More Thoughts on Interesting People, Far-Flung Places, and the Joys of Southern Comforts Dispatches from the Gilded...

Julia Reed, Roy Blount (Foreword by)
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A Short Drink of Water A Short Drink of Water

Mara Altman
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Fame-Ish: My Life at the Edge of Stardom Fame-Ish: My Life at the Edge...

Mary Lynn Rajskub
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Illegally Yours: A Memoir Illegally Yours: A Memoir

Rafael Agustin
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Acne: A Memoir Acne: A Memoir

Laura Chinn
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100 Animals That Can F*cking End You 100 Animals That Can F*cking...

Mamadou Ndiaye
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Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian Rebel with a Clause: Tales...

Ellen Jovin
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How to Be Married (to Melissa): A Hilarious Guide to a Happier, One-Of-A-Kind Marriage How to Be Married (to Melissa...

Dustin Nickerson, Taylor Tomlinson (Foreword by)
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The World Record Book of Racist Stories Lib/E The World Record Book of...

Amber Ruffin, Lacey Lamar (Read by)
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Finding best-selling funny books suitable for different age groups is a breeze. Our user-friendly filters and search bar make it easy to narrow down your options.

We have a dedicated section for children's books, which has comedy books tailored to various age ranges, ensuring they're filled with age-appropriate content. Whether you're shopping for yourself or your kids, our organized categories make finding the perfect comedic read effortless and enjoyable.

The best classic humor books will depend on your taste, which genres you prefer to read, and what you're interested in. These are a few that have stood the test of time:

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: A hilarious and offbeat science fiction adventure following the misadventures of Arthur Dent as he travels through space after Earth's destruction. Adams' unique blend of absurdity and satire has captivated readers for decades.
  • Catch-22 by Joseph Heller: A satirical masterpiece set during World War II, showcasing the absurdity of bureaucracy and war through the eyes of protagonist Yossarian. The book's dark humor and sharp wit have made it a timeless classic.
  • Good Omens by Neil Gaiman. This paranormal classic combines humor and the high stakes of the impending Apocalypse to captivate audiences across genres, so much so that it's become a beloved TV show as well.

Finding comedy books that match your sense of humor is easy with Alibris. Explore curated lists of best-selling funny books tailored to different types of humor, such as adult comedy books with slapstick comedy.

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Looking for adult comedy books that are earning their spot at the top of the charts? Here are a few that have shot to popularity in recent years:

  • The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish: A hilarious and heartfelt memoir from the comedian and actress, sharing her unique life experiences with wit and candor.
  • Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple: A comedic novel following the quirky Bernadette Fox, a once-renowned architect, and her daughter Bee as they embark on a humorous journey to find Bernadette after her sudden disappearance.
  • Less by Andrew Sean Greer: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this comedic novel follows Arthur Less, a failed novelist about to turn fifty, on a whimsical journey around the world to avoid attending his ex-boyfriend's wedding.

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