Top Ten Tuesday is a popular weekly meme hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl, where book bloggers and readers share their top ten lists on various book-related topics. This week’s topic is “Books That Made Me Laugh Out Loud,” and participants are encouraged to share the books that have tickled their funny bone and left them in stitches.
Here are ten books that have brought joy and laughter to readers around the world:
1. “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman – This heartfelt and humorous novel follows the quirky and endearing Eleanor Oliphant as she navigates through life with her unique perspective and dry sense of humor.
2. “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams – This classic science fiction comedy follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent as he is whisked away on a wild journey through space with his eccentric alien friend Ford Prefect.
3. “Bridget Jones’s Diary” by Helen Fielding – This iconic novel follows the hilariously relatable Bridget Jones as she navigates the ups and downs of love, friendship, and career in her witty diary entries.
4. “Bossypants” by Tina Fey – In this witty and insightful memoir, Tina Fey offers a candid look at her life and career in comedy, with plenty of laughs along the way.
5. “Good Omens” by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett – This satirical novel follows an angel and a demon who team up to prevent the end of the world, leading to plenty of humorous and unexpected moments.
6. “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple – This quirky and comedic novel follows the search for the elusive Bernadette Fox, a once-renowned architect who disappears under mysterious circumstances.
7. “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)” by Mindy Kaling – In this humorous collection of essays, Mindy Kaling shares her witty observations on friendship, romance, and life in Hollywood.
8. “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion – This charming romantic comedy follows the socially awkward professor Don Tillman as he embarks on a quest to find love with his scientifically precise approach to dating.
9. “Me Talk Pretty One Day” by David Sedaris – In this hilarious collection of essays, David Sedaris shares his uniquely humorous and self-deprecating take on his experiences as a writer and expat living in France.
10. “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan – This comedic novel follows the extravagant and dramatic lives of Singapore’s elite as they navigate love, family, and high society in this humorous and entertaining read.
These ten books are sure to bring a smile to your face and have you laughing out loud as you enjoy the witty writing and comedic storytelling. So pick up one of these books and get ready for a good dose of humor and laughter on this Top Ten Tuesday!