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10 Great Books That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

NONFICTION

STIFF

by Mary Roach

Informative, yes; entertaining, absolutely. (11 illustrations) Full review >

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FICTION

THERE BUT FOR THE

by Ali Smith

Offbeat exploration of the human need to connect with others. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

THE ALCOHOLIC

by Jonathan Ames & illustrated by Dean Haspiel

Could be the most compelling and provocative work from either collaborator. Full review >

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NONFICTION

236 POUNDS OF CLASS VICE PRESIDENT

by Jason Mulgrew

A young writer finds once more that it isn't too early to look back on his life and laugh out loud. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

HELPING ME HELP MYSELF

by Beth Lisick

Funny, perceptive and surprisingly open-hearted under the cynicism. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE YEAR OF LIVING BIBLICALLY

by A.J. Jacobs

A biblical travelogue—and far funnier than your standard King James. Full review >

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NONFICTION

ONE FOR THE BOOKS

by Joe Queenan

An amusing homage to reading that contains something to offend even (especially?) the most ardent book lover. Full review >

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FICTION

CHOKE

by Chuck Palahniuk

Palahniuk is a cheerful nihilist with a mordant wit and a taste for scatological humor. Fair warning: some may find his... Full review >

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FICTION

FOBBIT

by David Abrams

Sardonic and poignant. Funny and bitter. Ribald and profane. Confirmation for the anti-war crowd and bile for Bush... Full review >

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