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Comedy & Humor Books

Everyone loves to laugh, and we’ve got funny books to get you there, whether you’re looking for a comedy book from your favorite comedian or joke books to make you popular at parties. See the silly side of bird watching with Matt Kracht’s field guides to dumb birds or let Nate Bargatze take you to laugh town in Big Dumb Eyes.

David Seadris The Land and Its People Pre-Order
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Alison Friend’s World of Whimsy

Dog Only Knows: The Dog Portraits of Alison Friend

Dog Only Knows: The Dog Portraits of Alison Friend

By Alison Friend

This delightful book is perfect for dog lovers, art enjoyers or anyone looking to smile.

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The Internet’s Best Friend Gets Real

That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You

That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You

By Elyse Myers

Bold, relatable and laugh-out-loud funny. The internet's BFF delivers a collection of personal stories, hilarious anecdotes and intimate reflections from her life as a viral sensation.

$27.00
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Humor

Funny Books to Read Today

Find the best selection of funny books at Barnes & Noble. Lighten up with our wide selection of the best humor books, running the gamut from the funniest personal narratives to the corniest dad jokes and delightfully hilarious stories from your favorite stand-up comedians like Taylor Tomlinson and Tina Fey.

If you’re looking for personal narratives mixed in with humor, look no further than David Sedaris’ The Land and Its People and if you’re craving some wit, chaos and lighthearted giggles, then Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism might be right up your alley. From satirical doom of Disappointing Affirmations to the ridiculously amusing The Little Book of Foreign Swear Words, there are so many funny books waiting to make you laugh.

While the humor book section focuses on nonfiction, funny reads aren't limited to this category. If you like a little love story with your laughter, you'll find plenty of laughs with the screwball characters in the rom-com section. Blending speculative fiction with humor, Good Omens and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are known for their comedy. And while A Confederacy of Dunces has been around for decades, it hasn't lost any of its luster. Christopher Moore has built a whole brand around spoofy novels, and you'll find plenty of humor in recent favorites like Starter Villain, Margo's Got Money Troubles and the Assistant and the Villain series.

What is the funniest book of all time?

Explore some of the funniest books of all time on our blog, including classic favorites like Catch-22 and new funny mystery series like The Thursday Murder Club.

Explore Funny Books for Comedy Lovers

Looking for funny books for kids? Explore humor books for kids here.