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Anyone who knows me personally knows that I love laughing.
I enjoy anything that makes me laugh, whether it’s movies, music, books, or podcasts.
In this blog post, I want to share some books that have absolutely made me laugh out loud.
I know we always say laugh out loud even when we aren’t actually laughing, but genuinely, these books made me cackle.
They’re fun and they also have meaningful and deep lessons.
I love when a book can evoke all of these feelings, and I promise, every one of them delivers exactly what they promise.
Heartburn by Nora Ephron
This book is funny in that sharp kind of way.
Rachel is pregnant and heartbroken after her husband cheats on her and the woman he’s with sounds like something out of a bad cartoon.
But instead of wallowing, Rachel talks about food, her feelings, and life in a way that’s so real it makes you laugh.
It’s like sitting with a friend who’s making you laugh through tears while cooking something comforting.
I love that it’s both sad and hilarious – Nora Ephron really knew how to write.
The Adulterants by Joe Dunthorne
Ray is 33 but acts like a clueless teen.
He doesn’t realize his life is falling apart until it completely crashes.
He’s sarcastic, messy, and sometimes very unlikeable but somehow you still want to root for him.
The way he describes everything makes even the serious stuff sound funny.
I laughed and cringed at the same time reading this one.
You guys, it’s like watching a sitcom where the main character is always the problem.
Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho
Andrea has everything going for her – great job, friends, and a fancy apartment – but her family won’t stop asking when she’s getting married.
This one gave me major Bridget Jones vibes but with a fresh Asian twist.
It’s hilarious and sweet, and I loved how honest it felt about trying to live your own life while dealing with family pressure.
Plus, the love triangle? Messy in the best way.
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue
Rachel and her best friend James are chaotic, dramatic, and completely lovable.
Their college years are filled with secrets, crushes, and questionable choices.
What makes this book funny is how real and messy the characters are.
You’ll laugh at their ridiculous plans and awkward moments but also feel all the emotions.
The writing is smart and a little cheeky, and I honestly didn’t want it to end.
Moby Dyke by Krista Burton
Krista goes on a road trip to find the last remaining lesbian bars in the U.S. and ends up finding a lot more.
There are dildo races, karaoke nights, and deep thoughts about what it means to belong.
I loved how she mixes serious stuff with laugh-out-loud moments.
Her writing is full of heart and sass, and I came out of it smiling (and wanting to visit a bar with Christmas lights all year round).
Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson
Set in 1938 at a ranch where rich women go to get divorced, this story is both funny and full of heart.
Ward, the charming cowboy-type, thinks he’s seen it all until two very different women show up and turn everything upside down.
The dialogue sparkles, and I loved how even the serious themes like heartbreak and starting over are handled with warmth and humor.
It felt like a vintage rom-com in book form.
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
Willis dreams of being the hero of his own story but instead, he’s stuck playing the same background role over and over.
This book is like nothing else I’ve read.
It’s clever, funny, and quietly heartbreaking.
The way it talks about race, stereotypes, and dreams had me thinking deeply while still laughing at the way it’s told like a movie script.
It’s sharp and creative and I absolutely loved how bold it was.
Bream Gives Me Hiccups by Jesse Eisenberg
This is a collection of weird, witty stories – from restaurant reviews by a kid to awkward college life to historical jokes.
Jesse Eisenberg has such a quirky sense of humor – it’s like if your super-smart, socially awkward friend wrote down all their random thoughts and turned them into mini-plays.
I didn’t expect to enjoy it so much, but I laughed out loud more than once.
I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
This is Nora Ephron being honest, hilarious, and totally herself.
She talks about aging, bad purses, her neck (which she’s not happy with), and everything else women deal with as they get older.
I loved how she doesn’t pretend to have it all figured out and she just tells it like it is.
Reading this felt like chatting with a funny aunt who’s lived a full life and isn’t afraid to laugh at it.
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae
Issa Rae is awkward, and she owns it.
This book is a mix of personal stories about growing up, being different, and trying to figure out who you are.
It’s funny in a real, relatable way, and I found myself nodding along while laughing.
Issa has such a lovable voice – it feels like your best friend telling you all the most embarrassing, heartfelt stories from her life.
I really liked how honest and warm it is.
So, which of these lovely and super funny books are you going to add to your TBR?
Or have you read any others that you think everyone should get their hands on?
Let me know in the comment section below!
And if you have a book club and want fun book recommendations, I have written an entire post about that.
