7 books that will make you laugh

Humour, wit and satire have been an integral part of literature. Yes! Books are not boring. They can make you roll on the floor laughing with their clever word-play, situational comedy, quirky characters, and sometimes even absurd situations. And so, such books are a great way to uplift your mood, especially on days when you are feeling low. Here we list down seven humorous books that will make you laugh.

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'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' is a comedic science fiction series written by Douglas Adams. The story follows the misadventures of an ordinary human, named Arthur Dent, who is swept off Earth just before it is destroyed by an alien race. Arthur is then taken on a journey through space by his alien friend Ford Prefect.

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'Tracy Flick Can't Win' is a satirical novel written by Tom Perrotta in 1998. The book tells the story of Tracy Flick, a high school student running for class president, and the ensuing chaos and drama that unfolds during her campaign.

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'You Deserve Each Other' by Sarah Hogle is a romantic comedy novel written by Sarah Hogle in 2020. The book tells the story of Naomi and Nicholas, an engaged couple who want to call off the wedding but find themselves stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of pranks and sabotage as they navigate the countdown to their wedding.

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'Dial A for Aunties' is a comedic mystery novel written by Jesse Q. Sutanto in 2021. The book follows the story of Meddelin Chan, and her Chinese-Indonesian family, a dead body, and a blind date gone wrong. Meddelin accidentally kills her blind date when he tries to sexually assault her and then calls her aunts for her rescue.

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Published in 2022, 'You’re Funny for A…' is an illustrated collection of profiles of LGBTQ+ and female comedians. The book is full of humor and wit but is also inspiring and motivating.

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'The Sellout' is a 2015 satirical novel written by Paul Beatty which was awarded the Man Booker Prize. The story is set in Los Angeles and follows the life of a young African-American man named Bonbon, who is trying to navigate racial identity, history, and social injustice in a satirical and often humorous manner.

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'Withering Tights' by Louise Rennison is a 2010 comedic young adult novel. The story follows Tallulah Casey, a 14-year-old girl with dreams of becoming a star. Tallulah is accepted into the Dother Hall performing arts college in Yorkshire, England, and embarks on a new adventure where she finds herself in a series of humorous and often awkward situations.

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