Humor

A comic novel is usually a work of fiction in which the writer seeks to amuse the reader, sometimes with subtlety and as part of a carefully woven narrative, sometimes above all other considerations. It could indeed be said that comedy fiction is literary work that aims primarily to provoke laughter, but this isn't always as obvious as it first may seem. ...more

99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them
Our Ex's Wedding
I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200
The Age of Calamities
Definitely Maybe Not a Detective
The Hitch
Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar
16 Forever
Gone Viral
Sister Svangerd and the Not Quite Dead (The Loyal Opposition #1)
Vivian Dies Again
Still Smitten: Short-Form Comics About Long-Term Love
A Sea Monster Conundrum (The Misfits)
It's Showtime, Sophie: A Breaking Cat News Adventure
Star Trek: Shaxs' Best (and Worst) Day
  • My Weirdtastic School #10 by Dan Gutman
    My Weirdtastic School #10: Mrs. Granger Is in Danger!
    by

    Release date: Feb 10, 2026
    Enter for a chance to win 1 of 5 copies of My Weirdtastic School #10: Mrs. Granger Is in Danger! by Dan Gutman, illustruated by Jim Paillot!
    View Details »

    Format: Print book

    Giveaway ends in: a

    Availability: 5 copies available, 3435 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: Jan 12 - Feb 09, 2026

    Countries available: U.S.

  • Pickle the Pig by Brenden Bott
    Pickle the Pig
    by

    Release date: Aug 20, 2025
    Do you have a favourite food? Now imagine that your favourite food is also the most famous food in town—and your grandpa holds the secret of how it wa ...more
    View Details »

    Format: Kindle book

    Giveaway ends in: a

    Availability: 100 copies available, 589 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: Jan 28 - Feb 09, 2026

    Countries available: U.S.

  • Alma Mendoza by Steve Zappa
    Alma Mendoza: An Alaskan Dark Comedy Novella
    by

    Release date: Mar 17, 2025
    Enter to win this dark comedy novella, set in the town of Sitka, Alaska.
    View Details »

    Format: Kindle book

    Giveaway ends in: a

    Availability: 100 copies available, 749 people requesting

    Giveaway dates: Jan 28 - Feb 09, 2026

    Countries available: U.S.

  • Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone (Ernest Cunningham, #1)
    The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 8
    La muy catastrófica visita al zoo
    A Crown of Ruin (Blood and Ash #6.5)
    The King's Ransom
    How to Age Disgracefully
    Horrible Husbands
    The Highland Fling
    The Wizard's Cat (The Wizard's Butler, #2)
    And Then There Was You
    Call Me Anytime (The Protectors #1)
    The Grumpiest Billionaire (Small Town Sisterhood #2)
    Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead (Finlay Donovan, #2)
    Soft Launch: A Coming-of-Adulthood Novel
    Partypooper (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20)
    The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsGood Omens by Terry PratchettLamb by Christopher MooreThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanMe Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
    Best Humorous Books
    4,347 books — 7,953 voters

    Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice DavidsonDead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisFirst Grave on the Right by Darynda JonesDead to the World by Charlaine HarrisNice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
    Humorous Paranormal Books
    1,430 books — 2,017 voters
    The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsGone Girl by Gillian FlynnMe Before You by Jojo MoyesThe Rosie Project by Graeme SimsionBig Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
    Best Beach Reads 2015
    1,738 books — 2,265 voters

    Wallbanger by Alice ClaytonPlaying for Keeps by R.L. MathewsonSeduction and Snacks by Tara SivecTangled by Emma ChasePerfection by R.L. Mathewson
    Funny as Hell!
    2,560 books — 6,494 voters
    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. ThompsonGood Omens by Terry PratchettA Dirty Job by Christopher MooreChoke by Chuck PalahniukAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
    Best Dark Humor
    727 books — 1,635 voters

    The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
    Bossypants
    Me Talk Pretty One Day
    Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
    Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
    Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)
    Yes Please
    The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #2)
    The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1; Rincewind, #1)
    Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
    Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir
    Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal
    When You Are Engulfed in Flames
    Naked
    Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

    Related News

      Here at Goodreads World Headquarters, we sort through a lot of books each month. Our monthly Readers' Most Anticipated Books feature is...
    Albert Einstein
    Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. ...more
    Albert Einstein

    J.K. Rowling
    Do you remember me telling you we are practicing non-verbal spells, Potter?" "Yes," said Harry stiffly. "Yes, sir." "There's no need to call me "sir" Professor." The words had escaped him before he knew what he was saying. ...more
    J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

    More quotes...
    Silicon Vikings Reads — Nordic Minds, Global Books Welcome to Silicon Vikings Reads 🦄❄️, the global book club for everyone connected to the Nordic–…more
    2 members, last active 2 months ago
    BookBuddies Hey guys! The post got taken down🥲 so I added all of you to this group so we can stay in touch a…more
    27 members, last active 1 days ago
    Booktok & Bookstagram ✿ Hello! If you're looking for a fun group to chat about books, share your reviews, and make new f…more
    21,368 members, last active 20 minutes ago
    beef besties
    11 members, last active 26 days ago

    Tags

    Tags contributing to this page include: humor, comic-fiction, funnies, funny, gag, humor-and-comedy, humorous, humors, humour, humours, and laughter