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I'm going to the library and I want a fun fiction book that will make me laugh out loud. Any suggestions?

Have you tried any of the Artemis Fowl books by Eoin Colpher?



They're aimed at teenagers but they are hilarious.



http://www.artemisfowl.com/



I love them, they're funny, quite moving at times and completely daft!

Interesting. I've seen them at the book store looking for stuff for my daughter but not bought any yet.

I was thinking of Terry Pratchett too as a coworker was laughing out loud at one of his books. He seems to be mostly young adult focused as well.

Uncle John's Biggest Ever Bathroom Reader - full of funny facts, etc.

koan;799638 wrote: Interesting. I've seen them at the book store looking for stuff for my daughter but not bought any yet.



I was thinking of Terry Pratchett too as a coworker was laughing out loud at one of his books. He seems to be mostly young adult focused as well.


I haven't read any of his but if I remember right Pinky is a fan.

Janet Evanovich's Stephinea Plum series is really fun to read. The first one is One for the Money. I've the read nearly all of them and have laughed out loud with all of them.

Terry Pratchett - Maskerade (A Discworld Novel) - Murder mystery made funny:)

ok. I'll look for Pratchett, Maskerade.

I ended up with a bit of time to select one as my daughter handed over the final chapter of Series Of Unfortunate Events.

The Amulet of Samarkand, Golem's eye and Ptolemy's Gate.

Better known as the Bartimaeus Trilogy.

When the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. But Nathaniel is a precocious talent and has something rather more dangerous in mind: revenge. Against his will, Bartimaeus is packed off to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, a master magician of unrivalled ruthlessness and ambition. Before long, both djinni and apprentice are caught up in a terrifying flood of magical intrigue, murder and rebellion. Set in a modern-day London controlled by magicians, this hilarious, electrifying thriller will enthral readers of all ages.

saffy;800471 wrote: The Amulet of Samarkand, Golem's eye and Ptolemy's Gate.



Better known as the Bartimaeus Trilogy.


Forgot them! They're brilliant, absolutely loved them!!!!:D

saffy;800471 wrote: The Amulet of Samarkand, Golem's eye and Ptolemy's Gate.

Better known as the Bartimaeus Trilogy.


Sound wonderful - I'll definitely look out for them.

Hows about Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary - dip in anytime and you're guaranteed a laugh.

Octavia E. Butler.......The xenogenesis series captivated me for awhile ......and my 70 year old mother when I finished them.

A quick description shamelessly copied from the back cover.

Lilith Lyapo is in the remote Andes, mourning the death of her husband and son, when nuclear war destroys the world. Centuries later she revives, held captive aboard a starship.

Miraculously powerful and hideously grotesque galactic beings, the Oankali have rescued the planet and the wars victims out of an irresistable need to heal and a greater need to change all they touch. For the Oankali survive by merging genetically with primative peoples- without their permission.





Butler died I believe a few years ago a black female who I believe was a genius.

Dragonhaven, by Robin McKinley, is gut-bustingly funny. She wrote the book from the perspective of a 14-year-old boy (the hero of the story), so everything is scattered. If you can manage to follow the storyline without getting lost in the tangents, you'll more than likely laugh until you're in stitches.

Just picked up God Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian by Kurt Vonnegut.

The intro already has me chuckling. Some pretty astute comments.

I just got done reading "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" recommended by a friend at the Pub. Way different than the movie.

Sheryl;800021 wrote: Janet Evanovich's Stephinea Plum series is really fun to read. The first one is One for the Money. I've the read nearly all of them and have laughed out loud with all of them.


My daughter and I have read all of this series, which is now up to 14. The grandmother in this series is a hoot!