Our Laugh-out-Loud Books Collection highlights titles that bring levity to literature through satire, dark humor, or hilarious dialogue. Representing genres ranging from romantic comedies to classic children's titles, this Collection features titles to tickle every reader's funny bone.
Publication year 2023
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Grief, Life/Time: Mortality & Death, Relationships: Friendship
Tags LGBTQ, Mystery / Crime Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction, Humor
Publication year 1865
Genre Short Story, Fiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Values/Ideas: Win & Lose
Tags Classic Fiction, Humor, American Literature, Education, Education, History: World, Historical Fiction
“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” by Mark Twain, is a tall tale about a man who bets on anything and wagers that his frog can out-jump a stranger’s frog, with surprising results. The story is the first of Twain’s works to receive popular attention; it appeared in a New York newspaper in 1865 and was widely republished. In 1867, the story served as the title entry in Twain’s first book, a collection of... Read The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Summary
Publication year 2021
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Identity: Mental Health, Identity: Sexuality, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness, Natural World: Appearance & Reality, Identity: Femininity, Identity: Disability, Identity: Masculinity, Values/Ideas: Beauty, Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt, Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies, Relationships: Friendship
Tags Romance, Humor, Love / Sexuality, Relationships, LGBTQ, Modern Classic Fiction, Mental Illness
Publication year 1940
Genre Short Story, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Marriage, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Identity: Masculinity
Tags Magical Realism, Allegory / Fable / Parable, Humor, Satire, Love / Sexuality, Business / Economics, Relationships, American Literature, Post-War Era, Education, Education, History: World, Classic Fiction
John Collier (1901-1980) is best known for his short stories, many of which are constructed as fantastic parables of modern day life. He also wrote poetry and screenplays, and was a developer for the television show “The Twilight Zone.” “The Chaser” first appeared in his short story collection Fancies and Goodnights, which won the 1952 Edgar Award and the 1952 International Fantasy Award. It is a cautionary parable of love, capitalism, and the wisdom of... Read The Chaser Summary
Publication year 1952
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Self Discovery, Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Life/Time: Childhood & Youth, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Relationships: Friendship, Relationships: Family, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Tags Fantasy, Humor, Allegory / Fable / Parable, Children's Literature, Fairy Tale / Folklore, Bullying, Education, Education, Classic Fiction
Publication year 1938
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Society: Class, Values/Ideas: Literature, Society: Politics & Government
Tags Humor, Historical Fiction, Arts / Culture, Class, Food, Relationships, British Literature, History: World, Classic Fiction
Publication year 1983
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Natural World: Space & The Universe, Society: Economics, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Values/Ideas: Fate
Tags Fantasy, Humor, Action / Adventure, Satire, Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Publication year 1904
Genre Short Story, Fiction
Themes Society: Class, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Tags Classic Fiction, Humor, American Literature, Education, Education, Historical Fiction
Publication year 1675
Genre Play, Fiction
Tags Humor, Play: Comedy / Satire, Classic Fiction
William Wycherley’s The Country Wife was written and first performed in London, in 1675. The play has lived on as one of the most famous examples of British Restoration comedies and continues to be produced frequently. The Restoration era, between 1660 and about 1700, describes the period following the Commonwealth era and the restoration of the English monarchy. During the Commonwealth, theatre was banned in England for 18 years, so with his return to the... Read The Country Wife Summary
Publication year 2020
Genre Graphic Novel/Book, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Life/Time: Childhood & Youth, Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Tags Humor, Realistic Fiction, Action / Adventure, Children's Literature, Relationships, Modern Classic Fiction
Publication year 2003
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Tags Humor, Satire, American Literature, Arts / Culture, Modern Classic Fiction, Romance
The Devil Wears Prada, published in 2004, is the debut novel of author Lauren Weisberger. It tells the tale of a hapless assistant working for a tyrannical boss in the fashion industry.The story takes place largely in present-day New York City, mostly in the offices of a high-fashion magazine called Runway. The central character, Andrea Sachs (who uses the nickname Andy), narrates the story from the first-person perspective, and the events she describes transpire over... Read The Devil Wears Prada Summary
Publication year 2008
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Life/Time: Coming of Age, Identity: Femininity, Identity: Gender, Identity: Masculinity, Self Discovery, Values/Ideas: Equality
Tags Realistic Fiction, Romance, Humor, Gender / Feminism
Publication year 2022
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Friendship, Relationships: Family, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Self Discovery, Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos
Tags Love / Sexuality, Modern Classic Fiction, Business / Economics, Drama / Tragedy, Romance, Fantasy, Humor
Publication year 1743
Genre Novel/Book in Verse, Fiction
Themes Values/Ideas: Literature, Values/Ideas: Fame, Values/Ideas: Art
Tags Narrative / Epic Poem, Satire, British Literature, Georgian Era, Education, Education, History: World, Humor, Classic Fiction
Publication year 2001
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Siblings, Values/Ideas: Good & Evil, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice, Values/Ideas: Literature, Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal, Values/Ideas: Power & Greed, Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies, Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt, Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance, Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Life/Time: Childhood & Youth, Natural World: Appearance & Reality, Relationships: Friendship, Relationships: Family, Relationships: Teams
Tags Fantasy, Mystery / Crime Fiction, Action / Adventure, Humor, Children's Literature
Publication year 1771
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Society: Class, Identity: Gender, Relationships: Family, Relationships: Marriage
Tags Classic Fiction, Humor, Satire, Travel Literature, British Literature, Georgian Era, Education, Education, History: World
Publication year 1953
Genre Short Story, Fiction
Themes Relationships: Family, Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos
Tags Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction, Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction, American Literature, Fantasy, Humor, Classic Fiction
Publication year 1752
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Identity: Language, Natural World: Appearance & Reality, Values/Ideas: Literature
Tags Education, Education, British Literature, History: World, Historical Fiction, Romance, Humor, Classic Fiction
Publication year 2018
Genre Novel, Fiction
Themes Emotions/Behavior: Grief, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Life/Time: Mortality & Death, Relationships: Family
Tags Grief / Death, Modern Classic Fiction, Business / Economics, Inspirational, Humor