Best Funny Books

Have a laugh with our selection of the best funny books online. We have laugh-out-loud classics from legendary authors like Charles Dickens, Mark Twain and P.G Wodehouse. Plus, there's a whole world of contemporary funny with standout authors like Terry Pratchett, Caitlin Moran, and Bill Bryson. We’ve also revisited a childhood favourite, with the very tongue-in-cheek addition of the Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups. Beware, these funny stories may result in an uncontrollable urge to burst out laughing on the train. But if you're looking for funny books to read, what did you expect?
How to Tell If Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You
19 Dec 2012
Paperback
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5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (and Other Useful Guides)
01 Mar 2011
Paperback
US$15.22
Comedic Authors
Many of today’s top comic minds have turned to the publishing game, so you’ll find memoirs, biographies and how-to guides from some of the world’s funniest comedians. Our selection of funny books includes titles from big names like Trevor Noah, Dawn French, Tina Fey and Aziz Ansari. You may recognise them from TV and film, but they’ve also written side-splitting books to keep you entertained.
Cartoon Collections
Comics and cartoons are some of the most classic types of humour, whether you follow them in print or online. You’ll find comic collections that have stood the test of time, including compilations of Calvin and Hobbes or Garfield comics. There are also collections from talented new comic artists like Sarah Andersen, whose hugely popular Sarah’s Scribbles series has delighted a new generation. Check out new titles from popular bloggers like Hurrah for Gin or old favourites like Asterix and the Chariot Race.
Jokes for any Occasion
Some of the best funny books on the market are collections of jokes, whether you like your humour tame or rowdy. Child-friendly jokes and clever poems fill the pages of classic Where the Sidewalk Ends, with simple yet memorable illustrations. Children can also turn to titles like My First Joke Book and Awesome Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids to get ideas for their future comedy acts. Give the father in your life a copy of The Very Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes or Dad Jokes. There’s truly a joke book for every audience!