Episode Summary:
Are you a fan of funny books that truly make you laugh out loud? In this episode, Kelly and Alix take us on a romp through absurd, witty, nonsensical, and funny books that will add a delightful touch of comedic relief to your life.
Topics Discussed:
- [2:45] Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
- [8:25] Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett
- [14:52] Infernal Devices Series by Cassandra Clare
- [18:48] Bossypants by Tina Fey
- [26:38] The Princess Bride by William Goldman
- [33:02] My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
- [38:40] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- [43:27] Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
- [47:42] Flavia de Luce Series by Alan Bradley
- [52:23] A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
Other Resources Mentioned
- Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
- The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (film)
- @henderson_nik
- The Lady Janies Series by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
- Drunk History (Hulu TV series)
- The Martian by Andy Weir
- The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
- Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene
- A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (play)
- The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee
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Thanks for joining us for this laugh-filled episode—we hope your TBR is brimming with funny books that'll make you LOL! What are your favorite funny books? Share them in the comments below! And be sure to come back next week to hear Alix and Kelly preview their anticipated Beach Reads of 2024.
