10 Clever Books That Will Tickle Your Funny Bone

10 Clever Books That Will Tickle Your Funny Bone

10 Great Films With Comedy and Drama

Some movies are just going for laughs, while others are serious from start to finish. But some of the best cinematic experiences combine both. If you agree, check out these films:

1. Tootsie (1982)
2. The Breakfast Club (1985)
3. L.A. Story (1991)
4. Groundhog Day (1993)
5. The Truman Show (1998)
6. The Terminal (2004)
7. Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
8. Juno (2007)
9. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
10. Birdman (2014)

Why Do We Laugh?

In Depth

Even in the darkest of times, humans are able to find ways to laugh. Whether they're dealing with a breakup, going through financial issues, or even battling depression. Not all of the works on this list seem funny on the surface, but they are written with wit and levity that not only adds entertainment value, it might even make you laugh out loud. With that said, we've gathered ten clever books that will tickle your funny bone, presented here in no particular order.

First up, at #1, we have "Freaks I've Met" by Donald Jans. Just hours after graduating, Jack Fitzpatrick already has plans to become a millionaire. When he moves to Los Angeles in search of instant fame and fortune, he soon realizes that becoming rich is easier said than done. The story follows Jack's escapades as he hops from one odd job to another and even manages to land himself in prison.

At #2 is "100 Days of Cake" by Shari Goldhagen. It revolves around Molly, a teenager who has been suffering from severe depression since the death of her father. The story focuses on her condition and the people helping her cope with it, including her mother, who thinks that she can cheer Molly up by baking her a new cake every day. It's a relatable and lighthearted take on the effects of depression, and it also shows how the mental illness affects a person's friends and family.

It's a relatable and lighthearted take on the effects of depression, and it also shows how the mental illness affects a person's friends and family.

Next up, at #3, we have "My Granny Writes Erotica" by Rosen Trevithick. After kicking out her unfaithful husband, 65-year-old Betty finds herself in debt. She figures that she can raise a lot of money by writing an erotic novel, but things get complicated when she realizes that she has absolutely no experience in the subject matter. Now, she struggles as she tries to gather information from sexually experienced people, all while keeping her plans a secret from her family.

Next, at #4, is "Rejected Princesses" by Jason Porath. It's a collection of humorous stories about both real and mythical historical figures who are seldom, or never, represented in mainstream media. It's an empowering novel that aims to shine a spotlight on the women who have made a dent in history yet remain widely obscure.

At #5 is "Phoebe Smith's Private Blog" by Lynda Renham. After getting dumped by her boyfriend, Phoebe is scrambling to find a date for an upcoming party. The story follows her as she goes on hilariously bad dates with all sorts of men, and documents each encounter in her private blog. One day, her young nephew accidentally makes her entries visible to the public, and her life starts spiraling out of control.

After getting dumped by her boyfriend, Phoebe is scrambling to find a date for an upcoming party.

Next, at #6, is "Private Citizens" by Tony Tulathimutte. Set in the mid-2000's, it revolves around a group of friends who are all struggling with their post-graduation lives. It's a satirical take on the hardships that millennials had to face during that time period, and it's told from the perspective of four people with very different quirks and problems.

Next up, at #7, we have "The Late Bloomers' Club" by Louise Miller. Nora and Kit are two sisters who live in a small town in Vermont. When they inherit their neighbor's property, they find out that a certain corporation wants to buy it off them and build a large retail store in its place. Now, the sisters, who are struggling with their finances, are faced with the tough decision of selling the land or keeping it intact as per the community's pleas.

Next, at #8, is "Gork, the Teenage Dragon" by Gabe Hudson. As a student of WarWings Military Academy, Gork must find a female dragon that will agree to be his queen, or else he'll be enslaved forever. Despite having the lowest rating in his class, he's determined to mate with one of the most popular girls in the academy, Runcita. The story, spanning only a single day, follows Gork as he overcomes countless obstacles in his quest to woo the girl of his dreams.

As a student of WarWings Military Academy, Gork must find a female dragon that will agree to be his queen, or else he'll be enslaved forever.

At #9 is "Nicotine" by Nell Zink. Penny is an unemployed business major with a very unusual family. Her mother was a member of a South American tribe, and her father is a shamanistic healer. When her father dies, Penny inherits his old house in New Jersey, which happens to be occupied by tobacco-loving squatters. Over time, she starts growing fond of the squatters and even falls in love with one of them, but conflict arises when the rest of her family wants to evict them.

Finally, at #10, we have "Every Anxious Wave" by Mo Daviau. Karl Bender is just your average bar owner who loves listening to music. One day, he discovers a worm hole in his closet that allows him to travel back in time. Things go wrong when he accidentally gets his friend, Wayne, stuck in the year 980. With the help of an astrophysicist named Lena, they jump around different timelines in search of a way to bring Wayne back.