The world can be a dark place at times, and we all need something light-hearted to entertain and distract us. Happily, there are a host of witty, satirical and downright hilarious books out there, waiting to put a smile back on our faces.
From comic novels and memoirs, to essays and poetry, humour has filled literature for hundreds of years, always making it more inclusive, socially challenging and downright amusing. Here is the ultimate list of funny books that will have you cackling with laughter.
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