Young author, Tristen James is marking a promising career with his debut book, Two Men in a Basement. The story follows the hectic lives of two brothers in their forties, who have just moved back into their old parents’ basement. For them, every day brings a new opportunity to mess up in unimaginable ways. The frustrated parents are yet to find out that their sons are not just visiting, but are going to be around for good. Though this is James’s first book, he has set the bar high already. His writing will definitely leave you laughing and rolling on the floor, it did that to me! So the next time a friend asks for a good book recommendation, Two Men in a Basement cannot miss the list.
Comedy has been a popular genre in literature for centuries. Whether its Old Comedy in ancient Greece or more recent works of Oscar Wilde. Everyone has always enjoyed a good laugh, something to recharge their minds and souls. Let’s take a look at some of the best comedy books of all time, compiled by Molly Pennington from Reader’s Digest:
· Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Fans of the famed humorist David Sedaris have a hard time picking out their favorite book or essay from his chuckle-inducing, bestselling collection. In Me Talk Pretty One Day, Sedaris chronicles his fish-out-of-water adventures in Paris with brilliant wit, proving why he’s considered one of the best comic writers around.
· A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
John Kennedy Toole won a posthumous Pulitzer Prize for his epic comic novel set in New Orleans that’s regarded as a masterpiece. Prepare for a madcap adventure with hilarious descriptions and a brilliant plot that follows the tragicomic hero, Ignatius J. Reilly, through a series of zany scenes and exploits.
· Bossy Pants by Tina Fey
Tina Fey’s memoir bubbles over with wry and witty observations about her own life experience and the human condition itself. Fey describes events in her early years, how she finally got her writing gig on Saturday Night Live, and the ins and outs of being a woman in the entertainment biz. Fans of this book describe laughing out loud and erupting in giggles all the way through.
· Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gamain and Terry Prachett
Neil Gamain and Terry Prachett teamed up for this uproarious romp about the end times—even the title is funny. Both authors are known for their powerfully original and hilarious novels about all things madcap and fantastical. You’ll be amazed by their joint foray into the world of witches, angels, and demons that will keep you rapt and laughing throughout the fast-paced read.
· I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron is the writer behind such rom-com gems as Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally. In this essay collection, she writes with witty humor and relatable honesty about her observations as a woman of a certain age. You’ll laugh, cry and feel like you’re listening to a close friend you can laugh with.
Oscar Wilde’s famous play, written in 1915, is still considered a rollicking read. Wilde basically invented witty repartee, and the dialogue here delivers. The story concerns two men romancing two women and it’s filled with madcap chaos and hilarious twists and turns. Lose yourself in timeless language that still induces an impressive amount of giggles.
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