Books that Make us Laugh • Episode 161

Inspired by the folk at the New York Times article '22 of the funniest novels since Catch 22', join me (Kate), Phil and Laura as we consider the books that make us laugh. Listen in as we explore the NYT's suggestions and add in a few of our own. Find out the author we can't believe they missed, and the book that reliably makes Laura – a tough customer when it comes to funny books – laugh every time. Books mentioned The New York Times article '22 of the funniest novels since Catch 22' Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut The Idiot and Either/Or by Elif Batuman The Possessed by Elif Batuman Uncle Napoleon by Iraj Pezeshkzad Martyr by Kaveh Akbar Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi Where d'You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple The Ascent of Rum Doodle by W.E. Bowman Three Men and a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome Scoop by Evelyn Waugh Vanity Fair by William MakepieceThackarey The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel Notes Here's the Patreon link If you'd like to get more involved and support the show, and you'll get lots of good things in return: Patreon.com/thebookclubreview Keep up to date between shows, follow The Book Club Review podcast on Instagram Next book club read: Wifedom by Anna Funder Do take a quick moment to rate and review us via your podcast app, your support is really appreciated. And hey, if you have bookish friends, tell them about the show, maybe they will like it too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.