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Humour

11 Humour reviews on The Bookish Elf. Humour here most often crosses with Memoir, Biography and Essays.

The 10 best Humour books we’ve reviewed

Ranked by our score
01
I’m Glad My Mom DiedJennette McCurdy · 2022

"I'm Glad My Mom Died" is not an easy read. It's frequently uncomfortable, often infuriating, and at times downright heartbreaking. But it's also darkly funny, deeply insightful, and ultimately hopeful. McCurdy's journey from a…

4.5★
02
The Tour of InsanityKelly Mitchell, Matthew Zakutny · 2020

Kelly Mitchell and Matthew Zakutny take you on a whirlwind ride through the turn-of-the-century homes. I don't know how they can make the history of the carpeted bathrooms sound so important, or make me…

4.5★
03
Home for the HomicidesElle Cosimano, Hannah Morrissey · 2026

Rival agents Holly Frost and Mark Shepherd race a festival deadline to solve a murder in a town named Christmas, with a promotion going to the winner. The parody is sharp, the clues play…

4.0★
04
Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler MindNate Bargatze · 2025

An honest, unpretentious collection of stories that captures Bargatze's unique comedic voice. While it occasionally lacks depth, it consistently delivers laughs—which is exactly what it sets out to do.

4.0★
05
Dare I Say ItNaomi Watts · 2025

"Dare I Say It" is an engaging, informative, and potentially life-changing resource. Its occasional shortcomings are far outweighed by its contributions to a long-neglected conversation.

4.0★
06
You’ll Never Believe MeKari Ferrell · 2025

"You'll Never Believe Me" is more than just another entry in the true crime genre - it's a thought-provoking examination of identity, belonging, and the possibility of change. While some readers might wish for…

4.0★
07
LifeformJenny Slate · 2024

Lifeform is a bold, beautiful examination of how we grow through love, loss, and parenthood. While its unconventional structure and flights of fancy may not appeal to every reader, those willing to embrace Slate's…

4.0★
08
CabinPatrick Hutchison · 2024

CABIN is a satisfying read for its engaging narrative, authentic voice, and meaningful exploration of finding purpose through manual work. While it occasionally gets bogged down in technical details, the overall journey is compelling…

4.0★
09
BossypantsTina Fey · 2011

Delve into the hilarious and insightful world of Tina Fey with her memoir, "Bossypants." With wit, charm, and candid storytelling, Fey takes readers on a journey through her life, from her early days in…

4.0★
10
Just Kidding Yours DestinyAnirban Das · 2014

The book sustains a deftly calibrated mixture of Author Anirban's signature self-effacing humor and his knack for intelligent storytelling that buoys an otherwise tiresome and self-important account of Kunal Roy's rise and fall and rise.

4.0★

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