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Hey, you left out my picks! ;) I reread these books because they remain humorous: The Egg and I by McDonald Cheaper by the Dozen by Gilbreth I can add The Moon's a Balloon by David Niven (yes, the actor - my husband used to complain because I read in bed he couldn't sleep because I was shaking the bed laughing - it is his memoir and just as stylish as he was) Rebecca Endlich Librarian Edmonds-Woodway High School http://school.edmonds.wednet.edu/ewhs/library/default.htm -----Original Message----- From: School Library Media & Network Communications [mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Pat Hoppe Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 6:24 PM To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: [LM_NET] HIT: Humorous Adult Book Thanks for ALL the suggestions. Here are the great recommendations..... "Everybody loves Raymond" then she will love this book. Author: Patricia Heaton "Motherhood and Hollywood" Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series I find the Sweet Potato Queens books very funny indeed. I also like the books by Sophie Kinsella hilarious! She writes the Shopaholic series and several other books about generally funny occurrences in life. I've always enjoyed the wordplay and situations of the British author P.G. Wodehouse. The Southern Sisters mystery series by Anne George are just LOL fun and funny! The absolute funniest book I have read as an adult is Not Tonight Honey, Wait 'til I'm a Size 6 by Susan Reinhardt ISBN 0-7582-1124-4 We may have weird tastes but my husband and I loved "Marley and Me" by John Grogan Moo! by Jane Smiley--this one got me through my mother's last days Two books by Jasper Fforde: The Big Over Easy and The Fourth Bear. These two I listened to audio versions and they had me laughing out loud. Oh and here is one more. It is a bit dated but I still find remember it fondly: I Want to Buy A Vowel. anything by David Sedaris. "Sex Lives of Cannibals" by Martin Van Troost. I have given this to friends recovering from triple bypass surgery, depression, etc. It was always a hit. My Mom healed herself many times by reading The Confederacy of Dunces, although it is one very peculiar book. I have a friend who gives it to anyone who is having a tough time and needs encouragement. Pat Hoppe Librarian marbeth2@aol.com ************** New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------