Looking for somebody new

PieOPah · 03-20-2009, 09:20 AM

I am looking for somebody new to read. I love my light hearted comedy books and somtime that is just what I need to pick me up after a dull day at work.

In general, my favourite comedy writers are (in no particular order)
Tom Holt
Terry Pratchet
Robert Rankin

Can anybody recommend some similar authors? While I love most of the works of the above, I have read everything they have all done. So, while I wait for the next book to be released, I would love to try somebody new

Many thanks,

BenG · 03-20-2009, 09:25 AM

Christopher Moore
Douglas Adams

PieOPah · 03-20-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BenG

Christopher Moore
Douglas Adams

I've read most of his Douglas Adams's work (all HHGTTG and Both Dirk Gently). Not heard of Christopher Moore so I'll look him up. Thank you

ErwinOtten · 03-20-2009, 09:48 AM

Hal Spacejock by Simon Haynes

pilotbob · 03-20-2009, 11:58 AM

Hmm... this thread seems familiar.

Anyway, How about Robert Asprin's Myth books?

BOb

PieOPah · 03-20-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Hmm... this thread seems familiar.

Anyway, How about Robert Asprin's Myth books?

BOb

Thank you. Another Author to look up

Definately gives me something to chew on for a while

Thank you all for the various suggestions

slayda · 03-20-2009, 02:36 PM

Try Darrell Bain's "Bigfoot Crazy".

BenG · 03-21-2009, 12:56 PM

Harry Harrison's Bill the Galactic Hero.

wayspooled · 03-21-2009, 08:21 PM

I agree Robert Asprin might suit. Perhaps Lawrence Watt-Evans (The Misenchanted Sword) or Diane Duane (So You Want To Be A Wizard?) or Grant Naylor (Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers). I also like my light-hearted books.

If you want something not necessarily sci-fi/fantasy, you might try George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman books.

M.A.S.H. and M.A.S.H Goes to Maine, the book(s) that the M.A.S.H. television series was made from by Richard Hooker were very funny. There were a lot of those MASH books written but only the first couple were written by Hooker and the others were pretty bad.

A modern contemporary fiction author that has quite a bit of humor in his writing is Richard Ford. Independence Day and The Sportswriter are excellent.

DDHarriman · 03-22-2009, 07:06 PM

Carl Hiaasen.

I do not say one could put into the comic writers group, but he is delirious sarcastic, and thus (for me at least) very funny.

Best,

03-20-2009, 09:20 AM	#1
PieOPah Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 914 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505	Looking for somebody new I am looking for somebody new to read. I love my light hearted comedy books and somtime that is just what I need to pick me up after a dull day at work. In general, my favourite comedy writers are (in no particular order) Tom Holt Terry Pratchet Robert Rankin Can anybody recommend some similar authors? While I love most of the works of the above, I have read everything they have all done. So, while I wait for the next book to be released, I would love to try somebody new Many thanks,

03-20-2009, 09:25 AM	#2
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	Christopher Moore Douglas Adams

03-20-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
ErwinOtten Addict Posts: 338 Karma: 444 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Netherlands Device: Cybook G3	Hal Spacejock by Simon Haynes

03-20-2009, 11:58 AM	#5
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Hmm... this thread seems familiar. Anyway, How about Robert Asprin's Myth books? BOb

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slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Try Darrell Bain's "Bigfoot Crazy".

03-21-2009, 12:56 PM	#8
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	Harry Harrison's Bill the Galactic Hero.

03-21-2009, 08:21 PM	#9
wayspooled Crab In The Dark Posts: 486 Karma: 2328180 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Device: Tablet PC until a 10" comes out that I like	I agree Robert Asprin might suit. Perhaps Lawrence Watt-Evans (The Misenchanted Sword) or Diane Duane (So You Want To Be A Wizard?) or Grant Naylor (Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers). I also like my light-hearted books. If you want something not necessarily sci-fi/fantasy, you might try George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman books. M.A.S.H. and M.A.S.H Goes to Maine, the book(s) that the M.A.S.H. television series was made from by Richard Hooker were very funny. There were a lot of those MASH books written but only the first couple were written by Hooker and the others were pretty bad. A modern contemporary fiction author that has quite a bit of humor in his writing is Richard Ford. Independence Day and The Sportswriter are excellent.

03-22-2009, 07:06 PM	#10
DDHarriman Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 4380 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Almada, Portugal Device: Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS 505, Kindle DXG and Samsung Galaxy Note	Carl Hiaasen. I do not say one could put into the comic writers group, but he is delirious sarcastic, and thus (for me at least) very funny. Best,