Romantic comedy novels for men?

synlor · 06-10-2010, 10:22 PM

I'm in a a bit of a weird mood and feel like reading something with a good love story, preferably on the more comedic side of it, but don't want something way over the top or softcore pornography. It doesn't necessarily have to be the main focus of the plot; it could be a good subplot to the novel. For example, I just watched The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (good movie, I feel it did justice to the original novel) which had a bit of a romantic element between Arthur and Trillian which I enjoyed. So does anyone have some suggestions for me?

Solitaire1 · 06-10-2010, 10:38 PM

One romance novel I can recommend: "Valentine Bachelors" by Elise Title, Pamela Bauer, and Tiffany White. It basically consists of a prologue to set it up, each of the authors contributes a story, and an epilogue to tie it all up. The basic scenario is that it's New Year's Eve and three friends are at a bar, each without a date. In the course of events, they make a bet to advertise for a date in the personals.

It was one of the first romance novels I ever read, and it is still one my favorites. One thing I like about it is that the humor comes naturally from the characters, rather than being forced. You should be able to find it easily on-line or at your local used-book store.

Stinger · 06-10-2010, 10:44 PM

I wholeheartedly support this request for recommendations!

On a side note: I rarely get to see the oddly specific Marvin the Paranoid Android emoticon, so that's why he's in the crowd there.

Darqref · 06-11-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stinger

I wholeheartedly support this request for recommendations!

On a side note: I rarely get to see the oddly specific Marvin the Paranoid Android emoticon, so that's why he's in the crowd there.

I heartily recommend anything by Lois McMaster Bujold. Most of her later works have some romance built in, and even some of the ones from her Vorkosigan series (which is usually labeled military SF) have romance.

For absolute funny romance, try A Civil Campaign (vorkosigan, available from Baen Books)

For more serious romance, her fantasy is best. Books from her 5 Gods series each contain romance, and while linked can be read out of order (but Paladin of Souls should be read after Curse of Chalion). On the other hand, The Sharing Knife series must be read in order to get best effect. (these are all from EOS books, so they're more expensive and drm infested.)

Other thoughts (all SF or fantasy): Linnea Sinclair has all romantic SF, so far they are all individual books, not a series. Some of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover books have strong romance. Patricia Briggs has some werewolf books out that have fairly strong romance.

All of my recommendations have some romantic elements, but (at least to me) have the story as the main point.

Dellaster · 06-11-2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Darqref

For absolute funny romance, try A Civil Campaign (vorkosigan, available from Baen Books)

Definitely the book I think of when "romantic comedy for men" comes up. Best read after Komarr wherein the romantic interest actually starts. The only fault is that, for my taste, it leans a bit too far to the farce side. I prefer my comedy to be more natural, though A Civil Campaign was tolerable except for some of the parts with Mark which I can only describe as slapstick. I detest slapstick.

I'm very interested in other novels like that.

GERGE · 06-13-2010, 07:37 AM

When I want some romantic comedy I usually read manga. I recommend this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_till_Tomorrow There is a very big market for seinen romantic comedy in Japan.

If you don't like manga, read The Dancers at the End of Time by Michael Moorcock. Utterly hilarious. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dan...he_End_of_Time

FatDog · 06-13-2010, 05:14 PM

Try "Faking It" by Jennifer Crusie.

Or the Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich (Not really romantic but Janet used to write Bodice Rippers until she ran out of ideas for new sexual positions for the characters so some tension is in the books).

Found this on InkMesh (Promotional Free ebooks)

http://www.inkmesh.com/ebooks/pirpir...ook/?start=720

A_J_Lath · 06-13-2010, 05:36 PM

'The Man on Platform 5' by Robert Llewellyn (who played Kryten in Red Dwarf)

Basically, a male-orientated romcom about a girl who tries to make a total geek sexy for a bet. I'm not sure if it's available in an e-format, though. It's pretty funny, though there are some rude bits.

abookreader · 06-13-2010, 06:42 PM

Totally because I just started reading it again myself so it is at the front of my brain

But have you ever read The Princess Bride by William Goldman - not watched the movie, read the book!

ewy · 06-16-2010, 06:06 AM

I'd recommend the "Thursday Next" series from Jasper Fforde - starting with "The Eyre Affair" and following. If you enjoyed the "Hitchhiker", I'm pretty sure you'll love this one, too.
There's a romantic "side story" in these stories, too.

Greetings,

ewy

FlorenceArt · 06-18-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by synlor

I'm in a a bit of a weird mood and feel like reading something with a good love story, preferably on the more comedic side of it, but don't want something way over the top or softcore pornography. It doesn't necessarily have to be the main focus of the plot; it could be a good subplot to the novel. For example, I just watched The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (good movie, I feel it did justice to the original novel) which had a bit of a romantic element between Arthur and Trillian which I enjoyed. So does anyone have some suggestions for me?

If you're in the mood for something rather long, I would heartily recommend Michael Moorcock's Dancers At the End of Time series of three books: An Alien Heat, The Hollow Lands and The End of All Songs. Hilarious and romantic. I read it several times.

Guns4Hire · 06-18-2010, 04:41 PM

Romantic comedy novels for men?

Do you mean porn?

GERGE · 06-23-2010, 01:53 AM

Dancers At the End of Time is a strange book. Once in a year it comes into my mind and I can't get it out again without spending one day with it.

Everyone must read it.

mikaelalind · 06-23-2010, 12:55 PM

If you want something funny, I recommend Tinker by Wen Spencer. The best way to describe it is Science Fiction with Elves and Magic. I think it is available for free from Webscription.

If you decide that you don't want fantasy, check out the collaborations between Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer

GlennD · 06-23-2010, 01:03 PM

"Bloodsucking Fiends", by Christopher Moore, and the sequel, "You Suck!". (There is a third one but I haven't read it.) It's a sort of parody of the whole 'urban fantasy' genre. Very funny stuff, with a bit of romance in the mix.

06-10-2010, 10:22 PM	#1
synlor Member Posts: 17 Karma: 83 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle DX	Romantic comedy novels for men? I'm in a a bit of a weird mood and feel like reading something with a good love story, preferably on the more comedic side of it, but don't want something way over the top or softcore pornography. It doesn't necessarily have to be the main focus of the plot; it could be a good subplot to the novel. For example, I just watched The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (good movie, I feel it did justice to the original novel) which had a bit of a romantic element between Arthur and Trillian which I enjoyed. So does anyone have some suggestions for me?

06-13-2010, 05:14 PM	#7
FatDog Witless protection Agent Posts: 290 Karma: 1002898 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Device: Kindle	Try "Faking It" by Jennifer Crusie. Or the Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich (Not really romantic but Janet used to write Bodice Rippers until she ran out of ideas for new sexual positions for the characters so some tension is in the books). Found this on InkMesh (Promotional Free ebooks) http://www.inkmesh.com/ebooks/pirpir...ook/?start=720 Last edited by FatDog; 06-13-2010 at 08:54 PM.

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06-10-2010, 10:38 PM	#2
Solitaire1 Samurai Lizard Posts: 14,832 Karma: 69500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: NookColor, Nook Glowlight 4	One romance novel I can recommend: "Valentine Bachelors" by Elise Title, Pamela Bauer, and Tiffany White. It basically consists of a prologue to set it up, each of the authors contributes a story, and an epilogue to tie it all up. The basic scenario is that it's New Year's Eve and three friends are at a bar, each without a date. In the course of events, they make a bet to advertise for a date in the personals. It was one of the first romance novels I ever read, and it is still one my favorites. One thing I like about it is that the humor comes naturally from the characters, rather than being forced. You should be able to find it easily on-line or at your local used-book store.

06-10-2010, 10:44 PM	#3
Stinger Asha'man Posts: 335 Karma: 844 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo	I wholeheartedly support this request for recommendations! On a side note: I rarely get to see the oddly specific Marvin the Paranoid Android emoticon, so that's why he's in the crowd there.

06-13-2010, 07:37 AM	#6
GERGE Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 5797160 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Istanbul Device: Kobo Libra	When I want some romantic comedy I usually read manga. I recommend this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_till_Tomorrow There is a very big market for seinen romantic comedy in Japan. If you don't like manga, read The Dancers at the End of Time by Michael Moorcock. Utterly hilarious. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dan...he_End_of_Time

06-13-2010, 05:36 PM	#8
A_J_Lath Zealot Posts: 134 Karma: 200000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Device: Computer	'The Man on Platform 5' by Robert Llewellyn (who played Kryten in Red Dwarf) Basically, a male-orientated romcom about a girl who tries to make a total geek sexy for a bet. I'm not sure if it's available in an e-format, though. It's pretty funny, though there are some rude bits.

06-13-2010, 06:42 PM	#9
abookreader Wizard Posts: 1,516 Karma: 2567610 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindles - Keyboard, Fire, 2-US, iPhone, iPAD	Totally because I just started reading it again myself so it is at the front of my brain But have you ever read The Princess Bride by William Goldman - not watched the movie, read the book!

06-16-2010, 06:06 AM	#10
ewy Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 27100 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Thuringia, Germany Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3 WiFi	I'd recommend the "Thursday Next" series from Jasper Fforde - starting with "The Eyre Affair" and following. If you enjoyed the "Hitchhiker", I'm pretty sure you'll love this one, too. There's a romantic "side story" in these stories, too. Greetings, ewy

06-18-2010, 04:41 PM	#12
Guns4Hire Reading...Since 1970 Posts: 610 Karma: 7819 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nova Air C, Nova Pro, LifebookMars, BoyueT62+ Glowlight, NST, PB360	Romantic comedy novels for men? Do you mean porn?

06-23-2010, 01:53 AM	#13
GERGE Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 5797160 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Istanbul Device: Kobo Libra	Dancers At the End of Time is a strange book. Once in a year it comes into my mind and I can't get it out again without spending one day with it. Everyone must read it.

06-23-2010, 12:55 PM	#14
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	If you want something funny, I recommend Tinker by Wen Spencer. The best way to describe it is Science Fiction with Elves and Magic. I think it is available for free from Webscription. If you decide that you don't want fantasy, check out the collaborations between Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer

06-23-2010, 01:03 PM	#15
GlennD Wizard Posts: 2,114 Karma: 17500000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Pacific NW Device: sony PRS350, iPhone, iPad	"Bloodsucking Fiends", by Christopher Moore, and the sequel, "You Suck!". (There is a third one but I haven't read it.) It's a sort of parody of the whole 'urban fantasy' genre. Very funny stuff, with a bit of romance in the mix.

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