Comedy fiction - Page 3

Joebill · 10-31-2010, 07:34 PM

Ron Goulart, his stories about the Barnum System.

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/g/ron-goulart/

Some are good, some are not.

I like 'Clockwork Pirates'.

mish · 10-31-2010, 07:42 PM

And can't forget Douglas Adams. 42!

Bilbo1967 · 10-31-2010, 07:46 PM

Couldn't argue with Wodehouse, Hiaasen or Pratchett. But I would also add Christopher Brookmyre into the mix if I may.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-02-2010, 02:36 PM

Want something funny to read? You might enjoy the Denial of Service saga.

(Heck, yes, this is a plug! But since it's free... what the hey?)

Seanette · 11-02-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan

Want something funny to read? You might enjoy the Denial of Service saga.

(Heck, yes, this is a plug! But since it's free... what the hey?)

Looks intriguing enough to download the first one and check it out

. (I prefer to start series at the beginning.)

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-02-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanette

Looks intriguing enough to download the first one and check it out

. (I prefer to start series at the beginning.)

Actually, the ebook collects all 5 stories into the one volume... you get 'em all!

Seanette · 11-02-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan

Actually, the ebook collects all 5 stories into the one volume... you get 'em all!

Cool!

The three e-books you had in ePub are now sitting on my iPod Touch. Once I get caught up on a couple of other things, I'm looking forward to reading them.

obs20 · 11-03-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

Tom Sharpe could be a candidate.

Also, Howard Jacobson - the first comedy writer to win the Booker a few weeks ago.

I just finished The Finkler Question it is an excellent read. I look forward to reading Jacobson's other novels.

Steve Anderson · 11-04-2010, 07:45 PM

I think Elmore Leonard can get funny, if you'll allow me to venture into humorous crime/mystery territory.

iGregory · 11-07-2010, 07:17 PM

Good Omens (the Nice and Accurate Professes of Agnes Nutter, Witch) was written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. I think alot of people forget Neil Gaiman, but it was he who drew me to the book originally. I was (am still, I suppose) a HUGE fan of Gaiman's "Sandman" comics, and hadn't heard of Terry Pratchett, when I first read Good Omens. I was living in Cardiff, Wales at the time, and remember laughing out loud while waiting for my laundry at the local "laundrette" while the other patrons looked at me like I was a complete nut.

Also, I read picked up "The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove" once, just because the title caught my attention and I was 'without a book to read'. I laughed out loud at that one, too.

Other than that, Douglas Adams is still my favourite comedic writer, though... I always wished that there were more to the Dirk Gently series...

mediax · 11-08-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by iGregory

I always wished that there were more to the Dirk Gently series...

Lordblacknail · 11-08-2010, 12:09 PM

What???? Stephanie isn't funny?????? when she said, "His kiss went all the way to my doodad" I fell off the couch. and what about the dwarfs and the ho's and the stoners?????

This is funny stuf.

PS i won't even mention grandma.

Lordblacknail · 11-08-2010, 12:27 PM

I am constanly amazed by the new authors I have found since I started collecting my 70K plus books since August 2010. I guess we all have favorites, but just this thread alone has given me three new authors that I haven't read. MaryJanice Davidson is one that should have honorable mention maybe, who wouldn't want to read a book called Fred The Mermaid? And The Island Of The Sequined Love Nun? I can't wait to read that one.

ManosHandsOfFate · 11-10-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lordblacknail

I am constanly amazed by the new authors I have found since I started collecting my 70K plus books since August 2010.

You realize you can't read all those books right?

TGS · 11-10-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obs20

I just finished The Finkler Question it is an excellent read. I look forward to reading Jacobson's other novels.

I've just started The Finkler Question, I like Howard Jacobson as an essayist and columnist and there are some really funny lines in it, but have to confess I'm wondering why this won the Booker - but hopefully it will improve.

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10-31-2010, 07:34 PM	#31
Joebill Fanatic Posts: 517 Karma: 459442 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpha Centauri's Library of Alexandria Device: Pandigital Novel	Ron Goulart, his stories about the Barnum System. http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/g/ron-goulart/ Some are good, some are not. I like 'Clockwork Pirates'.

10-31-2010, 07:42 PM	#32
mish Addict Posts: 215 Karma: 1930065 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Device: PRS-350, Kindle 2	And can't forget Douglas Adams. 42!

10-31-2010, 07:46 PM	#33
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Couldn't argue with Wodehouse, Hiaasen or Pratchett. But I would also add Christopher Brookmyre into the mix if I may.

11-02-2010, 02:36 PM	#34
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Want something funny to read? You might enjoy the Denial of Service saga. (Heck, yes, this is a plug! But since it's free... what the hey?)

11-04-2010, 07:45 PM	#39
Steve Anderson Addict Posts: 226 Karma: 260821 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Device: iPhone, laptop, more	I think Elmore Leonard can get funny, if you'll allow me to venture into humorous crime/mystery territory.

11-07-2010, 07:17 PM	#40
iGregory Gunslinger, say thank-ya Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: In Midworld Device: kobo, Asus Transformer, Coby Kryos	Good Omens (the Nice and Accurate Professes of Agnes Nutter, Witch) was written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. I think alot of people forget Neil Gaiman, but it was he who drew me to the book originally. I was (am still, I suppose) a HUGE fan of Gaiman's "Sandman" comics, and hadn't heard of Terry Pratchett, when I first read Good Omens. I was living in Cardiff, Wales at the time, and remember laughing out loud while waiting for my laundry at the local "laundrette" while the other patrons looked at me like I was a complete nut. Also, I read picked up "The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove" once, just because the title caught my attention and I was 'without a book to read'. I laughed out loud at that one, too. Other than that, Douglas Adams is still my favourite comedic writer, though... I always wished that there were more to the Dirk Gently series...

11-08-2010, 12:09 PM	#42
Lordblacknail Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 330000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Device: Kobo Libre 2 Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Kobo Libre Colour	What???? Stephanie isn't funny?????? when she said, "His kiss went all the way to my doodad" I fell off the couch. and what about the dwarfs and the ho's and the stoners????? This is funny stuf. PS i won't even mention grandma.

11-08-2010, 12:27 PM	#43
Lordblacknail Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 330000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Device: Kobo Libre 2 Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Kobo Libre Colour	I am constanly amazed by the new authors I have found since I started collecting my 70K plus books since August 2010. I guess we all have favorites, but just this thread alone has given me three new authors that I haven't read. MaryJanice Davidson is one that should have honorable mention maybe, who wouldn't want to read a book called Fred The Mermaid? And The Island Of The Sequined Love Nun? I can't wait to read that one.