I need something fun to read! - Page 2

Blossom · 07-09-2016, 06:47 PM

You need to read them in order. Most Overdrive libraries will have them all. They are very popular books. The first twelve are the best. Although thirteen is one of my favorite. The later ones past eighteen are ghost written probably by her daughter and do not have the humor that Janet can write. Don't get me wrong they are still a fun read but I highly recommend reading them in order.

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pdurrant · 07-10-2016, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Some of the classics you are probably familiar with:

"Catch-22" - Joseph Heller

And quite a lot of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. may interest you.

It's a stretch to call Catch-22 'fun', IMO.

JSWolf · 07-10-2016, 04:51 AM

My idea of fun is a book that I am enjoying reading mo matter the subject.

Doitsu · 07-10-2016, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I second the Stephanie Plum series. They are my go to books for when I need to laugh or smile. The only books I've ever wanted to reread.

I haven't read the Stephanie Plum series, but I can recommend the Fox & O’Hare Series by the same author:

Pros and Cons (E-Short)
The Heist
The Chase
The Shell Game (E-Short)
The Job
The Scam
The Pursuit

They're light reading with funny dialogues.

Pulpmeister · 07-10-2016, 06:41 AM

One of the few books that made me laugh out loud was Bryson's "Neither Here Nor There".

Dngrsone · 07-10-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

It's a stretch to call Catch-22 'fun', IMO.

Same here... I quit somewhere in chapter three, as I recall.

doubleshuffle · 07-10-2016, 07:47 AM

Jasper Fforde's books are very funny.

E.F. Benson's Mapp and Lucia novels as well.

The latter are PD and have been uploaded to the MR library in a nice edition by HarryT.

BookCat · 07-10-2016, 09:10 AM

When I was depressed, I had problems concentrating, these Blyton books really helped:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mysteries-C...ds=Enid+Blyton

The other books in the series are also available as collections. They're lots of fun but will leave you wanting cream cakes!

Dr. Drib · 07-10-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

It's a stretch to call Catch-22 'fun', IMO.

For me, it was an extremely funny book and, therefore, fun to read.

JSWolf · 07-11-2016, 04:14 AM

If it's a book you've enjoyed reading, then it's a fun read.

Luffy · 07-11-2016, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BookCat

When I was depressed, I had problems concentrating, these Blyton books really helped:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mysteries-C...ds=Enid+Blyton

The other books in the series are also available as collections. They're lots of fun but will leave you wanting cream cakes!

Seconded! Blyton books are a blast to read!

din155 · 07-11-2016, 06:23 AM

Something Fresh which is this months mobilread book club selection is quite funny if have not read it already. I enjoyed it a lot..at one point I had to stop the audiobook in the train as people were staring at me for laughing so much..

jbjb · 07-12-2016, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

But IMO you could do a lot worse than any of the Jeeves and Wooster stories by P G Wodehouse.

I'd strongly second that - delightfully written, light-hearted books. Perfect comfort reading.

I add his Blandings books to the list as well - I like them just as much, perhaps even more. And no need to stop there either - there are other series and stand-alones which are all wonderful.

ApK · 07-13-2016, 02:20 PM

Ever read the Mrs. Pollifax books by Dorothy Gilman, starting with "The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax?" I've enjoyed the ones I've read. Mrs. Pollifax is an aging widow who is becoming dangerously depressed, and decides she needs a change of pace. So she applies to the CIA for work as a spy....

When you're tired of reading, here's some movies that always cheer me up:

It's a Wonderful Life
Star Wars
That Thing You Do
The Princess Bride

Dr. Drib · 07-13-2016, 04:00 PM

You want fun?!

Did you say you want fun??!!

Well, come closer....closer... have I got something for you:

1) Thorne Smith
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorne_Smith
Think "Topper," and you'll be half-way there.

2) Clarence Day
Remember the film "Life with Father"? -- Well, he was also a writer (from which the film was based). Check out some of his books.

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Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	You need to read them in order. Most Overdrive libraries will have them all. They are very popular books. The first twelve are the best. Although thirteen is one of my favorite. The later ones past eighteen are ghost written probably by her daughter and do not have the humor that Janet can write. Don't get me wrong they are still a fun read but I highly recommend reading them in order. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,742 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	My idea of fun is a book that I am enjoying reading mo matter the subject.

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Pulpmeister Wizard Posts: 2,879 Karma: 29145056 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle	One of the few books that made me laugh out loud was Bryson's "Neither Here Nor There".

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doubleshuffle Unicycle Daredevil Posts: 13,944 Karma: 185432100 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Planet of the Pudding Brains Device: Aura HD (R.I.P. After six years the USB socket died.) tolino shine 3	Jasper Fforde's books are very funny. E.F. Benson's Mapp and Lucia novels as well. The latter are PD and have been uploaded to the MR library in a nice edition by HarryT.

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BookCat C L J Posts: 2,911 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	When I was depressed, I had problems concentrating, these Blyton books really helped: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mysteries-C...ds=Enid+Blyton The other books in the series are also available as collections. They're lots of fun but will leave you wanting cream cakes!

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,742 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If it's a book you've enjoyed reading, then it's a fun read.

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din155 Guru Posts: 880 Karma: 7556602 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle PW, Win 10 thinkpad 8in	Something Fresh which is this months mobilread book club selection is quite funny if have not read it already. I enjoyed it a lot..at one point I had to stop the audiobook in the train as people were staring at me for laughing so much..

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ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,402 Karma: 69116640 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	Ever read the Mrs. Pollifax books by Dorothy Gilman, starting with "The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax?" I've enjoyed the ones I've read. Mrs. Pollifax is an aging widow who is becoming dangerously depressed, and decides she needs a change of pace. So she applies to the CIA for work as a spy.... When you're tired of reading, here's some movies that always cheer me up: It's a Wonderful Life Star Wars That Thing You Do The Princess Bride

07-13-2016, 04:00 PM	#30
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,611 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	You want fun?! Did you say you want fun??!! Well, come closer....closer... have I got something for you: 1) Thorne Smith https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorne_Smith Think "Topper," and you'll be half-way there. 2) Clarence Day Remember the film "Life with Father"? -- Well, he was also a writer (from which the film was based). Check out some of his books.