Yes! I guess everyone enjoys sharing their favorite things that make them
laugh!
Thank you, Melody!
~Diana
On Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 8:38 AM Melody Flick <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> We've gotten a lot of suggestions! I wanna throw some into the ring too 🙂
>
> - author David Wong (AKA Jason Pargin) for dark yet hilarious sci-fi -
> start with JOHN DIES AT THE END or FUTURISTIC VIOLENCE AND FANCY SUITS
> - author Harrison Scott Key for a very funny alternative to David
> Sedaris (I actually like Key better) - start with THE WORLD'S LARGEST MAN
> (winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor)
> - graphic novel (manga) series MASHLE for a bizarre and hilarious
> cross between *One Punch Man* and *Harry Potter*
> - book series by Kira Jane Buxton, start with HOLLOW KINGDOM for dark
> yet funny romps with zombies (also nominated for Thurber Prize)
>
>
> Melody Flick
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> *Sent:* Sunday, November 13, 2022 11:50 AM
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> *Subject:* Humor Recommendations?
>
> Hi ya'll!
>
> In 26 days, and maybe sooner, if I'm lucky/on top of things, I will turn
> in my final assignment for my MLIS program at SJSU. (*knocks on wood) At
> that point, I would like to decompress by spending some time reading and
> watching fun, funny books and movies, so I am here asking you if you would
> please recommend your favorite humorous book(s) or movies (or podcasts or
> whatever), if you're so inclined. All formats and genres are fair game.
>
> In case you're wondering about titles I have found amusing, some that have
> tickled my funny bone are:
>
> Books:
>
> The Hitchhiker's Guide series by Douglas Adams
> Welcome to Nightvale by Joseph Fink
> So Lucky by Dawn O'Porter
>
> Movies:
>
> Liar Liar
> Mrs. Doubtfire
> The Great Race — my all-time favorite comedy movie which I quote with my
> family and re-watch regularly. If you haven't seen it, run to request a
> copy via ILL if you can find it or watch it on Prime Video or purchase it
> on Amazon
>
> I know I can Google it, and I have, but I am interested in what you all
> may come up with that doesn't show up on the usual lists.
>
> Thank you in advance!!! 🙂
>
> ~Diana
>
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