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My favorite books. Enjoy 😁
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items All the books I've read and loved ranging from funny ones to self-help that have made me laugh and fixed my life
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Funny Books
Self-Help
Funny Books
Get ready to LOL with these super funny books that'll totally cheer you up!
This book just cracks me up. The main guy, Ignatius, is so weird and dramatic, he somehow makes being lazy look like a full-time job. Everything he says and does is ridiculous, but that’s what makes it so funny.
A Confederacy of Dunces
It feels like she’s writing from inside my brain sometimes. Her drawings are so silly, and the way she tells real-life stories — even about sad or awkward stuff — somehow makes me laugh every time.
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
It’s old-school British humor, but in a good way. The situations always get out of hand and Jeeves, the butler, has to fix everything. I love how proper and ridiculous it all is at the same time.
The Code of the Woosters|eBook
It’s just a bunch of real-life stories where he embarrasses himself, and I love that kind of humor. He doesn’t take himself seriously at all, and the way he tells the stories makes them even funnier.
James Acaster's Classic Scrapes
She talks about being awkward in everyday life, and I relate to that a lot. Her stories are real but super funny, and I like how she laughs at herself.
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
It’s weird in the best way. Everything that happens is so random and over-the-top, but it somehow makes sense. It’s like space comedy — which sounds odd, but it works.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The main character is a single mom and writer who accidentally gets caught up in crime. It’s funny because she has no idea what she’s doing, but she just rolls with it. I like that mix of humor and chaos.
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Novel
The kids literally catch on fire when they’re mad — like, what?! 😂 But somehow the book still feels sweet and meaningful. It made me laugh but also made me care.
Nothing to See Here: A Novel
It’s so random. Like, a stuffed aardvark is somehow connected to politics? That made me curious — and then I stayed for the weird but smart jokes. It's just wild in a good way.
Enter the Aardvark
Trevor’s stories are wild and funny, but deep too. It’s like laughing through serious stuff without losing the message.
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
This book says what we’re all thinking. It’s blunt, funny, and weirdly comforting. Prolly one of my favourites haha.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Bridget is chaotic in the best way 😂. Super relatable and full of laugh-out-loud moments.
Bridget Jones's Diary: A Novel
Smart and goofy at the same time. History jokes that actually make me laugh.
Step Aside, Pops: A Hark! a Vagrant Collection
Self-Help
These are self-help books I’ve read and actually got something out of.
Not just hype — they made me think, change a few habits, and feel a bit more like I have my life together (kind of 😅).
This book helped me understand how small, consistent actions can lead to significant changes. It made building good habits feel achievable.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
It taught me the importance of living in the present moment. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I remember to focus on the 'now.'
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
This book provided me with a framework to improve both my personal and professional life. The habits are practical and impactful.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition
Goggins' story is seriously amazing! It really opened my eyes to how strong we can be mentally and how much further we can go than we think.
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
The simplicity of the agreements made me reflect on my behavior and beliefs. It's a guide to personal freedom and peace.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Manson's no-nonsense approach helped me prioritize what truly matters in life. It's both humorous (it also made it into one of my favorite funny books :D) and enlightening.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
This book motivated me to start my days earlier, leading to increased productivity and a better mindset.
The 5 AM Club: 11 Tips To Help You Wake Up Early, Energize And Get Things Done
It offered a fresh perspective on time management, reminding me to focus on what truly matters in our limited time.
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
This book inspired me to pursue my passions intentionally and provided actionable steps to do so.
Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life
It challenged my thought patterns and taught me to question negative self-talk, leading to a more positive mindset.
Don't Believe Everything You Think (Expanded Edition): Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Graduation Gift)