Humour Archives - The Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/fiction/humour-fiction/ Everything about Books and Reading Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:56:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.bookishelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/logo-7549440.jpg Humour Archives - The Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/fiction/humour-fiction/ 32 32 144235496 All Fours by Miranda July https://www.bookishelf.com/all-fours-by-miranda-july/ https://www.bookishelf.com/all-fours-by-miranda-july/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:56:21 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15058 In "All Fours," Miranda July explores the complexities of midlife, desire, and self-reinvention through the eyes of a semi-famous artist who abandons her plans and checks into a motel, where a journey of personal rediscovery unfolds. Read our in-depth review.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/all-fours-by-miranda-july/feed/ 0 15058 Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan https://www.bookishelf.com/lies-and-weddings-by-kevin-kwan/ https://www.bookishelf.com/lies-and-weddings-by-kevin-kwan/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:31:48 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15051 Discover the captivating drama and glamour of Kevin Kwan’s Lies and Weddings. This scandalous tale of a lavish wedding, family secrets, and forbidden love is the perfect escapist read, blending humor, heart, and high-society mishaps in Kwan’s signature style.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/lies-and-weddings-by-kevin-kwan/feed/ 0 15051 The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley https://www.bookishelf.com/the-guncle-abroad-by-steven-rowley/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-guncle-abroad-by-steven-rowley/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:02:03 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15048 Explore the laughter, love, and heartfelt moments in Steven Rowley's sequel The Guncle Abroad, where Patrick O'Hara embarks on a European adventure with his niece and nephew. A must-read for fans of queer fiction and heartwarming family stories.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-guncle-abroad-by-steven-rowley/feed/ 0 15048 The Guncle by Steven Rowley https://www.bookishelf.com/the-guncle-by-steven-rowley/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-guncle-by-steven-rowley/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:43:49 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15045 The Guncle by Steven Rowley is a hilarious and heartwarming novel about a gay uncle who becomes the caregiver for his niece and nephew. Explore themes of chosen family, grief, and personal growth, all wrapped in humor and heart.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-guncle-by-steven-rowley/feed/ 0 15045 Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman https://www.bookishelf.com/help-wanted-by-adelle-waldman/ https://www.bookishelf.com/help-wanted-by-adelle-waldman/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:29:52 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15307 Discover Adelle Waldman’s insightful novel Help Wanted, a timely exploration of the challenges faced by big-box retail workers in a small, economically struggling town. This review highlights the sharp social commentary and humorous yet heartfelt portrayals of the diverse cast in their fight for better working conditions and upward mobility.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/help-wanted-by-adelle-waldman/feed/ 0 15307 What a Way to Go by Bella Mackie https://www.bookishelf.com/what-a-way-to-go-by-bella-mackie/ https://www.bookishelf.com/what-a-way-to-go-by-bella-mackie/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 03:35:53 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15227 Discover Bella Mackie’s wickedly funny murder mystery "What a Way to Go," where wealth, dysfunction, and a satirical spin on high society collide in a tale of scandal and intrigue. Perfect for fans of dark humor and true crime.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/what-a-way-to-go-by-bella-mackie/feed/ 0 15227 Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-this-christmas-has-a-secret-by-benjamin-stevenson/ https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-this-christmas-has-a-secret-by-benjamin-stevenson/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:14:09 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14839 Dive into Benjamin Stevenson’s latest Christmas mystery, "Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret," where magic and murder mix in a holiday tale filled with suspense, humor, and unexpected twists. Perfect for fans of festive thrillers and meta-mysteries.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-this-christmas-has-a-secret-by-benjamin-stevenson/feed/ 0 14839 Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-on-this-train-is-a-suspect-by-benjamin-stevenson/ https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-on-this-train-is-a-suspect-by-benjamin-stevenson/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:00:58 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14837 Explore the thrilling and meta-rich world of Benjamin Stevenson’s "Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect," a mystery novel that combines sharp wit, a cast of complex characters, and a murder-filled journey on the Ghan Express.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-on-this-train-is-a-suspect-by-benjamin-stevenson/feed/ 0 14837 Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-in-my-family-has-killed-someone-by-benjamin-stevenson/ https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-in-my-family-has-killed-someone-by-benjamin-stevenson/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 03:50:21 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14832 Discover the darkly comedic and twisty world of Benjamin Stevenson’s "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone." The clever plot, witty writing, and unforgettable characters that make this novel a must-read for mystery lovers.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/everyone-in-my-family-has-killed-someone-by-benjamin-stevenson/feed/ 0 14832 The Husbands by Holly Gramazio https://www.bookishelf.com/the-husbands-by-holly-gramazio/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-husbands-by-holly-gramazio/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:31:03 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14999 Dive into Holly Gramazio's inventive debut, The Husbands, where one woman navigates a multiverse of marital possibilities. This magical realism novel blends humor, romance, and existential questions in a wildly imaginative journey. Read our full review.

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