Looking for Book Rec - Funny Novel with Literary Value

Hey there - I want to recommend something funny to my book club. Anyone have a book to suggest that's humorous but also well written and worthwhile?

Thanks!

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asked on May 12, 2009

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#1 - posted on May 12, 2009 (9:58 pm)

Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
by John Grogan

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I thought this book was really sweet and funny. I know it seems a bit cheesy now that it is a major motion picture, but still a fun read

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this one is not humorous, but is well written and worthwhile.

#2 - posted on May 12, 2009 (10:00 pm)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
by Mark Haddon

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Very different perspective

This book is written from the perspective of an autistic kid. It is a thriller that unfolds in a very unique way. I have never read another book like it - I finished this book in almost one sitting on a vacation.

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How about something by David Sedaris or Augusten Burroughs? They can both be funny in that dark, twisted way.

#3 - posted on May 14, 2009 (2:16 pm)

I read and enjoyed Sedaris's "Me Talk Pretty One Day" and "When you are engulfed in flames" His humorous musings about his life's view is often in a self-deprecating manner. Well written? He's talented. Meaningful? No, it's a joy ride with the dark side.

#4 - posted on May 16, 2009 (9:11 pm)

Oh yeah, my wife's book club read "Queen of the Road" two or three months ago. Humorous autobio about roaming US in a bus. During their club meet, the author called and she answered the ladies questions. ...got to go the skate park is calling.

#5 - posted on May 17, 2009 (7:55 am)

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