Laughter And Survival: Humorous Reads For The Apocalypse, Suggests

As humor is subjective, the task of finding amusing literature can be daunting. Therefore, librarians have curated a selection of humorous reads that cater to different tastes, from laugh-out-loud moments to cringe-worthy humor. The list includes "Margo's Got Money Troubles" by Rufi Thorpe, which utilizes a wisecracking and whip-smart heroine to make others' problems seem humorous.

Another notable title is "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman, a previously self-published series acquired by Ace due to its popularity and fan base. The story revolves around Coast Guard vet Carl, who runs through the streets of Seattle in boxers and pink Crocs to find his ex-girlfriend's show cat, "Princess Donut the Queen Anne Chonk." After locating the cat... Carl and Princess Donut are confronted with a surprise: the collapse of buildings worldwide.

They soon discover that aliens have destroyed civilization and are amongst the few remaining survivors. Humans are given the option to attempt survival on Earth's ravaged surface or participate in "the Dungeon," a televised game show designed for intergalactic entertainment. The book is filled with gonzo humor and action... as Carl and Princess Donut fight bosses and toxic slime barefoot.

The story is suitable for readers who enjoy gamified post-apocalyptic adventures and escapades. The Seattle Public Library encourages patrons to visit their online catalog at spl. org to borrow these titles. This article was first published in "The Seattle Times".

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The Seattle Public Library's book recommendation column is submitted by a librarian, offering insights into reading and book trends from a professional perspective. The column aims to promote humor and reading, sharing favorite funny books that can bring levity and entertainment.

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The Seattle Public Library loves to promote books and reading. This column, submitted by the library, is a space to share reading and book trends from a librarian's perspective. You can find these titles at the library by visiting  spl.org and searching the catalog. Making time for humor can be helpful in challenging times, but because humor is subjective, finding funny books can be difficult. To help, we're sharing a few of our favorite funny reads. Whether you want to laugh out loud, cringe laugh or have a silly adventure, these books can supply a little levity.