The funniest books that will make you laugh out loud

Humor is personal: what makes one reader cry with laughter leaves another cold. This list mixes styles, from absurd science fiction to satire and personal essays, so you can find the kind of funny that suits you. Comic novels Satire Humorous essays and memoirs Tips for finding your kind of funny Read the first chapter … Read more

Suspenseful books that keep you guessing until the end

A great suspense novel makes you stay up far too late. These books are known for their tension, twists and endings that readers still argue about, from golden-age mysteries to modern psychological thrillers. Classics of suspense Modern thrillers Literary suspense Where to start If you like puzzles, start with Christie. If you like unreliable narrators, … Read more