Category Archives: humorous
One Day
It’s a long, rocky and arduous road to adulthood, and Dexter Mayhew isn’t one to take any but the easy way. Emma Morley is intellectual and political, but lacking in the bouyant self-confidence that Dexter holds in abundance. They end up … Continue reading
Filed under Adult fiction, humorous, Romance
Brava, Valentine
This delightful novel is a continuation of Adriana Trigiani’s Very Valentine, which I haven’t read, but you don’t really need to in order to enjoy the romantic and hilarious escapades of Valentine Angelini. When her Grandmother remarries, Valentine takes over … Continue reading
Filed under Adult fiction, humorous, Romance
The Bride Will Keep Her Name
It’s one week until your wedding. An anonymous contact reveals that the gorgeous man you are about to marry is not who you think he is–in fact, he’s a murderer. What do you do, what do you do? Madison Mandelbaum at … Continue reading
Filed under Adult fiction, humorous, Suspense
Juliet, Naked
I’m sure we’ve all known–or may have been ourselves–obsessed fans of some actor or musician. My girlfriends and I had the entire script of A Hard Day’s Night memorized, and acted it out every day after school (I was John, … Continue reading
Filed under Adult fiction, humorous, Romance
Youth in Revolt
Some day when you’re feeling tired, over-the-hill and just plain old, pick up C.D. Payne’s Youth in Revolt and thank your lucky stars you’re not a teenager anymore! Fourteen-year-old journal keeper Nick Twisp spends his days plotting to lose his … Continue reading
Filed under Adult fiction, Family, humorous
This Is Where I Leave You
I have a new favorite author to add to my list of must-reads–Jonathan Tropper. I had already listened to the audiobook “The Book of Joe“ and loved his wild sense of humor and perceptive observations. I wasn’t disappointed as I laughed … Continue reading
Filed under Adult fiction, Family, humorous
About a Boy
If you enjoyed the 2002 movie with Hugh Grant (and if you haven’t seen it, we do have a copy at the Library), you might want to read the 1998 book by Nick Hornby, which has a little different ending. Will is … Continue reading
Filed under Adult fiction, humorous
