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This discussion will cover everything related to our reading challenge for 2016. Discuss book suggestions, ask questions, or review your book choices.

If you're looking for a great book based in NY, try .

It's wonderful!

Does anyone have a suggestion for funny books? I have a weird sense of humor. I love(d) Terry Pratchett but I've read all of his books. Any humor like his would be great!

Thanks for the recommendation, Teri. We'll add it to the New York list. The library doesn't have a copy so I've ordered one. It should be here and available in a week or so.

If you've read all of Terry Pratchett's work, then you've probably read Good Omens, his collaboration with Neil Gaiman. If not, check that out and really, any of Gaiman's other works. I just read (actually, listened to) Anansi Boys, which was great! Quite witty and a great story, to boot.

Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan is a fast-moving adventure story with a lot of clever dialog. Also, A. Lee Martinez's Helen & Troy's Epic Road Quest is a road-trip book but set in a fantasy world. It is a little more goofy, but lots of fun. Of course, there's the classic Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I've been meaning to revisit that one.

In nonfiction, Bill Bryson is witty and tells great stories. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid is a fun story about his youth and At Home, about household history, was quite interesting. Also, try Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell. It tackles the tourist trade culture with a surprising amount of offbeat humor, plus it is pretty interesting.

Does anyone else have suggestions for some great, funny reads?

- Leigh, Seymour Library

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm not crazy about fantasy (even though I love Terry Pratchett!) but I'll check out Helen & Troy.

Neil Gaiman and Stephen King are too creepy for me, although I've read Good Omens and Carrie.

Funny about Into the Wilderness. I checked the FLLS site and there were 10 books there. Must be everyone has it except for Seymour! :)

I really liked Bill Bryson's Mother Tongue. I think it was my favorite of all of his books.

I read a LOT so I'm always looking for great new books!