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Tom Dick and Debbie Harry A while ago I found this aussie book in an op shop and it is really funny. So I am interested to see what other Aussie books are out there which people would recommend as good for a laugh.

Another funny book I read recently, actually it was an audiobook, so listened to recently, was 'Don't Tell Mom I Work on the Rigs: She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse. This version was actually read out by the author, Paul Carter, and it is his memoirs. He has written two other books as well, but I have not read them, but plan to.

I used to read a lot of Clive James' non fiction in the eighties and loved it. He really knows how to make you laugh out loud.

That is a name I have not heard for a while ... he was funny, in a caustic sort of way if I remember correctly.

Dee-Ann wrote: "That is a name I have not heard for a while ... he was funny, in a caustic sort of way if I remember correctly."

Yes he was very sarcastic, but since a lot of it was self-directed it didn't feel bitter, just very witty.

I LIKE funny so I'll have to check out Clive James [I also enjoy sarcasm but that's a secret, shh]

These will be good. I love having a laugh when reading... although the family look at me rather strangely :D

All That Happened at Number 26 by Denise Scott is hilarious! I read it when I was sick & had to put it down as every time I chuckled I erupted in a coughing fit!

Joanne wrote: "All That Happened at Number 26 by Denise Scott is hilarious! I read it when I was sick & had to put it down as every time I chuckled I erupted in a coughing fit!"

All That Happened At Number 26 by Denise Scott

When you link Joanne it helps the rest of us check your choice out:)

Hope you were ok with the coughing fit;)

Hi Brenda- I'm new to using the Groups within GR & not sure how to link? I also find there's some things I can only do via the web & not the app...

No worries Joanne - how you link is, click on "add book/author" in this comment box, type in your book title, or ISBN, when you find the correct book in the drop down box, click on "add". You can do the same with the cover pic and also author:) Yes, it's frustrating that you can't link with the app...hopefully they are working on that!

Great to have you enjoying the group with us as well!

The funniest Aussie book I've read is Here's Luck by Lennie Lower. I've also liked books by Nino Culotta, Ian Chappell and Max Walker.

Nino Culotta. When I first read that, I found it a little difficult to read through the tears of laughter. I just thought that it was so very funny. I suppose it was just the oddities of how Nino approached things - like going to the building site for a days work dressed in a suit.
Cheers
Paul.

Paul wrote: "Nino Culotta. When I first read that, I found it a little difficult to read through the tears of laughter. I just thought that it was so very funny. I suppose it was just the oddities of how Nino a..."

Totally agree with you about Nino Culotta, Paul, i read it many years ago and still have a chuckle when I think about him! I think it was a lot to do with the times, as that was what it was like back then and we had an influx of Italian migrants speaking broken English...there were many laughs to be had at their English and our Aussie slang, and the communication breakdowns. At least they had a sense of humour!

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Paul wrote: "Nino Culotta. When I first read that, I found it a little difficult to read through the tears of laughter. I just thought that it was so very funny. I suppose it was just the oddities ..."

Yes, I agree with your comments as well. I also had read it many years ago, but I wasn't having a laugh at another culture's expense. Nino could have been like anyone - I suppose a bit like Sheldon on the Big Bang series.
Cheers
Paul. :)

Paul wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Paul wrote: "Nino Culotta. When I first read that, I found it a little difficult to read through the tears of laughter. I just thought that it was so very funny. I suppose it was ju..."

Ah yes, but a good natured laugh at their expense...and the Aussies too! It was without derision. That was part of the Aussie thing...to be able to laugh at yourself. I believe it helped to foster a unique sense of humour and kinship between our cultures that still continues.

A lot of Nick Earls' early stuff is laugh out loud funny. Probably his more recent work as well, but I haven't read any for a while.

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Paul wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Paul wrote: "Nino Culotta. When I first read that, I found it a little difficult to read through the tears of laughter. I just thought that it was so very funny. I supp..."

Yes. That is very true. People were able to just say something, and subsequently have it taken for what it was. In most part, it was just friendly banter - a type of mateship. :)

I love Santo Cilauro's travel guides, like this one.

Words Fail Me: A Journey Through Australia's Lost Language and Lost For Words: Australia's Lost Language In Words And Stories. They're not stories, but rather collections of Aussie sayings, a lot of which are funny, and sometimes a bit cheeky. They provided me with some laughs anyway. :)

I apologise some of these will be children's authors. For a laugh I turn to Colin Thompson
Justin D'Ath
Morris Gleitzman
Paul Jennings
Kaz Cooke
Judy Horacek
Michael Leunig

I also remember finding and its sequel amusing.

I am told and are funny ones I ought to read

I love Peter Temple's books, especially the Jack Irish series. Though crime thrillers, his laconic Aussie humour and observations of characters make me laugh out loud; almost got me kicked out of the Cancer ward waiting room (tests only and negative, happily)! Cheers Alex

That's great news Alex! And yes, Peter Temple is a great writer:)

Off the top of my head I can only name YA/children authors!

Paul Jennings
Morris Gleitzman
Jackie French

To name some.

John Birmingham, Died with a falafel...

So many scenes could have been from houses I've shared, or housemates I've shared with!

John Birmingham He Died With A Felafel In His Hand. An oldie but a goodie T.J

Dee-Ann wrote: "Another funny book I read recently, actually it was an audiobook, so listened to recently, was 'Don't Tell Mom I Work on the Rigs: She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse. This ..."
That's one i have on my to read list... a friend recommended it; said it was really good - so I'm glad you think so too!

Any more suggestions? My favourites are the Murray Whelan series by Shane Maloney and I had a go at Simone Kirsch series by Leigh Redhead which wasn't bad

Tom wrote: "Any more suggestions? My favourites are the Murray Whelan series by Shane Maloney and I had a go at Simone Kirsch series by Leigh Redhead which wasn't bad"

Shane Maloney

Leigh Redhead

There was a great Aussie author named Robert G. Barrett His books are hilarious There is quite a bit of strong language, violence and sex so certainly not for younger readers. Most of his books are about a character by the name of Les Norton, a bouncer in an illegal Kings Cross casino. The laughs in these books are certainly quite dark at times but Mr Barrett will always be one of my favorite aussie authors

Thanks Scott

They're a Weird Mob (By Nino Cullota)
Then the three follow on books
Cop this Lot
Gone Fishin
Gone Gougin
All by Patrick O'Grady

I wrote: "They're a Weird Mob (By Nino Cullota)
Then the three follow on books
Cop this Lot
Gone Fishin
Gone Gougin
All by Patrick O'Grady"

They're a Weird Mob by Nino Culotta
Cop This Lot
Gone Fishin
Gone Gougin'

Brenda wrote: "I wrote: "They're a Weird Mob (By Nino Cullota)
Then the three follow on books
Cop this Lot
Gone Fishin
Gone Gougin
All by Patrick O'Grady"

They're a Weird Mob by [author:Nino Culot..."

Oohh - We have They're a Weird Mob here - read it years ago!

I love Our Uncle Charlie Cracks me right up, I have read it several times. Our copy is old and tatty. Wish I could find more books like this.

The funniest author I know is David Thorne, and he just happens to be from Oz, although he ended up moving to the USA. He is a die-hard serial prankster, and as well as having the most amusing website he has also put out several books.





My favourite story from David's website is Missing Missy, about a work colleague who wants him to make posters for her missing cat.

A really old book we have at home Hilarious