Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 I've been on a bender of silly literature lately. Chistopher Moore is a new favorite (thank you lowdark for introducing me to his work!). I also discovered a series by Quirk Classics which includes: Sense And Sensibility And Sea Monsters, Pride Prejudice And Zombies, and apparently a book about Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I'm thirsty for more, so please, share some of your favorite irreverantly silly books! Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athos 108589 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 I've been on a bender of silly literature lately. Chistopher Moore is a new favorite (thank you lowdark for introducing me to his work!). I also discovered a series by Quirk Classics which includes: Sense And Sensibility And Sea Monsters, Pride Prejudice And Zombies, and apparently a book about Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I'm thirsty for more, so please, share some of your favorite irreverantly silly books! Posted via Mobile Device I believe a movie is in the works of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Porthos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 OMG!!!! *nerdgasm* I heard a rumor of that, too, but it seemed a bit iffy. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athos 108589 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 It's for real. Release date is June 22nd this summer Here's the trailer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 I know what I'm doing on the 22nd of June! But movies, aside... Books, people! Gimme books! Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tokan 16826 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 I recently read night of the living trekkies by Kevin David Anderson and yes it is as corny as it sounds but it's actually pretty good, especially if you enjoy a silly read. http://www.amazon.ca/Night-Of-Living-Trekkies-Unauthorized/dp/1594744637 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piano8950 32577 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy! 42 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 I love Wowbagger the Infinitely Prolonged! HHGTTG is already a much-loved part of my library! Have you seen the old BBC series? It's old, so the SFX are not very good, but it's way better than the movie. The trekkie book is definitely being added to my reading list! Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 I like Tim Dorsey's quirky sarcasm. Although his books do not necessarily need to be read in chronological order I read them this way. Helps you understand some of the characters as they show up in numerous books. His first is Florida Roadkill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athos 108589 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 I love Wowbagger the Infinitely Prolonged! HHGTTG is already a much-loved part of my library! Have you seen the old BBC series? It's old, so the SFX are not very good, but it's way better than the movie. The trekkie book is definitely being added to my reading list! Posted via Mobile Device HHGTTG is one of my favs. The movie was atrocious ... There's also a BBC radio serialization that pre-dates the t.v. Series. It's hard to find but awesome. Porthos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate von Katz 49953 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 Excellent, Meg, I've added him to my reading list, too! :) Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Bardot 99339 Report post Posted April 27, 2012 David Sedaris is excellent for quirky, hilarious stories. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piano8950 32577 Report post Posted April 27, 2012 HHGTTG is already a much-loved part of my library! Have you seen the old BBC series? It's old, so the SFX are not very good, but it's way better than the movie. Posted via Mobile Device I've never heard of it, but I think I'll be watching it soon now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted April 28, 2012 Pretty much everything by Terry Pratchett. It's all very silly, and frequently hilarious, but it sometimes throws you a serious curve-ball too. He's most famous for his Discworld books, although the one book of his that I really love is Good Omens. Minor hijack: Ford Prefect wannabees can head over to http://h2g2.com/ and contribute. The site seems a bit flaky right now, but putting God's Final Message To His Creation on the front page is a nice touch under the circumstances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted April 28, 2012 I also really enjoy Nelson Demille Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 179138 Report post Posted April 11, 2013 A couple of Canadian authors to consider.... Terry Fallis has three books - he will make you laugh and make you tear up. The Best Laid Plans and the sequel, The High Road are light hearted political novels set in the Ottawa area - if you are from here you will be able to map out the books in your head. His last novel, Up and Down, is about a senior citizen astronaut... and it is amazing. Alan Bradley has now 5 books... they are silly little capricious mystery books centred around a precocious 11 year old girl named Flavia de Luce.... it's a Harry Potteresque and very entertaining... start with "the Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie".. and get hooked! I have to agree on Christopher Moore - I have read everything the man has written and he does entertain - he even entertains in real life on Twitter @theAuthorGuy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad 49548 Report post Posted April 11, 2013 If you like Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galazy and Terry Pratchett, then the "Thursday Next" books by Jasper Fforde would likely be right up your alley. The first in the series is called "The Eyre Affair": http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27003.The_Eyre_Affair They're very witty books about a female detective who gets recruited to solve literature crimes...inside the stories themselves. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
