Top 25 Fun Books to Read

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  • Anxious People by Fredrik Backman – A failed bank robbery turns into a hostage situation, forcing a group of strangers to face their own struggles and form unexpected bonds.
  • Beach Read by Emily Henry – Two writers with opposite styles challenge each other to swap genres, sparking creativity—and romance—along the way.
  • Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty – A group of suburban women hides dark secrets behind their seemingly perfect lives, leading to a shocking murder mystery.
  • Bossypants by Tina Fey – Tina Fey shares her journey from awkward nerd to comedy icon with sharp wit and self-deprecating humor.
  • Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan – A Chinese-American woman discovers her boyfriend is one of Asia’s richest bachelors—and enters a world of luxury, gossip, and family drama.
  • Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto – A wedding photographer accidentally kills her date and turns to her meddling, hilarious aunties to help cover it up.
  • Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman – A quirky, socially awkward woman begins to open up emotionally after an unexpected act of kindness disrupts her rigid routine.
  • Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano – A struggling single mom and novelist is mistaken for a contract killer, launching her into a chaotic, crime-filled double life.
  • Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett – An angel and a demon team up to stop the apocalypse in this hilarious and irreverent take on good versus evil.
  • Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree – A battle-hardened orc retires from adventuring to open a cozy coffee shop in a fantasy city, facing challenges far different than monsters.
  • Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus – A brilliant female scientist in the 1960s battles sexism by becoming a beloved cooking show host who secretly teaches science.
  • Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir – A lone astronaut must save Earth from extinction using science, wit, and the help of an alien companion in this thrilling space adventure.
  • Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston – The First Son of the U.S. and the Prince of England go from rivals to lovers in this sweet and smart romantic comedy.
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – A lonely woman forms a life-changing friendship with a giant Pacific octopus at the aquarium where she works.
  • The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson – A centenarian escapes his nursing home and embarks on a chaotic adventure filled with unexpected twists.
  • The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary – Two strangers who share a flat on opposite schedules communicate only through sticky notes—and begin to fall for each other.
  • The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams – After Earth is destroyed, an unwitting human is whisked away on a wild intergalactic adventure with a quirky alien guidebook.
  • The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune – A by-the-book caseworker is sent to evaluate an orphanage for magical children and finds unexpected love and purpose.
  • The Midnight Library by Matt Haig – A woman stuck in despair explores alternate lives through a magical library that shows her what could have been.
  • The Princess Bride by William Goldman – A timeless tale of true love, sword fights, and high adventure told with charm, humor, and a healthy dose of satire.
  • The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion – A brilliant but socially inept genetics professor embarks on a quest to find a wife—only to fall for someone who defies all his criteria.
  • The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman – Four elderly friends at a retirement home solve cold cases for fun—until a real murder lands in their laps.
  • The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren – Two enemies are forced to share a honeymoon trip when everyone else at the wedding gets food poisoning—sparking unexpected romance.
  • Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple – A teen girl investigates the sudden disappearance of her eccentric mother in this witty and touching mystery-comedy.
  • Yes Please by Amy Poehler – Amy Poehler delivers laugh-out-loud stories and heartfelt advice in this refreshingly candid memoir.
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Whether you’re in the mood for heartwarming tales, laugh-out-loud comedies or imaginative adventures, this list of fun books to read offers something for every kind of reader. From the quirky charm of The Rosie Project to the magical comfort of The House in the Cerulean Sea, these fun books for adults deliver page-turning enjoyment at its best. Whether you’re craving novels or funny short stories, this collection is packed with feel-good reads that will entertain, uplift, and leave you smiling long after the final page.