Can you recommend some from the 22 of the funniest novels?

Sure. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' is a great choice. It's a light - hearted space adventure full of laugh - out - loud moments. Another one is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. It's easy to read and has simple but really funny stories about a kid's daily life at school and home.

One of the funniest novels is 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. It's filled with absurd humor and unique characters like the bumbling Arthur Dent. Another is 'Good Omens' co - written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The combination of Pratchett's satirical style and Gaiman's creativity makes it hilarious. Also, 'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller is extremely funny in a dark, satirical way as it explores the madness of war and bureaucracy.

One story could be 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's humorous as the couple's attempts to get each other a great gift end up in a comical, yet heartwarming situation where they sacrifice their most precious possessions without realizing it. This shows the irony and humor in love and self - sacrifice.

Sure. 'Aunt Dimity's Death' by Nancy Atherton is quite funny. It has a unique blend of mystery and a touch of the supernatural. The relationship between the main character and the ghostly Aunt Dimity is humorous and the mystery is engaging.

Sure. 'Good Omens' by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is quite funny. It's a story about an angel and a demon who have become rather fond of Earth and its humans and try to prevent the apocalypse. The humor comes from their bickering, their different perspectives on human nature, and the absurd situations they find themselves in.

One of the funniest is 'Three Men in a Boat' by Jerome K. Jerome. It humorously chronicles the misadventures of three friends on a boating trip. The comical situations, the characters' banter and their bumbling attempts at various tasks make it a delight to read.

Another great one is 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han. Lara Jean's love letters getting sent out accidentally leads to some very funny and awkward encounters with the boys she used to have crushes on. The family dynamic in the book also adds to the humor.

Sure. 'Persepolis' has some really funny moments. It's a graphic memoir about a girl growing up in Iran. Despite dealing with serious topics, Marjane Satrapi uses humor to tell her story, like when she rebels against the strict school dress code. Another one is 'Lumberjanes'. It follows a group of girls at a summer camp having adventures with all kinds of mythical creatures. The girls' banter and the wacky situations they get into are quite funny.

Another great funny Indian novel is 'Swami and Friends' also by R.K. Narayan. It focuses on the adventures of a young boy named Swami and his friends. Their school days, pranks, and interactions with family and teachers are depicted with a lot of humor. It gives a charming and funny look into the life of a child in an Indian town.

One of the very funny Chinese novels is 'Journey to the West'. It is filled with the comical adventures of the Monkey King and his companions. Their encounters with various demons and gods often lead to humorous situations. For example, the Monkey King's mischievous tricks and his quick - witted responses to challenges are really entertaining.