When you’ve had your fill of gloomy headlines and perfectly curated Instagram lives or you’re simply craving a good laugh, a book that offers a well-timed dose of humor can shift your whole outlook.

If you're in need of a joyful read, we have book recommendations. USA TODAY colleagues share the books that made them laugh.

A carefully curated and thorough canon of 119 titles that will keep any fan of comedy occupied and happy for a good long while. Photo-Illustration: Vulture A carefully curated and thorough canon of ...

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Emily Henry has another tale to tell. The author’s novel Funny Story will soon be getting its own movie on Netflix, multiple outlets confirmed Jan. 8. The news comes just one day before Henry’s People ...

Bargatze has been interested in writing a funny book since he read one from comedian/actor Paul Reiser in the early 2000s Funny stories include winning the seventh grade science fair at DuPont Hadley ...