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Right, a nice cheerful and light topic this week about books that make you happy!
1) JK Rowling-Harry Potter
Nothing makes me happier than going back into the Harry Potter World! Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, Quidditch, Fred and George tricks, Hagrid's creatures and the trials of The Dursleys! I always feel happy when I read this series.
2) Michael Bond-Paddington
I've had so much fun during these virus days, chilling out with that hapless bear Paddington! I love the hard stares he gives people he isn't happy with, the trouble he gets into on a daily basis and the funny illustrations for the stories that made me giggle!
3) Charles M Schulz-Peanuts
I was always a huge fan of the Peanuts books as a kid but sadly had to give them away when I ran out of space. I'd love to have them in big volumes that I could look at again. I love Snoopy and it has been years since I read one.
4) Alex Graham-Fred Basset
This is a cartoon in the Daily Mail newspaper about the adventures of a sausage loving basset hound and his humans. I have the short cartoon books that are released each year and I enjoy his adventures.
5) Jenny Lawson-Furiously Happy
I laughed so hard at times reading this book! To have such a sense of humour with all the mental health disorders she has is pretty inspiring and I also love her blog. I could laugh one minute and weep for her the next, I really do. I'm looking forward to reading her other book with that gorgeous mouse on the cover!
6) Sarah Andersen-Sarah's Scribbles
These cartoon books about the author's social anxiety strikes such a chord with me. Her cartoons are funny and I have three of her books. I hope more are coming!
7) Enid Blyton
I've really enjoyed re-reading some of her books during lockdown so I can write good reviews of them. I'm already finished The Wishing Chair and I'm halfway through the Secret series which has also been light and fun. I have many more to read again!
8) Roger Kettle & Andrew Christine-Beau Peep
This was another cartoon in a daily newspaper about the amusing adventures of a group of Foreign Legion soldiers at a desert fort. It is stupid British slapstick humour and I love the cartoon books that have been released of it!
9) Jen Campbell-Weird Things Customers Say In Bookshops
This and the follow up book were really funny and you just can't believe that people can be that dumb! A nice light read to cheer anyone up.
10) Allie Brosh-Hyperbole And A Half
Another humour filled memoir about mental health struggles and I love the very funny cartoon images that illustrate the books. If you like Jenny Lawson, give this a try.
The Harry Potter books and the Peanuts gang always make me smile, too! :D
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy picking up old favourites for a good comfort read!
DeleteMy favorite books are ones that make me happy but most of mine would be romances lol
ReplyDeleteKaren @ For What It's Worth
Books by favourite authors excite me when they come out! Especially a gory horror!
DeleteOh my goodness, yes to nearly all! Did you see Allie Brosh finally has her new book coming out later this year. Sarah’s Scribbles is brilliant, one of the first books I reviewed on coming back was her other series Fangs. Jenny Lawson is fab too, I’m going to look up the bookshop book now. Fab list!!
ReplyDeleteOoh I'm excited Allie's publishing it! I'll be watching out for that. Sarah must be due another one too I hope. I need to read Jenny's first book. I'm not sure why I read them in the wrong order!
DeleteHarry Potter will always be so special to me. It's been so long since I re-read it though. :(
ReplyDeleteMy recent re-read of the series brought back all the feels! I hope the next illustrated one comes out soon. I'll have to do a series read of those when they are all published.
DeleteI’ve read a few of these! I agree with Harry Potter and Furiously Happy. Those books made me smile for sure.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
I've had Jenny's books forever but just got round to the second one recently. Now I need to read the first one!
DeleteThe Peanuts Gang! So fun, for sure:)
ReplyDeleteI love Snoopy! I always used to relax with a Peanuts book!
Deletei can use some happy time. thanks for sharing chuckles
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Reading kids books or rereading old favourites has kept me sane during this virus stuff, especially the adorable Paddington!
DeleteIs saw the author of Hyperbole and a Half has a new book coming out. I loved that book so I hope so. Jenny is a blast as well. I can see why Peanuts, Fred and Paddington would make you smile!
ReplyDeleteI certainly need to grab Allie's book when it comes out. I love her artwork.
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