10 Funniest Books to Read When You Need a Lift

By Gillian Harvey: "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. There's a reason funny stories have been popular since the days of Aristophanes' Old Comedies. A protagonist's wild antics can shake off the summertime blues, while a dose of dry wit might just shift how you see the world around you."