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What books would you recommend to a fan of Auntie Mame wanting a similarly witty, funny, and "live live live!" type of read?

Hi, Paul,
One of my moms and I are starting an "odd but loving" book club after having a great time reading the first Auntie Mame book together, and an almost equally great time reading the disappointing sequel. Would you please recommend funny books / authors for us? They do not have to be family-centric, as in Auntie Mame, but if they are free from mean-spirited humor, that would make mom happy.
Thank you for your time and expertise!
Take care,
Andrea

hucuien asked Paul Constant in Books & Writing over 2 years ago | Report

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    How about Wodehouse's Jeeves books? They're endlessly entertaining. Almost every sentence sparkles with wit.

    I'd also like to recommend Sarah Shun-lien Bynum's Ms. Hempel Chronicles, about a young elementary school teacher. It's a collection of short stories. Some are more sweet than funny, but the whole book is gorgeous.

    You might also like Sloane Crosley's I Was Told There'd Be Cake. I don't know if the humor might be a bit too modern-day-lady-problems in places for your mom, but it was in no way a mean-spirited book. Maybe give it a scan before giving to to mom? I bet you'll enjoy it, anyway.

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