33 Ridiculously Funny Books That You Absolutely Need On Your Bookshelf

History is a lot of stories about things that "happened" but sometimes "happened" doesn't quite cut it. Sometimes sh*t hit the fan. This book retells the stories we've heard time and again in a more straightforward and more vulgar way that would've made your high school and college classes far more memorable.

You're gonna be hearing a lot of the phrase, "you've gotta be kidding me" when you start rattling off the facts you learned in this book. Everything on its pages is totally, 100%, completely true, but it sounds like absolutely, utter bullsh*t, and that's the fun of it.

Effin' Birds helps you identify what you could consider the "big mood" of any tense or annoying situation. The funny field guide will teach you nothing about birds other than that they swear like sailors and when printed in monochrome next to curse words, there's nothing funnier on the planet.

It's not hyperbole to say that Allie Brosh's Hyperbole and a Half comics are ultra-relatable to anyone suffering from depression. With wit, a unique voice, and simple illustrations, Brosh masterfully captures the highs and lows of life with mental illness and offers hope for the future.

Nora Ephron is one of the comedic geniuses of our time, and she's so much more than just a rom-com writer and director. In "I Remember Nothing" the comedienne reflects on her life, her jobs, her family, love, and more with all the wit and poignant sass you've come to expect.

Oversized Male Genitalia (OMG) is a terrible disease that affects men with EGO (Extremely Grand OpinionOfOneself) and it's HARD. Harder than a stiff morning woodie. This hilarious book is full of prayers, affirmations, and pro tips for dudes with gargantuan dicks to make their way through life.

Anyone can become a felon through robbery or fraud, if you really want to set yourself apart from all the other criminals, How to Become a Federal Criminal will show you how. It comes jam-packed with all the strange offenses you can commit to become a federal criminal.

Since its inception, The Onion has evolved from a niche satire site in a small corner of the Internet to a defining voice in the cultural zeitgeist. In Our Dumb Century, they turn back the clock on their headlines and focuses on 100 years of on-point and funny-cuz-they're-true headlines.

Trevor Noah is more than just a comedian, he's technically a crime, or at least he was born one. In his book, he tells the tale of his upbringing and his journey to multiple Emmy nominations through the lens of his blackness and how it relates to his identity and experience with comedy and life at large.

Back in the day, cock really blew grandma's mind. Even now, whether it's white meat or dark meat, bone-in or bone-out, grandma loves cock. We're talking about chicken, of course, what did you expect? Find some mouthwateringly delicious recipes in this ROFL-worthy cookbook.

The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm is your key to a treasure trove of witty responses to almost any social sitaution you can think of, which makes this a fabulous addition to the bookshelf of any who considers sarcasm a second language.

It's undeniable that folks south of the Mason-Dixon have some of the most unique, LOLworthy, creative aphorisms under the hot Southern sun. Butter My Butt is your guide to those down-home country phrases, what they mean, and how to use them properly so no one ever mistakes you for a Yankee.

You may have seen A Confederacy of Dunces on your high school English reading list and passed it by, but you were missing out. Follow along on Ignatius J. Reilly's journey through life in New Orleans and enjoy the hilarity and poignant social commentary along the way that'll have you laughing with every turn of the page.

What would Jesus do? Read this book and find out! In The Year of Living Biblically, AJ Jacobs aspires to do just that but finds some hiccups along the way. From clothing with mixed fibers to the proper way to stone adulterers, his year of trying to live as the Bible says he should is epically entertaining.

Sixteen-year-olds can learn a lot from this book. So can reckless guys who just hit that midlife crisis stage. This book really takes it back to the basics with sections like What is a Car? and moves into more advanced topics like Why You Shouldn't Hit Creepy Garden Gnomes.

Hunter S. Thompson was one helluva dude and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a helluva book. If you've seen the movie, you need to read the book to appreciate the true depth and comical genius of the story and of Thompson's style.

Relive the internet’s greatest memes by unleashing your creativity on the Holy Meme Bible coloring book. Each page showcases a different meme such as “dat boi”, “Harambe”, and “Damn Daniel” in the form a fun children’s activity like a fun maze or crossword puzzle.

It's not untrue that the funniest things in life can sometimes be the more horrible. In Furiously Happy, Jenny Lawson details her experience with depression and makes light of an otherwise dark situation. It'll have you laughing and if you also suffer from depression, might find some uplifting tidbits to get you out of the dregs.