In this field the line between fiction and non-fiction is definitely blurred. As being funny is the writer’s object in these cases, many of them are not above bending the truth in the telling of a good story. Also, some other more embarrassing (and often funny) stories are easier to relate if ascribed to a fictional character. Therefore I may choose a book from the adult fiction collection if the author related events from their own life in the guise of a fictional character.
Also, there are novels that are presented as memoirs written by a fictional character. If I come across any that are suitably funny, they may be selected for the blog. The written word typically presents the most amount of freedom for a writer in this form, but I may list items in other formats if they satisfy my criteria.
Our readers:
The target audience for the titles listed on the blog will most likely be adults. However, youngsters with advanced intellects or refined tastes are of course welcome.
Other sites of interest (and other book recommendations):
- Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library - Funny Autobiographies: http://welibrary.wordpress.com/2013/01/11/finding-the-funny-humorous-autobiographies/
- FlavorWire - Ten of the Most Hilarious Memoirs You'll Ever Read: http://flavorwire.com/281223/
- Reading Suggestions - Funny Memoirs: http://bplreadingsuggestions.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/funny-memoirs/
A word of thanks:
This blog could not function without the use of the excellent collection of titles at Waverley library.
Oh, and thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Jonathan Head
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