10 books for a good laugh

Author Hallie Ephron recommends literature to keep you laughing.

4. 'If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?' by Erma Bombeck

Bombeck’s observations on the foibles of family life are like the jab of a sibling’s elbow in the ribs – ultimately delivered with affection. This wife and mother has a humorous take on American domesticity in the 60’s and 70’s that is only a little dated. Anyone who has seen an episode of Brady Bunch will have enough context to laugh along with Bombeck.  
 

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