GT: Thursday Funnies
Thursday again! Last week it’s all about the sob stories, so let’s do the opposite this week and post about the funniest books we’ve already read. Okay, so let me start the ball rolling. FYI, I am craaazy over chick lit, because most of the time, the stories are laugh out loud funny. My all-time idol when it comes to this genre? Why Sophie Kinsella of course! Because she gave life to my über favorite heroine, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Brandon (nee Bloomwood). I really cannot pick any particular book from the Shopaholic series, because I luuurve all of them!
Ever since the Shopaholic series, I’ve been seriously in love with this woman’s writing, so much so that every time she comes out with a new book, I make sure I immediately have a copy of it to read. I am trying to read Kinsella’s writing as Madeleine Wickham (her real name, by the way) now, and have just finished Sleeping Arrangements, but, well, I still like Bloomwood and I would be thrilled if Kinsella comes out with yet another book in the series.
And no, I don’t read foreigners’ writings exclusively. I do read a lot of Filipino authors, and a couple of them in the funny category I truly adore, namely, Jessica Zafra and Bob Ong. If you don’t know them, the former writes in English while the latter chooses Tagalog as his medium. Zafra is the reason why I write the way I write, that’s how much I idolize her. And yes, I am guilty of owning a copy of all the books in her Twisted series.
Now Bob Ong, he inspired me to write in my mother tongue. Sadly, I realized I am way out of his league, that I cannot write as effectively in Tagalog as I can in English. And so I humbly accepted my fate and resorted to just reading his books over and over again. Hee hee. I have read all of his seven published books, and is eagerly awaiting for next month, when his newest writing is expected to hit the bookstores.
Hmm.. I think I just discussed the authors and not their books! LOL. Oh well. I honestly can’t pick one particular book from any of these authors because take my word for it, they are frigging geniuses. And please don’t read their books while in a public place. I’ve tried and I ended up with people staring at me like I’m some kind of lunatic because I couldn’t help but laugh out loud while reading them. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Hee hee.
How about you? I’m in the mood for laughing, after so much crying over your suggestions last week. I’m sure all the other girls are still hungry for more books, too. So why don’t you show us what’s on your funniest list this week? Join in the weekly fun! Just make a post with this week’s topic, link up to the EXACT URL of your entry and hop to other girls’ blog to see what book/s they are featuring this week! That’s how you play Girls Talk! And please, NO SPAM!
i`m a big fan of Bob Ong also, and am really looking foward for his 8th book to add on my collections of his books… hehheh
oo ako din excited na!
Hmm… I’ve only read the first one. The “ABNKKBSNPLAko?!”.. Tehehe! ‘Twas really funny.. Too bad I didn’t get to read the other seven. Well now, I guess I’ll have to check them out. =)
Anyway, here’s my link.
http://neneleah30.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-funniest-reads-girls-talk.html
yes, please. read everything by bob!
The Shopaholic series is on my pick too! =)
I also have one Zafra Twisted book…..but later on i found her to cynical so i stopped reading. But i remain a fan =)
hee hee. she is one cynical woman alright.
Hi K, haven’t read those books. huhuhu, will try to seek a copy.
please do mel!
i have Shopaholic series in my bookshelf (up to Shopaholic & Baby) but i just started reading this. thanks for the heads up
no prob claire
oh my, Bob Ong is my favorite Filipino author. i love his straightforward narrations and of course his humor. my favorite is his “ABNKKBSNPLAKo?!”. it rolled me to laughter.
seems like ABNKKBSNPLAKo?! is a crowd favorite
ahahahaha… mga kwentong chalk ni bob ong, lol … actually inspired din akong mag-sa Filipino ng dahil sa kanya pero.. sus malaman mu talaga yung grammar construction mga taga Mindanao .. kaya english nalang… haven’t read one of Kinsella’s work, napanood ko lang sa movie..hahaha. dropping by Kaye..
thanks for the visit ms vernz. try reading kinsella. would be a fresh change from your usual academic stuff
I’m not a fan of the Shopaholic series, but seeing how many ladies love it makes me want to check those books out.
But I must agree, Jessica Zafra and Bob Ong can be a real riot!
Kinsella’s LOL funny, I swear. you should try reading her sometime
zafra and bob combined can be dangerous to your mental health. see what it did to mine. LOL
nice gt topic.. but sad to say i can’t relate since am not into books ever since i became a mom. nxt month n lng cgro ako join..heheheh
i have once read some of bob ong’s.. great sense of humor.
happy thursday ladies!
awww.. that’s too bad. well, see ya next month then
I love Jessica Zafra, too!
somehow i had a feeling that you do, even as i was writing the post
I’ve read one of Bob Ong’s booka entitled “Alamat ng Gubat” at ito din ang entry ko ngayon hehe..
have you read his other books too? you should
sa wakas, nakasali na ulit ako sa GT.
kalerky, clueless ako sa mga books na yan… but sounds interesting, will check out in the net and see if i can download ebooks of it.
I can’t link my URL in the linkypost here in the office, will do it once i get home tonight.
here’s mine by the way:
http://ddarlys26.blogspot.com/2010/10/gt-laugh-out-loud-books.html
Happy GT!!!!
linked you up na
i will try to buy one shopaholic and might collect all if I fall inlove with them K
as of the moment here is my entry : http://luckyzoan.blogspot.com/2010/10/gtfunny-books-i-have-read.html
cant seem to find a way to add my link
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added you na rin zoan
happy GT today!
i’ve watched the movie and was very entertained. now i must go and get the books. i’m sure they are great.
waaay better than the movie counterpart, i swear
i hear rave reviews about kinsella books but hasn’t read one. i think this one is in line for my next read. thanks!
my share of funny book at : http://janakidiary.blogspot.com/2010/10/im-so-looking-forward-to-thursday-so-i.html
yay! lemme know what you think after reading
hahaha…I’ve longed to read the series but I don’t know which to start with
with the first one would be great, so you’d get to know rebecca during her pre-brandon days
nice picks! I would truly want to own series of Sophie’s collection in time. I have read reviews on her series and truly Sophie Kinsella rocks!
i hope you get to collect them all, even those not in the shopaholic series
I’m a new follower and have just taken part in this meme for the first time.
I keep meaning to buy some Sophie Kinsella books. My sister has recommended them!
Annette
http://www.mammakerr.com
please do!
the whole series is a riot!
Saktong yan din ang funny authors ko eh… Susulat pa ba ko? Sana may wifi sa tutulugan ko. LOL! ;p
Hehe. Sigi lang buntis. Wag ma-pressure
I like Kinsella’s writing too. My favorites are Can You Keep a Secret? and Undomestic Goddess.
i’ve no top pick from kinsella’s works because i loved them all
hmmm… i think i should take time to check these out..
please do
A friend of mine is recommending Sophie Kinsella books–yung Shopaholic series,maganda daw…
Just dropping by,kahit walang entry lol!Ingat palagi^_^
totoo yun mommy clang. nakakatawa tlga un shopaholic series. gusto mo ebook? ^^
glad to be back…he..he…blame ko talaga ang internet provider namin but now OK na so ok na..LOL!
I’ve always heard about Sophie but her works are translated to Thai in here:( don’t have a choice but just drool over her books…
i realized that i seldom read these days but because of this meme i’m back to reading again:)
have a happy day!!!
waaahh!! i’ll send you an ebook copy of the series para mabasa mo