There are a lot of books about pandemics out there these days. Rather than serious stories about devastating events,
we would like to recommend 7 light-hearted books that offer hope and especially
humour. "Laughter is the best medicine" or so they say and although it
is not a cure to Corona on its own, it can certainly cheer us up and take our
mind off of quarantine.
Ready to start reading?
One of my favourite books ever, Jane Austen's novel is
a true delight to read: sparkling, moving and wonderfully optimistic (and supremely
English – in style, sensibility and wit :-)
One of Mark Twain's most compelling examples of
satire, this short story tells us about a town that prides itself on its
reputation for being "honest and upright" when in reality, the first
time they are given the opportunity or temptation to do wrong, they don't miss
it!
Oscar Wilde's text is a must read for anyone who loves
irony and sarcasm. Its witty treatment of marital politics still stings today.
A comic gem by Jerome K Jerome about his boat trip
along the Thames with his two friends Harris and George and their dog Montmorency - crossing the absurdities and traditions of the late 19th c. England.
Magic realism at its best. Both funny and moving, García Marquez's novel will make you reflect on the inexorable march of time.
Described as "a masterclass in the weird art of
unjoking the joke", Joseph Heller's novel is one of the weirdest and most
hilarious texts I've ever read.
Not a book of fiction itself, Alberto Alonso's text is good fun. Download it here and find out about the English you don't know you know.
