24 laugh-out-loud jokes with a bookish twist.
Why do we love books? Because they make a feel something. They make us question, cry and reflect. Sometimes after a really intense book, all we need is a good laugh. Here are 25 jokes for the reader who needs a little light-hearted content.
1. Have you read the book on teleportation? It’s sure to get you somewhere.
2. We need a few books from the library; how Dewey find these titles?
3. Are you looking for a book on dinosaurs? Try Sarah Topps.
4. Books, they’re just like us!

5. The detective went to the library to check out a mystery.
6. Do you want to read about cars? Try the autobiography section.
7. “Walden” is such a Thoreau description of minimalist living.
8. The most exclusive library in town.

9. The old librarian has retired; she says she wants to start a new chapter in her life.
10. I like talking with librarians, they’re so helpful and resourceful.
11. How can a book catch a break when it’s constantly being checked out?

12. I’ve just finished a book about climbing Mt. Everest. It ended on a frustrating cliffhanger!
13. You didn’t like Fitzgerald’s book? You’ve Gatsby kidding!
14. Quiet reading, loud laughs!

15. The longest word in the English language is “smiles”: there’s one mile between the first and last letters.
16. The book on anti-gravity is so surreal, I can’t put it down.
17. Ah, Shakespeare. The king of comedy gold.

18. The encyclopedia was kicked out of the library. He couldn’t manage his volume.
19. Hey, I see you’re borrowing tons of books. Don’t overdue it!
20. Stay true to your-shelf.
21. Check-outs are for books ONLY.

22. Why was the library so tall? Because it had a lot of stories!
23. Past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.
24. Choosing a book can be scary business.

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Carley Bishop
Carley is an editorial lifestyle writer and aspiring novelist. She is based in North Carolina where she resides with her husband and their puppy, Daisy, and is a proud graduate of University of South Carolina. Carley is a lifelong bookworm who enjoys reading everything from the classics to modern romances. When she's not reading or writing, she enjoys traveling, getting outside and trying new recipes at home.