We live in a world where, sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction, which makes it appropriate that we celebrate the absurdity of it all. Luckily, Monday, November 20 is Absurdity Day, a day meant to honor the insanity that surrounds us.
Whether laughable, cringworthy, or downright unsettling, we’ve all experienced some absurdity in our lives. So why don’t we just accept it? Below are a selection of books that revel in the absurd, be it their plots or characters. Some will make you think about the world around you while others will give you a chance to escape the absurdity with a touch of humor. |
