for funny, you absolutely have to read a confederacy of dunces, it's the funniest book ive ever read, and one of the best

A Confederacy of Dunces (Penguin Modern Classics): Amazon.co.uk: John Kennedy Toole, Walker Percy: Books

for fantasy, i would recommend the end of mr y, which i know a couple of people have read here and liked too

The End of Mr. Y: Amazon.co.uk: Scarlett Thomas: Books

as a random recommendation, maybe try special topics in calamity physics, it's sort of a murder mystery and quite readable. good airport book, or reading at lunch at work book - not too tasking but fun

Special Topics in Calamity Physics: Amazon.co.uk: Marisha Pessl: Books

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Do they have to be fictional?
Do you like Alice in Wonderland stuff?

Yes, i'm up for trying anything. I just fancy something light hearted and something that isnt too taxing (ive just moved to London so it would be mainly be for commuting!)

*the funniest thing you never said (extensive collection of humorous quotes about just about anything) a bit big for travelling though. :s
*all ears (it's a collection of columns from the Guardian Saturday booklet about tv etc. the guy jots down conversations he overheard while out and about. so you can dip in and out easily.
*frank beddor's looking glass wars and seeing redd are based on lewis caroll's tale but with a more gothic edge, i think. really good.
*they said there would be cake by sloane crossley- nothing to do with the intrigueing title, it's a ny girl's collection of essays, being invited to the wedding of a high school friend you haven't spoken to in years, going vegan.. it was featured in the book club here, too.

Ive just bought this as it sounds really funny! Thanks alot, i shall report back no doubt!