Novel Puns

Literary Genres

I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!
I tried to start a book on reverse psychology, but I told myself not to read it.
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
I’m reading a horror story about pancakes. It’s a real flapjack nightmare.
I wanted to write a book on phobias, but I was afraid it wouldn’t sell.
My friend is writing a book about teleportation. It's out of this world!
I read a book on procrastination. I’ll tell you about it later.
Why are books so cold? Because they have too many drafts.
I started a new book on how to make a perfect omelet, but it was just too egg-sasperating.
The librarian has a great collection of books on the history of glue. I just can't seem to put them down.
I'm reading a book about anti-social behavior. It's really hard to get into.
I wrote a book on how to fix broken clocks. It’s about time!
My favorite book is about the history of rubber bands. It really stretches the imagination!
The detective novel I read was really gripping. I couldn't put it down.
I’m writing a fantasy novel about a wizard who turns into a frog. It’s a ribbiting tale!
I read a book about the ocean. It was a real tide-turner!
I started a book about sewing, but I couldn't seam to finish it.
I read a biography on dust. It was quite a dusty read.
I'm reading a cookbook on fast food. It's a real page-turner!
I wrote a book on mountain climbing. It really elevated my writing!
I read a book about gardening. It really grew on me!

Classic Novels

I’ll never forget my first read of ‘Moby Dick’. It was a whale of a time!
Why did the Great Gatsby always throw parties? He wanted to make a splash!
I tried reading ‘War and Peace,’ but I always ended up in a civil war with my attention span.
Pride and Prejudice? More like Pride and Puns-judice!
The ‘Odyssey’ is my favorite book. It really takes you on an epic journey!
I read ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ and thought, that's a catch!
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ should really be called ‘To Kill a Mocking-birdie’!
I loved ‘1984’; it was a real page turner for the ages!
Why did the author break up with their book? It had too many plot holes.
‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ is a real looker!
I read ‘Jane Eyre’ and thought, this is a real ‘eyre’-raising story!
‘Animal Farm’ is a classic, but I think it’s hogging the spotlight!
Why did the character in ‘Frankenstein’ get a job? Because he wanted to earn a living!
I told my friend I was reading ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’ He said, 'Sounds grape!'
‘Fahrenheit 451’ is a great book, but I can’t stand the heat!
‘Les Misérables’ is a sad read; it really makes you feel miserable!
I read ‘The Great Expectations’ and realized I had none!
Why was ‘Hamlet’ always so confused? Too many soliloquies!
I just finished reading ‘The Count of Monte Cristo.’ I feel like I could be a count too!
‘Wuthering Heights’ really took me to new heights!
‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ is a classic; it really floats my boat!

Contemporary Fiction

I started reading a contemporary novel about a baker. It was a real treat!
Why did the novel about a potato get rejected? It was too mashed up!
I read a book about a guy who invented knock-knock jokes. It was a real door opener!
My friend is writing a novel about a broken pencil. It’s pointless!
I just finished a book about time travel. I can’t wait to read it again!
The romance novel I read was so sweet, it gave me a toothache!
I read a thriller about a chef. It really cooked up some suspense!
Why do contemporary novels always have great characters? They really know how to develop!
The book about the garden gnome was a real gnome-run!
I’m reading a book about a cat detective. It’s purr-fect!
Why did the writer of the romance novel cross the road? To get to the other plot!
I’m reading a mystery about a locksmith. It’s a key read!
The novel about the musician was so good, it struck a chord with me!
I read a book on self-improvement. It really helped me grow!
The book about the librarian was interesting; it had so many good chapters!
Why did the novel about shoes get a good review? It had great sole!
My friend wrote a story about a haunted elevator. It’s an uplifting tale!
The graphic novel I read was really eye-catching!
I finished a book about gardening. It truly was a growing experience!
I just read a novel about a magician. It was a real illusion!
Why did the character in the novel go to therapy? They had too many issues!

Poetry and Prose

I wrote a poem about a broken pencil. It’s pointless!
Why do poets love nature? It’s where they find their verse!
I tried to write a haiku, but I just couldn't find the right syllable!
I read a poem about a cat. It was purr-fectly written!
Why do poets never get lost? They always follow the rhymes!
My friend wrote a poem about pizza. It was a slice of life!
I attempted to write a sonnet, but I couldn’t find my meter!
Why did the poet bring a ladder? To reach new heights!
I wrote a limerick about a fish. It was a real catch!
Poets use metaphors because they really know how to make a point!
I penned a poem about a tree. It really rooted for me!
Why did the poet get kicked out of class? He kept making too many lines!
I read a free verse poem and thought, that’s a great deal!
Why did the poet break up with their partner? They were too metaphorical!
The poem about the sun was so bright, it really shone!
I wrote a poem about time. It’s always on my mind!
Why did the poet go to therapy? They had too many verses to address!
I wrote a poem about a snail. It was a slow read!
Why do poets love gardening? They like to cultivate their thoughts!
I just finished a poem about chocolate. It was sweet!
Why was the poem so sad? It had too many couplets!

Book Characters

Why was the book character always calm? They had a lot of ‘pulp’ fiction!
I love characters who are always in a jam. They make for great ‘spreads’!
Why did the villain read a book? To improve his plot!
My favorite book character is a baker; he always rises to the occasion!
Why was the book character so good at math? They had great ‘calcu-later’ skills!
I read about a character who was a detective. He was always on the case!
Why did the character bring a ladder to the bar? To reach for the high spirits!
The book character who was a chef never got burned; they always had good ‘cooking sense’!
I love reading about characters who are musicians; they always hit the right notes!
Why did the character go to school? To improve their character development!
I read about a character who was a gardener; they were always planting ideas!
My favorite book character is a fish; he’s always swimming against the current!
Why did the character take a nap? They were ‘book-ed’ out!
I love characters who are writers; they always have a story to tell!
Why did the character become a lawyer? They wanted to make a case for themselves!
The book character who was a magician always had tricks up their sleeve!
Why did the character love history? They enjoyed going back in time!
I read about a character who was a painter; they always had a colorful personality!
My favorite character is a comedian; they always leave me in stitches!
Why did the character become a scientist? They wanted to experiment with life!
I love reading about characters who are athletes; they really know how to run with it!