When it's cold and bleak outside, when the news is grim and depressing, when everything sucks, there's only one thing to do: open up a funny book, lose yourself in the humour, and laugh until your sides hurt. These are the books that amuse us and raise our spirits. There are spoof novels, collections of hilarious trivia, and of course, the always excellent [[:Category:Alan Bennett|Alan Bennett]]. When you've wiped the tears of laughter away from your eyes, why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?