This Week in Humor — Week of May 25, 2026

Humor Book of the Week

A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman

Published: May 12, 2026

A Parade of Horribles has skyrocketed in ratings, adding 11,945 new votes this week for a total of 26,072, which represents an impressive growth rate of 85%. This surge is particularly notable given that the book is a new release, indicating a strong interest from readers right out of the gate.

In comparison to other trending humor titles this week, A Parade of Horribles stands out significantly. While most other contenders saw minimal growth, such as The Last Devil to Die with just a 0.32% increase, this title's velocity signals that readers are not only curious but are also deeply engaging with the humor-infused narrative set against a chaotic world.

This blast of activity could be attributed to social media buzz or word-of-mouth among fans of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, as the premise of humorous racing challenges amidst disaster seems to capture a blend of comedy and adventure that resonates well in today’s narrative landscape.

Stats: 14,127 → 26,072 (+11,945)

Also Trending in Humor

The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman

Published: September 14, 2023

The Last Devil to Die continues to maintain a steady performance with a slight gain of 792 ratings, bringing its total to 246,515. This minimal change suggests that while the book remains on readers’ radars, it may be nearing a plateau in engagement.

Stats: 245,723 → 246,515 (+792)

Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix

Published: September 23, 2014

Growth for Horrorstör has also slowed, with only a slight increase of 320 this week for an overall total of 130,108 ratings. Its stable trajectory shows consistent interest, but lacks the explosive statistics of newer titles.

Stats: 129,788 → 130,108 (+320)

Murder at Martingale Manor by Jodi Taylor

Published: December 25, 2025

Murder at Martingale Manor has seen a solid increase of 663 ratings, a growth of 51%, bringing its total up to 1,954. This notable rise indicates a growing interest, potentially fueled by its holiday-themed premise, which resonates well with audiences looking for light-hearted mystery this time of year.

Stats: 1,291 → 1,954 (+663)

Murder by Design by Lee Goldberg

Published: June 1, 2026

As a new release, Murder by Design has gained 620 new ratings, jumping to a total of 2,616, which represents a solid growth of 31%. This suggests that readers are intrigued by its innovative take on mystery, indicating good word of mouth in the early stages.

Stats: 1,996 → 2,616 (+620)

Humor Genre Pulse

This week's analysis shows a net gain of 14,596 ratings for the Humor genre, reflecting a robust upward momentum with current totals at 408,943 compared to 394,347 the previous week. The increasing interest might be driven by a combination of new releases appealing to humor fans and a resurgence in popularity of older favorites, driven by social media engagement. A Parade of Horribles stands out particularly, showcasing that new entries can still generate significant traction amidst a landscape where even established titles fight for reader attention.