People sometimes forget that to be a good comedian is to be a good writer. Not always, but for the most part, these talents go hand in hand. Jokes, bits, monologues: They’re often the little brothers and sisters of the short story and the memoir. They may be crass younger siblings, but if David Sedaris has taught us anything, it’s that you can’t choose your family.

One of the best things about books written by comedians doesn’t actually involve any reading — which is great if, like me, you’re a person who enjoys being entertained and being lazy simultaneously. Funny audiobooks present the added bonus of timing and inflection. When they’re read aloud by the author, which appears to be convention for books by comedians, the delivery is even better. Funny voices and pregnant pauses make for a quality listening experience, the type you can talk about with the same affected tone as your friend who only reads Salinger in “first or second editions” — that is: for the experience.

We’ve compiled a list of eight such experiences, all of which were recently released and available for purchase through iTunes or Amazon/Audible. Enjoy!