A List of Funny Book Memes for Authors to Use

Books are emotional. Writing books? Even worse?

Reading them? Oh ho! That’s dangerous

So, what do we do when we’ve cried over the death of our favourite fictional characters, swoon over book boyfriends and avoid responsibilities to just binge-read a 500+ page rom-com?

We meme!

Moreover, fom traumatic reading experiences to intense emotions and awkward writing habits, book memes have become the unofficial language of love for booktokers, authors, and readers worldwide.

Whether you’re a mystery book writer or a bookworm with a TBR taller than your height, there’s a meme for you out there.

Today, in this blog, I’ll dive into the hilarious moments and share some funny memes. Expect writers' woes, readers' turmoil, publishing failures and much more in this humour-filled guide.

Let’s get into it.

What’s a Funny Book Meme?

Oh! Come on! I know that each one of you must be familiar with the meme culture. If not, then you are living under a rock this whole time. ( I’m face palming right now)

Being a big bookworm and author myself, I live and breathe memes (Not kidding)!

A Book meme is something funnier created using different GIFs, images and videos. It mostly includes characters, plot twists, and the like.

My favourite ones are based on the us authors. Honestly, even looking at book memes for a few minutes can make my entire day. So, in short, funny memes are the ones that can make you laugh and cry at the same time.

Why Funny Book Memes Work For Authors?

Let’s be honest: Being an author is all about 85% coffee, 10% blinking cursor and 5% writing.

Utter chaos! But you know what makes it bearable?

MEMES.

Think of funny memes as a therapy in JPEG form. They convey what every author is thinking but too tired to call it out like: “I rewrote chapter 16 and it’s still trash.”Honestly, memes get you through writer’s block, deadlines, edits and imposter syndrome.

Moreover, while a successful launch, book reviews and revenue through ads are the perfect way to earn an audience. Posting memes on your social media humanises your author brand and screams, “Hey, I a suffering too!” —which, I ask you, is a great marketing tool.

In the literary world, where every author screams Buy my book, memes are the perfect USP and soft-sell MVP.

Remember, readers don’t just want your stories; they want your goofy, weird, wonderfully stressed-out personality.

And memes? They are your secret weapons. So buckle up, my dear authors, becuase now I will take you through the memeland where you can make the audience laugh while gaining followers.

Types of Random Memes to Create as An Author

I’ve forgotten the number of memes I’ve seen that've elicited laugh reactions and love from readers (including me).

So, whether you’re unveiling your book plot in a funny way or casually talking about your daily chaos, there are thousands of different memes you can create.

Below are hilarious, painfully accurate book memes that I am sure every author and reader will relate to. Feel free to laugh, scream, cry, share and tag your editor.

Books Bingeing and Bad Decisions: Memes Every Reader Can Relate To

Listen up, writing the book is only half the battle. The other half?

Moreover, convincing you are not a robot programmed to say “Link in Bio”. That’s where memes come in. They are not just jokes. They are the handshake between your readers and you. Moreover, creating memes lets you scream into the voice with other bookish humans instead of at them.

Moreover, want to promote your book without sounding like a sales pitch? Create a meme of writing the same paragraph 24 times.

Furthermore, want to build a fan base? Make them cry, laugh and say that’s too real in the comment section.

Memes actually turn you from one author to another. So, stop overthinking, grab a popular template, slap on some relatable chaos and welcome the the meme game where impostor syndrome is high.

Through creating memes, you don’t only talk to the author but also to existing writers.

Here are some prompts to get you started:

• Meme about your favourite genre, movies and books. I personally love the Star Wars meme.

Here’s the one that I can’t forget!

• The act of searching for the best book
• How readers feel after finishing the book

I love how there’s an ocean of memes to create for avid readers.

Funny Memes About Booktok (Why We’re Unhinged)

Memes capture the absolute truth of being a reader: the late nights, the towering TBR, the book hangovers, and that weird moment when you start shipping two characters before they even speak to each other. They’re our inside jokes. They scream, “You get me,” across fandoms and genres.

Let’s be honest: Readers are chaotic. One moment we’re whispering, just one more chapter, and the next it’s 3 AM, we are an emotional mess because our favourite character just died. If you ask me, I'd say that reading is not a hobby, but a lifestyle.

A Dramatic, Obsessive, Tear-filled lifestyle!

And what better way to honour it than with memes?

Moreover, memes capture the absolute truth about being a reader: the late-night reading sessions, the shipping two characters together before they even talk to each other, the book hangover, and the towering TBR that never seems to end. They are literary our inside jokes. Also, they scream You get me more than anyone else.

Funny Memes About Writing (If We Don’t Laugh, We’ll Cry)

Being a writer is weird. (Please don’t come at me.) You spend hours talking to imaginary people, questioning the placement of a single comma, hiring book cover designers so the books look attractive, and convincing yourself that googling how fast a body decomposes is totally normal.

Writing is 10% inspiration, 90% procrastination and 100% anxiety. And memes are the only thing that makes it bearable.

Even authors are the readers. Hence, to make this chaotic writing session more bearable, you can create memes based on the writing, like

• Deciding whether to kill off the character
• Crying over an unfinished manuscript.
• Writing session delusion
• Imposter syndrome activated.

Thus, to create such memes, you can use the pre-made templates. Just edit them according to the writing, self-publishing, and editing guidelines.

Still confused about what prompts or captions to use?

No problem! Meme master is here. You can use these prompts.

• That feeling when the side characters start writing to you
• My first draft is me apologising to my future self.
• Writers don’t sleep; we overthink with our eyes closed.

Funny British Memes for Book Readers

Nothing pairs better with sarcasm and Earl Grey than a plot twist and mild emotional devastation. Moreover, British readers have a unique flair for book-related struggles. Whether it’s reading in the rain, standing in a bookstore or pretending not to cry in public over a paperback, the dry humour is unmatched. And what better way to express this than through memes?

For example:

Moreover, here are some additional prompts you can use to create funny British memes.

• British guy sipping tea, looking judgmental
• The queen is looking unimpressed
• Prince Charles looks bored at an event
• Disappointed but not surprised.

Moreover, you can use these memes in the scenarios:

• When someone says they don’t like fiction
• When someone folds the corner of your book.
• The author killed your favourite character
• Pretending to hear while all I want to do is go home and read my book.

Funny Book Memes Based on Your Books (Or Others)

Caption: Time to torture the readers

Whether you are a writer or a reader, the books are bound to wreck you emotionally. That’s where memes come in! Not only do they spread laughs, but they also allow readers to connect with your books, especially if you are new to the literary world.

From turning your book scenes into memes to drawing inspiration from other series, your meme game has to be strong.

Don’t know what you can use from your books to create memes? Well, choose:

• You can illustrate the character's dynamics by using different memes featuring people.
• Furthermore, you can talk about your plot type by using memes just like the Spider-Man ones.
• Also, when talking about the setting, you can show a character who’s going through hellfire but still pretends to be fine.

A Pro Tip: If you’re marketing yourself as an author with a strong meme game, captions are essential. Ensure that the memes you are posting are clearly understandable.

Hilarious Book Memes Based on Production and Editing

Much to the author's dismay, editing is the essential part of book writing, especially if it's your first time.

And honestly, one minor edit can result in multiple editing sessions, especially if you’ve been working with a proofreader for hire services. They’ve their own feedback and changes.

Thus, this can take a toll on you.

Trust me! I’ve been there. So, why not turn it into a meme and document your journey towards becoming a successful author?

Here’s my all-time meme that you can use:

Funny Book Memes About Self-Publishing

Self-publishing journey is nothing more than a mix of thrill and fun. So, why not turn it into a meme game to keep your readers informed about the progress? Moreover, whether it’s sharing the stories about book publishers for new authors in a funny way or talking about self-publishing, here are some crazy meme ideas for you:

Caption: Waiting for 6 months for form rejection builds character

Examples of Different Funny Memes You Can Take Inspiration From

So, if you're tired of posting boring content on your BookTok and need something hilarious to help engage your audience and make them laugh until their stomach hurts, here are some amazing memes you can replicate and use.

For When Favourite Character Keeps Dying

Whether you’re the writer or an author, there is a time when you’re invested in the book and your favourite character dies.

Moreover, express it through the meme. My favourite one is:

When You Daydream About Fictional Characters

AH! That’s honestly why favourite pastime. Read and fawn over the fictional characters, even when they don’t exist.

For the Readers Who Get Judged By Others For Reading Too Much

Hey avid readers, we’ve all been there, getting judged by others just because we enjoy reading too much.

Well, get deaf ears to them and turn it into a meme. Here is my favourite one:

For When I Need Emotional Support

Wrapping Up!

That’s it, folks! Books heal, and memes remind us that we’re not healing alone. Whether you are a reader who cries over a fictional character or a writer who sobs over your own edits, there is a meme out there that gets you. Moreover, it's a better way to connect with your audience.

Hence, the next time you feel your booktok is getting boring and there is no engagement, pick up the perfect meme and make your audience laugh. Additionally, just don’t forget to caption it properly.