Do you like mysteries? I used to love Joan Hess novels when I worked at the library, and though I haven't revisited them in decades, I remember them being very funny.

They might be problematic in places because they were written by a boomer from Arkansas, but nothing stuck out at me when I searched "Joan Hess controversy" so maybe they're okay. They're murder mysteries, so there's mention of violent acts, but nothing is gratuitous or graphic, it's all very matter-of-fact iirc.

Both the Claire Malloy series and the Maggody series are funny and good, but the Maggody ones would have me crying laughing while reading sometimes. She really nailed the absurdity of rural small town life.

Edit - also, this is a great question with great answers, thank you for making this thread 🙂