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Desperate to escape their high-pressure life in Los Angeles, the Finch family moves to rural Oregon. But it doesn’t take long to learn that “small town” is not code for “stress-free.” As the new owners of Applegate's one and only general store, the Finches find that the simple life’s anything but simple when your little store is the town's only grocery store, gas station, hardware store, fire station, and occasional dentist’s office.

Rikki Thunder, twenty-two-year-old drummer for the scorching new ’80s metal band Whyte Python, is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? That was definitely not part of the plan.

Tired of inspirational quotes and toxic positivity? Good. 1000 Ideas: Sarcasm is the brutally honest, eye-roll-inducing, laugh-out-loud survival guide for navigating the absurdity of modern life. Packed with razor-sharp wit, this book takes aim at everything from workplace nonsense and dating disasters to health fads, social media drama, and that one person who always says “let’s circle back.” Whether you're looking to upgrade your inner monologue or arm yourself with comebacks for family dinners, this is your ultimate handbook for responding to life’s chaos with class, sass, and ...

David, el protagonista de La Biblia de neón, es un adolescente que vive en una población miserable del profundo Sur. Una Biblia de neón ilumina el cielo por las noches, y durante el día el fanatismo religioso y la malevolencia hacen estragos en la vida de los ciudadanos. El padre de David pierde su trabajo, no puede seguir pagando su contribución a la Iglesia, y esto marca el inicio de una decadencia que les convertirá en parias dentro de la pequeña comunidad.

Six is 6′7″, scheming to rejoin the starting lineup, and barely checks her phone. Green is 6′1″, always building her brand, and secretly jealous of her more famous girlfriend. Together, they’re going where no Asian American trans woman has gone before: the men’s pro indoor volleyball league. Our hot girls with balls just thought playing with the boys would spare them some controversy . . . haha.

A Collection of Short Tales is an anthology of unique stories that will capture one's imagination. Characters that you might cheer or jeer for are woven into these stories. Maybe... just maybe you will get lost within a tale and emerge a new person. Or maybe... just maybe you will have a good laugh. Either way dive into this compilation of distinctive stories and have fun.

Ronald Fegelein, a humble American conservative, whose motives were pure, felt compelled to go to Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, to help thwart Joe Biden’s illegitimate takeover of the government, and to demonstrate his support for President Trump. An interview with a television journalist suddenly catapulted Ronald to celebrity status. He became a much sought-after speaker in conservative circles. During a podcast, Ronald mentioned that he had told the FBI what he had witnessed at the Capitol riot. Ronald was immediately denounced as an FBI informant.

Smith Babbitt is in the prime of his life: he’s only 25 years into his 89-year lifespan. He knows this because of Timmy®, the mysterious app that can tell you with infallible accuracy how old you will be when you die. Smith still has 64 years to go. But lately he’s been in a rut, and his long lifespan is starting to feel like a sentence.

The Gregory family lost pretty much everything but they learned to adapt. Happily. Unluckily, they discover a literary treasure of global importance in a wall of their house. Can they adapt again? There are forces at work that seem beyond their control.

Meet Leroy O’Malley of Apalachicola, Florida: a naive and hopeful dreamer. All Leroy wanted was a shot at the good life—a steady job, maybe even a dental plan. This is the story of a man who made the mistake of believing the lies. Always down on his luck, a chance encounter with a foul-mouthed—though oddly charismatic—out-of-towner at a roadside oyster shack suddenly launches Leroy on the fast-track to the life he’s always wanted.

The Grand Tour to Forty A Novel of Expensive Mistakes and Exquisite Timing Meet Del Renault: French-German aristocrat, reluctant tech executive, and professional avoider of life's larger questions. As his fortieth birthday looms like a particularly well-dressed apocalypse, Del embarks on a year-long odyssey through the world's most glamorous cities, armed with nothing but a trust fund, a cutting wit, and an alarming addiction to rosé wine and LEGO Ferrari sets. From the sun-soaked tennis courts of Sitges (where he loses spectacularly) to the champagne-hazed casino floors of Monaco (where ...

“The best books are those in which the characters come alive before your eyes” Telegraph & Argos ‘I've never read a story quite like this, but it was such fun I consumed it in one sitting. As we are introduced to the well observed, larger than life characters I felt I was watching a very British sit-com. We have Bradford, a corner shop, wacky characters, shopping at Primani, a knickerless caravan dweller, dozens of shoes and plenty of booze’ Amazon Review A corner shop, a lottery machine and a bamboo bike …. Shaz and Trace balance spreadsheets by day, but by night drink vodka and ...

Мы расскажем про реальные, хотя и очень странные преступления — вспомним о каннибале, который стал своеобразной знаменитостью; о серийных убийцах; о «босоногом бандите», угонявшем самолёты. Для любителей спорта найдётся множество интересных статей о спортсменах и матчах. И, конечно, вашему вниманию предлагаются некоторые пикантные подробности из мира поп-культуры.

Rajeev’s caravan remains parked on the roundabout, and the Easter Fair is in full swing. Bruno Mars is still playing on full volume, and the vodka continues to flow through the gals’ veins. Yes, we are back in the crazy world of Sheila Patel. And all is good. Well, nearly. The usual suspects are up to their usual reprehensible tricks. Flying chuppels and flip-flops make way for happy times at the Leeds Road police station. Letters to James Bond segue seamlessly into cricket, Shaz’s birthday celebrations, Diwali fireworks, bobble hats and ghee. further generous helpings of Indian ...

It's January 2021 and the UK government has announced another lockdown. Follow Aunt Sheila as she cooks, drinks, binge watches everything and waits for the pubs to open. Will the vaccine roll out, masks and working from home send covid on it's way? Join Aunt Sheila and her daily thoughts in this funny little diary. Hurry up bloody 'Freedom Day'. 24 March Jab day – hurrah! Had a shower and put on my off-the-shoulder top. Walked to the Community centre which is now our local vaccine centre. Dammit Janet was on the door squirting everyone with hand sanitizer, she looked off her head. A nice ...

'Sharon Singh lives over the corner shop. Accountant by day, but at night she visits the magic wardrobe in her bedroom to do vodka shots with her sister. Fully equipped with disco ball, and a Sikh barman, the girls dance to forget their traditional lives.' The series continues with Shaz and Mother visiting Kirsty in Sydney. Meanwhile in the UK, Trace and her Aunt Sheila are stuck in the magical wardrobe waiting for the 'Beast from the East' to pass. Mr & Mrs Singh continue to run the corner shop, listen to their complaining customers and pray that by some miracle the girls land suitable ...

After months of being locked down due to a sinister virus, the people of the United Territories of Tut are celebrating 4th of July. The Minese socio-economic revolution is in full swing and the Minese Federal Bank is demanding that the trillions of Tutonian dollars owed to them by the United Territories of Tut, now the greatest debtor nation of the known universe, be repaid or Mina will confiscate Tut Isand in lieu of payment. And during this time of uncertainty, Mathew who was shot down by friendly fire on March 15th, 2031, while flyking, is coming home and Jennifer is hoping their love ...

In middle school, and at age twelve, Janie Mulvaney is trapped between kid-and-teenage-hood. Her sister treats her like a peon. Mom won't let her get a cell phone. Uncle Alvin embarrasses her. Grandma calls her Bumble Cheeks. Janie tries to earn money, but things backfire, and she ends up owing a doink-load. Luckily, Janie's quirky sense of humor and wacky perspective help her zigzag through this tween trap. Whether you are twelve, a mom, grandma, or any age in between, you will laugh out loud at the story's zany characters.

The Fable of the Mandrill A Story of Hubris, Bathrooms, and an American Congresswoman By MacKenzie Morgan In a nation hungry for spectacle and starving for truth, The Fable of the Mandrill arrives as both feast and warning. Ruth Anne Nantz is not a villain in her own story. She is a Congresswoman, a daughter of the South, a veteran of culture wars and televised takedowns. She smiles in pearls and weaponized sincerity, campaigns in scripture-stitched rhetoric, and wins hearts with the practiced tremble of her voice. She does not need facts—she has voters. And she tells them what they want ...

Humans are strange. At least, that’s what the aliens think. After years of observing Earth, they’ve compiled 1000 confusing, hilarious, and wildly inaccurate “facts” about our daily lives. Why do we wrap our feet in fabric? Why do we stare at glowing rectangles? Why do we set food on fire and call it cooking? 1000 Ideas: Aliens Think This Is Normal is a guide to Earth from the point of view of extraterrestrial observers who almost understand us. From sacred sock rituals to the mystery of elevators, nothing escapes their clueless curiosity. If aliens wrote a guide to Earth, it would ...