Funny Self

Ever wanted to send a vague, dramatic social media post and call it “communication”? Do you cancel plans just to scroll in peace—then wonder why you're never invited anywhere? Congratulations! You may already be a master of modern friendship sabotage. Hilarious, biting, and oddly soul-soothing, How to Lose Friends and Resent People is your satirical survival guide to all the messy ways we accidentally destroy relationships—while swearing it's “self-care.” Think of it as the evil twin of Dale Carnegie’s timeless classic, How to Win Friends and Influence People—only with more ...

Tired of saccharine self-help advice and relentless positivity? Enter Granny Grimshaw Sourwood, the world-weary, hilariously curmudgeonly anti-guru you never knew you needed. In Granny Grimshaw Sourwood’s Guide to Misery for Others, the inimitable Granny reluctantly shares her hard-won 'wisdom' – a lifetime's worth of cynical strategies for navigating the modern world with minimal effort and maximum personal comfort. Forget finding your bliss; Granny teaches you the practical arts of: Tolerating People: Master relationships by minimizing annoyance and perfecting the art of selective ...

Zarah’s life is a spiritual rollercoaster—one that she didn’t exactly sign up for. An atheist who’s tried it all, from astrology to energy healing, Zarah is tired of dabbling in the new-age nonsense that promises peace and clarity but only delivers confusion and drama. Enter: the universe, determined to drag her back into the cosmic chaos. After an accidental encounter with an ex, a whirlwind gallery adventure, and a few too many “signs” from the universe, Zarah finds herself at a crossroads—spiritually and emotionally. Should she give in to her mom’s pleas and return to ...

All about the wonders of virtue signaling! Most of you won't need this but for those who do, it is a most valuable resource. Topics range from virtue signaling online, virtue signaling in person, and even when others wouldn't find it appropriate. Explore the true depth of thought crime prosecution!

After observing his cat, Ziggy, for years, Stephane Garnier became convinced that cats have life down to an art form, so he set out to share Ziggy's je ne sais quoi with the world. Highlighting 40 trademark cat qualities that are (almost) entirely applicable to human daily living, Garnier provides insights that are delightfully useful as well as tips for living a day in the life of a cat - and a Q&A to test your cat quotient to see how much work you have to do learn the subtle art of living like a feline.

Hector Dumble thinks he's dumb. When his dog, Buster, starts talking to him, Hector begins to think he's crazy too. Things become even stranger when Hector learns that his teacher Mr Weazel has a secret identity. How will Hector handle having a dog that can talk and a teacher who wants to take over the world?

“Spiritual-ish: City Girl Stuck in a Jungle Retreat” is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy where cynicism meets ceremony, and sarcasm collides with self-discovery. When Talia — a city girl with a designer wardrobe, a ‘perfect’ boyfriend, and zero patience for nonsense — ends up in a South American jungle retreat, the last thing she expects is a shaman-led ayahuasca ceremony, wild spiritual insights… or the reappearance of her long-lost first love. Between sacred rituals, questionable jungle cuisine, and one seriously sexy blast from her past, Talia’s about to find that ...

Sisters Hope, Faith and Mercy have everything: fame, success, money and beauty. But what Hope wants most of all is love, and it doesn’t matter how far she has to go to find it. Except real life isn't like the movies. Even if you're a Valentine...

Splash of Fun One woman, a near-death experience, and a gloriously unfiltered adventure in saying YES to life. Margot was hit by a bus while checking her emails. Yes — really. It was the world’s most ridiculous wake-up call… and it worked. Now back from the brink (and fuelled by good wine, questionable hats, and a dog named Toby with spiritual insights), Margot is dragging her reluctant husband Graham into a whirlwind of soul-reviving, joy-inducing mischief. Think underwater motorbikes, spa rebellions, rogue tango lessons, and an accidental moment of infamy involving a squeaky toy and...

You are a ray of f*cking sunshine. Of course, even an awesome ray like yourself has to deal with shade from a**holes and bullsh*t. That’s why this book exists: to brighten the f*ck out of your day with sparkly humor and badass positivity.

Eight short stories about art, shadows and self. Creighton's second short story collection introduces us to a gallery owner who worries her husband will leave her for a doppelgänger; an artist whose creativity is blocked by intense fear on a retreat; a would-be writer who opens a PO Box to gather other people's letters to God; two mothers with guilty secrets; a young student contemplating suing a lecturer for boring her into deep slumber; a geologist travelling the earth to find herself; and a woman who flies home to bury her dead uncle, only to end up in a compromising situation. ...

Fourteen-year-old Wyatt is having a difficult time dealing with the death of his mother. He often visits the spot where he and his mother would star gaze and dream of what it's like on Mars. Before she died, he told her he intended on traveling to Mars someday. Meanwhile, Herman is a teenage Martian who watches the NASA channel on the teletube and dreams of visiting Earth. One night, he and his friends take a joyride in a spaceship and ends up on Earth, where they accidentally zap Wyatt aboard before flying back home to Mars. Wyatt and Herman quickly become friends—and both like to ...

Places in this book are real, so lucky for you, you can visit Wakefield in the United Kingdom and New York. Prologue Arran owns the amazing popular strawberry field shop in Central Park in New York, with the shop door zooming as people walk in and the stars are the key with many funny happy moments to cheer your heart keeping you well entertained from the start. Jason gives Arran a gift with him having a hot experience that burns his fingers and the wristbands do more than he thinks. Arran misses his brother Bob that had died twenty-eight years ago unconditionally. Do the wristbands help to...

In Magikos, life is dictated by the Book of Fate's ancient predictions, including the birth of a royal Chosen One who will save the realm. Princess Marabel has grown up in the shadow of her twin brother, Marco, who everyone assumes is the true Chosen One. While Marco is adored and given every opportunity, Marabel is overlooked and has to practice her sword fighting in secret. But on the night of their 13th birthday, Marco is kidnapped by an evil queen, and Marabel runs to his rescue. Outside the castle walls for the first time, Marabel embarks on a daring mission.

A rule-breaking little princess’ magical discovery brings happiness and fun to her sad kingdom. The author imbues the king and queen’s newfound appreciation for their daughter’s courage and wisdom with genuine warmth in a thoughtful contrast to the great deal of well-calibrated silliness that comes before (such as characters named for their jobs, which include Royal Door Slammers; the Royal Squeezer, who squeezes Queen Raindrop into her shoes; PinCushion, who dresses the Queen; and the Royal Screwball, whose job is to “swivel” the King around corners). Francesca is an appealing ...

When I set off for Australia, I had no idea what I would find. There were moments of pure joy, times of struggle, and situations that, looking back, were downright ridiculous. Through it all, I found something I hadn't even realized I was looking for. As a teenager, I watched Australia's Bicentennial celebrations and felt something click. I didn't just want to visit—I needed to go. Over a decade later, after university and a stressful first job, I finally made it happen. I packed my bags, left everything familiar behind, and entered a year of the unknown. Inside, you'll find: • ...

Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar - the fish to her chips, the bananas to her custard. But when she and Oscar are put into different tutor groups on their first day, Edie is devastated. Who will play secret hangman with her in class? Who will she eat sausage rolls with? But while she's plotting her reunion with Oscar, she accidentally gets cast as the lead in the school play.

Have you ever experienced negative feelings? Been down on yourself and found yourself saying truly horrible things to yourself? Ever been told that you just need to be "more positive"; "just change your thinking"; and "choose to be happy"? Are you tired of being so serious? Do you miss being able to laugh at yourself and with others? Come along with me as I take you on a journey and teach you how to embrace your inner dialogue using tried-and-tested self-care methods to help quiet negative self-talk.

The Best Life Stories by Reader's Digest are 150 of the best hand-picked real-life tales of resilience, joy, and hope - all in 150 words or less! Life has been all about learning lessons.

Crash Test is a brutally honest, darkly funny book about what happens when your life doesn’t collapse all at once—but quietly buckles under pressure. No bounce-backs. No five-step plans. Just the anatomy of failure told in short, punchy chapters that read like survival notes found in a glove compartment after the crash. Written for the smart, disillusioned outsider—overachievers who quietly cracked, consultants who forgot what they believe, founders who got tired—Crash Test offers no clean redemption arc. Instead, it tells the truth about what it feels like to fall apart when you're...