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Ted’s missing briefcase has become a cause célèbre.Ever since the day he left it behind in the woods, and someone else took it, it’s remained his primary mission to get it back. And now, that undertaking has lead him to foreign climes and a daring rescue mission. Many people have asked Ted what’s in the briefcase, and why getting it back means so much to him. Maybe the answer lies with the film supremo Quentin Tarantino, who said the value of the briefcase in his classic 1994 movie Pulp Fiction lay not in its contents, but actually in the briefcase itself.

Matty Iapen is the most average bounty hunter and investigator you can hire in Cleveland. He graduated college with a journalism degree only to find work chasing criminals and solving B-rate mysteries. Alongside his colleagues Mariah and Alison, Matty is determined to solve any mystery, primarily because he needs to pay his bills. Matty is shocked when his colleague Mariah is arrested and accused of murder. Mariah claims it was self-defense, but her innocence is in question. To protect Matty and the rest of the office, Mariah goes on the lamb.

Profession ? Gouvernante ! C'est-à-dire fée du logis, psy, femme de ménage, assistante, confidente et punching-ball. Françoise n'ignore rien des extravagances ni des secrets de ses employeurs fortunés, aristocrates, hommes d'affaires ou VIP. Devenue domestique après la faillite de son restaurant, elle raconte sa nouvelle vie à l'ombre de la leur, entre le salon et l'office. Un roman pétillant, documenté, qui nous entraîne dans l'univers fou des ultras-riches... par l'entrée de service.

One Last Shindig—the new novella from the author of The Sound of Suffering, Nana, Crows, and Chasing the Dragon. The world as we know it is coming to an end, but this group of geriatrics on one last shindig have no idea what’s in store. As far as they’re concerned, they’re on a quick jaunt to see a cave full of glow worms and then back to the hotel for apple pie and custard. So, get the muscle spray ready and change into your big underpants, because you’re going to need them. Take your seat on this hilarious and terrifying coach tour into Hell.

I manifest… The perfect man (Guy Carmichael) falling in love with me. I manifest… Having a gorgeous flat (preferably central and cheap, or ideally free, with no rats). I manifest… Getting a better job (more money, people bringing me coffee rather than the other way round, no one getting my name wrong, etc.). I manifest… Respect and admiration from friends, colleagues, and family (preferably with high levels of envy, veneration of my social media output, and general sense of shame for having doubted me).

Evie Green's Christmas dream turns into a nightmare when a viral video makes her the laughing stock of the internet. But then a 5 star hotel sees a PR opportunity and invites her to New York for a Christmas she’ll remember forever. Enter Noah Sanderson, a disgraced soccer star seeking anonymity. Forced to fake a festive romance for the cameras, sparks fly – but not the twinkling Christmas kind!

Bulgakov was a Soviet playwright, novelist, and short story writer best known for his humor and penetrating satire. Because of their realism and humor, Bulgakov's works enjoyed great popularity, but their trenchant criticism of Soviet mores was increasingly unacceptable to the authorities. Bulgakov's short stories are a world unto themselves—sharp, witty, and often unsettling. In these pages, the absurdity of Soviet life collides with the supernatural, the grotesque meets the comic, and reality is always just a step away from slipping into nightmare.

Prom night is supposed to be unforgettable—but for Tyler and Alex, it’s a night that’s bound to be legendary. Tyler’s a dreamer who wants everything about prom to be perfect—especially if it means convincing his best friend Alex to dress up and join in the fun. But Alex isn’t your typical prom queen. A no-nonsense soccer star who’d rather be anywhere else, she’s more likely to show up in jeans than a gown. That is until she reveals her secret: she’s a witch. When Alex proposes the ultimate twist—swapping bodies for the big night—Tyler’s life takes a sharp turn into magical chaos.

Artemis Kellog struggles to write his first screenplay, find love in San Francisco, and maintain his coffee consumption. Bainbridge McGee aspires to play golf, write his fourth Great American Novel, and dabble in the online dating scene. Each man is indebted to and inspired by Vonnegut, a passion that plays out as McGee works on his masterpiece and Kellog finds writing is his true religion.

Hunters: A Back-of-the-Toilet Guide (For When You’re Dropping More Than Just Knowledge) Hunters: A Back-of-the-Toilet Guide is a humorous, no-holds-barred dive into the world of hunting that captures the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous moments we all experience as hunters. From the mountains of gear we never use to the creative excuses that keep us out of the woods, this book highlights the real reasons we go hunting: the stories, the laughs, and the camaraderie.

They stole his bread. They mocked his speech. Now, he's taking it all back—one quack at a time. Meet Thaddaeus McQuack: a furious, foul-mouthed duck with a grudge the size of a city pond and a speech impediment that only makes his threats funnier. After a mime-related incident lands him in a zoo, Thaddaeus breaks free—and declares war on mankind. With a deranged cockatoo named Steve, a flying squirrel militia, and a revolution built on stale bread and pure rage, Duck Off: The Quack Chronicles is a wild, action-packed satire you never knew you needed.

Lachlan Kane, killer professionista, vorrebbe ritirarsi dagli "affari" e dimenticare il passato dedicandosi al suo negozio di pelletteria. Impresa tutt'altro che facile... fino a quando Lark Montague, cantante indie nonché migliore amica della ragazza di suo fratello, gli propone un accordo: lui darà la caccia a un assassino e lei gli garantirà la libertà. Perché il piano funzioni, però, dovranno sposarsi.

Populated by a cast of imagined con artists, holy fools, drag queens, and partisans—as well as some very factual politicians, priests, and generals—this novel started life as a pseudonymous blog written "live" by "Shalash" during and after the Second Iraq War. Shalash the Iraqi is here presented in its first authorized translation, with the blessing and commentary of "Shalash" himself.

A couple's cat leaves offerings of dead birds freighted with mysterious import. A foreign worker helps construct a concert hall that reawakens his musical longings. A young diver hunts venomous cone snails for a lovelorn researcher. With disarming simplicity, Barrie Sherwood charts how the complex bonds between lovers are unravelled to the point of breaking, and the often strange and touching ways we define ourselves and our relationships in a fluctuating world.

La gente no sabe qué hacer con Susan Green. Su familia y amigos la ven irritable y difícil de entender, pero para ella todo tiene sentido. A los cuarenta y cinco años, piensa que su vida es perfecta. Tiene un piso en Londres ideal para una persona, un trabajo estable que se adapta a su pasión por la lógica y un "amigo" que le proporciona beneficios culturales y otros más íntimos.

Un edificio en el que todos los vecinos creen que se ha cometido un crimen y que el culpable se esconde entre ellos; un desempleado convertido por equivocación en gurú de la autoayuda; un psicópata dedicado a matar taxistas inescrupulosos; una abuela que confunde el sable láser del nieto con el vibrador de la hija; un escritor inédito decidido a vengarse de los jurados que lo hicieron renunciar a su vocación; un adolescente que recuenta con ironía la historia de amor de sus padres divorciados, incapaz de aceptar al nuevo pretendiente de la madre…

When Primrose makes an unplanned detour into a dilapidated suburban golf course called Whistles, she has no idea that the past will come rushing back at her, bringing every detail of her life into stark focus. At 36, her marriage is teetering from illness and infidelity. A visit from her commanding brother-in-law looms ominously on the horizon. And by a twist of fate, Peter, the boy she loved twenty years ago, is now living across the street. Primrose cannot escape the increasing demands to make a choice.

When funny, kind and gorgeous Shane proposes, Cara is over the moon, and can't wait to share the news of their engagement with all their friends and family. Excitement, however, quickly turns to apprehension when it seems that everyone has a fixed idea of the perfect wedding and offers to 'help' with the planning. With tussles over the ceremony and the size of the guest list, sibling rivalry and insistent in-laws-to-be, Cara can see her vision of the big day being ripped to shreds.

Was machen Murat und Costa – die beiden Buddys aus "CAIMAN CLUB" – eigentlich, wenn sie sich nicht gerade von Hagen von Grau oder Gabriel Harras in irgendeine Scheiße reinziehen lassen? Sie lassen sich von jemand anderem in irgendeine Scheiße reinziehen. Diesmal von Gernot Scheuerle, dem "Schwaben", dem Mafia-Boss aus Berlin-Gesundbrunnen. Dessen 19-jährige Nichte Franziska ist zu Besuch in der Hauptstadt und will auf das geilste Musikfestival ever, um ihre geliebten Stars live zu erleben. Und wer soll währenddessen auf sie aufpassen? Genau.

Black Mischief, Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize his kingdom. Profound hilarity ensues from the issuance of homemade currency, the staging of a "Birth Control Gala", the rightful ruler's demise at his own rather long and tiring coronation ceremonies, and a good deal more mischief.