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Becoming Duchess Goldblatt
by AnonymousOne of the New York Times' 20 Books to Read in 2020 "Unforgettable...Behind her brilliantly witty and uplifting message is a remarkable vulnerability and candor that reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles—and that we can, against all odds, get through them." —Lori Gottlieb, New York Times-bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeonePart memoir and part joyful romp through the fields of imagination, the story behind a beloved pseudonymous Twitter account reveals how a writer deep in grief rebuilt a life worth living.Becoming Duchess Goldblatt is two stories: that of the reclusive real-life writer who created a fictional character out of loneliness and thin air, and that of the magical Duchess Goldblatt herself, a bright light in the darkness of social media. Fans around the world are drawn to Her Grace&’s voice, her wit, her life-affirming love for all humanity, and the fun and friendship of the community that&’s sprung up around her. @DuchessGoldblat (81 year-old literary icon, author of An Axe to Grind) brought people together in her name: in bookstores, museums, concerts, and coffee shops, and along the way, brought real friends home—foremost among them, Lyle Lovett. &“The only way to be reliably sure that the hero gets the girl at the end of the story is to be both the hero and the girl yourself.&” — Duchess Goldblatt
Becoming Fabulous: Shine Like the Gorgina Angel BB You (Already) Are
by Boobie BillieInstagram&’s chicest Chihuahua mix Boobie Billie teaches you how to be the most fabulous version of yourself as she shares her journey from intern to fashion icon.When Boobie Billie launched her Instagram account in December 2019, she was just a 6.5-pound Italian Greyhuahua standing in front of the world asking it to wear more color. Since then, she has fostered a community of hundreds of thousands of followers, been featured in every style publication worth tweeting about, and brought joy to a world that could use a few more mini-handbags. So what&’s next for this star? Sharing the secrets to having a fabulous glow-up just like her, duh! In her book debut, the internet's favorite four-legged fashion influencer invites you to: Wear clothes as colorful as you are.Take care of yourself (because if you don't, who will?)Prioritize time with your very best friends (or bbs, as Boobie likes to say)Love yourself firstFeaturing exclusive new photos of Boobie Billie, Becoming Fabulous will give you everything you need to become your own gorgina angel bb. (Spoiler alert: it's in you already.) So grab your coziest blanket, put on your fav rejuvenating mask, and blast your Feel Good playlist. It's going to be a stunning ride.
Becoming Richard Pryor
by Scott SaulAn intimate biography with photographs included: “The most detailed and rigorously researched work on the comic’s life and performances.” —The Washington PostRichard Pryor may have been the most unlikely star in Hollywood history. Raised in his family’s brothels, he grew up an outsider to privilege. He took to the stage, originally, to escape the hard-bitten realities of his childhood, but later came to a reverberating discovery: that by plunging into the depths of his experience, he could make stand-up comedy as exhilarating and harrowing as the life he’d known. He brought that trembling vitality to Hollywood, where his movie career—Blazing Saddles, the buddy comedies with Gene Wilder, Blue Collar—flowed directly out of his spirit of creative improvisation. The major studios considered him dangerous. Audiences felt plugged directly into the socket of life.Becoming Richard Pryor brings the man and his comic genius into focus as never before. Drawing upon a mountain of original research—interviews with family and friends, court transcripts, unpublished journals, screenplay drafts—Scott Saul traces Pryor’s rough journey to the heights of fame: from his heartbreaking childhood, his trials in the army, and his apprentice days in Greenwich Village to his soul-searching interlude in Berkeley and his ascent in the “New Hollywood” of the 1970s.Illuminating an entertainer who, by bringing together the spirits of the black freedom movement and the counterculture, forever altered the DNA of American comedy, it reveals that, while Pryor made himself a legend with his own account of his life onstage, the full truth of that life is more bracing still.“Absorbing, incisive . . . .With skill and insight, Saul shows how both the best and the worst of Pryor could merge into a great body of work unmatched by anyone who was ever paid to make people laugh.”—USA Today“A pop-culture masterpiece of exhaustive reporting, psychological insight and elegant writing.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer“Shines a light on a revolutionary stand-up comic who perfected the art of dramatizing his own imperfections, and the world’s.”—Publishers Weekly
Becstar GN (Becstar)
by Joe CoralloBecstar is a star hopping mercenary-gone-full time-gambler light years away from earth. Leaving her old life behind with the help of her magical luck dagger and her fan-turned-regret filled-friend Sally Soolin, Becstar ekes out a living under the nefarious Shadowy Syndicate&’s radar. But when a mysterious girl appears with grim news and an urgent quest where the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, Becstar has no choice but to join … and regret it immediately.
Becstar TPB
by Joe CoralloBecstar is a star hopping mercenary-gone-full time-gambler light years away from earth. Leaving her old life behind with the help of her magical luck dagger and her fan-turned-regret filled-friend Sally Soolin, Becstar ekes out a living under the nefarious Shadowy Syndicate’s radar. But when a mysterious girl appears with grim news and an urgent quest where the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, Becstar has no choice but to join … and regret it immediately.
Bed Manners
by Ralph Hopton Anne BalliolEver wanted to know how to avoid horrifying your husband with your nightly routine? Or avoid incurring the wrath of your wife when creeping home late at night? First published in the 1930s, the humorous advice in Bed Manners reveals the rules of bedroom etiquette, including whose responsibility it is to investigate strange sounds, how to make morning conversation, and coping with a bedfellow who kicks, snores or steals all the covers.
Bedded for the Spaniard's Pleasure: Passion And The Prince A Stormy Spanish Summer The Infamous Italian's Secret Baby Bedded For The Spaniard's Pleasure
by Carole MortimerWealthy, powerful and handsome, Rafe Montero has it all. All except the one thing he really wants: fiery Cairo Vaughn, the woman who abruptly ended their short but intensely passionate affair years before. Now Rafe is determined to have Cairo once more! Forced to live with her for two weeks in his luxurious Mediterranean villa, Rafe will take immense pleasure in seducing her-and in making her his willing mistress!
Bedhead Ted
by Scott SanGiacomoPerfect for fans of Hilo and Lunch Lady, this charming and funny young middle grade graphic novel follows one boy as he discovers that his perceived flaw—wild, red hair—may just be what saves the day. Ten-year-old Ted just wants to fit in. But his wild, red hair is a target for school bullies. Fortunately, he has his best friend, Stacy, to take his mind off all the mean comments. But Stacy needs Ted’s help to uncover the truth of a local urban legend—the elusive giant raccoon known as the Brookside Beast! However, after Stacy starts making new friends, Ted feels more alone and weirder than ever…until Ted discovers that he has a superpower! His hair can lift, stretch, and catch anything. For the first time in his life, Ted wonders if his unruly hair is a gift rather than a curse.Could it be the one thing that not only helps solve their town’s greatest mystery but also gets his best bud back?
Bedlam
by Christopher BrookmyreHEAVEN IS A PRISON. HELL IS A PLAYGROUND.Ross Baker is an overworked scientist developing medical technology for corporate giant Neurosphere, but he'd rather be playing computer games than dealing with his nightmare boss or slacker co-workers.He volunteers as a test candidate for the new tech - anything to get out of the office for a few hours. But when he emerges from the scanner he discovers he's not only escaped the office, but possibly escaped real life for good. He's trapped in Starfire - a video game he played as a child - with no explanation, no backup and, most terrifyingly, no way out.
Bedlam
by Christopher BrookmyreHEAVEN IS A PRISON. HELL IS A PLAYGROUND.Ross Baker is an overworked scientist developing medical technology for corporate giant Neurosphere, but he'd rather be playing computer games than dealing with his nightmare boss or slacker co-workers.He volunteers as a test candidate for the new tech - anything to get out of the office for a few hours. But when he emerges from the scanner he discovers he's not only escaped the office, but possibly escaped real life for good. He's trapped in Starfire - a video game he played as a child - with no explanation, no backup and, most terrifyingly, no way out.
BEDLAM: A Baby Blues Collection (Baby Blues Ser. #37)
by Rick Kirkman Jerry ScottNow in an annual, treasury-sized book, Baby Blues brings you another year of life with the MacPhersons. Often-befuddled Darryl and always-overworked Wanda manage to parent precocious Zoe, ornery Hammie, and Baby Wren while still keeping their senses of humor and sometimes even sweetness. In this collection, Zoe decides it's time for her to take karate lessons, Wanda declares she needs some time for herself and joins a book (wine?) club, and Hammie discovers the joys of a zip line. Mostly calm Wanda finally reaches her breaking point of asking the kids to clean up, unleashing a new force of nature to the comic strip: the Tsumommy!
Bedlam Burning
by Geoff NicholsonThe acclaimed author of Bleeding London spins a yarn of academia, lunacy, and the blurry lines between them in this Whitbread Prize–finalist novel. It all starts at Cambridge University, where Dr. John Bentley throws his book burning parties—&“a little active, symbolic literary criticism&”—in which guests are invited to state their grudges against their least favorite books, and then toss them into a fire. It is at one such party that the brilliant but sheepish Gregory Collins meets Mike Smith, a handsome classmate. They become fast friends. And then their friendship takes a decidedly strange turn. When Gregory&’s first novel, The Wax Man, is published, he convinces Mike to take his place on the book jacket. Now Mike is the one invited to be a writer-in-residence at an insane asylum run by Dr. Eric Kincaid, whose obscure therapeutic philosophy centers on the soothing powers of literature. When Mike compiles a book of the inmates&’ writings, and it becomes a literary success, this comedy of errors threatens to take another, far darker turn. &“Completely addictive and very, very funny. Great.&” —Jonathan Lethem, author of A Gambler&’s Anatomy &“Donald Westlake meets Ken Kesey in this . . . compulsively good read.&” —Library Journal
Bedrock Faith: A Novel
by Eric Charles MayOne of O, The Oprah Magazine's Ten Books to Pick Up Now, April 2014Named a Notable African-American Title by Publishers Weekly"In this vivid, suspenseful, funny, and compassionate novel of epiphanies, tragedies, and transformations, May drills down to our bedrock assumptions about ourselves, our values, and our communities. As sturdy as a Chicago bungalow and bursting with life, May's debut is perfect for book clubs."--Booklist (starred review)"May's expansive first novel reveals the complicated emotional economy that holds together a neighborhood in crisis...May's vivid descriptions of the rhythms of life in the suburb...reveal vibrant lives in ordinary houses."--Publishers Weekly"May slowly builds suspense as he persuasively unfolds the narrative in this work that reads like an Agatha Christie mystery. The characters, even those whose names are never mentioned, are versatile and relatable, and May's descriptions embody a tapestry of words."--Library Journal"May 'persuasively unfolds the narrative,' and critics are buzzing."--Library Journal, naming Bedrock Faith a "Best Debut" for Spring"A perceptive and entrancing meditation on friendship and family, love and forgiveness."--Kirkus Reviews"Bedrock Faith is a strong, engaging novel--full of warmth and charm and honesty."--Bookforum"Bedrock Faith isn't a short read, but it's a rich one, and the characters are engaging."--Ebony Mag"Fast-paced...suspenseful and meditative in equal measure."--Chicago Reader"A compelling look at a tight-knit community battling a threat from within."--Chicago Social Magazine"Eric Charles May and James Baldwin share more than skin color and writing passion. They are masters of the complicated operas that unfold in a particular place, of the complexities and frailties of mankind. Bedrock Faith is May's first novel, and since approaching Baldwin is no idle feat, one only hopes he'll write more."--Newcity"The depth and the magnetism and the humor of Eric Charles May's truly unforgettable characters makes this a neighborhood well worth visiting."--New York Journal of Books"Bedrock Faith is an entertaining and heartfelt novel, and it provides an important look at a side of Chicago that is under-represented in today's literary fiction."--Chicago Center for Literature and Photography"Once I got started, I could not put [Bedrock Faith] down. I couldn't wait to see what was coming next, which of the neighbors would get their comeuppance and who would emerge as the final victor, Stew Pot or the people of Parkland."--Read for Pleasure"Eric Charles May is a gem of a writer."--I've Read This"Eric Charles May's first novel is delightful to read. There are a host of characters, each given the opportunity to tell their story, and there is plenty of action. Readers are welcomed into Parkland from the first page."--Reeling and Writhing and Fainting in Coils"A wonderful urban novel full of vitality and pathos and grit. I dug the ever-living hell out of it."--Dennis Lehane, author of Live By Night"In Bedrock Faith, Eric Charles May has created a world inhabited by unforgettable, believable characters-the fervid Stew Pot Reeves, the patient Mrs. Motley-who will linger in your heart long after you've finished their story. A bittersweet, timeless book."--Valerie Wilson Wesley, author of Dying in the Dark"An impressive debut with unforgettable characters and an epic story line by an author who has appeared on the literary landscape fully formed."--Colin Channer, author of The Girl with the Golden ShoesAfter fourteen years in prison, Gerald "Stew Pot" Reeves, age thirty-one, returns home to live with his mom in Parkland, a black middle-class neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. A frightening delinquent before being sent away, his return sends Parkland residents into a religiously infused tailspin, which only increases when Stew Pot announces that he experienced a religious awakening in prison.
The Bedroom Business
by Sandra MartonJake McBride is a self-made millionaire, brilliant at business, talented in bed--and cynical about women. Emily Taylor is his personal assistant, terrific in the office...and an innocent when it comes to the opposite sex!But when Jake teaches Emily how to transform herself from shy secretary into sexy siren, he loses his grip on his legendary cool. If she's going to lose her virginity, it has to be to him!
Bedroom Philosopher Diaries
by Justin Heazlewood<p>A collection of hilarious and melancholic reports from Justin Heazlewood, aka The Bedroom Philosopher, and his wealth of experience as a touring Folkstar. Read about his epic battles with drunk punters, scatty rockstars, aloof groupies and, mostly, himself. These tell-all tales allow exclusive access to the depths of the performer psyche, Boho Stripped Bare.<p> <p>Each entry grooves with The Bedroom Philosopher’s trademark wordplay, Gen-Y commentary and commitment to emotional honesty. Under the glare of the stage lights he explores the ungainly labyrinth of his alter-ego and the puzzling mechanics of the Australian entertainment scene.<p>
The Bedroom Surrender
by Emma DarcyThe secret virgin…Rosalie James appears to have it all: looks, wealth and a successful modeling career. But no one knows the secrets of her past.And the passionate playboy…Adam Cazell lives life in the fast lane, too. And he's infuriated by Rosalie. Why is she so private and wary? Adam decides to invite Rosalie to stay with him at his exclusive Caribbean villa, where the sensual days and steamy nights will surely lead her to surrender…
Bedside Manners (The Breakup Doctor Series #2)
by Phoebe FoxA therapist is caught in a romantic conundrum in this story of breakups and breakdowns: “A smart, relatable heroine.” —Sarah Bird, author of The Boyfriend School Brook Ogden’s counseling practice as the Breakup Doctor—on call to help you shape up after a breakup—is so busy that she’s expanded to offer group sessions. (Turns out there are far more than fifty ways to leave your lover.) Her radio show and advice column have made her a local celebrity, and even her personal life is improving after some gruesome breakups of her own—Ben Garrett started out as a revenge date against an ex, but has turned into so much more. But when sizzling-hot Chip Santana, an old client she once shared a rather unprofessional midnight roll in the sand with, comes back into her life asking for her help, Brook can’t say no. Yet while she’s busy tending to his relationship troubles, Chip reveals more than a therapeutic interest in her. In the standoff between her heart and her hormones, Brook’s cool, collected wise therapist persona begins to crack like thrown wedding china. She’s yelling at recalcitrant cheating husbands. Offering crazy advice to radio callers. She’s even hugging her clients. When the situation goes critical, Brook’s forced into a decision she isn’t ready to make—and the Breakup Doctor has to decide what kind of casualties she’s willing to accept . . . “Extremely hard to put down. . . . As much as I was laughing at some of the crazy situations everyone gets themselves into, I was also reaching for the tissues and crying ugly.” —Fresh Fiction
Bedtime for Bad Kitty (Bad Kitty)
by Nick BruelThis new picture book in Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty bestselling series is sure to be a bedtime favorite, complete with a paper doll activity kit! It's bedtime in the Bad Kitty household but Kitty does not want to go to bed.She doesn't want to brush her teeth.She doesn't want to put on her bunny pajamas.She doesn't want to use the potty.What she wants to do is:SING SING SING SING SING PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAYRUN RUN RUN RUN RUNFinally, when she runs out of ideas (and energy) and is promised a perfect bedtime story, Kitty gives in...but can she stay awake for the ending?
Bedtime for Yeti
by Vin VogelSnuggle up with this sweet bedtime story about friendship and bravery that&’s sure to give you the warm fuzzies. Yeti loves his stuffed toy Chunk. They play together all day and snuggle up under the covers each night. But when Chunk goes missing, Yeti has to go to bed alone in the shadowy dark. Unless, of course, he can summon all his courage to stage a dramatic rescue—Yeti-style! This is the second picture book written and illustrated by Vin Vogel. His debut, The Thing About Yetis, was described as &“sweet and funny&” by The New York Times, and Booklist called it &“a cozy—and comforting—companion.&”
Bedtime, Here I Come! (Here I Come!)
by D.J. SteinbergGrab a stuffy and one last book to read, because it's time for bed! With a squishy cover perfect for little hands, young kids can giggle their way through this collection of sweet and silly poems all about getting ready for bedtime, from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!When the yawns start to pile up, get ready for bedtime with delightful poems from best-selling author D. J. Steinberg! Between picking up toys, making one last potty stop, and getting especially snuggled in, there's a poem for every part of the process, making this the perfect padded board book to read before bed.
Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children: Charming Tales of Wealth and Entitlement for Tots Who Were Simply Born Better
by Daniel Foxx'As if Succession was turned into a series of Ladybird books' - THE TIMES'A terribly funny book from an absolutely disgraceful person' -JOE LYCETT'Daniel's writing is hilarious, although it makes me worry about how I'm bringing my children up' - JOSH WIDDICOMBE'Finally! Some stories to shut those little brats up who disturb me at brunch!' -TOM ALLENAuthor and comedian Daniel Foxx presents a wonderful collection of stories especially for the little darlings of the fabulously wealthy - that can also be enjoyed by YOU, the downtrodden, pitiful, ordinary adult!Read about the everyday adventures of Rupert, Shallotte and Genevievette as they ski, holiday, and drift around Selfridges - whilst always keeping a healthy distance from the dreaded hoi polloi!Other magical adventures include:Rupert goes on holiday! But what is 'duty free'? And why do poor people love it so much?Cosmo goes to state school, where the teachers wear jeans and no-one can understand Latin!Lily goes with Daddy to work! And fires Kate from marketing!!BEDTIME STORIES FOR PRIVILEGED CHILDREN is the perfect Christmas gift - whether you're wintering in Aspen, summering in Tuscany, or simply want to keep the little ones quiet in the back of the Range Rover Evoque.***Contains adult language
Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children: Charming Tales of Wealth and Entitlement for Tots Who Were Simply Born Better
by Daniel Foxx'A terribly funny book from an absolutely disgraceful person' -JOE LYCETT'Daniel's writing is hilarious, although it makes me worry about how I'm bringing my children up' - JOSH WIDDICOMBE'Finally! Some stories to shut those little brats up who disturb me at brunch!' -TOM ALLENAuthor and comedian Daniel Foxx presents a wonderful collection of stories especially for the little darlings of the fabulously wealthy - that can also be enjoyed by YOU, the downtrodden, pitiful, ordinary adult!Read about the everyday adventures of Rupert, Shallotte and Genevievette as they ski, holiday, and drift around Selfridges - whilst always keeping a healthy distance from the dreaded hoi polloi!Other magical adventures include:Rupert goes on holiday! But what is 'duty free'? And why do poor people love it so much?Cosmo goes to state school, where the teachers wear jeans and no-one can understand Latin!Lily goes with Daddy to work! And fires Kate from marketing!!BEDTIME STORIES FOR PRIVILEGED CHILDREN is the perfect Christmas gift - whether you're wintering in Aspen, summering in Tuscany, or simply want to keep the little ones quiet in the back of the Range Rover Evoque.***Contains adult language
Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children: Charming Tales of Wealth and Entitlement for Tots Who Were Simply Born Better
by Daniel Foxx'A terribly funny book from an absolutely disgraceful person' -JOE LYCETT'Daniel's writing is hilarious, although it makes me worry about how I'm bringing my children up' - JOSH WIDDICOMBE'Finally! Some stories to shut those little brats up who disturb me at brunch!' -TOM ALLENAuthor and comedian Daniel Foxx presents a wonderful collection of stories especially for the little darlings of the fabulously wealthy - that can also be enjoyed by YOU, the downtrodden, pitiful, ordinary adult!Read about the everyday adventures of Rupert, Shallotte and Genevievette as they ski, holiday, and drift around Selfridges - whilst always keeping a healthy distance from the dreaded hoi polloi!Other magical adventures include:Rupert goes on holiday! But what is 'duty free'? And why do poor people love it so much?Cosmo goes to state school, where the teachers wear jeans and no-one can understand Latin!Lily goes with Daddy to work! And fires Kate from marketing!!BEDTIME STORIES FOR PRIVILEGED CHILDREN is the perfect Christmas gift - whether you're wintering in Aspen, summering in Tuscany, or simply want to keep the little ones quiet in the back of the Range Rover Evoque.***Contains adult language
The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee
by Sarah SilvermanFrom the outrageously filthy and oddly innocent comedienne comes a memoir that is at once shockingly personal, surprisingly poignant, and still laugh-out-loud funny. With her signature taboo-breaking humor, Silverman writes on everything from her epic struggle with hairy arms (there's not enough wax in the world) to the death of her infant brother.
The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee
by Sarah SilvermanFrom the outrageously filthy and oddly innocent comedienne and star of the powerful 2015 film I Smile Back Sarah Silverman comes a memoir—her first book—that is at once shockingly personal, surprisingly poignant, and still pee-in-your-pants funny. In this collection of humorous essays, Sarah Silverman tells tales of growing up Jewish in New Hampshire, losing her virginity, learning to curse at 3 years old, and being a bedwetter until she was old enough to drive, and in a surprisingly poignant piece, she recounts the accidental death of her infant brother. Of course, in her loopy, taboo-breaking way, she always manages somehow to leave you laughing. But then you’d expect nothing less from a woman who sang to her boyfriend on national television that she was “F***ing Matt Damon.”If you like Sarah’s television show The Sarah Silverman Program, or memoirs such as Chelsea Handler’s Are You There Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea and Artie Lange’s Too Fat to Fish, you’ll love The Bedwetter.