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Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers
by Iain Mcintosh Alexander Mccall SmithAlexander McCall Smith's wildly popular 44 Scotland Street series chronicles life in a corner of Edinburgh brimming with wit and humor.Newlywed painter and sometime somnambulist Angus Lordie might be sleepwalking his way into trouble with Animal Welfare when he lets his dog Cyril drink a bit too much lager at the local bar. The longsuffering Bertie, on the cusp of his seventh birthday party, has taken to dreaming about his eighteenth, a time when he will be able to avoid the indignity of unwanted girl attendees and the looming threat of a gender-neutral doll from his domineering mother Irene. Matthew and Elspeth struggle to care for their triplets, contending with Danish au pairs and dubious dukes to boot, while the narcissistic Bruce faces his greatest challenge yet in the form of an over-eager waxologist. As ever, when Alexander McCall Smith visits 44 Scotland Street, fun is sure to follow., could fortell that it would take the form of Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori di Montagna and a literary festival in Dubai.
Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers: 44 Scotland Street Series (9) (44 Scotland Street Series #9)
by Alexander Mccall SmithAlexander McCall Smith's wildly popular 44 Scotland Street series chronicles life in a corner of Edinburgh brimming with wit and humor.Newlywed painter and sometime somnambulist Angus Lordie might be sleepwalking his way into trouble with Animal Welfare when he lets his dog Cyril drink a bit too much lager at the local bar. The longsuffering Bertie, on the cusp of his seventh birthday party, has taken to dreaming about his eighteenth, a time when he will be able to avoid the indignity of unwanted girl attendees and the looming threat of a gender-neutral doll from his domineering mother Irene. Matthew and Elspeth struggle to care for their triplets, contending with Danish au pairs and dubious dukes to boot, while the narcissistic Bruce faces his greatest challenge yet in the form of an over-eager waxologist. As ever, when Alexander McCall Smith visits 44 Scotland Street, fun is sure to follow.
Bésame - Un romance de Sage McGuire
by Sharon Kleve Nina C. BrandonSage ha abandonado la seguridad de su antiguo trabajo como asistente ejecutiva de un idiota, y se ha lanzado de lleno abriendo Investigaciones McGuire. Si tan sólo el contar con la pistola e intuición policial del sargento Carter Morgan pudiese salvarla de ser rozada en la sien por una bala, así como ahorrarle otra visita a la sala de urgencias en su intento de recuperar a Mimi, la perrita del tío de su mejor amiga, de un usurero chiflado en su primer caso como investigadora privada… La aterradora y manipuladora exnovia de Carter, la agente especial del FBI Mia Williams, vuelve a la ciudad y con ganas de armarla. Mia está decidida a reavivar su relación con Carter y está acostumbrada a conseguir lo que quiere—sin importar lo que cueste. ¿Lograrán Sage y Carter mantenerse alejados de los problemas mientras mantienen un apasionado romance? Mantente al tanto para seguir esta historia vertiginosa en Quiéreme – Un romance de Sage McGuire.
El beso del francés (Amores europeos #Volumen 2)
by Gaby ArizaUn romance entre una escritora y un actor que te hará reír desde su primer encuentro. ¿Qué sucede cuando un joven francés le hace sentir aquello a lo que siempre ha temido? Si hay algo que desea Ainhoa es convertirse en una escritora reconocida, y para ello decide escribir su primera novela romántica. El problema: jamás ha estado enamorada. La solución: viajar a París para encontrar inspiración. En su primera mañana en París despierta desnuda y desorientada en la habitación de un francés que parece muy bueno para ser real: Gérard, un joven que también ansía ser reconocido por su arte, que en su caso es la actuación. Ainhoa y Gérard emprenden aventuras parisinas que los hacen confrontar los miedos e inseguridades que suelen ocultarles a los demás, y juntos encuentran algo más fuerte que una simple atracción. ¿Podrá Ainhoa superar su miedo a las relaciones y encontrar en París la inspiración necesaria para terminar su libro?
Besos con sabor a chocolate
by Chris RazoUna mujer con una corazón roto y un hombre dispuesto a todo para hacerla feliz. Un pasado que sigue doliendo pese a todo Los años han seguido transcurriendo, pero Alexandra sigue con exmarido en la cabeza. Él tiene una nueva familia con la que sus hijas también son felices, y aunque se alegra, su corazón todavía no está recuperado. Sabor a chocolate Un chocolate y un encuentro inesperado en el lugar de siempre harán que un nuevo sentimiento se presente para Eric y Alexandra. Ambos dejarán atrás un pasado doloroso para descubrir el amor de nuevo. Sentimientos, nuevas oportunidades y problemas Los protagonistas tendrán que enfrentar problemas del pasado, pero también del presente. Surgirán dudas entre ellos, pero el amor siempre puede con todo. ¿Seguirá siendo el destino imprevisible?
Besos de fresa para Gema (Pacto entre amigas #Volumen 2)
by Ángeles ValeroEran los besos más dulces que había probado. Sabían a todo lo bueno de este mundo. Tras la muerte de su madre, Gema Dalmau descubre un secreto familiar que la lleva a conocer a alguien que cambia su vida y la ayuda a cumplir su sueño: estudiar, en Madrid, un curso de alta cocina impartido por un chef de prestigio. Marcos Vallejo trabaja en los huertos ecológicos que abastecen el restaurante donde se imparte el curso. Muy concienciado en el tema social, trata de llevar una vida lo más cercana a sus convicciones. Almudena descubre en Marcos un chico muy diferente a los que está acostumbrada. Que hará que se debata entre su corazón y la razón.
Besos en la tercera fase
by Yolanda CamachoEdel ha vuelto a casa de su madre y se encuentra perdida. Por suerte, tiene a sus amigas. Y también tiene Murmullos en la noche, el podcast semanal sobre sucesos paranormales del investigador Rob Castillo... Edel se encuentra un poco fuera de lugar. En poco tiempo ha perdido a su padre y su relación con Germán, con quien se mudó a vivir a Barcelona, se ha ido a pique. Ahora está de vuelta en Valencia en casa de su madre (que sigue, como siempre, adicta a Se ha escrito un crimen), y siente como si los últimos cinco años no hubieran existido. Como si hubieran sido un sueño. Un recurso narrativo de película cutre. Por lo menos tiene a Patri, su mejor amiga, y a Leti, esa chica tan maja que trabaja en su mismo edificio, en la asesoría del séptimo. Y también tiene Murmullos en la noche, el podcast semanal sobre sucesos paranormales del investigador Rob Castillo, que es más o menos lo que más le gusta en el mundo. Aunque, a decir verdad, se siente un poco molesta con el programa: hace semanas escribió al correo de contacto para explicar que en el estudio de diseño gráfico donde trabaja están sucediendo cosas inexplicables (¡Una ventana se abre sola! ¡El secamanos del baño se enciende sin que nadie lo toque!) y Rob Castillo todavía no ha respondido, pese a que siempre promete leer y contestar a todos y cada uno de los mensajes de los oyentes. Frustrada, deja un comentario público en el último episodio del podcast para criticar la falta de palabra del investigador, sin imaginar el revuelo que está a punto de causar entre el fandom del programa. Pero eso solo es el comienzo, porque algo mucho más increíble, e inesperado, está a punto de suceder: el enigmático investigador valenciano, que nunca se deja ver y no tiene ni redes sociales, ha organizado un encuentro con los fans. El primero. Y tendrá lugar la Noche de Halloween.
The Best a Man Can Get: A Novel
by John O'FarrellMichael Adams is a composer of advertising jingles who shares a bachelor pad with three other guys. He spends his days lying in bed (a minifridge positioned perfectly within reach) and playing trivia games with his underachieving roommates. And when he feels like it, Michael crosses the city and returns home to his unsuspecting wife and two small children. Michael is living a double life, stretching out his wilting salad days” with imaginary business trips and fake deadlines while his wife enjoys the exhausting misery of the little ones. It’s the best thing for his marriage, Michael figures. She can care for the new loves of her life as it seems only she knows how, and he can sleep until the afternoon. Can this double life continue indefinitely? In The Best a Man Can Get, best-selling comic novelist John O’Farrell takes readers on a dark romp through the soul of the contemporary male, torn between eternal adolescence and the very real demands of fatherhood. It’s wry, witty, and surprisingly charming.
The Best Archie Comic Ever (Archie (2015-))
by Aubrey SittersonTHE BLOCKBUSTER OF THE SUMMER IS HERE featuring Superheroes! Barbarians! Spies! All this plus Archie’s trademark mix of romance, humor, and adventure in an all-new anthology! In the first of three all-new stories, Pureheart the Powerful encounters a superhero that looks a lot like himself! Is this other hero an imposter, or is it a case of imposter syndrome? Next up, the reluctantly heroic barbarian Jughead Jones is scaling a tower, hell-bent on saving the day and waging war against a menacing wizard in a tale that action & adventure fans will love! Finally, intrigue and espionage take hold as the world’s most dangerous woman Veronica Lodge teams with spy extraordinaire Betty Cooper on a top-secret case! THE BEST ARCHIE COMIC EVER #1 is here from comic power-hitters including FRED VAN LENTE, TIM SEELEY, the incredible team behind Savage Hearts, AUBREY SITTERSON and JED DOUGHERTY, plus rising talents RUBEN NAJERA and GIORGIA SPOSITO!
Best Australian Comedy Writing
by Luke RyanEditor and comedian Luke Ryan has wrangled 24 of Australia's finest comedy writers and rolled them into a single book of comedy gold. If there's been a more impressive assembly of funny people in any Australian book ever, you can have your money back. Contributors include: JAMES COLLEY, ANNABEL CRABB, ANDREW DENTON, MONICA DUX, ROZ HAMMOND, ANDREW HANSEN, LALLY KATZ, LEE LIN CHIN AND CHRIS LEBEN, PATRICK LENTON, LAWRENCE LEUNG, TONY MARTIN, SHAUN MICALLEF, ZOË NORTON LODGE, LIAM PIEPER, BEN POBJIE, JANE RAWSON, LIAM RYAN, FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN, SAMI SHAH, REBECCA SHAW, ROBERT SKINNER, CHRIS TAYLOR, DAVID THORNE, FELICITY WARD
Best Australian Comedy Writing 2
by Luke RyanEditor and comedian Luke Ryan has searched the nation for the best comedy writing - collecting gems that have been published far and wide, and mining new comedy gold from our funniest writers. Featuring memoir, satire, fiction, scripts, sketches, prose and much more from comedy legends and rising stars, this is Best Australian Comedy Writing.Contributors include David Burton, John Clarke, Josh Earl, Greg Fleet, Anna Heyward, Ben Jenkins, Amanda Keller, Julie Koh, Benjamin Law, Michelle Law, Ben McLeay, Shaun Micallef, Ben Pobjie, Randy, Jordan Raskopoulos, Sarina Rowell, Em Rusciano, Robert Skinner, Tracey Spicer, Angela Thompson, David Thorne, Jack Vening, Lorelei Vashti, Chloe Walker, Rosie Waterland and Evan Williams.
Best Australian Humorous Writing
by Andrew O'Keefe Steve VizardIn The Best Australian Humorous Writing, Andrew O'Keefe and Steve Vizard corral our funniest minds and canniest observers into one entertaining anthology. The writers bring a unique antipodean mirth to everything that has touched our lives in recent times-from Sir Ian McKellen disrobing on stage to busting up the Logies, from the privatisation of Telstra to the curves of Nigella Lawson, from the perils of entertaining children to the perennial outrage that modern telecommunications offers. Among the contributors: Phillip Adams * David Astle * Graeme Blundell * The Chaser Kaz Cooke * Ian Cuthbertson * Mark Dapin * Catherine Deveny Frank Devine *Alexander Downer * Dame Edna Everage * Charles Firth Germaine Greer * Gideon Haigh * Marieke Hardy * Wendy Harmer Clive James * Danny Katz * Malcolm Knox * John Lethlean * Mungo MacCallum * Shane Maloney * Shaun Micallef * Paul Mitchell * Les Murray * Guy Rundle * Roy Slaven * Tony Wilson * Julia Zemiro
Best Babysitters Ever (Best Babysitters Ever)
by Caroline CalaA funny new middle grade series about three 12-year-old best friends who start a babysitting club in their small California town. Perfect for fans of series like Whatever After and the Dork Diaries. <P><P>Once upon a time, a girl named Kristy Thomas had a great idea: to form The Baby-Sitters Club with her best friends. And now twelve-year-old Malia Twiggs has had a great idea too. Technically, she had Kristy’s idea. (And technically, little kids seem gross and annoying, but a paycheck is a paycheck). <P><P>After a little convincing, Malia and her friends Dot and Bree start a babysitting club to earn funds for an epic birthday bash. But babysitting definitely isn’t what they thought it would be. Three friends. No parents. Unlimited snacks. And, okay, occasionally watching other people’s children. What could possibly go wrong?
Best Beach Ever (Ten Beach Road Series #6)
by Wendy WaxDespite their hopes for smooth sailing, the ladies of Ten Beach Road confront choppy seas in this novel in the bestselling series.Forced to rent out or lose their beloved Bella Flora after the loss of their renovation-turned-reality-TV show Do Over, Maddie, Nikki, Avery, Kyra, and Bitsy move into cottages at the Sunshine Hotel and Beach Club believing the worst is over. Only to discover just how uncertain their futures really are. Maddie struggles with the challenges of dating a rock star whose career has come roaring back to life while Nikki faces the daunting realities of mothering twins at forty-seven. Avery buries herself in a tiny home build in an attempt to dodge commitment issues, and Kyra battles to protect her son from the Hollywood world she once dreamed of joining. And Bitsy is about to find out whether the rewards of seeking revenge will outweigh the risks. Luckily, when the going gets tough, the ladies of Ten Beach Road know that their friendship--tried and tested--can chase away the darkest clouds and let the sun shine in...
Best Bear Ever!: A Little Year of Liz Climo
by Liz ClimoCome spend some time in Liz Climo's world! The artist and popular blogger returns with another collection of her comics--this time following the seasons with her most beloved characters. Fans love Liz Climo's charmingly funny animal kingdom, which was first featured in The Little World of Liz Climo and Lobster is the Best Medicine.Best Bear Ever! follows Bear and Rabbit, along with their other friends (including Otter, Sloth, Skunk, and Turtle), to commemorate special days throughout the year, while also embarking on fun adventures to celebrate the seasons. When you have good pals like these, any time of year can be the BEST EVER!
Best Behavior: A Novel
by Wendy FrancisA divorced mother and almost empty-nester navigates her twins’ graduation weekend with her ex and his second wife in this warm and witty family drama.Meredith Parker has made the journey to Bolton, her twins’ college, dozens of times. This weekend, though, is different. Dawn and Cody are about to graduate and move away to separate corners of the country. Meredith is proud of her kids, and she’s proud of herself for helping them get this far. She just never expected the tidal wave of emotions sweeping over her—or the tangled family dynamics complicating everything.Meredith doesn’t miss her cheating ex, Roger, one bit, but sitting across from his very young, very gorgeous second wife threatens to unravel the graceful facade she’s trying so hard to maintain. Joel, Meredith’s husband, can see she’s feeling the first pangs of empty-nest syndrome and wants to soften the blow—but he’s distracted by a familiar face. Meanwhile, Cody and Dawn are sitting on their own secrets, and Roger’s new wife, Lily, wonders if she really wants to be a part of this wild, mixed-up family.As tensions simmer with each passing appetizer tray, Meredith’s vision of the perfect weekend goes up in flames. But before the party’s over, as best behavior gives way to brutal honesty, there’ll be a chance for this new blended family to truly come together—in all its messy and glorious imperfection.Praise for Best BehaviorA Lee Woodruff “Book Marks” PickA Liz and Lisa Best Book of MayA Zibby Owens Recommended Summer Read“You can be sure you’re in for some very juicy BAD behavior—and Wendy Francis doesn’t disappoint. With warmth and humor, Best Behavior delivers a delicious family drama; look no further for your perfect poolside read!” —Jamie Brenner, bestselling author of The Forever Summer“Francis writes with grace, depth and humor about complex family dynamics and the joy and heartache of watching young adults spread their wings and fly from the nest.” —Meg Mitchell Moore, author of The Islanders“Wendy Francis captures all the joy and pain of being an (almost) empty-nester in her latest novel . . . . A terrific summer read.” —Amy Poeppel, author of Small Admissions
The Best Birthday Ever (Little Golden Book)
by Rico GreenQueen Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf want to give Princess Anna the best birthday celebration ever! Based on the Disney Frozen animated short Frozen Fever, this Little Golden Book is perfect for boys and girls ages 2 to 5.
The Best Birthday Party Ever
by Jennifer Larue HugetMy birthday is 5 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, and 8 hours away. Today I'm starting to plan my party. So what if the Big Day's not exactly around the corner? This little girl is planning her party now. She has to, if she wants to have the best birthday party ever. She'll have the tallest birthday cake in the world, plus camels, elephants, a ferris wheel (of course), and a castle . . . with a moat. Kids will laugh out loud at the girl's wild plans, and love the oh-so-sweet ending, which involves a modest but fun party. Jennifer LaRue Huget and LeUyen Pham brilliantly capture what it feels like to be the Birthday Girl-a feeling many children will relate to. From the Hardcover edition.
The Best Book in the World
by Peter StjernströmWho will win the race to write the best book in the world, and to what unimaginable lengths will they go to get there first? A hilarious tale of authorly competition.Titus Jensen is middle-aged, has a fondness for alcohol, and makes ends meet by giving public readings from obscure books at festivals across Sweden. He can't help thinking there has to be more to life for an author of his quality. Eddie X is hip, a hit with the ladies, and loves being the center of attention. A radical poet and regular on the festival circuit, he can't help thinking there has to be more to life for a talented, good-looking man like himself. One night, after a successful event—Titus reads from The Diseases of Swedish Monarchs and Eddie X waxes lyrical to the thrashing tones of metal band The Tourettes—the unlikely pair get horribly drunk together and hatch a plan to achieve worldwide recognition. The answer is to write the best book in the world—a book so amazing that it will end up on all the bestseller lists in every category imaginable: thriller, self-help, cooking, business, dieting—a book that combines everything in one! But there can only be one such book, and as the alcohol-induced haze clears both men realize they are not willing to share the limelight. Hilariously quirky and witty, this novel will take readers on a meandering race to the finish line, throwing plenty of satirical punches along the way.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever
by Noel BothamFrom the creators of the #1 New York Timesbestseller The Book of Useless Informationcomes another enlightening, entertaining, and ultimately useless assortment of trivia. If you find yourself transfixed by the most trivial of trivia, or mesmerized by the most minor of minutiae, The Useless Information Society's latest findings can satisfy your every need. This wide-ranging collection will fill every nook and cranny of your brain with information you'll surely never need, but will enjoy learning anyway! Did you know. . . - that penguins can jump six feet out of the water? - that everyone is color-blind at birth? Would you care to know. . . - what the first meal eaten on the moon was? - what country drinks the most Coca-Cola? (Hint: It's not the United States. ) In 1995, a secret society was formed comprising Britain's foremost thinkers, writers, and artists to trade and share in useless information (or, as founding member Keith Waterhouse, playwright and journalist, would have it, "totally bloody useless").
The Best Boomerville Hotel
by Caroline JamesA delightful cast of characters take up residence in this fabulously funny read perfect for fans of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Jo Docherty and Hattie Contaldo have a vision: a holiday retreat in the heart of England’s Lake District exclusively for guests of a “certain age” wishing to stimulate both mind and body with new creative experiences. With a pitch like that, the newly renovated Best Boomerville Hotel attracts plenty of eccentric clientele. There’s fun-loving Sir Henry Mulberry and his brother Hugo; Lucinda Brown, an impoverished artist with more ego than talent; Andy Mack, a charming Porsche-driving James Bond lookalike, and Kate Simmons, a woman who made her fortune from an internet dating agency but still hasn’t found “the One” herself. With such an array of colorful individuals there’s bound to be laughs aplenty. But there’ll be plenty of fireworks too, as the residents of Boomerville learn that friendships and romance can tumble out of control when you’re this far over the hill.
The Best Cat Book Ever: Part II
by Kate FunkAC the cat is back! And his owner Kate Funk has come up with some even more hilarious, increasingly ridiculous costumes for him to model, from the “Yes We Can!” lady, to Max from Where the Wild Things Are, to Marty McFly. Kate also goes much deeper into hipster-dom—AC is dressed as a whole host of Wes Anderson characters, as well as all twelve zodiac symbols. If the last book was good, The Best Cat Book Ever: Part II will really appeal to the cat-loving hipsters. (And you know there are tons of them out there!) There’s nothing better than a good ol’ book of a cat dressed in elaborate costumes. And if you disagree, you can just see yourself out. Cats rule, dogs drool.
The Best Cat Memes Ever: The Funniest Relatable Memes as Told by Cats
by Charlie EllisDive into this book of hilarious and relatable memes as told by the internet’s favourite animal: cats! For life’s every up and down, there’s a meme to capture the feeling – and with their sassy personalities, their endless curiosity and their distinct capacity for being that little bit odd, who better to live these moments with us than our cuddly feline friends?You might not realize it, but some of the everyday moments in our lives are actually universal – and these cats are here to tell it like it is.Have you ever experienced:The awkward moment someone says “Just smile naturally” and you forget what natural is?The moment you accidentally open the front-facing camera and you’re confronted with your many chins?The flash of terror when you’re home alone and you hear an odd noise?The satisfaction of walking in time to your music?The crushing awkwardness of saying “you too” when a waiter tells you to enjoy your meal?If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then this book is for you! Look no further and dive into this collection, which contains the most hilarious and relatable memes about life, told through the expressive brilliance of cats.
The Best Cat Memes Ever: The Funniest Relatable Memes as Told by Cats
by Charlie EllisDive into this book of hilarious and relatable memes as told by the internet’s favourite animal: cats! For life’s every up and down, there’s a meme to capture the feeling – and with their sassy personalities, their endless curiosity and their distinct capacity for being that little bit odd, who better to live these moments with us than our cuddly feline friends?You might not realize it, but some of the everyday moments in our lives are actually universal – and these cats are here to tell it like it is.Have you ever experienced:The awkward moment someone says “Just smile naturally” and you forget what natural is?The moment you accidentally open the front-facing camera and you’re confronted with your many chins?The flash of terror when you’re home alone and you hear an odd noise?The satisfaction of walking in time to your music?The crushing awkwardness of saying “you too” when a waiter tells you to enjoy your meal?If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then this book is for you! Look no further and dive into this collection, which contains the most hilarious and relatable memes about life, told through the expressive brilliance of cats.
The Best Chef in Second Grade (I Can Read Level 2)
by Katharine KenahA famous chef is coming to school! Will Ollie figure out what to cook in time to share with the class and the special visitor?Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade, but he does love to cook. When the famous Chef Antonia comes to visit, he can't wait! It's his chance to shine, if only he can settle on the right dish.All young chefs will enjoy this story and relate to the kids in Room 75. Just as Ollie builds self-confidence, second graders will increase their reading success as they enjoy The Best Chef in Second Grade.“The episode’s mouthwatering climax and resolution will guarantee smiles of contentment all around,” says Kirkus.The Best Chef in Second Grade is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.