- Table View
- List View
The Decoy Girlfriend
by Lillie ValeA laugh-out-loud funny and whip-smart romantic comedy from the author of The Shaadi Set-Up, about a young woman who takes the place of her celebrity doppelgänger, and must fake-date the actress&’s sexy costar boyfriend.Writer Freya Lal has a huge secret: she's a dead ringer for It-girl actress Mandi Roy. Her second novel is due in a month, but inspiration is nowhere to be found. Desperate to shake off her writer's block, Freya leans into her look-alike abilities and indulges in some mistaken identity for simple perks, like scoring a free mimosa or getting into a trendy nightclub. Actor Taft Bamber appears to have it all: gorgeous, talented, and Mandi's love interest both on- and off-screen. But what nobody knows is that their relationship is a PR stunt, and after years of playing make-believe, he's yearning for something real. When Freya's latest impersonation of Mandi goes viral thanks to Taft's accidental interference, rumors of a breakup threaten Hollywood's golden couple. To make amends, Freya is forced to give Mandi a little time off: she'll pretend to be the actress for a month, move in with Taft, and squash the rumors by acting completely in love. But as Freya and Taft play house, it becomes impossible to ignore that their instant chemistry isn't just for the cameras. While faking it, they might have just found the real thing.
Deep and Meaningful Diaries from Planet Janet
by Dyan SheldonPlanet Janet: Sixteen-year-old Janet Bandry keeps a diary as she deals with an annoying family, school, a quirky best friend, and trying to find herself through vegetarianism, literature, romance, and her "Dark Phase." Planet Janet in Orbit: Having taken a break from the "Dark Phase" of her life, Janet records in her diary the trials and tribulations that occur as she finds a summer job, witnesses the changes in her mother and best friend as they fall in love, and approaches her own seventeenth birthday.
Deep Dark Fears
by Fran KrauseWe all have strange, irrational fears--from seeing ghosts in the bedroom mirror to being sucked into a mall escalator or finding yourself miles below the ocean's surface on the deck of a sunken ship. In Deep Dark Fears, animator, illustrator, and cartoonist Fran Krause brings these fears to life in 101 vividly illustrated comics inspired by his wildly popular web comic and based on real fears submitted by online readers. Deep Dark Fears explores our gruesome, hilarious, and bizarre anxieties, revealing a primal part of our humanity and highlighting both our idiosyncrasies and our similarities. This devilishly humorous guide explores our drive to experience and share the wonders of the world and the dangers lurking around every corner.From the Hardcover edition.
The Deep Deep Puddle
by Mary Jessie ParkerYoung puddle jumpers will delight in this silly Seuss-like fantasy about a puddle that keeps on growing. How deep can it get? So deep that soon enough, glub glub glub, the entire city sinks out of sight, only to reappear later with everything in disarray. This ingenious urban counting tale will engage young ones learning their numbers, as well as older readers who will enjoy the overlying story and the breezy artwork.
Deep Down: the 'intimate, emotional and witty' 2023 debut you don't want to miss
by Imogen West-KnightsA 2023 best book to look forward to in Vogue, Bustle, GQ and the New Statesman'A superbly observed exploration of intimacy and its failings' Megan Nolan'West-Knights is a masterful, hilarious and humane story-teller' Olivia Sudjic'A sharp and clear-eyed portrait of familial love and the ways it makes us mad' Monica HeiseyBillie and Tom have just lost their father. It should be a time to comfort each other, but there's always been a distance to their relationship. Determined to change this, Billie boards a flight to her brother in Paris.Dazed by grief, the siblings spend days wandering the streets, both helping and hurting each other in the process. When their explorations lead them to the infamous Paris catacombs, they will finally be forced to face the secrets lurking in their past that illuminate the questions in their present.Funny, moving and unexpected, DEEP DOWN is an empathetic and hard-hitting look at both the struggles and the joys of sibling relationships, and the realities of grieving the loss of someone who was already an absence.
Deep Down: the 'intimate, emotional and witty' 2023 debut you don't want to miss
by Imogen West-KnightsA 2023 best book to look forward to in Vogue, Bustle, GQ and the New Statesman'A superbly observed exploration of intimacy and its failings' Megan Nolan'West-Knights is a masterful, hilarious and humane story-teller' Olivia Sudjic'A sharp and clear-eyed portrait of familial love and the ways it makes us mad' Monica HeiseyBillie and Tom have just lost their father. It should be a time to comfort each other, but there's always been a distance to their relationship. Determined to change this, Billie boards a flight to her brother in Paris.Dazed by grief, the siblings spend days wandering the streets, both helping and hurting each other in the process. When their explorations lead them to the infamous Paris catacombs, they will finally be forced to face the secrets lurking in their past that illuminate the questions in their present.Funny, moving and unexpected, DEEP DOWN is an empathetic and hard-hitting look at both the struggles and the joys of sibling relationships, and the realities of grieving the loss of someone who was already an absence.
Deep End: From the bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
by Ali HazelwoodA competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A junior at Stanford and a student athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships - at least, that's what she tells herself. Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It's how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes. So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water...*Ali Hazelwood's Not in Love was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 15 June 2024.
Deep End: From the bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
by Ali HazelwoodA competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A junior at Stanford and a student athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships - at least, that's what she tells herself. Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It's how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes. So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water...*Ali Hazelwood's Not in Love was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 15 June 2024.
Deep in the Jungle of Doom: The Knight In Screaming Armor; Diary Of A Mad Mummy; Deep In The Jungle Of Doom; Welcome To The Wicked Wax Museum (Give Yourself Goosebumps #11)
by R. L. StineReader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!You're headed to a South American jungle with your nature-study class. Everything seems pretty cool at first, but then you start to get bored. Where's the beach? Where's the excitement?So you and your friend decide to do a little exploring on your own. That's when you see something so freaky, all you want to do is get out of there! If you run screaming down one trail you'll end up at a waterfall with a creepy underground cave. If you choose the other trail you'll eat some fruit that turns you into a crazy-looking sea monster. Will you get back to normal before things start to get really fish?!!The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!
Deep Secret
by Diana Wynne JonesThe renowned fantasy author’s multiverse adventure “combines strong writing, high fantasy heroics and delightfully dark humor to sparkling effect” (Publishers Weekly).Rupert Venables is a Magid. It’s a Magid’s job to oversee what goes on in the vast Multiverse. Actually, Rupert is really only a junior Magid. But he’s got a king-sized problem. Rupert’s territory includes Earth and the Empire of Korfyros. When his mentor dies, Rupert must take his place—and find his own replacement. But with hundreds of candidates scattered across the Multiverse, how is he supposed to track them down, let alone choose? Rupert decides to bring the magids together in one place—and this year’s PhantasmaCon seems like the perfect place to do it . . .
Deep Trouble (Classic Goosebumps #2)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!Billy and his sister, Sheena, are visiting their uncle Dr. Deep on a tiny Caribbean island. It's the perfect place to go exploring underwater...and Billy's ready for an adventure.There's only one rule to remember: Stay away from the coral reefs. Still, the reefs are so beautiful. So peaceful. Billy can't resist.But he's not alone in the water. Something's lurking deep below the surface. Something dark and scaly....Something that's half-human, half-fish...Now with all-new bonus materials including real-life shark tales and more.
Deep Trouble II (Goosebumps #58)
by R. L. StineThe fish are biting . . . everyone!Billy Deep and his sister Sheena are spending another summer in the Caribbean on their uncle's totally cool floating lab. The weather is beautiful. And there are lots of neat places to go swimming and snorkeling.Billy and Sheena are great swimmers. But even great swimmers get into trouble -- especially this year. This year there's something really scary going on under the sea. The fish all seem to be growing. Bigger and bigger. Into monster-sized sea creatures. With monster-sized appetites...
The Deep Whatsis
by Peter MatteiThe Deep Whatsis follows a brilliant antihero staggering into madness as he navigates among Brooklyn hipsters, advertising tyrants, corporate hypocrisy, and the ghosts of his past. Meet Eric Nye: player, philosopher, drunk, sociopath. A ruthless young Chief Idea Officer at a New York City ad agency, Eric downsizes his department, guzzles only the finest Sancerre, pops pills, and chases women. Then one day he meets Intern, whose name he can't remember. Will she be the cause of his downfall, or his unlikely awakening? A gripping and hilarious satire of the inherent absurdity of advertising and the flippant cruelty of corporate behavior, The Deep Whatsis shows the devastating effects of a world where civility and respect have been fired.
The Deeper Meaning of Liff: A Dictionary of Things There Aren't Words for Yet
by Douglas Adams John LloydThe updated, revised edition of "The Meaning of Liff".
The Deer Hunting Book: Short Stories for Young Hunters
by Michael WaguespackThe Deer Hunting Book is a wonderful collection of deer hunting short stories for boys and girls interested in the outdoors. The book captures the excitement of hunting whitetails through a variety of adventurous and humorous stories about young hunters. Ages 9 & up.
Deer Life
by Ron SexsmithA wicked fairy tale of witchcraft, bullying, revenge, and a mysterious bowler hat. Includes Ron’s own whimsical illustrations. Deryn Hedlight was not having a very good day and it was about to get much worse. He’d read stories of witches as a boy, but never believed for a second they were true. That is, until an unfortunate hunting accident turns his world upside down. What seemed like an honest mistake leads to an altogether unexpected transformation. But poor Deryn wasn’t the only wronged character tied up in these gloomy circumstances and sinister forces. Deer Life tells the story of a kind-hearted boy from Hinthoven and his motheṟs undying love. Mostly though, it’s all about patience, friendship, and heroism where you least expect it.
Deezify's Epic Workout Handbook: An Illustrated Guide to Getting Swole
by Fil RubertoJumpstart getting jacked with this illustrated workout guide containing 100 exercises, epic total-body workouts, and an 8-week fitness plan that will take your exercise regimen to the next level.Have you ever wanted to power up your fitness game? Imagined yourself as a barbarian warrior, Viking, Spartan, or mythical hero as you worked on raising your reps and getting those gains? Chuckled a bit at calling pushups &“earth push-downs&”? Then this is the fitness book for you. In it, you won&’t find any vanilla exercises or tips for turning your office furniture into gym equipment. This is personal trainer, fitness instructor, and Deezify founder Fil Ruberto&’s guide for anyone who wants to get &“deezed&”—as in diesel, yoked, pumped, jacked, and strong—just like the fantastical and mythical men and women who fill this book. Featuring more than 100 illustrated exercises, you&’ll not only be inspired and motivated but also educated by a cast of epic, creative, and hilarious characters. See how Poseidon does dumbbell front raises, how a lumberjack gets jacked with medicine ball woodchoppers, and what a barbarian doing barbell shoulder presses looks like. This handbook tells fitness fanatics everything they need to know about getting those gains, including: -Custom bodybuilding routines -An eight-week fitness plan -Pick-and-choose exercises for every part of the body, including leg day -Stretches -Routines for variety of weight types, including kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, and machines Bring Deezify&’s colorful cast of outlaws and heroes to your next workout to inspire you during your next rest period after a heavy lift, or gift Deezify&’s Epic Workout Handbook to a friend who needs some inspiration and a chuckle.
The Defection of A. J. Lewinter: A Novel of Duplicity
by Robert LittellA scientist looking to defect causes Cold War chaos in this darkly humorous spy novel by the bestselling author of The Company.A.J. LeWinter is an American scientist, for years an insignificant cog in America’s complex defense machinery. While at an academic conference in Tokyo, LeWinter contacts the KGB station chief and says he wants to defect. He tantalizes the Russians with U.S. military secrets he claims to possess, but is his defection genuine? Neither the Russians nor the Americans are sure, and LeWinter is swept up in a terrifying political chess match of deceit and treachery. Deft and dazzlingly plotted, this is the book that introduced Robert Littell—the opening shot of a brilliant career.“Concise, smart and funny, this novel turns Cold War spy clichés on their head…This book still packs a punch and seems prescient to boot. Those who only know Littell’s more recent works should enjoy this fast, fun trip into the past.” —Publishers Weekly“Although the Cold War has passed, Littell’s novel remains instructive for a world where large agencies run rampant over individual liberties in the name of patriotism and homeland security.” —Foreword Reviews
The Defendant
by G. K. Chesterton Dale AhlquistFrom detective stories and penny dreadfuls to skeletons, slang, and patriotism, G. K. Chesterton offers fresh perspectives on a remarkable range of subjects. The master essayist addresses each topic--planets, humility, nonsense, ugly things--with his characteristic combination of wit, paradox, and good humor. Chesterton's "defenses" of seemingly innocuous matters reveal many of the hidden assumptions and dogmas of his time. The first collection of the prolific author's essays, The Defendant has been unavailable for many years. This earliest edition features an eloquent Introduction by Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society.
Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack: A Boyhood Year During World War II
by Charles OsgoodFrom beloved broadcaster Charles Osgood, a poignant memoir about one unforgettable childhood year during World War II. Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack is a gloriously funny and nostalgic slice of American life and a moving look at World War II from the perspective of a child far away from the fighting, but very conscious of the reverberations. With a sharp eye for details, Osgood captures the texture of life in a bygone era.
Defensive Eating with Morrissey: Vegan Recipes from the One You Left Behind
by Joshua Ploeg Automne ZinggPoor Morrissey. He's just so... so... hungry. And meat is murder, so that narrows his options by a lot. Until now, at least! With the arrival of the Defensive Eating with Morrissey cookbook, our dear Moz no longer needs to suffer such terrible hunger, such ruthless indecision, or the emotional impact of a major blood sugar crash at the worst possible moment. These 100+ vegan recipes make enough unbelievably delicious, poetic food for him to eat his fill and have plenty left over for later. Sweetness, he's even saved enough for you.
Defensive Line: A Football Romance (The Unlovabulls)
by Tricia LynneIf NFL star Brody Shaw is set on retiring from his hometown team, the Dallas Bulldogs, he needs to keep his head down and his nose clean. But when the stray dog he rescued bites the pet sitter, Brody's sports career sets off an avalanche of bad publicity, and it&’s time to bring in a professional.Enter Lily Costello, a dedicated dog-trainer with no interest in bad news football players—until she notices the brand on Brody's dog, CC. It's a mark tied to the puppy mill Lily is determined to expose and dismantle. With a complicated history between sports celebrity and advocacy, Brody and Lily embody an uneasy alliance, fueled by Brody's high-profile connections and Lily's passionate mission.As they dig deeper, it&’s not long before they attract the wrong kind of attention. When someone makes it clear that they&’ll stop at nothing to halt the search, it&’ll take everything Brody and Lily have to escape with their lives…The UnlovabullsBook 1: Protective InstinctBook 2: Model BehaviorPreviously published as Protective Instinct
Déferlement de Cupcakes: Delilah Horton, tome 2 (Série Cupcakes #2)
by Bethany LopezUn soir, alors que j'étais de sortie avec mes amies, je profitais d'une soirée entre filles bien méritée tout en me demandant si un dirty martini de plus serait de trop. L'instant d'après, nous étions dans les toilettes du club et nous avions entendu une femme, dans la cabine du fond, crier "Non" et une voix masculine lui répondre en grognant : "Je sais que tu le veux". Ce connard avait choisi les mauvaises toilettes, dans le mauvais club, au mauvais moment. J'étais loin de me douter qu'il était le Vice-président du Club de Motard de Cade. Et même si nous venions de la sauver de ses griffes cette nuit-là, la jeune femme allait être retrouvée, un mois plus tard, flottant dans la piscine d'un motel… Diriger un cabinet de détectives privés était beaucoup plus difficile que de prendre des photos pour ce dit cabinet, surtout quand le professionnel débordait sur le privé. Je me retrouvais à ingurgiter des cupcakes comme notre nouveau chiot passait sur les tapis absorbant pour apprendre à être propre, et si je ne faisais pas attention, il y aurait un déferlement de cupcakes.
Definitely Better Now: A Novel
by Ava RobinsonA touching and deeply funny debut about starting over sober only to discover life&’s biggest messes are still waiting right where you left them. The very last person anyone should worry about is Emma. Yes, hi, she&’s an alcoholic. But she&’s officially been sober for one entire year. That&’s twelve months of better health. Fifty-two whole weeks of focusing on nothing but her nine-to-five office job, group meetings, and avoiding the kind of bad decisions that previously left her awash in shame and regret. It&’s also been 365 days of not dating. And with her new dating profile, Emma, 26, of New York is ready to put herself back out there. Except—was dating always this complicated? And did Emma&’s mother really have to choose now to move in with her new boyfriend? Being assigned to plan her office&’s holiday party feels like icing on the suddenly very overwhelming cake until her estranged father reappears with devastating news. Icing, meet cherry on top. But then there&’s Ben, the charming IT guy who, despite Emma&’s awkwardness and shortcomings, seems to maybe actually get her? Sobriety is turning out to be far from the flawless future Emma had once envisioned for herself, but as she allows herself to open up to Ben and confront difficult past relationships, she&’s beginning to realize that taking things one day at a time might just be the perfectly imperfect path she&’s meant to be on. Bittersweet and darkly hilarious, Ava Robinson&’s debut novel about navigating sobriety and complicated family dynamics is witty, heartbreaking, and profoundly relatable.
Definitely Fine
by Amy Lavelle*A COSMOPOLITAN SUMMER 2021 TOP PICK!*'If you loved Fleabag, you'll love this' LAURA KEMPHannah is twenty-eight when the worst happens. Her first instinct? To call her mum. The problem is, her mum having an accident, being rushed to hospital and never waking up was the worst thing.Realising that she is now the Woman of the Family, Hannah has to be the rock for her emotionally-repressed father and chaotic younger sister, all while trying to muddle her way through the crucial life lessons her mother never taught her, like: - How to ride a tandem- How to react when your dad starts making lasagne for an unknown woman- How to broker peace between feuding aunts- How to know if you really want a baby or if this is just the grief talking But what Hannah really wishes her mother had taught her is: when you've just lost the person who made sense of everything, how are you meant to find yourself?Hilarious, heartbreaking and completely original, Definitely Fine is a book for anyone who's ever felt lost in their own life. Perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton, Holly Bourne and Emma Straub.Readers are loving DEFINITELY FINE:'Beautifully written... I just wanted the experience to go on for longer' NetGalley Reviewer'An honest and heartbreakingly real story' NetGalley Reviewer'Truly, viscerally beautiful and one of the most true-to-life stories of recovery that I've ever read' NetGalley Reviewer'A great debut novel' NetGalley Reviewer