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  Low-Hanging Fruit - Sparkling...

  Randy Rainbow

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  This program is read by the author, with contributions from Pamela Adlon and Gwen Rainbow. "The production of the audiobook...is so rich with sound effects, additional voice actors and music."—The San Francisco Chronicle"Tart, sassy, and hilariously funny from start to finish, Rainbow’s book offers laughter as a tonic for troubled times." —Kirkus Reviews"A recommended purchase, perfect for listeners who appreciate sharp humor and social commentary. Whether looking for a quick laugh or an insightful take on current events, this book provides both in abundance.”—Library JournalA new essay collection by adored comedian and New York Times bestseller Randy RainbowRandy Rainbow has a few things on his mind that he wants to talk about. As a savvy social commentator tuned into the public discourse, his unfailing intuition tells him that the perspective everyone in America is clamoring for is that of a privileged white male complaining about a bunch of shit. While writing his New York Times bestseller Playing With Myself, Randy saw an America in crisis. He knew that what the country needed to get back on its high heels was a hard-hitting gay agenda and here it is - Low Hanging Fruit - a book filled with sparkling whines, a few flutes of champagne problems and a Birkin bag of the most pressing issues facing the US, from dancing TikTok grandmas, to Elon Musk, the GOP, and Donald Jessica Trump.On the down low, Randy dishes up some sex talk about life on the dating apps, Craigslist hookups and more. (“Gurl, wait till you hear the story about the fireman and the goggles...”) Randy’s longtime companion, the glamorous Chinchilla Silver Persian cat Tippi, makes an appearance as she dishes about her life Chez Randy. And, in the most highly anticipated sequel since Top Gun: Maverick, Randy continues the conversation with his mother, Gwen, because who knows better than the Jewish mother of a gay man about how to solve America’s problems? Randy Rainbow’s Low Hanging Fruit is a bold manifesto for a nation desperately in need of a makeover.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  Guarding Gus

  Karryn Nagel

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  What would you do if you found a rare magical animal? 
  Nico, who has just begun passing as a transgender man, relishes the quiet life working as a bonsai bodyguard. But during a chance encounter one night amidst the aftermath of a territory dispute, he meets Brant, an excitable, good-natured cookie guard, and the two strike an instant friendship. They form an irresistible bond with Gustopher, a baby gargoyle in need, setting off on a thrilling 3-day adventure to rescue the creature and reunite it with its rightful owner. 
  As they set out on their mission, the mismatched duo encounter predicaments unusual to new foster parents. Unscrupulous enemies lurk in the shadows, eager to exploit Gustopher on the black market. In order to ensure Gus's safety, Nico and Brant must quickly learn how to nurture (what do gargoyles eat, anyway?) and safeguard their newfound charge. Fortunately, their journey leads them to encounter Remi the vampire, an eccentric cheese guard from Wisconsin, and Jasper, a seasoned traveler, who faithfully accompanies the renowned Manley Cup, the cherished trophy of a championship hockey team. 
  Together, this peculiar quartet must combine their unique talents navigating both gargoyle-raising and crime-boss hunting. As they traverse the mountain metropolis of Multnomah, their hidden secrets gradually come to light, forging unbreakable bonds and solidifying their motley chosen family. And in the midst of it all, Gustopher surprises them with delightful…qualities, adding an extra dose of astonishment everywhere they go. 
  Bonus content: 
  sneak peek pages from Book 2 
  a treasure hunt map that will lead you to all the real-life locations in the town the book is based on!  
  Content details: This book is intended for adults, but can also be enjoyed by teenagers 13-18. The themes are positive masculinity, chosen family, friendship, and adoption.

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  BadAsstronauts

  Grady Hendrix

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  From New York Times bestselling author of My Best Friend's Exorcism, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, and The Final Girl Support Group, Grady Hendrix takes a break from horror and goes all-in on sci-fi in this novella about backyard rocket jockeys trying to get into low earth orbit. 
   
  Melville, South Carolina was out of money, it was out of jobs, it was out of hope, and today it was out of astronauts. There were only two to begin with, and now one is stuck on the abandoned International Space Station after his mission went south. With NASA’s budget cut to the bone, there’s no one to bring him back home, so everyone is only too happy to ignore this embarrassing sign of American Failure and just let him die. But his cousin, Walter Reddie, isn’t going to let that happen. 
   
  Tanked on vodka, living on a “farm” whose only crop is cars on cinderblocks, Walter's a wash-out from the Shuttle Program and he’ll be damned if he’s going to let his cousin die in the sky like a dog. And so he begins to build a rocket. If America won’t rescue its astronauts, he’ll do it himself. 
   
  Violating numerous laws, good taste, common sense, logic, and reason, Walter becomes a lightning rod for people who aren’t ready to give up. His farm is transformed into the promised land for misfits, drifters, rocket junkies, pyromaniacs, dreamers, science nerds, and astro-hippies who believe that space shouldn’t just be for billionaires. But it won’t be easy. Chances are good they’ll blow themselves up, get arrested, or kill each other before they ever get into orbit.

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  Write Humor That Hits - Master...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Write Humor That Hits is an engaging course designed to help you craft comedy that resonates and entertains. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to sharpen your comedic writing, this course offers practical techniques to make your humor impactful and relatable.Master the fundamentals of comedy and explore various humor styles to find your unique voice. Learn to create memorable, relatable characters and write engaging openings, punchlines, and structured humor columns. Gain skills in satire, parody, and storytelling to enhance your work. Discover how to edit and refine your humor, balancing laughs with sensitivity and audience expectations. Plus, get practical advice on pitching and publishing your humor columns to reach a wider audience.Starting with basics, the course explains why people laugh and what makes a story funny. You’ll develop punchlines, timing, and surprise—key elements of effective humor. Incorporate personal experiences to make your comedy authentic and engaging. Learn to organize columns for maximum impact, using storytelling and social commentary.Refining your humor through editing is emphasized to ensure your comedy respects your audience while packing a punch. By analyzing successful humor writers, the course provides inspiration and guidance to shape your style.After completing Write Humor That Hits, you’ll confidently create comedy that entertains and connects with readers, turning your writing into a powerful tool for laughter and engagement.

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  Big Words Small Ideas - From...

  Anonymous

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  If you’ve ever read a philosophy paper and wondered, “Did they really need that many syllables to say absolutely nothing?”—this book is for you. 
  Sophia Anne Blackwell, the wildly irreverent creator of the Cogito Ergo Nope! series, returns with her most hilariously scathing book yet: a no-holds-barred takedown of philosophy’s greatest (and most obscurantist) offenders. From the ancient Greeks who invented making things harder than they need to be, to French theorists who turned not making sense into a career, Big Words, Small Ideas traces the glorious tradition of intellectual smoke and mirrors with biting wit and actual clarity. 
  In this book, you’ll meet: 
  Plato, who decided the real world was just a sad knockoff of Ideas That Don’t Exist 
  Aristotle, who invented philosophical filing cabinets with seventeen drawers too many 
  Plotinus, who tried to write about the indescribable in several hundred pages 
  Kant, who made thinking about thinking so hard you’d wish you never started 
  Hegel, the man who weaponized run-on sentences 
  Heidegger, who wrote an entire book about Being without explaining what Being means 
  And a whole cast of modern academics who think obscurity = genius 
  With ruthless humor, surprising accuracy, and zero patience for jargon masquerading as depth, Blackwell takes you on a tour through the theater of philosophical absurdity—and dares to ask the forbidden question: What the hell are they actually talking about? 
  Whether you’re a recovering philosophy major, a curious outsider, or just someone who’s tired of pretending to understand Lacan, this book is your guide to 3,000 years of intellectual gaslighting—with jokes.

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  Snippets

  BARAKATH

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  When to call the police, part 7: 
  When you have to climb a coconut tree and pluck the coconuts all by yourself, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If you eat jam and get stuck in a traffic jam, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If an elephant is chasing you from dawn to dusk, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If you have to watch a movie and that movie has no sound at all, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If your school administration forces you to pay fees every time you enter the school, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If you have to take an old cake near a lake, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If a tall building gets shorter and shorter day by day, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If you see a torture chamber full of roses and fragrance, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If you have to climb on top of a tall mountain and the moon is laughing at you, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  When to call the police, part 6: 
  If you see a thief putting back whatever he has stolen, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  If you see a dog sniffing an innocent person's shoes, call the police. 
  Freeze, police. 
  A hilariously absurd guide to the most unexpected moments when you should "Call the Police!"—or rather, shout “Freeze, police!” From coconut tree adventures to silent movies, jammed traffic to laughing moons, this collection blends surreal humor with a straight face. Written by Barakath, this quirky series delivers punchy lines and bizarre logic that will leave you laughing, scratching your head, and possibly rethinking every traffic jam and old cake you’ve ever encountered. Perfect for fans of offbeat comedy and imaginative nonsense.

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