Publisher: Legend Press
It’s the heatwave summer of 1976 and 14-year-old would be poet Jackie Chadwick is newly fostered by the Walls. She desperately needs stability, but their insecure, jealous teenage daughter isn't happy about the cuckoo in the nest and sets about ousting her.
Adult Irish Humor.Come in. Sit down and take your ease. Have a drink. A pint of plain is your only man.Listen to the conversation as you sit in the corner of the snug in Mulligan's pub.The Teacher, The Sergeant, and the Parish Priest, aided by the Barman, are in session and little of what happens in this Dublin inner city parish will escape their attention.Hear of Fitzer the pervert, Kathy the Dominatrix, the Yank, the Green Man and of course the Burglar and his daughter Naimh pregnant by the Builder. Hear of the young curate and his connection to the sodality of Catholic Mothers and of the death of Big Breno the drug dealer. And what is the connection between Crazy Mary and Big Breno's stash of cash? And where is the cache of drugs Big Breno bought on the night of his murder?Show book
A Ward of the Golden Gate is a compelling novella by Bret Harte that blends romance, social critique, and frontier drama. Set in California during the Gold Rush era, the story follows Constance Maynard, a young woman raised in the refined East but sent West to live under the guardianship of the rough-mannered Captain Jackson after her father’s death. As she navigates the stark contrast between cultured ideals and rugged frontier life, Constance faces moral dilemmas, romantic entanglements, and the challenge of forging her own identity. Harte contrasts genteel femininity with masculine stoicism, exploring themes of civilization versus wilderness, gender roles, and personal growth. With his signature blend of sentiment, irony, and vivid regional detail, Harte crafts a poignant coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of a transforming American West.Show book
A fully immersive audiobook featuring original music and sound effects, “You and Me” is a laugh-out-loud compilation of travel stories written and narrated by husband and wife creatives, Michael S. Ryan and Kristen Herrington. From the textured rainforest of Costa Rica to the streets of Bangkok, this book is about the journey of falling in love, at times beautifully evocative and at others wildly amusing. The authors give tips for wary travellers, and show quite definitely how wandering down the street following your nose is better than following the guidebook every time. Ryan and Herrington are true adventurers unafraid of diving right into the spontaneity of the moment. They don their back packs to hike a volcano in flip-flops, sprint through airports, encounter foreign drug dealers and take you places you’ve never imagined. This book is a perfect fit for readers who want to learn the art of people-watching and get out of resorts and into the busy marketplace. It is a gem for anyone planning their first trip overseas or simply wanting to escape into the myriad of destinations without leaving their armchair.Show book
The North Pole has been wiretapped… and the tape has been leaked. From the outrageous mind of Bafamagootz Productions comes the most unhinged holiday comedy you’ll hear this year—The Fucky XMAS Joke Book: The Audiobook. This is not the Christmas cheer you grew up with. These are the real behind-the-scenes conversations Santa never wanted you to hear:Elves losing their mindsReindeer with attitudeMrs. Claus giving zero jingle-bellsSanta caught on hot mic… repeatedly Performed in full character voices, this audiobook delivers the complete “leaked North Pole scandal” in hilarious, rapid-fire segments. Irreverent, ridiculous, and wildly inappropriate, this is the holiday roast you never knew you needed. Warning: Contains adult humor, explicit language, and elves behaving badly. Not safe for your grandma (unless she’s cool). If you love dark humor, chaotic holiday energy, and audio that feels like a “North Pole TMZ special,” this audiobook is your new December tradition.Show book
Leo Larsson is a change-averse software developer with a forgettable presence and a life as bland and dry as Swedish crisp bread. Leo has three goals: keep a low profile, avoid customer support at all costs, and deal with an obsessed dentist with a curious and possibly abnormal fascination with Leo's teeth. Unfortunately, David, the spandex wearing know-it-all, mandates that everybody in the company, except architects, must provide customer support services. The unambitious Leo decides that if climbing the corporate ladder means avoiding daily human interaction, it's time to scale. If only Leo wasn't such a lazy developer with a plow-shaped smile. Turns out, being lazy is hard work.Show book
Wigfield is a small bucolic hideaway, situated in front of a massive dam which is about to be torn down by the state government to restore the salmon run. Wigfield's only hope lies in the self-righteous, self-involved "journalist" Russell Hokes, who arrives hoping to capture the quiet dignity of the disappearing American Small Town. However, Wigfield is nether quiet nor dignified. As the date of destruction draws nearer, Hokes casts about desperate to find something about Wigfield worth documenting. WIGFIELD is a razor-sharp satire by three major talents.Show book
