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  Ladies’ Lunch - And Other Stories

  Lore Segal

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  "For almost six decades Segal has quietly produced some of the best fiction and essays in American literature . . ." —The New York Times 
   
   
   
  Beloved New Yorker writer Lore Segal, at ninety-five years old, is a national treasure. Working at the height of her powers, in this story collection she turns her gimlet eye and compassionate humor on aging and life in the slow lane. 
   
   
   
  From the master of the short short comes a collection of sixteen new stories featuring old friends who have loved and lunched together for over forty years. These erudite, sharp-minded nonagenarians offer startling insights into friendship, family and aging. 
   
   
   
  Can the group organize a visit to one of their number in her new, and detested, assisted living situation? Is this a fabulous party with old friends, or a funeral reception? And does who was sleeping with whom, way back when, still matter? 
   
   
   
  In story after story, Segal's voice is always hilarious and urbane, heartbreaking and profound, keen and utterly unsentimental, as she tackles aging's affronts.

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  Somewhere in Crime: A Mackinac...

  Dave McVeigh, Jim Bolone

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  Murder, Movies and Magic. Welcome to the Summer of 1979! 
  Step into Mackinac Island's scorching summer of 1979, where reality and fantasy blend in a whirlwind of murder, movies, and magic. Meet Jack McGuinn, a paperboy with life on the island all figured out until Hollywood descends to film "Somewhere in Time" with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Jack's world unravels amidst the movie madness. 
  As the island buzzes with film frenzy, Jack's parents confront past mysteries that threaten their marriage. Jack teams up with Blaze, an unconventional metal-head to save their union and his cherished life. Together, they embark on a quest to solve a 20-year-old murder, aiming for reward money to fund Jack's dream vacation. Past and present blur, revealing hidden truths. 
  In "Somewhere in Crime," the prequel to the Amazon bestseller "The Dockporter," join Jack and Blaze in a nostalgic, touching, and hilarious coming-of-age adventure set in the late '70s. Dive into a world of Schwinn bikes, Izod shirts, and KISS versus Black Sabbath debates. 
  Tanda Gmiter of MLive calls it "A big, sweet, laugh-out-loud scoop of late-'70s nostalgia." Don your checkered Vans, faded KISS T-shirt, and immerse yourself in an endless summer. Order "Somewhere in Crime" now for an unforgettable journey.

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  The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of...

  Matt Kracht

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  This must-listen sequel to the bestselling parody book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America proves that all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks—no matter where in the world they reside. 
   
   
   
  "Full of NSFW names and descriptions for different species that'll have you LOL-ing even if you never actually go looking for said birds IRL."—Buzzfeed 
   
   
   
  Following in the tracks of the first uproarious and beloved bird book in the series, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the freaking place with snarky yet accurate names. Offering a balance of fact and wit, this uproarious profanity-laden handbook will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike.

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  On the Greenwich Line

  Shady Lewis

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  'I was riveted and charmed by this funny, humane and poignant novel. It's written in a voice that is as ardent as it is sensitive, one marked by history and yet managing to remain beautifully unruly and independent.'
  – Hisham Matar, author of My Friends and The Return
  
  In an East London housing office, a frustrated local government employee spends his days trying to figure out what the latest policy announcement means for both himself and the migrants he works with every day. As a favour to a friend, he finds himself roped into organizing the funeral of Ghiyath, a young Syrian refugee. But it is not until his life collides with Ghiyath's death that he realises just how much he has in common with those who've fallen through the cracks.
  
  Told with a wry cynicism and deadpan wit, On the Greenwich Line traces the absurdities of racism, austerity, and bureaucracy in contemporary England. This is a story about systemic failure and human courage, and about London and its many lost souls.

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  The Last First Date

  Hayley Quinn

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  ‘I loved this book so much I actually read the whole thing in a day, did not want to put it down! A delightfully well written, funny, romantic and intriguing book.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘It’s funny, like I just laughed out loud on the tube funny!!!!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Helen Pines is far from where she thought she would be. Whilst her ex-boyfriend is now engaged, Helen’s ordering Deliveroo for one, dreaming of her last first date. 
  Determined to give online dating a go, she matches with drop-dead gorgeous Brody… One date later, Helen’s heart is still singing. Brody’s sexy, charismatic, and the perfect gentleman. But then she receives an error message on the app… all her contacts have been deleted. 
  With nothing but Brody’s name and job title to go on, Helen is determined to track him down. 
  But despite the initial chemistry, Helen knows surprisingly little about her mystery man… Was it really love-at-first like, or will she find a new love along the way? 
  From international dating expert Hayley Quinn, comes an utterly hilarious, laugh-out-loud romance that will have you grinning from the first page to the last! Fans of Our Stop and Mhairi McFarlane will fall in love with this book.Readers LOVE The Last First Date! 
  ‘Funny, yet so relatable and moving at the same time!! [It] was at times like reading my diary. The thoughts and experiences that the main character, Helen, lives through feel so real and I truly connected with her.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I loved how real and honest this book felt, Quinn is a promising writer with an ability to make you fall in love with her quirky and imperfect characters. I genuinely laughed out loud multiple times’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This book is a page turner and a complete escape from reality while making you giggle along the way – perfect read for any occasion!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Feeling down? Pick up this book! I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was such a fun read! I could not help but cheering [Helen] on her journey to love, and personal growth.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Love this book! It represents the reality of many single women in their thirties. Empowering too!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Hayley Quinn's best work yet, The Last First Date is a delightful blend of comedy and contemporary fiction. The humorous undertones and the theme of friendship make it a must-read for anyone looking for a light-hearted escape from reality. 
  For fans of Beth O'Leary (Swept Away), Katherine Center (The Love Haters), Lorraine Brown (Sorry I Missed You), Phoebe Macleod (Hook, Line and Single), and Danielle Owen-Jones (Stuck with Him). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Living Your Best Life - The...

  Maxine Morrey

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  The feelgood, romance, guaranteed to make you smile from bestselling winner of the RNA Romantic Comedy Award 2024, Maxine Morrey 
  Some days Bee feels invisible. Most days Bee does not feel as if she is ‘living her best life’. 
  Sure she has a loyal group of friends, a job she’s good at, and a small London flat to call home, but a lot of the time, Bee feels as if no one actually ‘sees’ her.  
  Her best friend, the unfeasibly handsome and successful Luca Donato does not have that problem. People are practically falling over themselves whenever they see Luca, but one thing the two friends do have in common, is they haven’t yet found the ‘One’. When their friend Tia challenges them to change all that through online dating, Luca and Bee set about the task with very different levels of enthusiasm. 
  The saying goes that you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince, and it’s not long before Bee is ready to admit defeat. But with Luca inundated with potential love interests, Bee is determined not to give up. Surely her perfect partner is out there somewhere… 
  Praise for Maxine Morrey: 
  'I absolutely love Maxine’s books - it’s so much fun to be in her world.' Portia Macintosh 
  'An uplifting read that stops you in your tracks and makes you wonder "...but what if?" Absorbing, funny and oh-so-romantic, I loved every page!' Rachel Burton 
  'A super sweet read, guaranteed to warm any winter evening' Samantha Tonge 
  'A lovely story that kept me turning the pages' Jules Wake 
  ‘A stunning, perfect novel – it literally took my breath away.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Writing Garnet 
  ‘A warm hug of a book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachel’s Random Reads

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