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  Dysfunctional Regulatory Bodies...

  D.R. Cameron

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  BruceG is a Professional Grower in the Kingdom of Aspen trying to complete an environmental plan to protect the aquifer at Justin’s feedlot. But, he is continually thwarted by “systemic discrimination” being practiced by Professional Builders from a “dysfunctional” government regulatory body because they believe only builders can do feedlot plans. 
  A ‘turf war” pursues. 
  Queen Mara, a Political Appointee within the Ministry, takes up the builder’s cause and decrees only builders can do feedlot designs. She threatens closure of Justin’s Better Beef Haven. BruceG fights back and Queen Mara files a complaint against him for challenging her edict and offending her ego. 
  Now BruceG has to deal with a scarecrow, his own self-regulatory body, the League of Growers, who decides on complaints and can discipline its’ members. The ensuing investigation is fraught with biases contributing to procedural unfairness. 
  Saving Justin’s feedlot and protecting the aquifer hangs in the air. 
  The author, Doug Cameron, has worked close-up and “in the face of” various regulatory bodies for over 40 years. He is familiar with their legislated power and the harassment and abuse they can dish out when challenged—all hidden from the public. The lack of an overseer to rein-in scarecrows gone awry is a major issue. 
  This book uses satire to expose the inner workings, stupidity, biases and unnatural justice used by reg-bodies to protect their own self-interests and/or self-image rather than protect the interests and well-being of the public.

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  The Spectacles

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  A witty and satirical Edgar Allan Poe tale, The Spectacles follows a vain young man whose romantic obsession leads to comic embarrassment and a sharp lesson about pride, perception, and appearances.

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  A Suitcase Full of Koalas

  Fil Bufalo

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  A Suitcase Full of Koalas is a modern, edgy travel book set to test your wits and memory for detail. Gallivanting around London and somewhere distinctly south of the great capital in a sleepy seaside village, the author finds herself handing out tiny furry koalas to the English, to the Polish, to the Italians, in fact to anyone who cares to accept the little fellas as a gift from Australia. In her moochings over a month, she manages to meet a myriad of characters from all walks of life who practically jump off the pavements, à la Mary Poppins and Bert, and into the book.  
   
  This is a book about life and living – about the human condition and quest for feathering one’s own nest. As John Donne observed, ‘No man is an island’, but sometimes we yearn to embrace solitude and sit with ourselves and a good book. A Suitcase Full of Koalas will inevitably tickle your fancy and have you laughing on every other page. But that’s a good thing, isn’t it?

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  Fool's Proof - A funny fantasy...

  Eva Sandor

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  Mildly magical. Fiercely funny! 
  Jester. Juggler. Joker. Jerk. Malfred Murd might be talented, but he’s undeniably abrasive— and he’s pushed the limits of humor right into a ditch. 
  Sacked from his cushy gig on the Royal island, Fred is left playing bootleg shows in dirtwater towns where crowds are scarce and meals are sparse. His only fan is an infuriatingly optimistic magpie who thinks he’s helping when he steals a bag full of shinies. 
  But the bag belongs to the ruler of a Tekologically advanced country that, just like Fred, is deep in Royal disfavor. And as our former funnyman blunders into that noble lady’s desperate plan to save her people, all three Hells break hilariously loose! 
  Enjoy laughter, danger and unforgettable characters galore in this “cleverly plotted, twisty novel with a gratifying conclusion” (the BookLife Prize). 
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  "★★★★★" 
  The inevitable comparisons to Terry Pratchett are accurate. —Andrew Shanahan, author of Before And After 
  The characters shine... a colorful story of adventure, friendship and deception.—Sydney Rappis, Reedsy Discovery 
  A book and a writer to look out for. — Jim Webster, author of the Tallis Steelyard series

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  What Would Jane Austen Do?: A...

  Linda Corbett

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  It's a truth often acknowledged that when a Jane Austen fan girl ends up living next door to a cynical but handsome crime writer, romantic sparks will fly! 
  When Maddy Shaw is told her Dear Jane column has been cancelled she has no choice but to look outside of London’s rental market. That is until she’s left an idyllic country home by the black sheep of the family, long-not-so-lost Cousin Nigel. 
  But of course there’s a stipulation… and not only is Maddy made chair of the committee for the annual village literary festival, she also has to put up with bestselling crime author –and romance sceptic – Cameron Massey as her new neighbour. 
  When Maddy challenges Cameron to write romantic fiction, which he claims is so easy to do, sparks fly both on and off the page… 
  ‘Sparkling romance, secrets from the past…Witty and romantic, I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages’ Alison Sherlock, bestselling author of The Village of Lost and Found 
  ‘Witty, sharp and beautifully observed – I feel sure Jane would approve’ Julie CaplinReaders are LOVING What Would Jane Austen Do?: 
  ‘I absolutely demolished this book! … If you love romance you’ll love this (whether you’re an Austen aficionado or not)!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A perfect read for a day you need a pick me up’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Fans of Jane Austen, or of reading in general, will particularly enjoy this book…sure to be a favourite of many readers this year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Playful, fun, and a love letter to Jane Austen and her wise words. Glorious’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The antidote to a bad day…If you’re a Jane Austen fan (as I am) then you will really love the well-chosen quotes that start each chapter and spotting the wisdom included within’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A five out of five for me…the witty, observant writing lifts it above the ordinary…There are lots of subtle nods to Jane Austen's writing and if you're a Janeite, this is a lovely ode to her work’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An uplifting humorous read, reminiscent of a modern day Jane Austen novel’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A delightful escape into the world of love, literature, and unexpected connections’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Reading this book brightened my day and made me smile’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Maddy's life in the small, rural town unfolds like a comedy, mirroring the charm of Austen adaptations. Her experiences form a contemporary pastiche, marking the latest, and possibly the last, chapter of her city life. 
  For fans of Sarah Adams (Beg, Borrow, or Steal), Emily Henry (Beach Read), Nancy Thayer (The Summer We Started Over), Lauren Ford (Liv Is Not A Loser), and Pippa Grant (Snowed in with Mr. Heartbreaker). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Diamonds Are a Girl's Best...

  Kate Watson

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  It's not about the wedding, it's about the marriage…license. 
   
  Sean 
  When my ex cheated and begged me to take her back, I made a rash, too-public vow: the next woman I kiss will be my wife. It seemed like a good idea at the time—anything to stop being everyone’s second choice. The ultimate fallback guy. 
   
  Then the Kayla Carville walks into my bar, all bold and stunning. When she hears my ex tearing me apart, she kisses me to shut her up. And when she learns about my stupid promise, she offers me a way to save face: we’ll claim we’re engaged. 
   
  The thing is, this isn’t about some stupid vow anymore. It’s about finding the courage to stop being the backup goalie and finally go for what I really want. 
   
  If I can. 
   
  Kayla 
  My ex is the worst, so my dad bought me a baseball team. 
   
  Classic billionaire-dad move. 
   
  Now I’m living in a small Southern town that hates me, trying to convince everyone I’m an absolute delight, not some generic “Boss Babe.” 
   
  They’re not buying it. 
   
  Except for Sean O’Shannan, the hot hometown hockey hero and bar owner who gave me the courage to break up with my fiancé months ago. He’s the kind of guy who remembers my smoothie order, saves a seat for me at the church potluck…and proposes when he discovers I don’t meet the team’s “ownership residency requirement.” 
   
  Saying yes is easy. 
   
  The hard part? 
   
  Not falling for my husband. 
   
  Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend is a swoony closed-door marriage of convenience sports rom-com brimming with delicious banter and chemistry but with no explicit scenes or cursing.

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