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  Three Men in a Boat - The...

  Jerome K

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  Jerome Klapka Jerome was born on the 2nd May 1859 at Belsize House in Caldmore, Walsall, England. 
   
  His family were reduced to poverty whilst he was a toddler owning to failed investments in the local mining industry. 
   
  After several moves in declining circumstances Jerome became a pupil at St Marylebone Grammar School.  His aim then was to go into politics, or even become a man of letters, but with the death of his father, when he was thirteen, and his mother two years later, now meant that he had to support himself and leave all thoughts of education behind. 
   
  He spent four years working for the London and North Western Railway, initially collecting coal that fell along the railway lines.  Thereafter, using the name Harold Crichton, he tried his hand at acting but the repertory company he joined was stretched in its resources and, at times, relied on the actors to purchase their own props and costumes.  After three years he tried journalism, teaching and work as a solicitor’s clerk.  All came to nothing.  Finally, in 1885, he had some success with ‘On the Stage―and Off’, a comic memoir collection of his stage experiences and his early attempts at acting.  
   
  Shortly thereafter he married and his honeymoon on the Thames became the inspiration for ‘Three Men in a Boat’.  This of course was a wild success, both critically and commercially, but also his creative high point.  
   
  Although he was now able to write full time, he was never able to attain all the heights of that classic humorous novel.  He remained a prolific writer of novels, plays and short stories and its from those classic works that these stories have been mined. 
   
  Jerome K Jerome died in Northampton General Hospital on the 14th June 1927 two weeks after suffering a paralytic stroke and a cerebral haemorrhage on a motoring tour.  He was 68.

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  Mortimer

  M.W. Cedars

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  This is a story about Mortimer Ascariot, a 1920’s elephantine misanthrope who builds bottle boats, takes meticulous care of his lapel, and dallies on the fringe of reality and fantasy. The novel is set in a pretty little port called Georgetown, South Carolina at the start of the prohibition. 
  Mortimer’s father, a philandering titan in the shipping business, has been murdered, leaving Mortimer as the unbefitting benefactor of the Centennial Shipping Line. However, Mortimer’s singular mission in life is to attain the title Admiral (issued by the Bottle Boat Club of Chicago) and remove himself from society. 
  Throughout this absurdist comedy, Mortimer finds himself victim to a series of compromising situations: injustice at the hand of the United States Post Office, bamboozled by a speakeasy disguised as a protestant church, arrested by the Georgetown precinct, mayhem at the hands of his road-kill eating relatives from West Virginia, and thrust into match-making attempts by his nanny, Mrs. Dixon. 
  Hidden beneath his trusty captain’s hat, but betrayed by his bushy and emotive mustache, Mortimer copes with discomfort by leaning into his surrealist fantasies about the largest and most illustrious boat of the 1900s: Her Mistress, The Esquirer. 
  Whether related to injustices at the hands of those that would disturb his artistic process, unwanted physical contact from the doting Lilly Lou Longhorn, or his scheming narcissistic uncle, John Adams, who was named after the second president of the United States, a delirious mother who is infatuated with a mysterious man named “Eugene,” or being kidnapped by pirates, Mortimer is a story that straddles the juxtaposition between living a life planned out for you versus taking the risk of a life that embraces the fragility of human psychology.

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  The God Desire

  David Baddiel

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  From the bestselling author of Jews Don’t Count 
  ‘ A hugely heartfelt, funny, kind, fascinating, human and clever book ’ ALAIN DE BOTTON 
  ‘ Magnificent. Breathtaking. And shockingly rare … another one-sitting wonder’ STEPHEN FRY 
  David Baddiel would love there to be a God. He has spent a lot of time fantasising about how much better life would be if there actually was such a thing as a Superhero Dad who chased off Death. Unfortunately for him, there isn’t. Or at least, that is Baddiel’s view in this book, which argues that it is indeed the very intensity of his, and everyone else’s, desire for God to exist that proves His non-existence. Anything so deeply wished-for we will, considers Baddiel, make real. The admission of his own divine yearnings makes for a book that is more vulnerable – and more understanding of the value and power of religion – than most atheist polemics. A philosophical essay that utilises Baddiel’s trademarks of comedy, storytelling and personal asides, The God Desire offers a highly readable new perspective on the most ancient of debates. 
  David Baddiel's The God Desire is a Sunday Times bestseller that offers a unique blend of humour and philosophy. This autobiography, presented in the form of engaging essays, explores the topic of atheism, making it a top choice for readers seeking a fresh perspective on non-fiction memoirs. 
  For fans of Dara Horn (People Love Dead Jews), Robin Dunbar (How Religion Evolved), John Updike (Self-Consciousness), Dave Rich (Everyday Hate), and Alastair Campbell (But What Can I Do?). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Fatgirl: Finale Part One

  C. S. Johnson

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  Stunning and Brave ...  
  For Fatgirl, everything has come down to this -- and it's more awful than even Kallie could've imagined. 
  With her dad held captive at the Darling Donut factory, Kallie and AB race to the scene. And while Kallie's too scared to do much more than follow AB's lead, she's left speechless as AB does the unthinkable: Consume one of her own radioactive doughnuts.  
  But even that's not the most surprising event for the evening, as Kallie and AB are soon joined by several familiar faces, and more secrets are revealed.  
  And then there's an even more devastating twist as Zeus arrives on the scene ...  
  Fatgirl is a superhero satire series with plenty of guts, heart, and snark from award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson. Do-nut miss it! 

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  Laurel & Hardy - Chiller...

  Larry Harmon

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  Laurel and Hardy were a British-American comedy duo act during the early era of American cinema, consisting of Englishman Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and American Oliver Hardy (1892–1957). Starting their career as a duo in the silent film era, they later successfully transitioned to "talkies.” From the late 1920s to the mid-1950s, they were internationally famous for their slapstick comedy, with Laurel playing the clumsy, childlike friend to Hardy's pompous bully.

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  107 Short Humorous Life Stories...

  Tenlee Graham

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  Nothing connects generations better than laughter! Dive into 107 short, hilarious stories featuring playful, quirky, and comical seniors. 
  As George Bernard Shaw said, “You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” This book celebrates that spirit, offering large-print, quick-read stories perfect for a mood boost or sharing with loved ones. 
  Inside, you'll find: 
  ✔ Murphy’s Law & Senior Discount Day – When everything that could go wrong did go wrong in the funniest way. 
  ✔ Travel mishaps – From cruise ship karaoke fails to road trip disasters. 
  ✔ Seniors vs. technology – Selfie-stick confusion, viral uploads, and texting blunders. 
  ✔ Retirement surprises – A high-speed golf cart chase, gardening turf wars, and unexpected adventures. 
  ✔ Unforgettable moments from the past – The ‘60s, moon landing excitement, and an Elvis tribute gone wrong. 
  ✔ Friendship & companionship – Bingo hall chaos, too many cooks in the quilting circle, and hilarious inside jokes. 
  ✔ Heartwarming connections – Pets, strangers, and the joys of life’s unexpected moments. 
  ✔ Kitchen disasters – Jell-O salad catastrophes and adrenaline-fueled pie contests. 
  And much more! 
  With short, feel-good stories designed to make you laugh in minutes, this book is perfect for readers of all ages. Enjoy the power of laughter and celebrate the joy seniors bring to our lives!

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