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  The Usefulness of Hippopotamus -...

  Vincent J. Tomeo

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  I am staring at a blank piece of paper, wondering what to write. Where do I begin? My mind begins to wander—pleasant thoughts of Disney's Fantasia dance in my head. The dancing hippopotamus comes to mind, and this made me laugh. The result: I penned a poem on the hippopotamus from which a chapbook was born: The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times. 
  One cannot imagine a world without humor. Without humor, the world will be dark, cold, and a sad place, tragically lacking joy, cheerfulness, and laughter. 
  Humor is medicine. During rough times, humor will help lighten and lessen physical and mental anxiety. 
  In challenging times, I chose humor. During the Pandemic, I had to deal with my bladder cancer. In my struggle not to get depressed or dwell in negativity, to find solace, contentment, and peace, I chose to seek out beauty and laugh. 
  In search of happiness, the humor worked its charm, resulting in a treasure chest of joy. So, I wrote my chapbook, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times, and discovered humor even among the hippopotami! 
  You can, too. 
  Peace & flowers. 
  Love & light. 
  Vincent J. Tomeo, Author/Poet

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  Picture Perfect: A perfect...

  Jeevani Charika

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  ‘I loved it! I read this book in a (very pleasant) day’ Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times bestselling author 
  ‘Captured perfectly the essence of the fake-dating trope… Really enjoyable and fun.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Niro is a photographer who’s lost the joy of taking photos. Burned by a bad break-up, she’s in desperate need of inspiration. 
  Vimal is determined to win back his ex-girlfriend. When he hears she’s bringing her new boyfriend on a group holiday, he impulsively declares that he’s bringing a plus one too. 
  Their mutual friends have the perfect solution: Niro can pretend to be Vimal’s new girlfriend and join the holiday. Imagine the incredible photographs she could take in the Swiss alps… 
  She’s not thinking about love. He’s thinking about someone else. Can they fake a picture-perfect relationship – or will real feelings get in the way? 
  Don’t miss this funny and uplifting fake-dating romance for fans of The Kiss Quotient and The Love Hypothesis!Readers LOVE Picture Perfect! 
  ‘Quirky, original and charming… I absolutely loved it.’ Kathleen McGurl 
  ‘Amazing!!!! This book was literally the best thing I’ve ever read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A total binge-worthy, adorable rom-com story… Has it all: life, love, friendship, laughter, and finding happiness amongst it all.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I absolutely loved this story… I raced through this book and loved it, especially the ending. READ IT!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Love how romantic the story is… Really enjoy it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Totally recommend this book. Really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In this contemporary comedy, Niro and Vimal's humorous attempts at faking a relationship will have you laughing out loud. Their journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns, is a top pick for any fiction lover. 
  For fans of Jasmine Guillory (Flirting Lessons), Elle Cook (The Last Train Home), Beth O'Leary (Swept Away), Jenny Bayliss (The Twelve Dates of Christmas), and Phoebe Luckhurst (The Back Up Man). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Upside-Down Independence Day

  Gregg Sapp

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  Neighboring small towns, Coon Creek and Golden Springs, Ohio, enter their own little war, and may never be the same after the coming Fourth of July celebration. 
  Coon Creek, a conservative, industrial, blue-collar town, has seen better days. Golden Springs is home to Antaeus College, a private institution with a tradition of liberal politics. No love lost between those two. 
  Mazie Tuttle, a professional dog walker, knows both towns well. Born and raised in Coon Creek, she enrolls in the Antaeus College summer literary program being taught by the famous radical novelist and pie lover, Roscoe Alolo. As tensions flare between the two towns over a statue of Coon Creek’s founding father standing in the town’s square, one act of vandalism follows another, and Mazie increasingly feels caught in the middle of the hostilities. 
  Groups in both towns plot to disrupt the other’s Fourth of July celebration. On one side, the schemers include Mazie’s brother, her ex-boyfriend turned drug dealer, and a Methodist minister who’s running for mayor. On the other, Professor Alolo urges his class to take action to “liberate” Coon Creekers. 
  Sooner or later, Mazie will have to take a side. She just doesn’t know which she’ll choose. 
  EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a satirical, down-right funny novel sure to keep a smile on your face.

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  Bad Nature - A Novel

  Ariel Courage

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  “Narrator Cia Court's portrayal of a troubled woman's journey of self-discovery is intriguing and engaging.”—AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner)Armed with a terminal diagnosis, a grudge, and a rental car, Hester sets out to fulfill her lifelong dream of killing her father in this brilliantly subversive and bleakly funny debut novel.When Hester is diagnosed with terminal cancer on her fortieth birthday, she knows immediately what she must do: abandon her possessions and drive to California to kill her estranged father. With no friends or family tying her to the life she’s built in New York City, she quits her wildly lucrative job in corporate law and starts driving west. She hasn’t made it far when she runs into John, an environmental activist in need of a ride to different superfund sites across the United States. From five-star Midwestern hotels to cultish Southwestern compounds, the two slowly make their way across the country. But will the revelations they experience along the way dissuade Hester from her goal?Ragingly singular and surprisingly moving, Bad Nature is a story of stunning detours and twists until its final destination. Part road-trip novel, part revenge tale, part lament for our ongoing ecological crisis, it’s ultimately a deft examination of the indulgence of holding grudges, moral ambivalence, and the eternal possibility of redemption.A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

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  Silver Boy

  Daryl Leonardo

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  Andrew is a jock, tall and attractive with eyes you could float away in. Though, despite seeming to have the qualities that would make for a romantic love interest, he's never been in a relationship. Why? Because he's in the closet. Being gay isn't exactly suited to a guy like him.Marred with a tendency to compare himself to others -- particularly to his overachieving older brother -- and having witnessed a less attractive classmate score the man of his dreams, Andrew figures it may be time to start dating. And shortly after his eighteenth birthday, he resolves to do just that.But how does a "Guy Seeking Guys" go about finding "Guys Seeking Guys" while keeping it separate from his everyday life?The answer: Online.

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  Mark Twain: The Adventures of...

  Mark Twain

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  Follow the young boy Huckleberry Finn and the slave Jim on their epic journey down the Mississippi River in the years before the Civil War. This masterpiece by Mark Twain is a delightful mixture of exciting adventures, sad mishaps, floods, lazy days floating on the raft, conniving con men and human beings in their most bewildering variety. It is a great pleasure to read and listen to.

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