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  The Mother of all Comebacks -...

  Kathleen Whyman

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  Don't miss the BRAND-NEW hilariously relatable read from bestselling author of Would You Ask My Husband That?, Kathleen Whyman! Perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Alexandra Potter and Sophie Kinsella.

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  My Betty-- Earning Her Promotion...

  J.C. Cummings

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  Drew and Betty Stevens have such a great life. He's a river cruise boat captain who spends his weeks on the Seine River surrounded by gorgeous French countryside. She’s a tour guide working on the same boat!
   
  Ah, life is good. And it's about to get better. One morning, Drew and Betty are approached by a human resources director for the cruise line, who informs them that Betty is being promoted to cruise director!
   
  There's just one slight problem: Before this promotion can move forward, the HR director, Jerome Ferguson, needs to be convinced that Betty will be ready, willing, and able to take any and all orders from her husband, who will now be her boss.
   
  Betty assures Ferguson that she is up for the task. But he wants proof. He wants a "demonstration." And this demonstration will consist of Drew issuing her a string of commands that are sufficiently "difficult" for Betty to carry out.
   
  And to Jerome Ferguson, "difficult" means really dirty!
   
  Well, now, Drew can't resist! You see, as much as he adores his beautiful and wonderful wife, he’s been frustrated for years by Betty's lack of "open-mindedness" in the bedroom. Betty is conservative to the max. And this has been hard on poor Drew, who would like nothing more than to add some zesty spice to their sex-life.
   
  Well, Drew gets a little carried away with his newfound power. And his demands go beyond "dirty!"
   
  But that's not all. Not only is this demonstration arousing him to no end. Even better, it is giving him a sweet taste of what it's like to have a wife who is totally submissive to him--totally under his control--totally dominated by him--and humiliated out of her mind!
   
  Bottom line: Betty is now entirely under Drew’s control--at work and after hours--and now that Drew has assumed that new role, he's never going back!

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  The Adulterants

  Joe Dunthorne

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  For fans of Roddy Doyle, Nick Hornby, and Mark Haddon, The Adulterants is a piercingly funny—and cringingly poignant—take on how hard it is to grow up and how hard it is when you don't. 
   
    
   
  Ray Morris is a tech journalist with a forgettable face, a tiresome manner, a small but dedicated group of friends, and a wife, Garthene, who is pregnant. He is a man who has never been punched above the neck. He has never committed adultery with his actual body. He has never been caught up in a riot, nor arrested, nor tagged by the state, nor become an international hate-figure. Not until the summer of 2011, when discontent is rising on the streets and within his marriage. Ray has noticed none of this. Not yet. 
   
   
   
  The Adulterants would be a coming-of-age story if its protagonist could only forget that he is thirty-three years old. Throughout a series of escalating catastrophes, our deadpan antihero keeps up a merciless mental commentary on the foibles and failings of those around him, and the vicissitudes of modern urban life: internet trolls, buy-to-let landlords, open marriages, and the threat posed by more sensitive men. But the wonder of The Adulterants is how we feel ourselves rooting for Ray even as we acknowledge that he deserves everything he gets.

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  Mother Hens: The Sunday Times...

  Sophie McCartney

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  The Sunday Times number one bestselling debut novel 
  ‘Absolutely outrageous. A total snigger-fest.’ SINDHU VEE 
  'Unputdownable. Thoroughly enjoyable and twisted.' KATERINA DIAMOND 
  Welcome to a hen do where revenge is served colder than a frozen margarita… 
  Cara Carmichael’s bestie is finally getting hitched, and she’s over the moon because it means one thing… Whoah, they’re going to Ibiza! Mums on Tour: ditching kids, partners and better judgement for a long-weekend of sun, sea, and sex…y support pants. What could possibly go ‘Pete Tong’? 
  Lazy days, crazy nights and child-free hangovers sound like hedonistic heaven – but it turns out you can get into a hell of a lot of trouble on the party island where rules are meant to be broken. 
  For Cara, it’s a chance to forget about her messy divorce and explosive feud with a stardom-seeking sister and Pina-Colada pickled mother. Swapping emotional baggage for 10kg of hand luggage, she soon realises even on holiday, the darkness of your past has an alarming way of catching up with you. 
  When a twist of fate causes feathers to fly – a dangerous opportunity for retribution arises. Faced with secrets, lies, and betrayal – does it pay to be a good egg, or do bad chicks reign supreme? 
  Four friends, three nights, two murders – one heck of an adventure. A rollocking rollercoaster ride from Ibiza to Vegas, via Cheshire, Mother Hens will make you laugh, wince, and wonder what any of us are really capable of when push comes to shove… 
  Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 2023. 
  An instant Sunday Times number one bestseller 
  READERS ARE LOVING MOTHER HENS: 
  'Can't stop laughing. Hilarious!' 
  'I read the whole thing with a smile on my face … Brilliant!' 
  'A must-read!' 
  Sophie McCartney's latest novel, Mother Hens, is a humorous exploration of contemporary life, marriage, and family. As a Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 2023, it's clear that McCartney's award-winning storytelling continues to resonate with readers. 
  For fans of Lucy Diamond (Anything Could Happen), Alexandra Potter (More Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up), Jane Fallon (Getting Rid of Matthew), Sarah Turner (Stepping Up), and Cary J Hansson (Close To You). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  The Laughter Factor - The 5...

  Adam Christing

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  Discover the secret weapon that transforms relationships, boosts creativity, and enhances leadership: humor. The Laughter Factor reveals how laughter isn't just a source of joy but also a powerful tool for connection and success. Whether you’re a leader, teacher, salesperson, or simply someone seeking stronger relationships, this book equips you with five humor tactics to captivate, connect, and inspire. 
   
   
   
  With decades of experience as a comedian and keynote speaker, author Adam Christing shares his proven methods to make humor work for anyone, anywhere. Here are his five fundamental humor strategies: Surprise—Use the power of the unexpected to delight and captivate. Poke—Master the art of self-deprecating humor and gentle teasing. In-jokes—Foster bonds through shared laughter and unique moments. Wordplay—Enhance your wit with clever banter and sharp language. Amplify—Turn ordinary stories into extraordinary, memorable moments. 
   
   
   
  Humor is the ticket to breaking barriers, fostering trust, and standing out in personal and professional settings. From boosting leadership presence to lightening tense situations, The Laughter Factor is the ultimate guide to wielding humor as a force for good.

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  Toba Tek Singh - Political...

  Saadat Hasan Manto

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  Saadat Hasan Manto was born in 1912.  As a playwright and author, he wrote in what was then British India until the 1947 partition placed him on the Pakistan side of the new border.  He wrote mainly in Urdu and was a prolific short story writer.  His writing attracted controversy, and he was arrested and charged with obscenity 6 times but was never convicted.

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