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  Diary of a Madman and Other Tales

  Nikolai Gogol

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  "Diary of a Madman and Other Tales" by Nikolai Gogol is a collection of short stories showcasing the author's satirical wit and exploration of the absurd. The titular story follows the descent into madness of a low-ranking civil servant, providing a biting commentary on societal norms. "The Nose" humorously revolves around a man's lost nose leading a life of its own. Gogol's tales, filled with irony and social critique, delve into the human psyche and expose the eccentricities of Russian society, blending humor with a touch of the macabre.

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  The Wrong Box

  Robert Louis Stevenson, Lloyd...

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  “The Wrong Box” is a wonderful, farcical black comedy co written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne (Stevenson’s stepson) in 1889. 
  The story is built around that mainstay of many a farce, a family squabbling over money. In this case it is the proceeds of a Tontine, a once popular investment scheme. 
   A cast of colourful characters, worthy of Dickens, are thrown together, either in the pursuit of money, or in the disposal of a mysterious corpse which makes surprising and gruesome appearances throughout the story. 
  Head Stories Audio presents "The Wrong Box" by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne. Narrated by Simon Hester

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  A Hate Like This

  Whitney Dineen, Melanie Summers

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  Single mother Moira Bishop hates when her family interferes in her love life. If life as a young widow isn't hard enough, just add three boys, a slew of unruly pets, and ownership of Gamble, Alaska's only diner. The last thing she needs is a man to look after too. 
   
   
   
  Entertainment lawyer to the stars Ethan Caplan hates his clients. He's finally decided he's had enough, so he escapes to the tiny no-horse town of Gamble to work on the novel he's always wanted to write. 
   
   
   
  Positive that Alaska will be distraction-free, Ethan's sure he can pen a bestselling legal novel. That is until he lays his eyes on Moira Bishop. Suddenly he finds himself having five meals a day at the diner, just so he can talk to her for a few minutes. 
   
   
   
  When Moira's son wins tickets to the Galaxy Studio Theme Park in L.A., Ethan jumps at the chance to play host to the family. With the help of his friends, he plans the date to end all dates, hoping one incredible night will change her mind about giving love a second chance. 
   
   
   
  Will Moira open her heart to Ethan? Will Ethan do what it takes to prove that he can be the man Moira and her boys need in their lives? Will little Colton be tall enough to ride the Galactic Mindbender?

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  Phase

  James K. West

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  Alison Reilly works as a legal secretary by day, but she spends her nights banging away on her beautiful blue drum set. Office politics and ill-advised romances rule the halls at work-something Alison steers clear of until the firm hires Joan Stevens as a secretary. Joan is the most intense, most self-confident, and most brash woman who's ever worked at the firm. She's also a stunning beauty that everyone in the office, including Alison, can't help admiring.

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  Life Lessons from Elvis

  Anthony Rubino

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  Life Lessons from Elvis is a long overdue book that allows Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll, or whatever you want to call him to share things his life has taught him such as: The right cape can be very slimming.Never wear metal-based fabric in a thunderstorm.Gyrate responsibly.There's nothing like the look in your little girl's eyes when you present her with her very first monogrammed golf cart.You've got to be firm with children, especially when they're your wife.Your hair can be downright "Pompadourable" if you comb it just right.

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  Sovereign Assassin

  Robert New

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  In the tiny European country of Tantalia, Princess Niobe is being groomed to ascend to the throne. What her people don’t know is that from the age of sixteen, the Princess has been trained by her martial arts instructor, Gethan, to kill the businessman responsible for her parent’s deaths. Once Queen, she will have ‘sovereign immunity’ and be free to kill without the risk of arrest. 
  Niobe strikes, but unbeknownst to her, one of her kills is caught on camera and she is identified as the assassin. Her people, however, seem accepting of the idea and of their Queen’s unconventional activities. Then a TV producer comes to her with a novel idea – how about a reality tv show about her next kill? 
  Safe in the knowledge she can’t be prosecuted Niobe contemplates the offer... but there are more questions than answers... for a start – how will the world respond to a sovereign assassin? 
  Sovereign Assassin is a rollicking romp of a story, fresh from the mind of speculative fiction/fantasy author Robert New, and promises to entertain, intrigue, and fascinate from beginning to end. 
  "Original, interesting, entertaining, and exceptionally well written, Sovereign Assassin by talented novelist Robert New is a simply riveting read and an especially and unreservedly recommended pick." - Midwest Book Review (October 2023) 
  "A thrilling, fast-paced book...run through with a seam of genuinely deep philosophy." - Read Freely

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