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  Gulliver's Travels - Experience...

  Jonathan Swift

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  A devastating shipwreck, a prisoner of miniature empires, and a hilarious, biting mirror held up to human folly. 
  Washed ashore after a violent storm, the ambitious surgeon Lemuel Gulliver awakens on the strange island of Lilliput—only to find himself bound to the earth by thousands of microscopic threads. His captors are a civilization of humans barely six inches tall, yet possessed of massive ambitions, petty rivalries, and deeply absurd political schisms. From mediating a devastating, bloody war over which end to break an egg, to serving as a titan-sized weapon of mass destruction against the neighboring empire of Blefuscu, Gulliver must navigate a treacherous world where he is both an all-powerful god and a highly vulnerable pawn. But as the diminutive political leaders scheme to use him—or slowly starve him to death—Gulliver realizes that true survival will require far more than mere physical size; it will demand ultimate cunning. 
  Why you will love this: If you crave sharp-witted Satirical Fiction, sweeping classic adventure, and brilliant cultural allegories, this timeless classic will completely captivate you. Blending biting political satire, deadpan absurdism, and thrilling maritime tropes, it masterfully skewering the pompousness of polite society. Prepare for a story where societal critiques are wrapped in awe-inspiring world-building, high-stakes sea voyages, and deeply thought-provoking philosophical reflections. 
  About the Author: Jonathan Swift was a prolific eighteenth-century Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and cleric, widely regarded as the foremost prose satirist in the English language. His deeply ironic style revolutionized literary critiques of government, religion, and human vanity, leaving a legacy that endures centuries later.

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  The Time of Her Life

  Tracy Bloom

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  The brand new feel-good, funny and fabulous book from the No.1 bestseller!Starting again never felt so good! 
  The worst day of her life could be the best thing that’s ever happened. 
  Kim Jacobs believes that she is happily married, until her husband tells her he is leaving her. Forced to re-evaluate her life on the same day that her son leaves for university, Kim is shocked to find herself sleeping in the spare room of his college flatshare. 
  She never imagined her prime would be spent with a bunch of man-babies, but amongst the empty pizza boxes and unwashed laundry, Kim can feel something starting to happen. 
  Can her unlikely new housemates help her realise that maybe the best is yet to come?Readers LOVE Tracy Bloom! 
  ‘So, so, so funny, I genuinely laughed out loud’ 
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  ‘Just like catching up with a good friend’ 
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  ‘A fab read which you don’t want to put down’ 
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  ‘Utterly brilliant’ 
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  ‘Funny, totally relatable and made me laugh out loud’ 
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  ‘No doubt about it … at least a 6 out of 5!’ 
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  ‘Tracy Bloom has the lightest of touches with the deepest of understanding’ 
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  Tracy Bloom's The Time of Her Life is a humorous fiction that explores the complexities of family, marriage, and divorce. Amidst the chaos of her son's college flatshare, Kim discovers the power of friendship and the possibility of a new romance. 
  For fans of Cary J Hansson (Close To You), Phoebe Macleod (Hook, Line and Single), Sophie Ranald (The Fall-Out), Marian Keyes (Again, Rachel), and Sheila O'Flanagan (What Eden Did Next). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The History Gossip - A Slice of...

  Katie Kennedy

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  In this exclusive book, Katie Kennedy of the hugely popular TikTok account @TheHistoryGossip delivers fascinating, witty, and salacious historical facts for every day of the year, proving that our shared histories are anything but boring.  Sexy. Scandalous. Dodgy. If you were of the mind that history is boring, you haven’t been paying attention. Meet Katie Kennedy, aka The History Gossip. Incorporating British slang and pop culture references and infused with her signature deadpan humor, Katie offers a delightful fusion of Drunk History and Horrible Histories, making learning about the past an absolute riot.  From royals embroiled in love triangles to Victorians eating tapeworms for the banter, Katie carefully researches the past and delivers shocking and salacious historical facts for each day of the year. Just as informative as it is funny and entertaining, The History Gossip follows an “on this day in history” format with historical events arranged by month and date help listeners visualize the past. This compelling and raunchy read covers topics that range from Mary, Queen of Scots getting the chop (she was beheaded after she was found to be complicit in a plot to murder her cousin, Elizabeth I) to the curse surrounding King Tut’s tomb (Lord Carnarvon died from an infected mosquito bite two months after visiting). So make yourself a cuppa if you fancy, and get ready to dive into the tales and stories that have made history so very absorbing and a lot outrageous.

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  Crazy Joy - Finding Wild...

  Mary Katherine Backstrom

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  A bestselling author helps readers find radical joy in a world full of constant comparison by accepting that life is a wild ride and happiness fluctuates with our circumstances. Happiness is considered a destination, but the finish line is constantly moving—when we get married, find that dream job, move away from home, have a baby, build a dream house, etc. We are promised that a happy life is tied to these milestones.  But what if society has it wrong? What if happiness isn't the goal at all?  With her trademark candor and hilarious storytelling, MK paints a picture of a different life—one bursting with a force that is far more sustainable and vibrant: joy. Crazy Joy will help readers:  1.    Identify and reject ridiculous expectations that society has placed on their lives.  2.    Liberate their hearts from the comparison prison and feel content in their current circumstances.  3.    View themselves, inside and out, as the masterpiece creations they are.  4.    Find joy (and dare we say, laughter!) in the middle of life's biggest messes.  Witty and refreshingly honest, MK invites her readers to embark on a counter-cultural journey toward a life filled to the brim with contentment, humor, and most importantly, Crazy Joy. 

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  Dark Drink and Conversation

  Thomas Kennedy

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  Adult Irish Humor.Come in. Sit down and take your ease. Have a drink.  A pint of plain is your only man.Listen to the conversation as you sit in the corner of the snug in Mulligan's pub.The Teacher, The Sergeant, and the Parish Priest, aided by the Barman, are in session and little of what happens in this Dublin inner city parish will escape their attention.Hear of Fitzer the pervert, Kathy the Dominatrix, the Yank, the Green Man and of course the Burglar and his daughter Naimh pregnant by the Builder. Hear of the young curate and his connection to the sodality of Catholic Mothers and of the death of Big Breno the drug dealer. And what is the connection between Crazy Mary and Big Breno's stash of cash? And where is the cache of drugs Big Breno bought on the night of his murder?

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  The Curious Kidnapping of Nora W

  Cate Green

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  ‘An enchanting debut’ USA Today bestseller Mandy Robotham‘A beautiful, uplifting story of love and kindness … A brilliant debut novel’ Malcolm Brabant, co-author, The Daughter of Auschwitz 
  I am the oldest person ever to have lived in this world. I am the one who lived through their monster camps and brought the ones left of my family to London to make more family. I am the one to laugh at those angry, evil people and tell them, you see, I made it through. We made it through. This is enough. It is my world's record. 
  Family matriarch and Holocaust survivor Nora Wojnaswki is about to become the oldest person in the world, ever, and her family are determined to celebrate in style. 
  But Nora isn’t your average centenarian and she has other ideas. When she disappears with her carer Arifa on a trip down memory lane in the East End of London, a wartime secret, buried deep for over 70 years, will finally be revealed.Readers LOVE Cate Green: 
  ‘A touching, funny and beguiling story about the ties of family and friendship, and what we owe to those we love’ Caroline Wyatt 
  ‘A moving, poignant and laugh out loud story about surviving and thriving. It makes you want to count your blessings and polish them while you are at it…’ Lizzie Enfield 
  'I love novels that make you care deeply about the characters. This story has it all. What a brilliantly talented author – more, please!’ Caroline James, bestselling author of The Cruise 
  'Extraordinary, funny, poignant and unusual – recommended’ Amanda Craig, bestselling author of The Lie of the Land 
  Cate Green's new fiction is a top pick for those who enjoy sagas filled with humour and life. Nora's last adventure is a testament to her strength and resilience, making it a must-read. 
  For fans of Ariel Lawhon (When We Had Wings), Janet Skeslien Charles (The Librarians of Rue de Picardie), Barbara O'Neal (Memories of the Lost), Laura Pearson (The Many Futures of Maddy Hart), and Faith Hogan (The Bookshop Ladies). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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