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Some people take fishing too seriously. Retired Admiral Bobby Burns did, and it cost him his life. There is no shortage of suspects. His wife, Pattie Grace, is also accused of the murder. Niki Dupre, the most famous private investigator in Louisiana, doesn't believe her former Sunday School teacher could kill her husband. Soon, the case turns from fishy to dangerous. But who killed the admiral?
"A Modest Proposal" is author Jonathan Swift's infamous and shocking satirical essay in which he suggests that the plight of the poor in Ireland could be eased if they simply agreed to sell their children to the elites of society to be used as food. Swift, disgusted by the apparent disdain and apathy exhibited by the ruling classes over the sufferings of the poor in Ireland used this essay to lampoon and attack the Protestant leaders, whose anti-Catholic policies were causing hardship and famine in his own country. A classic use of Juvenalian satire (wherein the objects of the satire are made to appear monstrous and heartless), "A Modest Proposal" has become such a famous treatise that the title itself has become a synonym for such satire today. Swift's brilliant and hard-hitting essay is presented here in its original and unabridged format and includes a brief biography of Jonathan Swift.Show book
Discover the calm and curious world of animals while easing yourself into a deep and peaceful sleep. This audiobook brings you a collection of boring yet intriguing animal facts—perfect for quiet evenings and bedtime listening. Each fact is presented slowly and gently, helping you relax and release the day’s stress. From the slow-moving sloth to the tiny, hidden creatures of the forest and the vast herds that roam the plains, these facts focus on the simple, unhurried aspects of animal life. You’ll learn about habits, routines, habitats, and unique features of animals without any dramatic storytelling—just soft, soothing knowledge to lull you to sleep. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or someone seeking a calming bedtime routine, this audiobook is designed to help you slow down. The steady pace and gentle tone invite you to unwind as you listen to the quiet wonders of the animal kingdom. Close your eyes, listen to the calm rhythm of these facts, and let them guide you into restful, restorative sleep.Show book
The hilarious tell-all memoir by the first winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Hailing from a sleepy eastern suburb of Auckland, Nick Nash grew up feeling like he stood out for all the wrong reasons. It wasn't until he experimented with the art of drag that he found freedom in his fierce and confident alter-ego, Kita Mean. From wild nights partying like there was no tomorrow, to scrounging together delightfully camp costumes on a shoestring budget, buying an iconic cabaret bar with bestie Anita Wigl'it, and competing on the global stage alongside Kiwi and Aussie drag legends in the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, Kita shares behind-the-scenes goss and important life lessons - many learned the hard way - about fighting your demons and being proud of your most authentic self. Bursting with outrageous style and cheek, Life in Lashes is a memoir of a lost boy who found salvation as a drag queen, learned to love herself, and went on to share her fabulousness with the world. HarperCollins Australia 2022Show book
Are you one minor inconvenience away from a full-blown existential crisis? Do you regularly Google how to do your own job while hoping nobody notices? Ever sat in a meeting nodding thoughtfully while having no clue what’s happening? Congratulations! 🎉 You’re just like everyone else. This book is a highly questionable, deeply unserious guide to: ✔️ Looking like you have your life together while internally screaming. ✔️ Pretending you belong in the room, even when you definitely don’t. ✔️ Saying things with confidence so people stop asking follow-up questions. Inside, you’ll learn highly advanced survival techniques, including: 🔥 "Meetings, Presentations, and Other Ways to Have a Public Meltdown" (How to say “Let’s circle back” and escape responsibility forever.) 🔥 "Job Interviews: The Olympic Sport of Pretending You’re Normal" (How to answer 'Tell me about yourself' without crying.) 🔥 "Your Inner Critic is a Liar (And Also Kind of a Jerk)" (Why your brain is an unpaid intern with terrible opinions.) 🔥 "Nobody Actually Knows What They’re Doing (And That’s Beautiful)" (How billionaires, CEOs, and your boss are all just making stuff up.) If you’ve ever felt like an imposter, like a fraud, or like you are one “Let’s hop on a quick call” away from quitting life and living in the woods— this book is for you. Because here’s the truth: 🚀 Nobody knows what they’re doing. They’re just pretending louder. 🔥 And now, so can you. WARNING: This book will not help you grow as a person. It will, however, make you feel slightly better about the absolute trainwreck that is modern life.Show book
Comedian Claudia Stavola understands we’re living in sensitive times and the word hate is controversial, so she doesn’t use it loosely. She only uses it for serious infractions like gender reveal parties, guys who wear shorts when it’s forty below, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s vagina candle. You’ll be thoroughly entertained and in awe of how Stavola’s raucous sarcasm mirrors your inner most thoughts in this hilarious collection of easy-to-read essays. With her witty and insightful observations, she’s like a modern-day George Carlin, except hairier. (Hey, she’s Italian. She was born with a mustache). 100 Things to Hate Before You Die is astute, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny. Claudia shares her aggravation over a range of topics from mundane things like Fakebook, crappy gift-givers, and ukuleles on talent show auditions, to more thought-provoking topics such as people with no shame, the need for a license to parent, and the death of Eddie Van Halen. Delivered with razor-sharp force, Stavola’s hysterical and unique takes on everyday a**holes makes this not only a great read for comedy lovers, but a must-read.Show book
A brand new darkly humourous serial killer thriller for fans of How to Kill Your Family and The Thursday Murder Club. *** ‘So compelling, I couldn’t put it down’ Natasha Bache, author of 12 Ways to Kill Your Family at Christmas 'Let me tell you, I LOVED THIS BOOK! The setting, the characters, the plot, and even the ending…I just could not put this one down. Filled with humor and thriller vibes, this is this years MUST Summer read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What happens when a serial killer forgets that he’s a serial killer? At Sunset House the tea is barely introduced to a teabag, the carpets are permanently flecked with glitter and care assistant Jolene would rather be watching daytime television than caring for the elderly – but someone might just have confessed to murder. Most think Gilbert’s sudden claim – ‘When I killed her’ – is likely to be the dementia talking. Or a spoiler for Midsomer Murders. Probably. Now, between bingo, staff drama and a suspicious game of pass the parcel, someone’s about to dig up more than buried memories… Darkly funny, sharply observant and unquestionably deadly, this is no Thursday Murder Club.See what readers have to say: ‘A heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat… one of the best books this year! It was fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that was extremely well executed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I LOVED the characters — quirky, flawed, fascinating especially Will, who was written with so much depth and heart. The dark setting? Chef’s kiss! Julie Lancaster knows how to set the mood — creepy, suspenseful, but also hilarious in the darkest ways’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really gripping… Full of twists and turns. You'll never guess what is coming next’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Like The Thursday Murder Club but with a twist’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A dark, funny and yet serious thriller of a read! Killings and kidnapping galore’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twist-filled thriller that constantly kept me second-guessing what I thought I knew. Unpredictable, cleverly crafted read… kept me hooked until the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me guessing from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Mystery, lots of twists and you're never quite sure who the abductor might be. But it also has an emotional depth to it too’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book kept me on my toes. I was entertained, stressed, scared, and happy all at the same time!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're into serial killer thrillers with a touch of dark humor, this book is right up your street’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This detective story is a humorous blend of crime and family life. Pre-order this up-coming novel and be the first to unravel the latest top fiction mystery. For fans of Gillian Mcallister (Just Another Missing Person), Fredrik Backman (Anxious People), and Megan Goldin (The Night Swim). HarperCollins 2025Show book
