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  The Stalled Ox

  Hector Hugh Munro

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  When Theophil Eshley, the bovine painter, is called upon by his neighbour Adela Pingsford to remove a stray ox from her garden things go inevitably and comically wrong. No oxen are harmed in the course of this story, but sadly the same cannot be said of assorted chrysanthemums, drawing rooms and egos.

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  Civilisation Ends in Croydon

  Kenneth Westlin

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  It was a reasonably early morning. Birds shrieked their spring songs while toads and frogs croaked away in their boggy choir. Every now and then the sun managed to send down a weak ray of light between the dark clouds, while the northerly wind did its best to cling on to the night frost. All in all, just another ordinary early spring morning on the edge of the city. 
  About then, in a nearly abandoned street of derelict houses not far from Highgate Cemetery, one might have seen a fat fellow with greasy hair, dressed in nothing but his underwear, kick open the door of a caravan. He stretched his arms up towards the sky while letting out a thunderous burp. His greasy chest made the grimy yellow string-vest bulge as if it might burst, while he wheezed for breath and solemnly declared: 
   — Bloody hell.

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  Exalted - A Novel

  Anna Dorn

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  Emily Forrest runs Exalted, the hottest astrology account on Instagram, from her studio apartment in Los Angeles. Burned out on meme-making and listicles, Emily's passion for astrology is waning despite her gift for deciphering the signs, until she comes across a birth-chart that could potentially change her mind. Beau Rubidoux's planets are aligned, each paired with its optimum sign—his chart is exalted. She decides that Beau, a well-connected photographer in Echo Park, could potentially be the love of her life and help her fulfill her true destiny: to be a star. 
   
   
   
  Meanwhile in Riverside, Dawn Webster has been dumped once again. At forty-eight, she is forced to return to the same restaurant where she started waiting tables at eighteen. With no girlfriend, no career, and her only son gone to Hollywood, the once-vivacious Dawn is aimless and alone. She guzzles cheap champagne and checks Exalted to feel seen. She is a fiery Leo, and one day she will get her due. 
   
   
   
  Alternating between Emily and Dawn's points of view, Exalted is a deliciously dark novel that explores desire, the projection of our need for love, and what we're really searching for when we keep scrolling. Anna Dorn's signature wit and biting social commentary takes listeners across Southern California until Emily and Dawn's shocking connection is finally revealed.

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  A Suitcase Full of Koalas

  Fil Bufalo

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  A Suitcase Full of Koalas is a modern, edgy travel book set to test your wits and memory for detail. Gallivanting around London and somewhere distinctly south of the great capital in a sleepy seaside village, the author finds herself handing out tiny furry koalas to the English, to the Polish, to the Italians, in fact to anyone who cares to accept the little fellas as a gift from Australia. In her moochings over a month, she manages to meet a myriad of characters from all walks of life who practically jump off the pavements, à la Mary Poppins and Bert, and into the book.  
   
  This is a book about life and living – about the human condition and quest for feathering one’s own nest. As John Donne observed, ‘No man is an island’, but sometimes we yearn to embrace solitude and sit with ourselves and a good book. A Suitcase Full of Koalas will inevitably tickle your fancy and have you laughing on every other page. But that’s a good thing, isn’t it?

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  The Pickwick Papers

  Charles Dickens

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  A curious gentleman. A band of unforgettable companions. Adventures that turn everyday life into comedy.
  When the kind-hearted Samuel Pickwick sets out to observe the world, he stumbles into a whirlwind of misadventures—absurd trials, mistaken romances, lively inns, and unforgettable characters. Alongside the clever and loyal Sam Weller, Pickwick's good intentions lead to situations as ridiculous as they are heartwarming.
  
  Celebrated as "the novel that made Dickens famous," this beloved classic overflows with wit, warmth, and sharp observation of human nature. Its humor is timeless, its characters irresistibly alive, and its joy infectious.
  
  If you love laugh-out-loud storytelling, rich characters, and classics that feel like a celebration of life itself, this novel is pure Dickensian delight.
  
  Open the book—and join a journey where kindness, curiosity, and comedy rule every page.

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  The Reverberator

  Henry James

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  Enter the world of "The Reverberator" by Henry James, a witty and incisive exploration of American expatriate life in Europe. This audiobook takes you into the drawing rooms and salons of Paris, where the American protagonist encounters a lively cast of characters, cultural clashes, and the allure of scandalous gossip. James' sharp social commentary and clever dialogue reveal the complexities of love, relationships, and societal expectations. With its exploration of the clash between American and European values, the story offers a humorous and thought-provoking commentary on cultural identity and the power of the press. Prepare to be entertained by a narrative that uncovers the foibles of human nature and the dynamics of transatlantic social circles.

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