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  Lake Wobegon USA: Youth

  Garrison Keillor

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  These news from Lake Wobegon monologues are grouped by theme. Youth includes "Blue Devils," "Nostalgia," "O Christmas Tree," "Pageant," and "Messy Shoes."

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  The Snake Has All The Lines

  Jean Kerr

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  The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Please Don't Eat the Daisies offers another hilarious look at home life, show business, and more.Jean Kerr played many roles in her life, from exasperated mother to Broadway playwright and keen observer of mid-twentieth century suburbia. She also became one of America's most beloved humorists by sharing her insights and anecdotes in a series of popular newspaper columns.In The Snake Has All the Lines, Kerr explores topics ranging from family vacations and modern convenience to the trials and tribulations of opening a new play. With her inimitable wit, she reminds us that while life may be a day at the beach, a day at the beach with small children can have you questioning your life choices in no time.

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  More News from Lake Wobegon: Humor

  Garrison Keillor

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  A thematic collection of Lake Wobegon monologues, Humor includes "Skinny Dip," "Homecoming," "The Freedom of the Press," and "Vicks."

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  Grisha

  Anton Chekhov

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  In this tender tale by Anton Chekhov, a young boy ventures into the world with his somewhat wayward nanny. Overwhelmed by the new experiences, the boy grapples with the vivid impressions of the day. As evening falls, he struggles to sleep, his mind filled with images of soldiers, big cats, horses, glass, oranges, and bright buttons. Unable to contain his excitement, the boy ultimately breaks into tears. Chekhov beautifully captures the innocence and wonder of a child's encounter with the world.

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  Am I Being Unreasonable? -...

  Mumsnet

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  Welcome to motherhood! The battle between sanity and sleepless nights, the juggling act of guilt and joy, the mystifying maze of parenting decisions… And along this whirlwind, often lonely – and very messy – adventure, sometimes all we want is a good laugh, kind reassurance, thoughtful advice and a nice cup of tea. This hysterically funny read from the fabulous world of Mumsnet is packed full of heart-warming, relatable insights. You’ll find everything you need as a parent and more:   Wonderful wit and hilarious anecdotes Uproarious stories about everything from toddler mishaps to humorous homework blunders! Reassurance and solidarity No mum walks alone. This is a celebration of the small wins and often fairly large setbacks of raising youngsters, as told by other parents navigating this journey. Valuable insights and practical advice Take the renowned wisdom of mums everywhere with you, with hacks and guidance tried and tested by mums who’ve worn the t-shirt, sometimes several times over! The perfect gift for mum this Christmas. Give the gift of laughter, shared experiences, and a reassuring pat on the back – because every mum deserves a moment of joy in the midst of the beautiful chaos.

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  Best Enemies

  Jane Heller

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  Reunited, and it feels so bad…“A flat-out funny read” about a friendship gone off the rails from the New York Times-bestselling author (Cosmopolitan).   Amy Sherman has a two-bedroom Manhattan apartment, a job as a publicity director at a major publishing house, and a romantic life that’s…well, two out of three isn’t bad. She's come a long way from playing second fiddle to spotlight-hogging blond bombshell Tara Messer, her former best friend. In fact, she's even recovered from walking in on her fiancé and her frenemy in the bedroom, just before her wedding.   Or so she thought.   Tara, now married to the man who broke Amy's heart, has made a career put of being positively perfect. And she's waltzing back into Amy's life on mile-long legs, with a life so Simply Beautiful it got its own book deal—and Amy gets tapped to be its publicist. Unable to swallow it all, Amy spits out a tiny little lie. She's engaged. To a handsome, famous mystery writer. Who hates her. If Amy could just get him to play along with the farce, she may survive publishing Tara’s book.   But let's not feel so sorry for Amy yet. A dual perspective, laugh-out-loud funny tale of betrayal, forgiveness, and finding new love, Best Enemies proves that no one knows you quite like a best friend.   “Smart-alecky…outrageous.” —Houston Chronicle   “Highly entertaining.”—Booklist   “Fabulous fun.”—Publishers Weekly

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