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  My Man Jeeves

  P. G. Wodehouse

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  Enter the delightful world of P.G. Wodehouse with My Man Jeeves, an audiobook that introduces the iconic duo of Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves. This collection of stories brims with humor, wit, and the charming misadventures of Bertie, whose knack for getting into trouble is rivaled only by Jeeves’ remarkable skill for getting him out of it. 
  In My Man Jeeves, you'll enjoy tales of mischief, misunderstandings, and clever solutions, all crafted with Wodehouse's signature style. Whether it's helping friends with romantic entanglements or dealing with the eccentric members of Bertie's social circle, Jeeves always has the perfect plan to save the day. 
  Narrated to capture the lively spirit and whimsical tone of Wodehouse's writing, this audiobook is ideal for fans of lighthearted comedy and clever storytelling. Whether you're on the go or relaxing at home, My Man Jeeves provides the perfect escape into a world of laughter and classic British humor. 
  Start listening to My Man Jeeves today and experience the witty brilliance of P.G. Wodehouse’s unforgettable characters!

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  The Thesmophoriazusae

  Aristophanes

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  The Thesmophoriazusae, or Women Celebrating the Thesmophoria , is a comedy by Aristophanes that satirizes gender relations, religion, and the power of women in ancient Greek society. The plot centers on Euripides, who fears that the women of Athens—gathered to honor the goddess Demeter at the all-female Thesmophoria festival—will punish him for portraying them negatively in his tragedies. To secure his safety, he enlists his father-in-law Mnesilochus to infiltrate the festival disguised as a woman. Chaos ensues when Mnesilochus is caught, leading to a series of farcical escapes, witty wordplay, and sharp literary parody. Through slapstick humor and biting satire, Aristophanes critiques both Euripides’ dramatic themes and the social norms surrounding gender and religious ritual, making The Thesmophoriazusae a clever and provocative exploration of art, identity, and societal critique in classical Athens.

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  Florence Gordon - A Novel

  Brian Morton

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  In this award-winning novel that Maureen Corrigan of NPR’s ""Fresh Air"" deems “exquisitely crafted...witty, nuanced, and ultimately moving,” a wise, septuagenarian woman who has lived life on her own terms finds herself thrust into the center of her family’s various catastrophes. ¶ A Best Book of the Year by NPR, the San Francisco Chronicle, Salon, The Millions, the Christian Science Monitor · Finalist for the Kirkus Prize · A Chicago Tribune Editor’s Choice · An Indie Next Pick ¶ Meet Florence Gordon, a blunt, brilliant feminist. At seventy-five, Florence wants to be left alone to write her memoir and shape her legacy. But when her son and his family come to visit, they embroil Florence in their dramas, threatening her coveted solitude. Marked with searing wit, sophisticated intelligence, and a tender respect for humanity, Florence Gordon is cast with a constellation of unforgettable characters. Chief among them is Florence herself, who can humble fools with a single barbed line, but who eventually finds that there are some realities even she cannot outwit. ¶ “Smart, funny, and compassionate...[Florence Gordon] is a treat.” —People ¶ “Hilarious and addictive.”—San Francisco Chronicle ¶ “It’s such a cliché to say a book makes you laugh and cry, but this one does, in the deftest way.""—Emily Gould, Paste ¶ “Deliciously sharp and deeply sympathetic . . . a truly gifted novelist.”—Adam Kirsch, Tablet

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  Sweet Tea Secrets from the...

  Jane Jenkins Herlong

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  Southern humorist Jane Jenkins Herlong brings joy and humor with her fifty unusual-but-true faith-filled stories of growing up in the South Carolina low country. Whether you love Southern ways of life or find their ways strange and amusing, you'll be entertained and inspired with warm Southern-fried humor and tried-and-true tips for attaining the best version of yourself. Jane's fifty stories address specific landmark events along with issues in a woman's life, such as fitting into the covered-dish church culture, sacred sisterhood, sassy seasoned Southern women and why we are drawn to beauty pageant competition, and much more!

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  Spiralling: No boyfriend No job...

  Cal Speet

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  'Oh, by the way, Gabe. I know what happened with Seamus! Everybody at Kiss does.'  
  How did Mitchell know any details about my breakup? I felt my jaw tense. Why did everybody at the third most popular bar in The Village also know? Did Seamus tell them? My heart rate switched from a pulse to a vibration, and my limbs stiffened. Were they all talking about it and laughing at me? Did they, for some reason, now hate me?  
  Gabriel is at rock bottom: a scandalous break-up with his wannabe poet ex-boyfriend, followed by a sudden sacking, and he’s spiralling. Thank God for his best friends, Tasha and Evie, who are committed to pulling him out of his depression hole and back into the world of work and dating. But suddenly there are new problems: How can he convince DiscreetHung from Grindr to go on a real-life date with him? Could the gorgeous man in the Post Office be The One? And why is Tasha’s boyfriend, Scott, trying to get between her and Gabe? 
  This latest, up-coming LGBTQ+ fiction tells the story of Gabriel, a man at the top of his game who suddenly finds himself spiralling. Amidst the city's hustle and bustle, he finds friendship and romance in the most unexpected places. 
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  HarperCollins 2025

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  The Wonderful Visit

  H. G. Wells

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  When an angel accidentally falls to Earth — quite literally — Victorian England isn’t ready for him. 
  In The Wonderful Visit, H. G. Wells blends gentle comedy, quiet wonder, and sharp social insight in this whimsical tale of the extraordinary disrupting the everyday. When a vicar mistakes a celestial visitor for a rare bird and wounds him, he soon discovers the “strange bird” is, in fact, an angel — bewildered, radiant, and suddenly subject to the odd rules of human life. 
  As the vicar tends to his unexpected guest, the angel must confront earthly aches, polite society, manners, gossip, and the peculiar limitations of mortals. What follows is a heart-touching and humorous exploration of innocence, belief, and the fragile barrier between the divine and the ordinary. 
  With charm and subtle satire, Wells invites us to consider how humanity might greet the miraculous — with curiosity, confusion, and perhaps a touch of grace. 
  A tender, thoughtful fantasy told with wit and warmth.

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