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  Oedibus Wrecked

  Hugh JeWang

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  Come join us on a bus ride back to 1982. 
  Let the transitioning driver steer us while the punk rockers sneer. 
  There's a dog called Sparky and another called Clancy. 
  Absent fathers and an incestuous mother. 
  A golf hating Rasta man, tattoos and superglue. 
  Not forgetting the kitten punishing kidnapper who's riddled with acne. 
  Cannibalism, pickling and fermentations. 
  Murder, lesbians, digestive biscuits, saliva and blood. 
  Copious quantities of cannabis supplied, rolled and toked by the vicar. 
  Hooliganism, imprisonment, desire and hatred. 
  It's not even Christmas! 
  Tickets please.

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  Pardon My French - How a Grumpy...

  Allen Johnson

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  To make a friend is a joy. To make a friend in another country is a wonderment-a small miracle. Pardon My French follows an American author who has embraced a daunting mission: not to be a spectator in France but an enthusiastic participant-fully engaged, fully alive. 
   
  In France, Johnson is like an alien from another planet. Everything is strange to him. His goal is to speak French without going to prison, drive without being squashed like a bug, dance the tango without losing his marriage, and belt out a tune with a world-class jazz combo without being booed off the stage. 
   
  Repeatedly, the author fearlessly steps into harm's way. He joins a summer acting troop and witnesses the French version of sexual liberation. He pits his rather staid and conventional driving skills against the French speed demons of Languedoc. He tries to be cool in a painting class while sputtering nervously in front of the nude model with the long legs and silky voice. 
   
  And then, after it all-after the splendor of Christmas on the Mediterranean, the bicycle tours along the French canals, the mountain treks amply supplied with French bread, cheese, and wine-the miracle happens. The often self-deprecating and bungling American meets and falls in love with a beautiful mistress: La belle France. And when he does, an entire village adopts him into a new family-one with a gracious heart and a beautiful French accent.

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  Fresh for '01 You Suckas

  Aaron McGruder

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  The Boondocks is a rich, multilayered comic strip that offers a frank yet often funny look at race in America. It starts with a simple premise: Two young boys, Riley and Huey, move from inner-city Chicago to live with their grandfather in the suburbs. The tension increases, however, because the two boys are African-Americans now compelled to adapt to a white suburban world. They must take all they've learned in the "hood" and apply it to life in the 'burbs. Superbly illustrated, The Boondocks has stirred controversy, attracted widespread media coverage, and won readers who've applauded McGruder's unapologetic and humorous approach to race. In this second collection of Boondocks cartoons, readers can get another look at this innovative strip.

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  The Mackerel Plaza - A Novel

  Peter De Vries

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  An irresistible comedy about faith, desire, and middle-class morality from the man described by Kingsley Amis as “the funniest serious writer to be found on either side of the Atlantic” Pity the poor reverend Andrew Mackerel of the People’s Liberal Church of Avalon, Connecticut. His is the first split-level church in America, a bastion of modern thought and sophisticated virtue, yet even his prosperous parishioners are not immune to the backsliding evangelism infecting other parts of the country. One misguided congregant wants to sing hymns to hospital patients. Another goes so far as to put up a billboard with the message “Jesus Saves” written in phosphorescent green-and-orange letters. How is Mackerel supposed to write sermons with a vulgarity like that staring him in the face? Worse yet, the recently widowed pastor has fallen in love with Molly Calico, a former actress turned city hall clerk, well before the church is ready to stop mourning Mackerel’s saintly wife. Plans are under way for a shopping mall and memorial plaza commemorating the dear departed, and Mackerel must go to ever-greater lengths to keep his new romance a secret and his new paramour happy. Meanwhile, it is becoming clear that his devoted sister-in-law, Hester, has plans of her own when it comes to the reverend’s matrimonial future. As Mackerel twists and turns to get what he wants and avoid what he does not, the plot of this rollicking portrait of suburban piety kicks into high—and hilarious—gear.

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  How to Success! - A Writer's...

  Corinne Caputo

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  A clever writing self-help parody that skewers writers’ guides while offering amusing, almost-helpful advice. 
   
  This parody self-help book for writers is filled with hilariously misguided tips, factual-looking charts, and other advice that knowingly pokes fun at writerly foibles while still cheering would-be authors on. With this book, struggling writers can find suggestions for effective paragraph shapes, tips on where to find inspiration (in your reflection, in the shapes of gum stuck to the ground, in a consultation with your doctor), thoughtful poses for author photos, pull-out procrastination excuses, and much more. How to Success! is filled with enough almost-helpful advice to keep aspiring writers amused, unblocked, and on their way to literary fame. 
   
  “How to Success! lightens the pressure many creatives put on themselves to succeed. In effect, it acts as a mirror, showing readers how silly and elusive writing—and writers—can be. Caputo offers practical advice with a comedic twist that will have you laughing out loud.” —Failure Magazine

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  Mr Harrison's Confessions

  Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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  "Dive into the enthralling world of 'Mr. Harrison's Confessions' by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. This audiobook invites you to join the vibrant tapestry of the 19th century English countryside, where the charming and at times comical Mr. Harrison resides. With an engaging narrative style, Gaskell weaves a delightful tale that explores the innermost thoughts, desires, and, yes, confessions of a small-town doctor.In the backdrop of the idyllic rural life, the story unfolds with a blend of humor, romance, and introspection. Mr. Harrison, with his quirks and candid reflections, will captivate your heart. His confessions, often lighthearted but occasionally poignant, provide a window into the complexities of human nature and the peculiarities of village life.This audiobook is a delightful escape into a world where the mundane and the extraordinary coexist. As you listen, you'll find yourself drawn into the confidences of a character who is as endearing as he is relatable."

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