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Best known in peacetime for his bumbling ways as a private eye, Dick DeWitt finds himself inducted into the U.S Army during World War II. Somehow, the military sends him to the West Coast to uncover spies, fifth columnists, and saboteurs. What poor DeWitt is not aware of is that while he is looking for the enemy, the enemy is looking for him.
In a world filled with couples, regardless of gender or species, there are always a few misfits that don't quite belong. In this story, there are at least five, if not more, significant misfits that finally create their niche, the Loner's Niche, where outgoing narcissists aren't welcomed. The five individual stories that'll be intertwined are as follows and begin with Kiernan Prawl, and he's an exciting persona indeed. While he is entangled in a situation beyond his wildest expectations, Anya wonders why she even bothered to get involved in this mess. The second story is about a female, Anya Brody, recovering from a horrible tragedy. She also has some unexpected secrets that slowly get revealed when she's one of the first to learn of Kiernan's predicament. While she does accept Kiernan's issues with his male identity, Anya hadn't anticipated the possibility that she'd become so close to him that he'd reach out to her when he got into trouble. Not only that, but she's too familiar with the area he wound up in for comfort. It is where her trauma has driven her out to try and overcome her past. Now, she not only has to face her past, but she'll have to decide whether to become deeply involved with Kiernan and the others or remain a superficial acquaintance that is only good for the occasional chitchat in passing.Show book
Winston Kang and Jared Cahill seem like the perfect couple. When they check-in for their flight to Cambodia, where they're headed to meet the surrogate carrying their baby girl, even the woman at the airline counter recognizes it: "I'm so happy that marriage is legal for you guys," she says. But while Jared is already planning for their second kid—half white like him, half Korean like Wynn—Wynn isn't ready to give up his dreams of becoming a hip-hop dancer to become "the hostage of a crying, pooping terrorist." So he does what anyone in his position would do: He leaves Jared at the airport. Wynn sets off on a journey around the globe, trying to figure out what it means to put himself first, from auditioning for Misty Espinoza's comeback tour to organizing a Prince-themed flash mob. Oceans away, Jared starts to panic that no one in his life can talk to Meryl about her period or what it's like to grow up Asian American. Told in alternating points of view, Pyun's sardonic and addictive must-listen confronts questions of race, identity, and privilege, and facing the question of whether it's ever too late to finally face yourself and grow up.Show book
Tour Aotearoa A Gonzo Cycling Guide is a plunge into the world of bike-packing the length of New Zealand. The TA (Tour Aotearoa) is a bicycle trail running the length of NZ but with kinks and kinkiness in it. The result: 3000 kilometres of trail.Show book
“To be fair, there are lots of reasons I’m single, but some of my friends’ husbands certainly make me happy with that choice.” In this series of essays, Sarah Amy Jennifer Jones (not her real name), a self-described hot mess masquerading as a normal human being discusses love, relationships, and the often confusing life of a true, modern-day spinster. Join her for the laughs, misery, and insights that only someone with too much time on their hands can deliver.Show book
Dive into the captivating world of "The Humbugs of the World," where the absurd and the outrageous collide in a delightful exploration of human folly. This engaging audiobook, inspired by the writings of renowned humorist and skeptic, Ambrose Bierce, unravels the myriad ways in which people deceive themselves and others. Through a series of witty anecdotes and sharp commentary, Bierce highlights the charlatans, fads, and societal quirks that plague humanity, from snake oil salesmen to the peculiar obsessions of the masses. Each chapter offers a humorous yet poignant reflection on the quirks of society, encouraging listeners to question the status quo and embrace critical thinking. Perfect for those with a keen sense of humor and a thirst for insight, this audiobook is a clever reminder of the importance of discernment in an age rife with misinformation and absurdity. Join us on this entertaining journey as we navigate the delightful labyrinth of humbuggery and learn to see through the smoke and mirrors of modern life.Show book
The brand new feel-good, funny and fabulous book from the No.1 bestseller!Starting again never felt so good! The worst day of her life could be the best thing that’s ever happened. Kim Jacobs believes that she is happily married, until her husband tells her he is leaving her. Forced to re-evaluate her life on the same day that her son leaves for university, Kim is shocked to find herself sleeping in the spare room of his college flatshare. She never imagined her prime would be spent with a bunch of man-babies, but amongst the empty pizza boxes and unwashed laundry, Kim can feel something starting to happen. Can her unlikely new housemates help her realise that maybe the best is yet to come?Readers LOVE Tracy Bloom! ‘So, so, so funny, I genuinely laughed out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Just like catching up with a good friend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fab read which you don’t want to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Funny, totally relatable and made me laugh out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘No doubt about it … at least a 6 out of 5!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tracy Bloom has the lightest of touches with the deepest of understanding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tracy Bloom's The Time of Her Life is a humorous fiction that explores the complexities of family, marriage, and divorce. Amidst the chaos of her son's college flatshare, Kim discovers the power of friendship and the possibility of a new romance. For fans of Cary J Hansson (Close To You), Phoebe Macleod (Hook, Line and Single), Sophie Ranald (The Fall-Out), Marian Keyes (Again, Rachel), and Sheila O'Flanagan (What Eden Did Next). HarperCollins 2024Show book
