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  A True Story - The very first...

  Lucian of Samosata

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  The very first sci fi, written at the height of people making stuff up and pretending it was history (looking at you, Herodotus). Nice to see the art of the spoof is so old...A True Story (Ancient Greek: Ἀληθῆ διηγήματα, Alēthē diēgēmata; Latin: Vera Historia or Latin: Verae Historiae), also translated as True History, is a long novella or short novel written in the second century AD by the Syrian author Lucian of Samosata. The novel is a satire of outlandish tales that had been reported in ancient sources, particularly those that presented fantastic or mythical events as if they were true. It is Lucian's best-known work.It is the earliest known work of fiction to include travel to outer space, alien lifeforms, and interplanetary warfare. It has been described as "the first known text that could be called science fiction". However, the work does not fit into typical literary genres: its multilayered plot and its characters have been interpreted as belonging to science fiction, fantasy, satire or parody, and have been the subjects of scholarly debate.- From the wiki:

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  Write Humor That Hits - Master...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Write Humor That Hits is an engaging course designed to help you craft comedy that resonates and entertains. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to sharpen your comedic writing, this course offers practical techniques to make your humor impactful and relatable.Master the fundamentals of comedy and explore various humor styles to find your unique voice. Learn to create memorable, relatable characters and write engaging openings, punchlines, and structured humor columns. Gain skills in satire, parody, and storytelling to enhance your work. Discover how to edit and refine your humor, balancing laughs with sensitivity and audience expectations. Plus, get practical advice on pitching and publishing your humor columns to reach a wider audience.Starting with basics, the course explains why people laugh and what makes a story funny. You’ll develop punchlines, timing, and surprise—key elements of effective humor. Incorporate personal experiences to make your comedy authentic and engaging. Learn to organize columns for maximum impact, using storytelling and social commentary.Refining your humor through editing is emphasized to ensure your comedy respects your audience while packing a punch. By analyzing successful humor writers, the course provides inspiration and guidance to shape your style.After completing Write Humor That Hits, you’ll confidently create comedy that entertains and connects with readers, turning your writing into a powerful tool for laughter and engagement.

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  Ashes to Admin - Tales from the...

  Evie King

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  ‘I’ve a body out the back for you...’  
   
  Imagine having that sentence said to you. And then imagine it actually being pertinent. Welcome to Evie King’s world. 
   
  What happens if you die without family or money? The answer to this very three-in-the-morning question is that Evie, or someone like her, will step in and arrange your funeral. 
   
  Evie is a local council worker charged with carrying out Section 46 funerals under the Public Health Act. Or to put it in less cold, legislative language; funerals for those with nobody around, willing or able to bury or cremate them. 
   
  Ashes to Admin lifts the coffin lid on some moving and unexpected personal life stories. Sometimes tragic, as with the case of an unidentified woman found on a beach buried without even a name, but often uplifting and occasionally hilarious. 
   
  Ultimately, Evie discovers that her job is more about life than it is about death, funerals being for the living and death being merely a trigger to rediscover a life and celebrate it against the odds. 
   
  This audiobook also includes the special bonus content: ‘A Blustery Conversation with Evie King & Stewart Lee.’

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  IT'S MY CRY - A Whimsical...

  Terry Randall

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  Terry Randall, a former actor and TV writer, recounts his extraordinary journey through a humorous lens, sharing his repressed memories of paranormal encounters. From childhood ghost stories and alien abductions to the development of telepathic abilities, Randall's narrative challenges conventional reality, offering an amusing yet thought-provoking exploration of a larger, unseen world. His experiences raise profound questions about human potential, spiritual growth, and our place in the universe. 
    
  Primarily set in North-West England, the accounts focus on Randall's childhood and young adulthood. The time period spans from the late 1950s to the early 2000s, providing a backdrop of societal changes and evolving perspectives on paranormal phenomena. The atmosphere moves between the mundane reality of everyday life and inexplicable occurrences, creating a stark contrast that mirrors the dissonance between Randall's experiences and a consensus worldview. 
    
  His journey also explores the psychological impact of trauma around the retrieval of repressed memories. A reflection on the process of spiritual awakening, where paranormal experiences lead to a deeper understanding of the self. It challenges readers to smile whilst considering a broader perspective that invites introspection and self-discovery. 

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  Still Talking - Stories

  Lore Segal

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  "For almost six decades Segal has quietly produced some of the best fiction and essays in American literature . . ." —The New York TimesThe eagerly awaited follow-up to Ladies' Lunch, beloved New Yorker writer Lore Segal's final story collection returns with further tales of the old friends who have loved and lunched together for over forty years."Segal writes with welcome clarity about life’s final years, and if her characters are not always as wise as they think they are, Segal eyes them all with the unsentimental wisdom of a life spent writing wondrous stories and essays, a career spent telling the truth." —SlateLore Segal is a master of the short story, and this collection shows her in peak form. Profound, dark, and often hilarious, Segal portrays her characters' foibles, eccentricities, and passions with great compassion and exactness, as they grapple with life, aging, and each other.Readers of Ladies Lunch will recognize the educated, urbane nonagenarian women who have been friends for a lifetime, as they tackle aging's affronts with wit, grace, and resourcefulness.With an Introduction by Vivian Gornick

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  The Devil's Dictionary

  Ambrose Bierce

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  This timeless work of biting satirical wit presents an A-to-Z lexicon of common English terms, and what we actually mean by them. The renowned author Ambrose Bierce produced classic works in a range of genres, from fantasy and horror to realistic tales drawn from his experience in the Civil War. Among his most beloved books is The Devil’s Dictionary, a work of wry humor that remains one of the funniest assessments of American language and manners. Through epigrams, essays, vignettes, and verse, Bierce skewers religion, class, politics, romance, and more.  Included, you’ll find such pithy definitions as:  ·      Acquaintance, n.: A person whom we know well enough to borrow from but not well enough to lend to.  ·      Bride, n.: A woman with a great future behind her.  ·      Consult, v.: To seek another's approval of a course already decided on.  And many others.

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