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  In Brief Authority

  F. Anstey

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  Satiric comedy from 1915 about a nouveau riche British family and their nanny who get whisked off to Maerchenland ('the land of Fairy Tales') one evening in a car drawn by storks. The matron of the family, a thorough snob, is crowned Queen of the country by mistake. She is quick to accept her new position and is determined to introduce British social niceties in her realm. And this really is the land of Fairy Tales, with gnomes, giants, a dragon, magic, a fairy godmother and more. Trouble quickly starts to brew as the royal couple and their son introduce things like capitalism and golf. When gradually a few people find out who should actually have been the new ruler, things get more and more complicated. A bit of romance is thrown into this mixture as well. You'll have to listen to find out whether everyone lives happily ever after.In the preface and epilogue, the author won't let his audience forget the troubled times in the real world, in the heat of World War I. (Summary by Anna Simon) Proof-listeners were Rapunzelina and April Gonzales.

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  I Really Didn't Think This...

  Beth Evans

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  Popular Instagram artist Beth Evans (197k followers) tackles a range of issues-from whimsical musings to deeply personal struggles-in this imaginative anti-guide to being your own person. 
  Welcome To Adulthood! Hey, wait—where are you going…? 
  Did you ever wish your best friend—the person you would trust with your innermost secrets, the person whose wisdom and comfort you seek in times of stress or self-doubt—could draw? Popular Instagram illustrator, Beth Evans, has made a name for herself writing comics and sharing her personal experiences on life as she enters and navigates adulthood. Her ability to find humor in common situations around love, social anxieties, depression and work has created a cult-like following from her 217k Instagram fans. 
  Like Mindy Kaling meets Hyperbole and a Half, I Really Didn't Think This Through gets at the heart of what makes life both so challenging and so joyful—figuring out how to be a person in the world. This book is a compendium of Beth's collected wisdom and stories, interwoven with her tremendously popular and loveable illustrations. The book is a wonderful mix of fun (playful meditations on the band Rush and international pen-pals) and thoughtful (Beth delves into her personal history with obsessive compulsive disorder and depression while commiserating on topics like dating and credit card shame) all with a simple candor that anyone from a teen to their grandparent can relate to. Through all of her experiences, Beth manages to extract valuable lessons, and the book is replete with friendly advice about caring for yourself, getting help no matter what your problems are, and embracing what makes you happy. Beth is a compelling storyteller, her drawings picking up where her words leave off, creating an approachable and immersive experience for the reader. Beth's work feels like a hug from your best friend. And like a best friend, she's here to say "You got this!"

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  The Detective & the Pipe Girl -...

  Michael Craven

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  Finalist for the 2015 Nero Wolfe AwardFinalist for the 2015 Shamus AwardWith a style as distinct as crime masters such as Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiassen, and Harlan Coben, Michael Craven delivers a richly atmospheric, humorous, fast-paced mystery that introduces unforgettable private eye John Darvelle and brilliantly captures the seductive mood and magnetism of Los Angeles.Private Detective John Darvelle is a man of specific tastes—simple design, smart women, cheap American beer. He’s a man of specific opinions—drive a car nobody can remember, avoid brunch at all costs, and don’t live in Brentwood. And he adheres to his own professional code—an indelible blend of commitment, loyalty, and experience. He also plays a lot of ping-pong.Arthur Vonz is one of Tinseltown’s most powerful men, a filmmaker among the ranks of Spielberg, Coppola, and Kubrick. He hires Darvelle to find a young woman named Suzanne Neal, an incandescent beauty who just might be hiding something.What starts as an easy assignment soon has Darvelle plunging deep into the seductive and hidden world of Hollywood’s elite. A twisting, turning journey that puts him face-to-face with the LAPD, a ruthless underground crime operation, and a cold-blooded killer.It’s the case of a lifetime that could end his life.

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  Doug Dynasty

  Doug Benson

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  Doug Benson, High Times 2006 Stoner of the Year, delivers in his first comedy special filmed at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle. He responds to audience Tweets with the blunt truth, performs impressions and tells some hilarious stoner stories.  Enjoy, it’s a real hit from start to finish.

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  Who Was to Blame?

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Chekhov's Who Was to Blame? is a complex narrative that examines the culpability of human beings when confronted with difficult ethical dilemmas. Through his use of intricate subplots and symbolism, Chekhov crafts an exploration of moral ambiguity, challenging the reader to consider the impacts of individual decisions on larger societal issues. Throughout the story, Chekhov uses real-life characters and scenarios to invite readers to contemplate their own ethical responsibilities. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Does This Make Me Look Fat? -...

  J. Alexander Poulton

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  Canadian sport is the brunt of many jokes, but Canucks take the jabs in stride and still find the humour in what’s laughable from the ice to the water to the field and the court:
  		
  		The head coach of the Toronto Raptors asked one of his forwards, “Is your bad play due to ignorance or apathy?” The player replied, “I don’t know and I don’t care!”
  		Q: Why did the Toronto Argonauts quarterback never have a phone installed in his home? A: Because he’d never be able to find the receiver.A priest was walking along the beach in Nova Scotia when he came upon two locals pulling another man ashore with a rope. “That’s what I like to see,” said the priest. “A man helping his fellow man.” As he was walking away, one local remarked to the other, “Well, he sure doesn’t know the first thing about shark fishing!”
  		And so much more!

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