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Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else? - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and the Guys Read Library, you already know what you’re in store for: 10 hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before you’re through, you’ll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the world’s largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their son’s room to a biker; and more.

The world has gone overboard with toxic positivity. Every time we scroll through social media, watch a talk show, or browse the latest self-help books, we're inundated with feel-good messages that oversimplify life’s challenges. It’s time to get real. It’s time to embrace imperfection and humanity instead of chasing unattainable ideals. This book takes a satirical and rational approach to debunking the endless stream of unrealistic motivational messages and memes we’re bombarded with daily. Rational Responses to Motivational Memes and Other Positive Bullsh*t will enlighten you with ...

She’s settling into a new life. But when a fishing trip totally capsizes, can she get a friend off the hook for murder? Elizabeth Trout still feels awkward living back home. Discovering a BFF from her raucous high-school days has become the perfect mom is as weird as staying with her mother while awaiting construction of her new home. But she’s shaken to her core when her newlywed husband and beloved dog are nearly blown out of the water in a dockside explosion which leaves another woman dead … and her bestie is arrested for the crime. To clear her friend, Elizabeth and her spouse set...

Central Perk meets Halloween Town... Poppy’s wacky-wicked coven has destined her to be this generation’s good witch. An act necessary for them to spend eternity on All Hallowed Eve’s Island – heaven for the magical. Problem is, Poppy has zero desire to be the sacrificial good witch. And despite being sent to Wicked Anonymous three times a week to curb her love of a good caper, she still loves to hex. After a frustrating W.A. meeting, she has one margarita too many and is lured into a Deal with the Devil. He’ll help her escape her New York coven and relocate to the accepting small ...

Asher the Carpenter This angel walked into my life when her car broke down in Cherrycrush. It was Instalust and Instalove, but then she crushed it when she said small town life wasn’t for her. She had to go to NYC. The only thing worse than losing her would be to steal her dreams, make her live a life of “what if”. Better I live a life of misery, than steal my dream girl's dreams. But I fell in instalust and instalove the second I met her. Now all I can do is curse a world that is determined to keep us apart. Riley the City Girl A final college adventure: A roadtrip to NYC for my big ...

Get ready for a hilarious, fart-filled adventure with Ford Foghorn in *The Fart Activated Monster: The Hunt For Blue Blob. This action-packed series will leave young readers laughing out loud and begging for more. Ford Foghorn is still getting used to his new life as a Fart Activated Monster. During a camping trip with the Boy Scouts on Mount Methane, he accidentally eats a bowl of chili beans, sending his fart gas into overdrive. When Ford transforms into his blue monster form, his friends mistake him for the legendary Blue Blob Monster. As the Scouts turn into a lynch mob, Ford must find ...

I was in the U.S. Air Force from mid-1958 until mid-1962. These little stories are about a few capers and characters I encountered along the way. Suffice it to say that my buddies and I got into some comical situations. I even found some humor in the pain and heartbreak inflicted on me by the sergeants. Except for some amount of exaggeration as to my brilliance, the stories are true.

Delany is quick, smart, and curvy as hell. She’s also completely off-limits. Working at The Jab is a dream come true. Until I meet Delany “Sugar” Cane. The amateur boxer hurt her hand— And knocked my heart out in the process. I’m breaking all the rules; Risking it all for another taste of that sweet Sugar. Can I last nine rounds with my boss’ little sister? Or is my heart— and career— already down for the count?

Are you tired of feeling like a gym douchebag? Do you want to cultivate a more mindful, respectful approach to your workouts and fitness journey? Look no further than 30 Days to Stop Being a Gym Douchebag. This comprehensive workbook offers a practical and effective mindfulness program designed to help you transform your gym habits and become a more mindful, respectful member of your fitness community. With 30 unique mindfulness exercises, each accompanied by a corresponding hashtag that allows you to connect with others and share your insights online, this workbook provides a step-by-step ...

A Revolutionary Anti-Self-Help Book for People Who Are Tired of Fixing Themselves In a world obsessed with productivity, self-improvement, and becoming your “best self,” here comes a book that gently—and unapologetically—refuses to play along. The Book That Changes Nothing is a humorous, minimalist, and thought-provoking guide for anyone who's ever rolled their eyes at life hacks, personal growth checklists, or morning routine gurus. This is not a book of transformation. It’s a book of observation. Reflection. Occasional sarcasm. And a quiet celebration of simply being who you ...

Sal the Cacophony has made few friends, but many enemies. Many, many enemies. When her magic was taken from her, she cried out for revenge. And a power she never understood promised her vengeance. A deal for a bloody price was made. And now the bill has come due. In one of the last free cities of the burned-out ruin of the Scar, Sal’s many foes—old and new—have hunted down her and her few allies—willing and otherwise—and all her plans to save them might not be enough.

Sunday Times bestselling author Vernon Coleman travels through England, from Sidmouth in the south, to Buxton in the north. In this offbeat travel book with a difference the author is looking for evidence that England and the English are still alive, kicking and eccentric. He travels to Taunton, Wells, Lacock, Cheltenham, Hereford, Stratford upon Avon, Bakewell and Buxton. He visits Stroud, Gloucester and Eyam and meets some extraordinary characters. On the way he investigates cheese rolling and shin kicking and discovers the difference between a city and a town. He reveals the surprising ...

Ever wondered what it's like to backpack across India? Two sixty-somethings go for one more adventure and just about survive a five-week journey involving world famous sights, crazy incidents and lots of cows.

A light and entertaining cozy mystery. A haunted castle in Normandy, a poisoned apple pie and a mystery. When Amanda McBride learns that she has inherited a castle in Normandy, France, she leaves her hometown of Victoria, British Columbia, and takes her laid back Great Dane d'Artagnan and her psychopathic cat Bronx on a trip to Orvilly-sur-Mer. Although Amanda is a lover of French cuisine and a fan of old cloak-and-dagger French movies, will she accept ownership of a haunted castle that has been the scene of several murders? French Cuisine Can Kill You is the first book in The Mysteries of ...

Knock, Knock! Who’s There? Endless Laughter! Open the door to nonstop fun with Knock-Knock Laughs: Fun and Silly Jokes for Kids! This delightful collection is packed with over 100 laugh-out-loud knock-knock jokes, guaranteed to bring joy to kids (and kids at heart). From classic favorites to hilarious animal antics and food-themed fun, each joke is designed to spark giggles and brighten any moment. Whether you’re looking for a way to entertain the family on road trips, add some humor to the classroom, or simply enjoy a good belly laugh, this book has you covered! The jokes are easy to ...

Elle Chambers thought the worst was behind her, but peace with the coven comes at a price. When three of the country’s most powerful witches arrive in Edinburgh to negotiate a formal treaty, Elle finds herself thrust into a leadership role she never wanted. The coven expects rules, responsibilities, and territory boundaries. Elle just wants to keep her people safe and uncover the truth behind her mother’s death. As tensions rise, Elle is handed a supernatural case that hits too close to home. An archaeological dig has gone violently wrong, unleashing ghostly figures and unexplained ...

Someone just threatened my life— And I couldn't be happier. Miles Cross is my boss—and my temporary body guard. Gruff, stoic, and stern, he’s also the man of my dreams. I’ve saved all of my firsts for the day he makes a move. Everyone knows how much I love him. Everyone except Miles. But nobody understands the Cross brothers like I do. I’ll wait as long as it takes to crack that rough and stony exterior. Now a mystery stalker is leaving me threatening notes. I should be terrified. Instead, I’ve never been more excited. Because Miles has vowed to keep me safe— And I’m not ...

The Galactic Empire is missing its most precious resource: a sense of humor. Dax Bidet is just another unemployed, thirty-something slacker still living with his parents. Along with his best friend Buck, he spends his days making pranks and uploading them to social media. But things are about to take a drastic turn. When Dax and Buck are mistakenly abducted by aliens, they soon find themselves in a teeming galaxy sliding towards war. The only way to keep the peace is to regale the rebellious planets with… comedy. Dax has just been given the unenviable title of space clown. He has to ...

This is the second of Edward Vernon's books about a young GP. (Edward Vernon is a pen name of a well known British doctor/author.) Set in the 1970s, in a small town in the English midlands, the book describes the medical misadventures of a young, harassed GP who is learning on the job. There's the embarrassed vicar with the guilty secret, the private patient who pays him to keep her ill, a beautiful young patient who insists on being examined in the bath, a six year old marble swallower and an a difficult encounter with a patient who can't speak a word of English. A huge hit in the UK and ...

Joke's over, Funny Kid! Frenemies go head to head in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.