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Classic warped and wonderful stories from a “genius” (The New York Times) and master storyteller. Brief, intense, painfully funny, and shockingly honest, Etgar Keret’s stories are snapshots that illuminate with intelligence and wit the hidden truths of life. As with the best writers of fiction, hilarity and anguish are the twin pillars of his work. Keret covers a remarkable emotional and narrative terrain - from a father’s first lesson to his boy to a standoff between soldiers caught up in the Middle East conflict to a slice of life where nothing much happens.

What is it that’s so bad about a man’s marriage that he is driven to commit the perfect murder? Why is a gambler’s fate sealed when messages from the future give him the names of winning horses? Will a psychic be able to help the desperate parents of a kidnapped child? These are just a few of the stories in this collection of bite-sized tales which include ghostly goings-on, out-of-this-world visitations, murder, the paranormal, fantasy, nostalgia and much, much more. Author Anthony Talmage escorts us through a rollickingly enjoyable collection of stories for grown-ups

The irresistible wit and charm of Alexander McCall Smith's New York Times best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series has won over countless fans. The same subtle humor and enchanting characterizations are full on display in At the Villa of Reduced Circumstances, the third entertaining novella starring Professor Doctor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld.

In this wide-ranging collection of ten short stories set in the Pacific Northwest, we are taken on emotional journeys that map the terrain of human experience from bedroom communities to the tops of mountains. Each story offers something different: Salamanders - Can what we found in childhood be rediscovered as an adult? Infinity - Some journeys take a lifetime. Short Plat - Beyond hope lies hope. The Last Will and Testament of Bartholomew Maintwhistle of Dunlap, Washington - People from the East Coast hated Seattle winters before people from California did. The Window - If you're not ...

A year ago in the midst of his parent’s divorce Nate Handen surprised everyone in his extended family when he talked his father into leaving the family home and moving in with him and his friend and business partner. He also convinced him to go into business with the two of them. So far both ventures were working out better than anyone ever expected.His father was happy and despite the acrimonious divorce proceedings his parents were friends. The way he saw it they got along better now than he could ever remember when they were married. Now he was on his way to visit his mother. Livia ...

In Once Upon A More Enlightened Time, Garner tackles many demeaning, culturally biased viewpoints through his retelling of such well-known tales as "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Tortoise and the Hare". He has striven to fashion these bedtime stories into literature that is totally free from bias and purged from the influences of a flawed cultural past in hopes of freeing our social consciousness from these blights.

The village that Time ignored. A tale of swans, local myths, and mayhem. A year in the life of the not always sleepy Somerset village of Blackney Foloren. Separated from the outside world by the infamous Somerset Levels, Blackney is a place which the modern world has overlooked for centuries, where the inhabitants conduct themselves to their entire satisfaction but not a great deal usually happens. However, they are about to have their feathers seriously ruffled, as this tale takes flight with several rather peculiar goings on. As with any small village, there is a pub, a shop, a church, a ...

Escape into this quirky, fun mix of humorous, heartwarming, and inspirational award-winning stories. Clean and wholesome, they vary in length from flash fiction to longer. A perfect, eclectic read for basking in the sun or curling up on the couch.

This is one class you don’t want to miss. Desiree Dumore yearns for a special man who will send her to another galaxy during sex. Her friend, Rick Longschlong, isn’t that man. When he and Desiree are beamed aboard a spaceship filled with Earthlings from the future, Desiree gets more than she bargained for. These time travelers want her and Rick to teach them how to have sex. Technological advances have erased the need for sex but not the desire. Will the experience teach Desiree something too? Check out other books in the INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING Slutopia Anthologies on Amazon Out NOW

Come sit on the porch a spell. Let's talk about times gone by and folks we remember, about slow summer evenings and lightning bugs in a jar. Listen to the music of a creaky swing and hand-cranked ice cream and cicadas chorusing in the sultry night air. Let's talk about how things used to be in the South - and for some of us, they way they still are. Welcome to the world of Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes, where award winning authors Deborah Smith, Sandra Chastain, Virginia Ellis, Debra Dixon, Donna Ball and Nancy Knight come together for the first time to create this poignant, humorous collection of nostalgic tales.

Cape Cod, a bookstore, and three cozy mysteries. Ivy Bloom starts her life over again in her childhood home on Cape Cod. She and her sister Gigi open a bookstore in an old mansion they have inherited. With help from Gigi's daughter Jen, one very handsome detective named Drake, and a small and adorable dog, Ivy tries to concentrate on selling books. The universe has other plans and keeps dropping dead bodies in her way. What can she do but investigate? If you like your cozy mystery heroines funny and frank, with a little bit of sass, then you'll like Ivy Bloom because she's your kind of woman!

Harrison I wanted Gabriella Manners from the moment she walked into my office, pushed back the hood of her raincoat, and shook out her long chocolate-brown hair. In another world, I think I could have loved a woman like her, but the timing turns out to be all wrong. In a few weeks, we’re both heading off in different directions, and it soon becomes clear that a one-night stand is about all we have time for. I’m not sure she’ll be interested. She’s only ever been to bed with her ex, and when I ask her back to my apartment, I fully expect the usually shy, nervous Gaby to say no. But ...

A collection of humorous boyhood stories from the 1950s and 1960s in pre-independent Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Because of the era about which the book has been written, the author has stayed with the historical names of the towns in the country's eastern border region, where he grew up. Growing up in a farming community afforded ample opportunity for mischief and naughtiness, and it is served up on the pages of this hysterically funny book in large amounts. The book starts off with a story about how at age seven, the author and his indomitable friend 'Carshy' stalked the farm's stud dairy ...

This little compilation holds sixty short and simple bar jokes, well edited and perfect for memorizing and retelling.

Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to hair-raisingly horrid children and tricks gone wrong, there is abundant mischief in these cautionary short stories by Enid Blyton. These traditional tales are ideal for listeners of all ages. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for listening at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

Unlock the Secrets of Inner Peace with The Pudda's Guide to Enlightenment! Ever wondered how cats seem to effortlessly achieve ultimate relaxation? Dive into the wisdom of The Pudda – a fluffy feline guru who’s mastered the art of napping and sunbeam worship. Discover: - The transformative power of napping (it’s a full-time job, really) - Finding joy in the humblest of cardboard boxes (who needs fancy things?) - How to manifest treats by simply staring at your human like you’ve just seen a ghost - And so much more! Perfect for: - Overworked humans seeking enlightenment and/or snacks...

When she was eighteen, Violet’s parents promised her to an alien. She had no idea about this arranged marriage. Now she’s twenty-two, and her warrior prince has come to claim her as his mate. She can refuse, but then she’ll have to surrender her fortune, which is something this heiress isn’t willing to do! Can she fall in love with this handsome warrior?

Love Is Absolutely Disgusting, and You Know It Licking the Bottom of the Love Jar is a collection of surreal fiction stories and bleak poetry. Using these strange offerings, we explore the topic of L-O-V-E for what it truly is: one part magical fantasy, and one part mental sickness, stirred together and served to those lost romantics who prefer their fables with an extra goop of weirdness. Let’s go ahead and ask ourselves the important questions, such as: Can a snake and a rabbit overcome the obstacles of their forbidden love? Can the boy get the girl when he's incapacitated by depression...

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?

Grumpy Boss: Some boss’s are born ‘holes… ruthless, determined… that’s how they get to the top… and her husband's boss is the BIGgest ‘hole of them all… in more ways than ONE! A reluctant housewife… and an eager billionaire: Hotwife vs. the Billionaire: Her husband underestimated her, will he underestimate her too? Her husband’s dirty boss hatches a devious plan to get even with her husband, and beautiful young Katrina falls right into his lap… er… trap. Will she try to free herself… or just go along for the long, hot ride? Once she sees what her husband’s boss ...