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Mirabelle, the "shopgirl" behind the glove counter at Neiman Marcus, is slightly lost, off-kilter, and shy. But there's something about Mirabelle. Steve Martin reads this charming novella. Hear an interview with the author and browse more Martin.

The British, it is often said, have a stiff upper lip and a dry sense of humour. It's true, we usually do, and in the case of this perfect compendium of short stories we absolutely do. Listen to our Scottish raconteur J. M. Barrie and English wits Jerome K. Jerome and Edward Lear for perfect proof of that. But humour is many things and from many places, so we also feature Mark Twain, our very talented American friend, to complete this rather witty and clever volume of short stories.

Christmas Magic: The Complete Holiday Brides Series (Books 1 - 6) The Christmas Catch The Holiday Bride Mistletoe in Maine Beach Blanket Santa Baby, Be Mine Jingle Bell Babies THE CHRISTMAS CATCH (Holiday Brides Book 1) A struggling single mom meets a handsome bachelor in Vermont, after running him off the road during a snowstorm. A sweet, romantic tale about fate and second chances. Set in snowy Vermont! THE HOLIDAY BRIDE (Holiday Brides Book 2) A child asks for a new mommy for Christmas, and--much to her bachelor dad's surprise--Santa delivers. A sweet traditional romance and classic ...

In the first tale, we follow two workmen on an intriguing journey to Coney Island, where the heartsick and disgruntled Tobin has his palm read. Who knew that palmistry could be so unpredictable? Secondly, a tale of kidnapping gone awry. A little boy, self proclaimed "Red Chief", is taken from his home, and has so much fun he never wants to go back, much to the chagrin of the kidnappers.

A short bittersweet tale of childhood remembrance. "Laughter, Pathos & Muscles" is also available in paperback, hardback and e-book form as part of the collection Easy Money & Other Stories. When his work happened to lead him through the cafeteria during lunchtime, tables of boys and girls would shout, “Hey, Muscles, show us your muscles!” He’d oblige us and weave among the tables flexing his arms, making crazy faces, and rattling off one-liners. Even the crabby, old lunch ladies had to laugh when Muscles put on a show. When he was in an especially good mood, he’d add the much-loved...

Writing brilliantly and profoundly about class, sex, love, loss, work, despair, and war, Saunders cuts to the core of the contemporary experience. These stories take on the big questions and explore the fault lines of our own morality, delving into the questions of what makes us good and what makes us human.

With over two million copies of his works in print, Patrick McManus is an accomplished humor author. In The Bear in the Attic, he once again invites listeners to peek into his unique perspectives on life and his favorite topic, the great outdoors. Here listeners are treated to amazingly absurd tales of young male hijinks, camping mishaps and neighbor-eating bears! Norman Dietz adds another dimension to McManus' humor with his brilliant comic narration.

California Dreaming: How Not to Become a Hollywood Screenwriter is the entertaining and often hilarious tale of one man’s cinematic obsession and his attempt to get a movie deal done in the place where dreams are made. James J. Caterino is the author of Fantastic Films, Cult TV Shows, and Perfect Pop Songs, To Meghan, The Geek Girl and the Quarterback, and Miami Noir 1987.

Now in audio for the first time, Without Feathers is narrated by Woody Allen himself. Here they are: 16 of the funniest tales and ruminations ever recorded, by one of the great comic minds of our time. From "The Whore of Mensa", to "Fabulous Tales & Mythical Beasts", to "No Kaddish for Weinstein", old and new Allen fans will laugh themselves silly over these sparkling gems.

It's been a long, lonely month for me since my husband left on business trip one month ago. I've had to tend to my own needs this entire time, but I think I'm starting to go a bit steer crazy. Thankfully, my friend from the office invited me to her son's graduation party. Maybe a night out with good food and wine is just what I need to relax. But, really, I'm starting to think I might be hungry for a different kind of meat...

When Harold Ross founded The New Yorker in 1925, he described it as a “comic weekly.” And although it has become much more than that, it has remained true in its irreverent heart to the founder’s description, publishing the most illustrious literary humorists of the modern era. This anthology gathers together, for the first time, the funniest work of more than seventy New Yorker contributors.

Bundle Volume 2 Continue the adventure with the hottest alien species in the galaxy! The Intergalactic Marriage Council arranges marriages between human women and Otans, but the women are not prepared for all the Otans can do and will do to them. The men’s cute cat-like ears and eyes might fool the women into thinking they are nice, but the men quickly show they are the ones in control. Enjoy the last 5 steamy short stories in the Otan Brides Sci-fi erotica series. Includes: Varick’s Valentine Lancelot’s Love Peter’s Pet Hunter’s Honey Teddy’s Treasure

These wonderfully funny short stories feature a cast of outrageous characters, all plotting to save themselves from wedlock, poverty, or ignominy - with various degrees of success. This recording includes the following stories: "All's Well with Bingo", "Bingo and the Peke Crisis", "The Editor Regrets", "Sonny Boy", "Anselm Gets His Chance", "Romance at Droitgate Spa", "A Bit of Luck for Mabel", "Buttercup Day", and "Ukridge and the Old Stepper".

In ancient Egypt, Atticus agrees to raid a secret chamber underneath the library of Alexandria, dodging deadly traps, only to learn that on-site security includes two members of the Egyptian pantheon.

A collection of the comic master's early stories of perpetually in-the-soup Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves, including their debut in "Extricating Young Gussie" and all 28 stories from "The Inimitable Jeeves" and "Carry On, Jeeves".

My Man Jeeves, first published in 1919, introduced the world to affable, indolent Bertie Wooster and his precise, capable valet, Jeeves. Some of the finest examples of humorous writing found in English literature are woven around the relationship between these two men of very different classes and temperaments. Where Bertie is impetuous and feeble, Jeeves is coolheaded and poised.

Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules is a collection of short stories, some classic, others impending, selected and introduced by David Sedaris.

El tío Manuel pensaba que los días silenciosos eran los mejores, Se relajaba en casa con un libro y tenía descansos mayores. Las fiestas ruidosas no eran del agrado del tío Manuel, En su cumpleaños su familia lo sorprendía con un pastel.

When children begin to vanish in Paris, the Supernatural Investigation Bureau sends a powerful wizard to investigate. It doesn’t take him long to confirm his sneaking suspicion … … he’s got a real problem ahead. He’s about to face an ancient creature so twisted and evil even the demons fear it. But he’s not the only person on the hunt. His old ally the werewolf is here too. Between them, they pack quite the magical punch … … it’s enough to make their opponent laugh. Grab this magical short story and start your journey into the Realm of False Gods today. A new full-length ...

Tracy's boyfriend ditches her on Halloween to go out drinking with his friends. Fine! If that's the way it's going to be, she'll just go to the Halloween all by herself and find her own Prince Charming! But who is she kidding, she's not the type of person to cheat, not even on a complete jerk like her boyfriend. Just before she leaves, however, she's approached by a mysterious beautiful girl dressed as a sexy demon... and she's got a very BIG treat to give to Tracy!