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“A funny, heartfelt story about found family and seeing the silver lining in life. Fans of A Man Called Ove and Remarkably Bright Creatures will especially enjoy this new novel.”—Library Journal A zany case of mistaken identity allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a family...

Wodehouse weaves his wit through a wide collection of terrifying aunts, miserly uncles, love-sick friends, and unwanted fiancés. Bertie gets into a bit of trouble when one of his pals, Bingo Little, starts to fall in love with every second girl he lays his eyes on. But the soup gets really thick when Bingo decides to marry one of them and enlists Bertie's help. Luckily, he has the inimitable Jeeves to pull him out of it.

As Wodehouse himself once noted, "Blandings has impostors like other houses have mice." On this particular occasion, there are two imposters, both intent on a dangerous enterprise. Lord Emsworth's secretary, the Efficient Baxter, is on the alert and determined to discover what is afoot - despite the distractions caused by the Honorable Freddie Threepwood's hapless affair of the heart.

George, Harris, and J. decide to take a cycling trip through the Black Forest - to be accomplished on a tandem plus one. Whether it is Harris's harrowing experience with a Hanoverian road-waterer or George's valiant attempt to buy a cushion for his aunt, their experiences are hilarious - - and they may even offer some important lessons to all who may be contemplating a cycling trip in the U.S.

Dive into the delightful world of Lady Frederick, a charming comedy crafted by British playwright W. Somerset Maugham during his early years. Premiering in London in 1907, this witty play enjoyed immense success, captivating audiences with 422 performances. Ethel Irving took on the title role, while Ethel Barrymore brought Lady Frederick to life in New York in 1908, later reprising her performance in the film adaptation, The Divorcee. The story follows Lady Frederick, an Irish widow grappling with significant debt, as she navigates the intentions of various suitors and confronts a former lover...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Being successful is no laughing matter . . . unless the road there is littered with flops, fool’s errands, fizzles, and straight-up failures—from the New York Times bestselling co-author of Marriage Be Hard. “I’m so happy Kev failed, because these stories...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Discover the keys to upholding your vows while staying sane in this hilariously candid guide to relationships, from the husband-and-wife team of comedian Kevin Fredericks and influencer Melissa Fredericks FINALIST FOR THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD “Kev and Melissa...

Welche Adresse hat der Erfolg? Wie komme ich an meinen Anteil vom Kuchen? Was wohnt für ein Talent in mir? Kida Ramadan und Frederick Lau stellen sich diese Fragen alle zwei Wochen bei Reich + Schön. Als Duo - klar - und manchmal auch mit famous Friend-Support. Ihre Stories und krassen Erfahrungen sind pures Gold und weil Freddy und Kida gut drauf sind, teilen sie all das mit der Audience.Und am Ende? Geht es weniger um die Filmwelt und vielmehr um die Frage, wie man dieses verrückte Ding namens Leben eigentlich meistert, wenn man ein klares Ziel vor Augen hat: GANZ OBEN! Denn Schön waren ...

In the comedy podcast “Black and CULTivated”, actor/ writer LaNisa Renee Frederick interviews former Black and Brown cult members like herself as they spill the tea and kiki over surviving #cultlife.

Join the team of men with cancer, struggling with identity and overcoming daily life challenges. A novel about a group of middle-aged men who share the trait of all having cancer and living close to Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city. The bulk of the book is quick listens in which we accompany a bunch of middle-aged men and a few women (in the background) as they push tires, daydream about vintage vehicles, and contemplate life.

Una novela satírica de Frederik Pohl. Explora una sociedad futura donde los baby boomers envejecidos toman el poder, lo que lleva a un cómico choque de generaciones y agitación social.

Sometimes you just need a drink and a laugh. Welcome to Crazy is a weekly podcast that'll brighten your day, top off your evening, and possibly make you pee your pants along the way. Join Key 103's Dani and Dina for a weekly rant about their crazy lives in an even crazier world.

Two doctors and a normal everyday dude evaluate medical situations as depicted in pop culture. Come for the movie and show reviews and some valuable real world medical information, and stay for the comedy. Special thank you to John Bartmann, who wrote the original music for the podcast.

Welcome to the Dan & Kody Podcast! Dan, a DC/Maryland native, and Kody, a home grown Idaho guy team up to bring the funny to your ears! Join us as we juggle life's obstacles and put a spotlight on life in Los Angeles as 30 something males. This is a place where you're guaranteed to listen to two guys cover everything under the Sun! From daily life, pop culture, politics, current events, Film and TV, Dan and Kody are sure to convey their own interesting take on the subject! Fresh and funny podcasts will be uploaded on a weekly basis, so be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, ...

In his first published work in prose, James Joyce paints vivid portraits of the people of Dublin, his city of birth, in a collection of stories whose larger purpose, he said, was to depict a "moral history of Ireland". From the first story, in which a young boy encounters death, to the haunting final story involving the middle-aged Gabriel, the book gives an unflinching and realistic portrayal of "dear, dirty Dublin" in the early 20th-century.

Penguin Island is Anatole France’s most searching and satirical novel. A humorous critique of customs and laws, rituals and rites, its subject is human nature, but its characters are penguins in the mythical land of Penguinia. The story of the strutting penguins and their virtues and vices is not merely a burlesque allegory of French history, but a satire of the history of mankind.

After his final trip up the river Thames with his three companions - - Harris, George, and Montmorency the dog - - Jerome K. Jerome sat down to write his proposed book, The Story of the Thames. But before he could tackle the work in the serious manner intended, his humor took over and gave birth to a masterpiece of unquenchable comedy. This is a classic of English humor, justifiably loved around the world.

QuerGeQuasselt ist der Podcast der Göttinger Improvisationstheatergruppe QuerQuassler. Alle Geschichten entstehen spontan und ohne Script. In unserem Format "Impro-Hörspiel" präsentieren wir improvisierte Geschichten im Stil eines Hörspiels. "Kleine Würfel - Große Worte" ist unser Format für Pen&Paper-Abenteuer mir Fokus aufs gemeinsame Storytelling. Unter "Quasselstripper" läuft unser Gequatsche über Impro und die Welt.  Über Feedback per Email freuen wir uns unter kontakt@querquassler.de

A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama written by the award-winning screen and stage dramatist Marcy Kahan, and starring Stephen Mangan as Ed, whose life is about to change forever when he accidentally puts National Treasure Penhaligon Rhinehart into a coma. First broadcast as the 'Afternoon Play' on 14...