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Master storyteller and satirist Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most in-demand commencement speakers of his time. For each occasion, Vonnegut’s words were unfailingly unique, insightful, and witty, and they stayed with audience members long after graduation. As edited by Dan Wakefield, this book reads like a narrative in the unique voice that made Vonnegut a hero to readers and listeners of all ages. At times hilarious, razor-sharp, freewheeling, and deeply serious, these reflections are ideal for anyone undergoing what Vonnegut would call their "long-delayed puberty ceremony".

When the hot single dad next door asks me to babysit one morning in a pinch, I figure I can help him out temporarily. I'm supposed to be the resident baby expert at RockYourBaby, after all. Unfortunately, behind the computer monitor, my entire life is one big, fat lie. It's my late mother who was the baby whisperer and I'm simply trying to keep her online baby business afloat until we can sell it to the highest bidder.

In this sizzling Victorian historical romance, a fake courtship leads to true romance—perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore, Amalie Howard, and Manda Collins! Alexandra Atkinson prides herself on being in control. It’s why she’s such an asset to her father’s investment firm—along with her...

Say “I do” to this sweet romance from bestselling author Amy Clipston, who “writes with warmth and heart” (RaeAnne Thayne). Dakota Jamison spends her days making brides’ dreams come true. But when will the time finally come for her own storybook ending? Dakota thought she had left her...

A funny and deeply felt novel that illuminates the pivotal role of work in our lives—a riveting fusion of The Nest, Up in the Air, and Then We Came to the End that captures the emotional complexities of five HR colleagues trying to balance ambition, hope, and fear as their small company is...

After years of courses, research papers, lectures, midterms, and finals, it's time for students to graduate. One of the last rites of passage for students before pursuing their careers is the graduation ceremony. But before receiving their diplomas, students have one last opportunity to bask in the wisdom and experience conveyed by those who deliver the commencement address. This compilation of commencement speeches features a variety of successful individuals including two presidents, two first ladies, and other accomplished public figures.

What is This Fuckery? is a podcast for writers, creatives, and other gloriously tortured souls who are fed up with the polished nonsense and ready for the gritty truth. Hosted by Kerrie Legend—author, designer, digital rebel, and sworn enemy of literary fuckery—this show tackles the unholy mess that is writing, publishing, marketing, and trying to make money from words without losing your damn mind.Expect sharp takes, sarcastic rants, oddly empowering pep talks, and the kind of wisdom that feels like it was scratched into an old bar bathroom mirror by a feral muse. This is not your gentle ...

Listen between the lines of the writing life with author Sara Zarr in interview and solo episodes, with a focus on the practical and psychological aspects of writing and publishing, the creative process, and that tricky intersection where art meets commerce. Past guests include filmmaker Scott Teems, National Book Award Winner Malinda Lo, and podcaster and author Dave Holmes.

This Startup is being Recorded is a mostly improvised, comedic audio drama that follows a few executives building, and sometimes destroying, a company. This startup is fake - you’re not listening to an audio documentary. These characters are not real - you won’t find them on LinkedIn. They are making this up as they go along - for startups, this is normal. New meetings are released weekly.

Book Pipeline’s executives team up for real talk from the publishing trenches. Each episode, they'ill unpack a piece of the writing life. And don't forget your industrial forklift because there will be baggage. A Pipeline Artists Original Podcast.

Books, business, and all things publishing with Woodhall Press's weekly 30 minute podcast PUBLISH THIS! OVER LUNCH, filmed live on Wednesdays at Noon on IG LIVE @woodhallpress

In the Explain This Book To Me podcast, host, Joshua Lipstone sits down with authors, thought leaders, and visionaries to explain the book to the Loyal Readers and ask the guest the questions that we all have. The genesis of the podcast came from Josh's desire to improve himself and better his insurance agency. As he began to read books on leadership and sales he was left with almost as many questions as he had when he first opened the book. Thus the idea of creating the podcast came to be and he has the privilege to learn directly from those he aspires to be like.