Junk Sale: Stories & Essays by Patrick Lombardi (17 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Don't expect to find any hidden gems at this junk sale. In writer and journalist Patrick Lombardi's debut book, tales get twisted and encounters get heated. This collection features more than a dozen humorous short stories and nonfiction essays. Lombardi has crafted a hilarious adventure into his own little world, where a man finds love while committing burglary, a fresh college graduate does his best not to get hired, and a bitter server verbally abuses his guests. From hopeless romantics to simply insane travelers, Lombardi captures a range of engaging personalities that will have you convulsing in laughter. So buckle up for a chaotic ride of stories that live up to their collective title. "Junk Sale" is bound to make you laugh so hard you'll cry -- or cry so hard you'll laugh. Either way, you'll cry. Isn't that the point of humor? Patrick Lombardi writes in a similar vein to comedy greats like David Sedaris, Kurt Vonnegut, and Stephen Colbert. His humor is often cheerful and clever, but he isn't afraid to be blunt or caustic when the situation calls for it. But don't think too much into Lombardi's tales--they're constructed strictly for your enjoyment.

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

The Secret of Linden Court by Thomas Stimson (14 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

How far would you go to keep a secret? In a quaint European city so old that Roman coins are still unearthed in the back gardens of trim little houses, the single, thirty-seven-year-old junior file clerk of the City Tax Department thought he knew every street, lane, boulevard, alley, thoroughfare, highway and byway within the city limits... until now. Stuck in the back corner of an ancient file cabinet, Andre Kosowicz finds an old, faded street record and discovers evidence of a neighborhood he has never heard of: Linden Court. With no taxes paid by residents since before the Nazi invasion, he believes Linden Court has long since been paved over or bombed out of existence. To satisfy his curiosity, Andre heads to Olde Towne where, with a little snooping a lot of luck, he finds a bustling cul-de-sac of homes and shops in the shadow of an ancient linden tree. Rather than reporting his discovery to the city for recognition and rewards, Andre befriends a variety of colorful Linden Court residents as diverse as Madame Ra'Coone and her House of Fashion, gay gallery owner and art historian Szymon, the neighborhood's barkeep Franz, a former member of the Resistance known as The Alley Sniper and his hot-to-trot niece Sophie. How long can Andre keep his discovery a secret from the tax department, his bitter boss and the aloof college graduate who has suddenly taken a liking to him? And how has Linden Court been able to hide in plain sight for over twenty years? This Kafkaesque mystery set in 1960's Eastern Europe blends Woody Allen's romantic nostalgia with Coen Brothers hilarious plot twists to keep you guessing until the very end. Added Short Story Bonus! Glen Watkins, a retired American with a tragic past, rents a room in Stroud, England, to hike and explore the hilly, picturesque countryside. Stroud teens Darren and Ian find a loaded shotgun and decide to play at hunting while the townsfolk are at home watching the royal wedding on the telly. When Glen does not ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Pelvic Flaws by Nikki Ashton (320 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Lesley Jones, best-selling author of Carnage and CowSex said of Pelvic Flaws - "A realistic and hilarious take on starting over when you're in your 40's. Toss in a sexy silver fox and you've got yourself a great read" Chloe Walsh best-selling author agreed: Humorous, heartfelt and grippingly original, Pelvic Flaws is Nikki's best work to date. With a loveable heroine and riveting hero, the story bounces off the page and into your hear. Magnificent as always. When a single mum meets a sexy tattooed Texan, you know things are going to get hot - and maybe a little crazy. If a sneeze can ruin your day and it's not just the hairs on your head that need a dye job, your life is definitely changing. What do you do, though, if a hot Texan shows interest in you? What the hell, go with the flow! Pelvic Flaws is the story of one woman's struggle with hot sweats, mood swings and perilously poor pelvic floor muscles. It's the story of Dex, who thinks all those things about Katie are funny and adorable. It's the story of a romance that could turn into something big. It's the story of what might be the love affair of the century, potentially being ruined by the baggage that neither of them knew existed.

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Mothers of The Claw by Keira Rose (27 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

AS IF MOTHERHOOD ISN'T HARD ENOUGH... Moving to a new town is never easy, particularly when there happens to be a hole to the underworld within the city limits. Angie, the new blood in town, is forced to leave the safety of her house when her daughter's blowout obliterates their sole remaining diaper. Equipped with holy water, garlic, and a silver knife, she hazards a trip to Enumclaw's grocery store, where a near catastrophic meltdown in the diaper aisle lands her an invite to a local moms' group. Angie's desire for alcohol and grown-up conversation outweighs her fear of the locals, and she decides to join. To her great surprise, she realizes supernatural mothers aren't much different than herself... aside from their struggles with bite training and night howling. No sooner does Angie find her tribe, than strange things begin happening within the group. Children are kicked out of daycares. Nannies go missing. Suspicion of a rival mom's group -- that just so happens to be a coven of witches -- puts Angie's newfound fondness for Enumclaw to the test. Drunken covert recon missions, undercover espionage, a psychic from the underworld, and even a trip to the black market, pushes her to her limits. Sleep deprived, over-caffeinated, and stressed beyond their limits, the moms' group bands together to take down the bitchy witches. But when the time comes, will Angie defend her new friends, or succumb to her fear of The Claw? This comedic Women's Fiction--with just a little bit of spice--celebrates the rollercoaster that is motherhood, and the mom friend's that help us to survive it.

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

MÊMÊS: Animal Funny MÊMÊS and Jokes Exceptional Comedy by Ben Chips-MÊMÊS (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Animal MÊMÊS and much more

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

The Eden Plot: The Church and the Environment by Paul G Brett (2 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A hilarious story about a fictional Church of England diocese trying to raise money. There's one plot to develop some church land into a substantial holiday paradise, and another to put a mobile phone mast on the cathedral tower. Increasingly eccentric opposition is faced by both projects leading to unexpected and dramatic outcomes. Exploit or protect? Find out which in this fast moving tale.

Genre: Humor & Entertainment