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Secrets of the Wild


Dustin M. Hoffman - 2019
    Hoffman, however, things are not quite as ordinary as they seem. Quickly, these scenarios are flung down a surreal rabbit hole filled with bizarre taxidermy museums, and an outrageous relationship involving a silverback gorilla. Yet, amid all of its convention-smashing glee, Secrets of the Wild reveals a generous and moving portrait of a family, a family doing their best to keep it together—to play-act at normalcy, even sanity—in an American landscape slipping into madness.

The Unexpected Bride


Stella Clark - 2019
    Out of desperation, she posts an ad and begins a correspondence with a widowed farmer, Thomas. Desperate to escape her grim situation, she accepts his marriage of convenience proposal, looking forward to a fresh start in Nebraska. As her heart fills with hope, she journeys to Nebraska, looking forward to a fresh start and new life. But when she arrives, it is not Thomas who meets her but his brother, Jay. And when Emma learns a terrible secret, she realizes that her life in Nebraska will be just as grim as it was in Chicago. Too late, she realizes that she has made the biggest mistake of her life; a mistake that will cost her dearly.

Who Killed the Kaneez?


Vijay Kakwani - 2019
     Farzana is one of the prostitutes at Begum's kotha and Ramakant Bannerjee, the writer, loves her deeply. He's promised to marry her once he has enough money. He's currently writing his most ambitious novel, the story of Kaneez. As the story of Kaneez unfolds, so does the intriguing life of Farzana. What fate does she meet? Read on to find out.

Take Me By Surprise


Emma Scarlett - 2017
    Lisa hears a knock at the door. When she opens it, she finds a mysterious man in need of shelter. He got caught out in the storm while hunting, unaware of the storm that was bearing down on the small town. Lisa gives him shelter, happy to have some company to ride out the storm. Both people are there for their own reasons and as they get to know each other, the storm outside is matched by the one inside the small cabin. Late at night, Will goes to Lisa and the two find something to keep themselves warm during the long, cold night.

Halloween Treats


Sandra R. Neeley - 2020
    Come see the changes that have taken place since the last time we visited with them. Kids have gotten older, there are new members of the clan to meet, and new accomplishments to cheer. It’s always been said that life is what happens while you’re busy making plans, and this applies even to the members of Kaid’s mix-matched clan of shifters. In this novella, lovers of Avaleigh’s Boys will find a slice of life from each character and their families. Are you ready to visit with some old friends for a little while?

Her Unexpected Husband


Chandra Priya - 2020
    He told her he would make her his wife and protect her. In her state of haze, she agreed.The stranger was her savior and she was thankful but was he really her husband? How did the handsome, charming man end up becoming Her Unexpected Husband?Note: This is a short and sweet romance with a happy ending.

Diary Of A Farting Kid: A Parody In Cartoons (Diary, farts, farting, funny comics, comics for kids, Minecraft, big nate Book 1)


Wimpy Kid - 2015
    How will he handle it? Steve is a little new to this diary writing stuff but he thought he’d give it a try. His sister gave him the diary because, in her words, “…you don’t have any friends and diaries can be your best friend.” But Steve is a nice guy with a good personality, why doesn’t he have any friends? The truth is that he has a problem … He Farts He farts often and loudly. This diary is a compilation of his attempts to get through the day and find a friend. Will he be successful? Get this book now and find out! ACT NOW! Click the orange BUY button at the top of this page! Then, you can immediately begin reading Diary Of A Farting Kid – A Parody In Cartoons on your Kindle device, computer, tablet or smartphone.

Harry Potter: The Little Book of Curious Facts


Christoper Keller - 2018
    Some of the most upfront information can easily be missed in the blink of an eye. Test any true fan with these hand selected Harry Potter facts from the series. Inside this fun and informative book, you’ll discover: Over 170 new facts you never knew about Potter Hagrid's legendary beard? Hilarious altercations that were NOT included Which characters had trouble getting acquainted? Lice break out and sleepless nights? Did I mention Hagrid's legendary beard? Untold lore from multiple series And so much more! You’ll enjoy fun sharable facts, new perspectives, and rare information you likely missed. Don’t miss out on this fan favorite – get your copy of Harry Potter: The Little Book Of Facts today. It’s quick and easy to order – Just scroll up and click the ADD TO CART button on the right side of your screen.

Funny Jokes


Riley Weber - 2012
    Great for little children” – J Moffat “Such a good book and perfect for kids aged 5-16” – K Bowey “Very clever jokes. I appreciate clean humor! I think the artwork is awesome!” –Mommy “Jokes like this are great for developing a kid's funny bone. More than that, though, they are excellent for developing reading and English language skills. This is a Kindle ebook that a child will enjoy reading through alone again and again, even when a parent has grown weary of it.” –L Spring From #1 Amazon Bestselling Children’s Author and Illustrator Riley Weber! This is a one-of-a-kind jokes book for kids, featuring 50 pages filled with funny, short, and clean jokes for kids. Each joke features 2 full page illustrations -one for the joke, and one for the punch line. This way, kids can guess the punch line to the joke, before seeing (and hearing the answer). Each joke features a child telling the joke as well as the punchline. This way, kids can read the book on their own and hear the jokes as they look at the pictures. Telling a good joke is like have a great gift in your pocket. Jokes make people laugh and set them at ease. ”This book made me laugh out loud” – Amazon Customer Review Preachers, motivational speakers, and salesmen are usually good joke tellers. Kids can practice their joke telling skills as they learn the jokes in this book. Read and learn these funny jokes in this hilarious book for kids of all ages…featuring over 50 illustrations. Your children will love this one!

The Concept


Kevin Wignall - 2012
    Everyone thinks he's a laughing stock now, including his ex-wife and even his agent. When it seems things couldn't get any worse, a chance encounter results in Robinson moonlighting as a hitman. But that's when things take a surprising turn, because the more people he kills, the more the art world seems to fall back in love with him. This blackly comic short story was first published in "Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine" in August, 2005.

Room on the Sea


André Aciman - 2022
    Catherine was reading a novel. So begins Room on the Sea, André Aciman's scorching and elegiac love-story about a middle-aged man and woman who meet in the bullpen of jury selection and spend a sultry summer’s week trespassing ever further into each other's hearts.What begins as a flirtation quickly evolves into something deeper, something Paul and Catherine must carry on in secret—and with the understanding that anything more than a casual crush is out of the question. But as the week draws to a close, the end of their rendezvous comes into focus, and Paul and Catherine are forced to decide whether to act on their feelings or leave the fantasy of what could have been to the annals of the past.By turns scintillating and philosophical, Room on the Sea is a compulsively listenable story of love, fate, and last chances.©2022 Andre Aciman (P)2022 Audible Originals, Inc.

On the Head of a Pin: A Novel from Crosstown to Oblivion


Walter Mosley - 2012
    JTE is developing advanced animatronics editing techniques to create high-end movies indistinguishable from live-action. Long dead stars can now share the screen with today's A-list. But one night Joshua and Ana discover something lingering in the rendered footage…an entity that will lead them into a new age beyond the reality they have come to know.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Corsican Gold: An Archaeological Thriller (A Darwin Lacroix Adventure)


Dave Bartell - 2021
    

Stay Out of the Woods: Strange Encounters, Volume 3


Tom Lyons - 2021
    

Short Stories (by Sally Rooney)


Sally Rooney - 2015
    All the works here are avaiable for free at The White Review (At the Clinic), The Dublin Review (Concord 34 and Even if you beat me), New Statesman (Robbie Brady's astonishing late goal takes its place in our personal histories), The Irish Times (Mr. Salary) and The New Yorker (Color and Light).We just wanted to put those stories together to read them better and more confortable. Sally Rooney has all the rights of this work reserved. Even the cover of this e-book is an adaptation of the cover of Two Stories's audiobook, by Sally Rooney and published by Faber & Faber.Thank you for everything, Sally Rooney! Your stories make the world happier <3