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A Spot of Trouble (Turtle Beach #1)
by Teri WilsonGet ready to laugh out loud with this hilarious romantic comedy featuring:A grumpy firefighter who thinks his way is the only wayA bubbly cupcake vendor who thinks her pup can do no wrongAdorable Dalmatians who swap places—and the chaos that ensuesAn opposites-attract romance that'll warm your heartViolet March and Sam Nash are as different as night and day and have been enemies ever since Violet accused Sam of dognapping her beloved Dalmatian. Sam knows that would never happen—his well-trained fire safety demonstration dog never steps out of line, whereas Violet's problematic pooch has never met a command she didn't ignore completely, much like her bubbly owner. So when Sprinkles and Cinder accidentally switch places during the annual police vs. fire department softball tournament, Violet is thrilled by her dog's sudden perfect behavior, while stubborn-yet-charming Sam is horrified to find that his dog no longer listens.But when they eventually realize and switch the dogs back, Sam and Violet are shocked to find that not everything is as simple as it seems. And a little puppy love might be just the thing they've been missing...Praise for Teri Wilson:"Teri Wilson is the Queen of Romantic Comedy."—Sarah Morgan, USA Today bestselling author"A preposterous premise [turned] into delightfully escapist fun."—Kirkus Reviews for The Accidental Beauty Queen"A delightful romp."—Library Journal Starred Review for Royally Roma
A Spring to Remember (An Orchard Novel #4)
by Natalie Andrewson Megan AtwoodSpring has sprung and the orchard crew tries their hand at matchmaking in this final novel of a sweet series about the bonds of friendship.The orchard is putting on a Valentine’s Day dance! And the town is once again totally involved. Lizzie and her friends have been tasked with decorations. When all four of them go into town to buy them, they see Sheriff Hadley and Sarah’s mom kissing beside a building! Sarah is shocked. But she’s the only one. Lizzie tries to comfort her but then to her surprise, Sarah is thrilled! She’s so thrilled in fact, she wants to hurry them along. She wants a proposal. And she wants the gang’s help to get it. Lizzie is unsure—she thinks people should be able to do what they want. But Sarah is her best friend, so… Meanwhile, Lizzie has been taking singing lessons. She hates them—she’s really not that good. But her parents decided she needed to “find her voice” and thought this was a great way to do it. Lizzie doesn’t want to hurt their feelings so she doesn’t say anything. Sarah gets the gang to scheme ways to hint to Sheriff Hadley and her mom that they all know they’re together and they want them to get married. Now Lizzie’s really uncomfortable. Why doesn’t Sarah just talk to her mom? To make matters worse, her friends come up with an idea of a romantic moment at the Valentine’s Day Dance that involves a proposal and…a singing Lizzie. Can Lizzie find the courage to put a stop to all this? Or is she going to face her worst nightmare?
A Stainless Steel Rat Is Born: The Stainless Steel Rat Book 6 (Gateway Essentials #79)
by Harry HarrisonYoung Jim diGriz has but one ambition in life - to become a master criminal, perhaps the greatest that his backwater homeworld, Bit O'Heaven, has ever seen. So that he can learn the ropes, he has to mix with the right people - or rather the wrong people. And for this kind of on-the-job training the best place to meet the worst villains is in prison. But even for a customer as slippery as Jim, getting behind bars isn't easy.So Jim does a bank job, very badly, with the avowed intention of getting himself nicked . . .
A Star Is Bored: A Novel
by Byron Lane"A Star is Bored is an absolute knockout. Riotously funny and wickedly tender."— Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones and the Six "Wildly funny and irreverent... Lane’s writing lifts the novel far above its gossamer Hollywood setting, suffusing [the novel] with a complex sensitivity."- The New York Times Book Review A hilariously heartfelt novel influenced in part by the author’s time assisting Carrie Fisher. People Magazine Best Book of Summer 2020 - Named a Must-Read Summer book by Town & Country - Named One of the 14 Best Books of Summer 2020 by Harper's Bazaar - One of Library Journal's 2020 "Titles to Watch" - One of the 30 Best Beach Reads According to Parade MagazineShe needs an assistant. He needs a hero. Charlie Besson is tense and sweating as he prepares for a wild job interview. His car is idling, like his life, outside the Hollywood mansion of Kathi Kannon, star of stage and screen and People magazine’s Worst Dressed list. She's an actress in need of assistance, and he's adrift and in need of a lifeline.Kathi is an icon, bestselling author, and award-winning movie star, most known for her role as Priestess Talara in a blockbuster sci-fi film. She’s also known in another role: Outrageous Hollywood royalty. Admittedly so. Famously so. Chaotically so, as Charlie quickly discovers. Charlie gets the job, and his three-year odyssey is filled with late-night shopping sprees, last-minute trips to see the aurora borealis, and an initiation to that most sacred of Hollywood tribes: the personal assistant. But Kathi becomes much more than a boss, and as their friendship grows Charlie must make a choice. Will he always be on the sidelines of life, assisting the great forces that be, or can he step into his own life's leading role?Laugh-out-loud funny, and searingly poignant, Byron Lane's A Star is Bored is a novel that, like the star at its center, is enchanting and joyous, heartbreaking and hopeful.
A Star is Scorned
by Maureen Lee LenkerGilded-Age Hollywood meets Christina Lauren in the third of Maureen Lee Lenker's rompy 1930s rom-coms. When movie star and notorious womanizer Flynn Banks finds his reputation in serious trouble, his studio insists he publicly date his new co-star, Liv De Lesseps, to save it—except Liv might swashbuckle her way into his heart for real.Flynn Banks, incurable reprobate and silver-screen swashbuckler, has all the fame, booze, and dames he could possibly want. But when a former tryst accuses him of jilting her at the altar (he would never!), he must quickly reform his image in the eyes of the Production Code office, who control what makes it on to movie screens. To his dismay, the studio decides he'll pretend to date his new costar, the prissy if beautiful Liv De Lesseps.Livvy isn't exactly thrilled with this arrangement, either. She didn't even want to be an actress. But if she wants to ensure her younger sister has a shot at her dancing dreams and keep a roof over their heads, she has no choice but to do what the studio tells her. The problem is, Flynn Banks was her girlhood crush, and soon, it's hard to resist the on-screen charms that once made her swoon. But Flynn has sworn never to commit to a girl for longer than an evening. Can they keep up this charade without shattering it—or each other's hearts?
A State of Jane
by Meredith SchorrThe author of Just Friends with Benefits pens “a witty true-to-life story that will not disappoint you, it is chick lit at it’s very best!” (Jersey Girl Book Reviews). It’s been a year since Jane Frank’s first relationship ended and far too long since the last time a man kissed her like he meant it. This forever optimist and organizer extraordinaire is ready to fall in love and she has a plan—and a deadline. With the LSAT coming up, Jane wants a boyfriend (better yet, a husband) before acing law school and becoming a partner at her father’s firm. Might as well reach for the stars . . . Except those stars turn out to be flakes. Just like her Big Apple beaus. Interested one day and gone the next, they vanish in dawn’s early light with no warning and no explanation. What’s a girl to do? Try harder! Plan more! Convinced her life won’t really start until she’s married with kids, Jane jumps from one extreme to the next. But she’s about to learn that you can’t force a happily ever after. “Meredith Schorr writes novels that pull you in, with characters you want to hang out with for real.” —Eileen Goudge, New York Times–bestselling author “I laughed my way through this novel. A must-read from Meredith Schorr.” —Chick Lit Plus “There [are] plenty of men on offer and enough funny, cringe-worthy scenes to make Jane’s journey into the dating world a thoroughly enjoyable one.” —Best Chick Lit
A State of Jane
by Meredith SchorrThe author of Just Friends with Benefits pens “a witty true-to-life story that will not disappoint you, it is chick lit at it’s very best!” (Jersey Girl Book Reviews). It’s been a year since Jane Frank’s first relationship ended and far too long since the last time a man kissed her like he meant it. This forever optimist and organizer extraordinaire is ready to fall in love and she has a plan—and a deadline. With the LSAT coming up, Jane wants a boyfriend (better yet, a husband) before acing law school and becoming a partner at her father’s firm. Might as well reach for the stars . . . Except those stars turn out to be flakes. Just like her Big Apple beaus. Interested one day and gone the next, they vanish in dawn’s early light with no warning and no explanation. What’s a girl to do? Try harder! Plan more! Convinced her life won’t really start until she’s married with kids, Jane jumps from one extreme to the next. But she’s about to learn that you can’t force a happily ever after. “Meredith Schorr writes novels that pull you in, with characters you want to hang out with for real.” —Eileen Goudge, New York Times–bestselling author “I laughed my way through this novel. A must-read from Meredith Schorr.” —Chick Lit Plus “There [are] plenty of men on offer and enough funny, cringe-worthy scenes to make Jane’s journey into the dating world a thoroughly enjoyable one.” —Best Chick Lit
A Stitch in Time in Applewell: A feel-good romance to make you smile (Applewell Village)
by Lilac MillsIt’s not just hems that are frayed in Applewell…Gracie rescues old clothes and cast offs from Applewell’s charity shop, making them into cute and fresh outfits, which she then sells in her little shop. Turning a profit is hard at the best of times, let alone when new arrival Lucas appears… After running away from the village in his teens, Lucas has finally returned to an uncomfortable amount of fanfare and gossip. His job requires him to streamline homeless charity, UnderCover, and his plans to do so risk putting Gracie out of business. The pair of them exchange harsh words but when Lucas' niece cuts up his sister's wedding dress, there's only one person he can think to turn to. Along with repairing the dress, will Gracie patch up her relationship with Lucas? Or is that a stitch too far?A sweet and heartwarming romance full of community spirit and quirky characters, for fans of Holly Martin, Suzanne Snow and Phillipa Ashley.Praise for A Stitch in Time in Applewell‘I was in the mood for something light and uplifting, and this gave me exactly what I needed. I loved the chemistry between Gracie and Lucas, you could really feel their attraction coming off the page, and it made for very easy and enjoyable reading.’ Reader Review *****‘Friends, family and nosy but nice neighbours all looking out for each other, with a bit of romance thrown in for good measure – what more could you want? A definite must read.’ Reader Review *****‘Applewell feels like home. I have genuine love for these books, the characters, and the setting... beautifully written.’ Reader Review *****
A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before
by Avi SteinbergThis hilarious and imaginative debut picture book from The New Yorker cartoonist Avi Steinberg encourages kids to explore their own creativity by telling three wonderfully wild and wacky stories at the same time.Once upon a time there was a story no one has ever heard before, inspired by a carrot on the run, a knight who’d trade his sword for a pal, and an alien who just wants to get some rest and relaxation. It’s a story about how to tell a story.From choosing a main character to crafting a problem to solve to arriving at a satisfying conclusion, readers will learn storytelling tools in this playful, interactive read-aloud.Whimsically witty and gloriously goofy, A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before is perfect for fans of The Book with No Pictures and Dragons Love Tacos.
A Storybook Wedding
by KJ MiccicheWatch out for karaoke mishaps that result in a fake engagement…because weddings are forever…When librarian Cecily Jane Allerton and hotshot struggling author Nate Ellis are caught in a compromising position during their MFA program, they decide to get married to keep the haters from destroying their careers. To the horror of Cecily's family, which is a big fan of big white weddings, they elope to City Hall. Now they're back on Block Island, pretending to be a real married couple, and finding that however fake the relationship may be, the mutual attraction is all too real. With Cecily vying for a literary award, Nate striving to get past his writer's block, and plans to annul the marriage after the MFA program ends, what could possibly go wrong?Praise for The Book Proposal:"Sassy, smart and wicked fun!" —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author"A wonderfully real main character and a sparkling new voice. Every page is a rom-com lover's delight." —Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Do I Know You?"With witty banter and a clever, self-aware plot, this romantic gem marks Micciche as a writer to watch." —Publishers Weekly STARRED Review"Ridiculously endearing and entertaining, this debut rom-com…will have fans of bookish romances laughing out loud, unable to stop turning the pages." —Library Journal"Full of laugh-out-loud passages, great characters who seem ready to walk right off the page, and some fun raunchy bits, this is a joy to read." —Booklist
A Storyteller's Journal
by Jorge Moreno Lesley AndrewsWhat do a crazy person, a chemist, a lottery ticket seller, a tourist, a New Year’s date, Cervantes, a couple in crisis, some geeky teenagers and a ruined millionaire have in common? They’re all in this book! It contains more than 60 independent stories that are guaranteed to make you laugh, most of all, although some may make you shed a tear, and others just might make your hair stand on end.
A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder: Large Print
by James De MilleA Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder is James De Mille&’s most famous work, set in an imaginary, semi-tropical land in Antarctica that is inhabited by prehistoric monsters and a cult called the Kosekin. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe&’s The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket and Ms. Found in a Bottle, the main story follows the adventures of Adam More, a British sailor shipwrecked on a homeward voyage from Tasmania. In the strange world More discovers, he finds a well-developed human society whose values are reversed from the 19th century Western world he hails from: death and darkness are preferred to life and light, and poverty is revered while wealth is scorned. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
A Stranger Thing (The Ever-Expanding Universe #2)
by Isla Neal Martin LeichtIn this witty, adventurous sequel to Mothership, Elvie Nara is back on earth—but her life (including her new baby) is still pretty out there! “Irreverent humor makes this work of science fiction a comic treat” (VOYA).Pregnancy was pretty rough for Elvie Nara, what with the morning sickness, constant food cravings, and the alien race war she found herself in the middle of. But if she thought giving birth to an extraterrestrial’s baby would be the hard part, she was sorely mistaken. After Elvie’s baby is not what was expected, the Almiri completely freak out. Suddenly Elvie’s supposed allies have shipped her—along with her father, her best friend, Ducky, and her maybe-boyfriend, boneheaded Almiri commando Cole Archer—off to a remote “retention facility” (aka alien jail) in Antarctica. Talk about cold. But things really get complicated when a new group of hybrid aliens arrive with information that sends Elvie’s world spinning. Before long, Elvie is trekking across the bottom of the Earth with a band of friends and frenemies to uncover the secrets of her own origin. Will Elvie ever be able to convince the Almiri that a conspiracy to conquer the planet is a greater threat than a sixteen-year-old girl and a newborn who won’t stop crying?
A Stranger on the Planet: A Novel
by Adam SchwartzIn the summer of 1969, twelve-year-old Seth lives with his unstable mother, Ruth, and his brother and sister in a two-bedroom apartment in New Jersey. His father lives with his new wife in a ten-room house and has no interest in Seth and his siblings. Seth is dying to escape from his mother#x19;s craziness and suffocating love, her marriage to a man she#x19;s known for two weeks, and his father#x19;s cold disregard. Over the next four decades, Seth becomes the keeper of his family#x19;s memories and secrets. At the same time, he emotionally isolates himself from all those who love him, especially his mother. But Ruth is also Seth#x19;s muse, and this enables him to ultimately find redemption, for both himself and his family.
A Stranger's Touch (The Melford Dynasty #346)
by Anne HerriesWhen Morwenna Morgan defies her brother's orders and rescues a shipwreck victim from a Cornish beach, she doesn't expect an instant attraction to the injured stranger. This is the kind of man Morwenna can imagine falling for-not the unpleasant suitor her brother's forcing on her!Except the stranger is Lord Rupert Melford-a government agent sent to entrap the Morgan family! He has to believe that Morwenna is part of a smuggling plot, but her sweet nature and devotion to nursing him speak only of her innocence....
A Stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories
by Terry Pratchett"If you read just one of Pratchett’s books, you’ll want to read everything he wrote. That now includes A Stroke of the Pen.” — Washington PostA delightfully funny, fantastically inventive collection of twenty newly unearthed short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett, the award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld fantasy series. This special trove—featuring charming woodcut illustrations—is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages and includes a foreword by Neil Gaiman.These rediscovered tales were written by Terry Pratchett under a pseudonym for British newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. The stories have never been attributed to him until now, and might never have been found—were it not for the efforts of a few dedicated fans. As Neil Gaiman writes in his introduction, “through all of these stories we watch young Terry Pratchett becoming Terry Pratchett.” Though none of the short works are set in the Discworld, all are infused with Pratchett's trademark wit, satirical wisdom, and brilliant imagination, hinting at the magical universe he would go on to create.Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and embark on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron, which begins in the ancient city of Morpork . . .Irresistibly entertaining, A Stroke of the Pen is an essential collection from the great Sir Terry Pratchett, a “master storyteller” (A. S. Byatt) who “defies categorization” (The Times); a writer whose “novels have always been among the most serious of comedies, the most relevant and real of fantasies” (Independent UK).
A Study in Scarlet
by Arthur Conan Doyle'There's a scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it.'From the moment Dr John Watson takes lodgings in Baker Street with the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, he becomes intimately acquainted with the bloody violence and frightening ingenuity of the criminal mind. In A Study in Scarlet , Holmes and Watson's first mystery, the pair are summoned to a south London house where they find a dead man whose contorted face is a twisted mask of horror. The body is unmarked by violence but on the wall a mysterious word has been written in blood. The police are baffled by the crime and its circumstances. But when Sherlock Holmes applies his brilliantly logical mind to the problem he uncovers a tragic tale of love and deadly revenge . . .
A Suitable Husband
by Jessica SteeleLukas Travinor demanded that Jermaine move into his home to nurse her sister, Edwina, who was claiming to have hurt her back in order to stay with Lukas.... To add insult to injury, Lukas insisted Jermaine act as his temporary secretary!Determined to resist such an arrogant man, Jermaine was infuriated to find that their working relationship left her wanting more from him. Only, the scheming Edwina already had Lukas in her sights! But just as Jermaine began to give up on Lukas ever noticing her, he started to pay her very close attention indeed...
A Suitable Mistress
by Cathy WilliamsMistress material?Dane Sutherland was rich, powerful and sinfully gorgeous. He had it all-but he wanted more! He wanted Suzanne...and she was equally determined not to fall into his arms, or his bed!Suzanne had a deep grudge against Dane's family and, besides, he was used to dating petite, elegant women who hung on his every word. Suzanne was too tall, too outspoken.... She had to convince Dane she wouldn't make a suitable mistress at all!
A Suitcase Full of Ghosts: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Creepella von Cacklefur #7)
by Geronimo StiltonBreakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure!Creepella is about to interview the famouse Hector Spector, who has come to Mysterious Valley with his Galloping Ghost Circus. But before she can, she has a mystery on her paws -- someone is playing tricks and making messes all over Cacklefur Castle! Can she put a stop to these ghastly gags?
A Summer Fling: These Girls Are About To Have A Summer They'll Never Forget! (THE FOUR SEASONS)
by Milly JohnsonA heartwarming and hilarious novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author &‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS&’ Debbie JohnsonWhen five women become friends, it's one for all, and all for one! When dynamic, power-dressing Christie blows in like a warm wind to take over their department, five very different women find themselves thrown together at work. But none of them could have predicted the fierce bond of friendship that her leadership would inspire ...Anna, 39, is reeling from the loss of her fiancé, who ran off with a much younger woman. Her pride in tatters, these days Anna finds it difficult to leave the house. So when a handsome, mysterious stranger takes an interest in her, she's not sure whether she can learn to trust again? Then there's Grace, in her fifties, trapped in a loveless marriage with a man she married because, unable to have children of her own, she fell in love with his motherless brood. Grace worries that Dawn is about to make the same mistake: orphaned as a child, engaged to love-rat Calum, is Dawn more interested in the security that comes with his tight-knit, boisterous family? When a sexy, footloose rock singer catches her eye, will Dawn have the courage to follow her heart? At 28, Raychel is the youngest member of their little gang. And with a loving husband, Ben, and a cosy little nest for two, she would seem to be the happiest. But what dark secrets are lurking behind this perfect facade, that make sweet, pretty Raychel so guarded and unwilling to open up?Praise for Milly Johnson: 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it&’s like finding a pot of gold' heat 'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman &‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon &‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre&’ Jill Mansell &‘Warm, optimistic and romantic&’ Katie Fforde
A Sundae with Everything on It
by Kyle ScheeleFrom the laugh-out-loud talent behind A Pizza with Everything on It, Kyle Scheele and Andy J. Pizza stir up yet another deliciously hilarious picture book adventure that will melt readers’ hearts.Embark on a quest for dessert that is truly out-of-this-world in this deliciously funny family adventure tale. Sure, it’s hard to find a bowl big enough for an asteroid-size scoop of ice cream, but when your mom is a quantum physicist who also happens to be the inventor of a space-time travel device, the sweet taste of success is all but guaranteed. Get ready for a joyride around the Spooniverse as this mom and son duo embark on an inter-dimensional quest for the perfect dessert!TIMELESS QUALITY: A classic family bonding moment—wanting dessert—leads to a memorable mother-son adventure with a heartwarming and satisfying ending that will ensure countless rereads.FOOD-THEMED HILARITY: This funny children's book is for fans of food-themed classics like Green Eggs and Ham, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.ELEMENT OF CHAOS: For anyone who loves books that celebrate the absurd and chaotic, like Dragons Love Tacos or Llama Destroys the World, the escalating silliness is literally out of this world!MOTHER’S DAY GIFTING: This heartwarming and hilarious portrait of a memorable mother-son bonding experience is the perfect way to show appreciation for mom on Mother’s Day and all year round.PIZZA + ICE CREAM: Universal and delicious! Pair this wildly wonderful humor book with A Pizza with Everything on It to create a winning gift for teachers, kids' birthdays, summer reading, and more.Perfect for:Anyone who loves ice creamParents, caregivers, educators, and librariansReaders looking for wholesome stories about family bonding or a hilarious storytime bookFans of Andy J. Pizza's Creative Pep Talk podcast or Kyle Scheele's TikTokFans of A Pizza with Everything on It
A Super Scary Narwhalloween (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #8)
by Ben ClantonIn the hilarious eighth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly celebrate the spookiest time of the year — Halloween — with a super twist!Dive into three new stories that are sure to fright and delight! Narwhal loves Halloween — it's a great excuse to dress up in a spooky and silly costume, like a ghost, a mermaid, a banana or maybe even Marlow the Mustachioed Moose. It's a skeleTON of fun! Jelly isn't dressing up, though — he's a little scared of this time of year, and would prefer to hunker down in a hidey-hole until Halloween is over. But when a scary sea monster makes an appearance and swallows Narwhal (gulp!), can Jelly, with the help of some super friends, pluck up the courage to save his best bud?
A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
by David Foster WallaceA collection of insightful and uproariously funny non-fiction by the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST - one of the most acclaimed and adventurous writers of our time. A SUPPOSEDLY FUN THING... brings together Wallace's musings on a wide range of topics, from his early days as a nationally ranked tennis player to his trip on a commercial cruiseliner. In each of these essays, Wallace's observations are as keen as they are funny. Filled with hilarious details and invigorating analyses, these essays brilliantly expose the fault line in American culture - and once again reveal David Foster Wallace's extraordinary talent and gargantuan intellect.
A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays And Arguments
by David Foster WallaceOne of David Foster Wallace's most famous essays, now available as an eBook short.Beloved for his keen eye, sharp wit, and relentless self-mockery, David Foster Wallace has been celebrated by both critics and fans as the voice of a generation. In this hilarious essay, originally published in the collection A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, he chronicles seven days in the Caribbean aboard the m.v. Zenith. As he partakes in supposedly fun activities offered on the luxury tour, he offers riotous anecdotes and unparalleled insight into contemporary American culture.