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My Life in Lists
by Guy Browning1. Everyone loves a list2. And this is a novel, told entirely in lists.3. Have you ever wondered what your life might look like in little lists?4. It might look something like thisThis funny, surprisingly moving novel follows the everyday life of our list-making hero, from the very first bullet points at 10, through school days, first crushes, teenage kisses and first dates, clumsy sexual encounters and university, early career, serious falling-in-love and marriage, kids, divorce, professional meltdown and resurrection, frightening online dating, and miraculous new love again, aged 50. If you read more lists than books, then this might just be the novel for you. For fans of Adrian Mole and Nick Hornby and readers of all ages, MY LIFE IN LISTS is a novel for the listicle generation, a book to tickle funny bones and move hearts in equal measure.
My Life, The Theatre, and Other Tragedies
by Allen ZadoffHigh school sophomore Adam Zeigler, who lost his father to a sudden accident two years ago, thinks the best way to live life is behind the spotlight. As a member of the theater crew, he believes he's achieved it all when he wins the coveted job of spotlight operator. But that was before a young actress, Summer, appeared in his view. Instantly smitten, Adam is determined to win her over. But to do so, he'll have to defy his best friend and break the golden rule of his school: techies and actors don't mix. Set against the backdrop of a high school production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Zadoff's latest is a bromance, a love story, and theater story in one. The politics of love and high school collide as Adam struggles to find the courage to step out of the shadows and into the light.
My Lifey
by Paddy McGuinnessGet the kettle on, the biscuits out and settle in for a belting read.Let Paddy McGuinness take you back, far, far away from celebrity land, to a two-up, two-down terrace in 1970s Bolton, where he grew up. They were happy times, but money was tight. Paddy slept on a mattress he dragged in from the street, and at 17 he struggled severely with the stress of juggling a college course and two jobs to support his beloved mum.But while cash may have been short, grit and wit were in over-supply, and this is the improbable true story of the lad who went from kipping in abandoned cars in Bolton to racing supercars on Top Gear, via laying concrete floors in prisons, a lively career in a leisure centre, a showbiz intervention by school pal Peter Kay and eye-popping adventures in the world of teledom.There has been mischief and misadventure, joy and sorry, huge success and unexpected challenges. It's a lifey well lived, and an unforgettable personal memoir written from the heart.
My Little Blue Dress
by Bruno MaddoxFrom the moment you meet our heroine as she recalls her rural childhood and struggles with the world around her, you know something is amiss. Just as you begin to suspect that the author of this "memoir" knows A) next to nothing about rural England at the turn of the century, and B) nothing at all about women, you discover the root cause of the heroine's difficulties is that this "memoir" is actually being improvised at breakneck speed by a young man named Bruno Maddox in a single night. Typing frantically, Bruno struggles to keep his narrative sounding plausible, but as dawn approaches and exhaustion takes hold he is forced to confront the obvious: that his threadbare, TV-taught understanding of world history is entirely to blame for the debilitating holes in his personality. A novel that begins like a turn of the century Judy Blume coming-of-age story turns into a harrowing, brutal satire of the New York media scene, a candid generational cri de coeur, a murder mystery, and, in fact, a love story. <P><P> How this young man found himself in such a ludicrous predicament, why he's so desperate to finish before morning, who has put him up to this challenge, and why he undertakes it, are just some of the ingenious surprises in this hugely entertaining, brilliantly conceived satire.
My Little Occult Book Club: A Creepy Collection
by Steven RhodesMy Little Occult Book Club is a hilarious collection of Steven Rhodes' parody book covers for the aspiring occultist, exorcist, necromancer, and more, illustrated in his fan-favorite artistic twist on retro '70s and '80s children's books.The humorous fake titles include Sell Your Soul! (Economics for Children), Necromancy for Beginners, and Caring for Your Demon Cat, and much more.• Written in a playful voice that parodies subscription book catalogs• Features fun puzzles and activities• Funny fake mail order offers for gifts such as "Cursed Videocassette"Whether you're looking for a health guide for your changing werewolf body or a simple introduction to alien abduction, this silly and twisted read features a wide selection of books for any occult need.For fans of dark humor, nostalgic horror, and vintage books alike, don't wait—order today!• Perfect book for fans of Stranger Things, IT, and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina• You'll love this book if you love books like Yiddish with Dick and Jane by Ellis Weiner and Barbara Davilman and My Best Friend's Exorcism: A Novel by Grady Hendrix
My Lords, Ladies and Marjorie (The Changing Fortunes Series #7)
by M. C. BeatonIn this Edwardian romance by a New York Times–bestselling author, things get all too real for a naïve young lady with a penchant for playacting.Miss Marjorie Montmorency-James is lovely, young, and very impressionable. All these characteristics contrive to help her fall in love with a certain Lord Philip&’s picture when it appears in the newspaper. Until the day she sees Lord Philip&’s photo, she has only fantasized about a mysterious lover whose shadowy features are never quite clear. Now she has a real live nobleman to dream about. Little does she suspect that she will soon meet Lord Philip in the flesh. How can she imagine such a thing? After all, what can justify a daughter of the middle class rubbing shoulders with the nobility? Then suddenly that great day is upon her; she is to meet Lord Philip. But nothing turns out the way Marjorie expects. Love—and danger—lay waiting for Marjorie in London…ABOUT THE COLLECTION What could be more engaging than the women who rise from the commoner classes and minor nobility to triumph in the unforgiving high society of London. Read about women who have lost their fortunes, country girls at their first season, and new wives who can&’t resist temptation in the nine titles of the Changing Fortunes Collection.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 1 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 #1)
by MashiroThe award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999Sometimes love is like an endgame boss.College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together—but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can&’t decide if he&’s awkward or alluring. When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend, and soon the two of them are spending time together both in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane&’s feelings grow, will Yamada&’s focus shift?Volume 1 includes Chapters 1-9.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 2 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 #2)
by MashiroCan in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex. When Akane&’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild—including Yamada—she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn&’t want to include Akane—or any new members—in their guild activities. Meanwhile, Akane&’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow, but she&’s conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 3 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 #3)
by MashiroLove level-up in progress . . . The third volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Akane&’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow as he proves to be a considerate and reliable friend on- and offline, but she&’s starting to overthink everything she does around him. When Akane and the other guild members attend a cultural festival at Yamada&’s school, all the students think Akane is Yamada&’s girlfriend, which leads to an embarrassing misunderstanding. Confusing matters, Yamada rushes to Akane&’s aid when she collapses with a fever. Is he just being as considerate as always, or could this be a sign of something more? Volume 3 includes Chapters 20-30.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 4 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 #4)
by MashiroCould this be love? The fourth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Thanks to Yamada&’s attentive care, Akane is recovering from her sudden illness. The experience has made her realize she can&’t keep hiding the truth—what she feels for Yamada is more than just friendship. With encouragement from her friend Momo and gaming guild master Eita, Akane is finally ready to confess her feelings. But Yamada&’s busy schedule makes finding the right time seem impossible. Meanwhile, a new player in their guild also harbors a secret crush on Yamada. As the two girls struggle to make their hearts known, will Yamada&’s own feelings finally become clear? Volume 4 includes Chapters 31-40.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 5 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999)
by MashiroFrom gamer friends to boyfriend and girlfriend. The fifth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After a night out with their friends, Yamada and Akane finally make their feelings known and become an official couple. While Yamada is busy with cram school and final exams, Akane makes a new friend in the game—a girl named Yui. Soon the two girls are making plans to get together in real life, but guild master Eita is worried Akane is too quick to meet strangers—and he might be right. When Akane meets Yui for dinner, Yui&’s boyfriend shows up unannounced. As it turns out, he&’s from a rival gaming guild and his intentions are anything but pure.Volume 5 includes Chapters 41-50.
My Lucky Birthday
by Keiko KaszaA hilarious trickster tale companion to the story time hit My Lucky Day.Just as Alligator Al is planning the perfect birthday dinner for himself, there is a knock on his door. It's a delicious-looking piglet—how lucky!But as Al prepares his feast, the piglet makes some suggestions. Shouldn’t Al have a big birthday cake? Piglet can tell him how to make one. And wouldn’t the celebration be more fun with fancy decorations and party guests? Piglet would be happy to ask some friends to come over.Al is so lucky that Piglet is there to help...or is he? Could Piglet have a clever party trick up his sleeve?Fans of trickster tales, rooting for the underdog, and the proven crowd favorite My Lucky Day will be thrilled to see who turns out to have the luckiest birthday of all.
My Lucky Day
by Keiko KaszaAn award-winning story time favorite with a hilarious twist at the end.When a delicious-looking piglet knocks on Mr. Fox's door, the fox can hardly believe his good luck. It's not every day that dinner just shows up on your doorstep. It must be his lucky day!But as the piglet is quick to point out, shouldn't the fox give him a bath first? And wouldn't it be best to fatten him up a little, and give him a massage so he'll make for a nice tender roast?Preparing this feast is a lot of work, but the fox is sure it will be worth it. After all, it's his lucky day. Or is it?In a funny trickster tale of her own, Kasza keeps readers guessing until the surprise ending when they'll realize it was piglet's lucky day all along.
My Lurid Past
by Lauren HendersonShe's a bona fide man-eater. As a successful publicist specializing in the food trade, Juliet Cooper has never had any trouble meeting men; she just doesn't want them hanging around her London flat on a Sunday, asking her how she feels about her mother (who, for the record, hails from hell). After four years of serial dating Juliet's suddenly realized that men -- like big lunches -- have a tendency to repeat on you. But what else is a girl to do?She's hungry for love. Though Juliet secretly envies her friend Gillian's life -- The comfort and companionship of marriage? Lovely! -- Gillian said goodbye to her sex life when she said, "I do. " And as much as Juliet likes sporting leather for her friend Mel's fetish parties, she's much too lazy to be a dominatrix. Fortunately, as Juliet masterminds the career of her new celebrity chef client Liam, who has the sex drive of a testosterone-crazed rhino, these friends are about to discover the truth about what women really want, and how sometimes -- against the odds -- they end up getting it.
My Mad Hair Day
by Nathalie DionThanks to her wild head of hair, Malie gets all tangled up with an unexpected cast of characters in this funny, stylish twist of a tall tale. Malie is a little girl with huge, uncontrollable hair. And this morning, it seems wilder than ever. She tries to comb it. She tries to hide it, but nothing works! And things go from bad to worse when her mother sends her out to run some errands. At the bakery, Malie’s hair sweeps a tray of cupcakes off the counter. A flock of birds makes her irresistible nest a home. A child on a tricycle slips and flips — but enjoys the softest landing in Malie’s hair. Her wild mane becomes more and more of a burden, both physically and emotionally. But after a quick nap, Malie can appreciate the world anew. She smells delicious cupcakes, hears a chorus of birds singing, and meets a new friend who happens to have curly hair, too. In her eagerly anticipated authorial debut, Nathalie Dion draws on personal experience, hilarious hyperbole and delightful idioms to spin a tall tale that will tickle all readers — curly-haired or not. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
My Madder Fatter Diary
by Rae EarlRAE'S BACK! But now it's 1990. The Berlin wall is down and the Happy Mondays are up, really up, but the new decade's brought new mortifications for Rae Earl and she's MADDER and FATTER than ever. About to enter the most important year of her life - her actual bloody A Level year - everyone expects her to concentrate on schoolwork but how can she when Haddock's backside is still a national treasure and revision at home is just NOT HAPPENING! It's hell outside the house too, if hell was in Stamford, Lincolnshire, and punishment for sins was a fiery eternity of awkwardness. In My Madder Fatter Diary, Rae reveals her real-life teenage diary once again, transporting us to a Britain instantly recognisable to those who remember Bryan Adams at the top of the charts and anybody who's been eighteen and agonisingly embarrassed by EVERYTHING. It's wet-your-knickers hilarious. It's blub-your-eyes-out sad. It's the touching, romantic, MAD, FAT story of what happened next.
My Madder Fatter Diary
by Rae EarlqRae Earl is about to enter the most important year of her life - her actual bloody final year of school. But how the hell can she concentrate on that when it looks like the love of her life, Haddock, may be about to seriously do it with her? The thing is... is she ready? What if she's actually meant to be with Battered Sausage? And are either of these boys really that interested in her at all? She's certainly not getting any thinner; in fact, she's getting fatter. Every time she thinks of her final exams, she has to have another biscuit. Or five. And it's very difficult to concentrate on anything when her mum's Moroccan boyfriend is singing along to the radio in Arabic...(P)2015 Hodder & Stoughton
My Mamma Mia Christmas: Escape to Greece in this festive and feel-good short story - here we go again!
by Annie Robertson'A must for all Mamma Mia fans!' Sue Moorcroft on My Mamma Mia SummerLaurel is finally living her own Mamma Mia dream.Now the owner of Villa Athena on a gorgeous Greek island, the last six months have been a whirlwind as Laurel has modernised the guesthouse, discovered how to run her own business, and learned to negotiate the demands of her new family. But as the festive season draws closer, Laurel begins to wonder if Christmas on Skopelos can ever live up to the cosy Yorkshire Christmases she spent with her beloved grandmother, Marnie. And with a travel writer arriving to review the Villa, Laurel needs a touch of festive sparkle - and a little help from some old friends... With critics to impress, Greek feasts to cook, and an ABBA-themed winter wedding on the horizon, can Laurel throw the perfect Christmas for everyone? And will she find her own romance underneath the mistletoe...?Escape to Greece this Christmas for this joyous sequel to My Mamma Mia Summer - perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Sarah Morgan.Readers love My Mamma Mia Summer 'I LOVED it...this book filled me with joy' 'A perfect summer read... Full of humour and emotion, this is just an all-round fabulous fun book''I absolutely loved it and can't recommend it enough!''Loved, loved this book. A real feel-good happy book''Full of hope and sunshine...a fun read which has you reaching for the ABBA CDs and booking holidays to Greece!''I loved this book...just the thing to get me in the mood for my holiday''Absolutely loved this book, couldn't put it down but didn't want it to finish''Funny, moving and pure escapism! How can you resist it?''I just loved everything about this book - it left me with the same cosy feeling as the film''A vibrant, warm and satisfying read''Loved the book and felt as if I was in the story''Will have you itching to hop on a plane to the nearest Greek island!'
My Mamma Mia Summer: A feel-good sunkissed read to escape with in 2021
by Annie RobertsonEscape to Greece for sunshine, music, laughter and a sprinkling of romance.... The feel-good novel you need in 2020!***One summer... One dream... One chance to make it happen.Laurel hasn't taken a risk her whole life. Now as summer dawns, she's going to do something that nobody expects of her. Laurel turns to her ABBA albums and her favourite film, Mamma Mia! She grabs her passport, dons her dungarees, and jets off to Skopelos for her own Meryl-inspired adventure...Laurel books into the faded but charming Villa Athena and befriends its eccentric owner. As she explores the island's famous sights, Laurel finds herself feeling strangely at home. So should she return to her life in London, or could this be where she truly belongs?This summer dust off your passport, pack your best dancing shoes, and escape to Greece on your own Mamma Mia! adventure! The perfect read for fans of Karen Swan, Lucy Coleman and Mandy Baggot.Don't miss Annie Robertson's next feel-good romantic comedy, Four Weddings and a Festival!****Readers are loving My Mamma Mia Summer:'I LOVED it...this book filled me with joy''Full of hope and sunshine...a fun read which has you reaching for the ABBA CDs and booking holidays to Greece!''I loved this book...just the thing to get me in the mood for my holiday''A vibrant, warm and satisfying read'
My Mamma Mia Summer: The feel-good summer read of 2018
by Annie RobertsonOne summer... One dream... One chance to make it happen.Laurel hasn't taken a risk her whole life. Now as summer dawns, she's going to do something that nobody expects of her. Laurel turns to her ABBA albums and her favourite film, Mamma Mia! She grabs her passport, dons her dungarees, and jets off to Skopelos for her own Meryl-inspired adventure...Laurel books into the faded but charming Villa Athena and befriends its eccentric owner. As she explores the island's famous sights, Laurel finds herself feeling strangely at home. So should she return to her life in London, or could this be where she truly belongs?This summer dust off your passport, pack your best dancing shoes, and escape to Greece on your own Mamma Mia! adventure! The perfect summertime read for fans of Karen Swan, Holly Hepburn and Isabelle Broom.****Readers are loving My Mamma Mia Summer:'Full of hope and sunshine...a fun read which has you reaching for the ABBA CDs and booking holidays to Greece!''I LOVED it...this book filled me with joy'
My Man Jeeves
by P. G. WodehouseMy Man Jeeves is a collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the UK in May 1919. Of the eight stories in the collection, half feature the popular characters Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, while the others concern Reggie Pepper, an early prototype for Wooster.
My Man's Best Friend II: Damaged Relations (My Man's Best Friend #2)
by Tresser HendersonLove happens when you least expect it. Derrick knows this all too well after falling for Kea, his best friend's girlfriend. But as fate would have it, he has just found out the love of his life is also his sister. Derrick is devastated by the news, but the beautiful and alluring Trinity is more than eager to help him forget about the turmoil he's going through. Little does Derrick know that Trinity has her own secrets, and she's willing to do whatever it takes to keep them buried. Kea understands the emotional rollercoaster Derrick is on, because she's on her own downward spiral. Kicking her boyfriend Jaquon out of her life is a start, but it won't solve everything, because in spite of it all, she's still in love with him. Jaquon knows Kea means it this time, and he's determined to change for the better to get his baby back. He's slowly working his way back into Kea's good graces, but he's not alone in his quest for her heart. Derrick, who believes the DNA test is not true, convinces Kea to have another test done to prove they are not related. Trinity, Jaquon, and even Zacariah are against this test happening, afraid it will change the dynamics of their relationships. Not every story has a happy ending. Will anyone succeed in getting the love they are so eagerly seeking? And who will be left mourning the loss of a loved one? Tresser Henderson continues to deliver the drama in My Man's Best Friend II.
My Mechanical Romance
by Alexene Farol FollmuthOpposites attract in this battle-robot-building YA romance from the NYT best-selling author of The Atlas Six. Bel would rather die than think about the future. College apps? You&’re funny. Extracurriculars? Not a chance. But when she accidentally reveals a talent for engineering at school, she&’s basically forced into joining the robotics club. Even worse? All the boys ignore Bel—and Neelam, the only other girl on the team, doesn't seem to like her either. Enter Mateo Luna, captain of the club, who recognizes Bel as a potential asset—until they start butting heads. Bel doesn&’t care about Nationals, while Teo cares too much. But as the nights of after-school work grow longer and longer, Bel and Teo realize they've made more than just a combat-ready robot for the championship: they&’ve made each other and the team better. Because girls do belong in STEM. In her YA debut, Alexene Farol Follmuth, author of The Atlas Six (under the penname Olivie Blake), explores both the challenges girls of color face in STEM and the vulnerability of first love with unfailing wit and honesty. With an adorable, opposites-attract romance at its center and lines that beg to be read aloud, My Mechanical Romance is swoonworthy perfection. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
My Mess Is a Bit of a Life: Adventures in Anxiety
by Georgia Pritchett“Georgia Pritchett is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and perfect reflection of her. Its tenderness sneaks up on you and really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!”—Julia Louis DreyfusJenny Lawson meets Nora Ephron in this joyful memoir-in-vignettes on living—and thriving—with anxiety from a multiple Emmy Award-winning comedy writer whose credits include Succession and Veep.When Georgia Pritchett found herself lost for words—a bit of a predicament for a comedy writer—she turned to a therapist, who suggested she try writing down some of the things that worried her. But instead of a grocery list of concerns, Georgia wrote this book.A natural born worrywart, Georgia’s life has been defined by her quirky anxiety. During childhood, she was agitated about the monsters under her bed (Were they comfy enough?). Going into labor, she fretted about making a fuss (“Sorry to interrupt, but the baby is coming out of my body,” I said politely). Winning a prestigious award, she agonized over receiving free gifts after the ceremony (It was an excruciating experience. Mortifying). Soul-baring yet lighthearted, poignant yet written with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, My Mess Is a Bit of a Life is a tour through the carnival funhouse of Georgia’s life, from her anxiety-ridden early childhood where disaster loomed around every corner (When I was little I used to think that sheep were clouds that had fallen to earth. On cloudy days I used to worry that I would be squashed by a sheep), through the challenges of breaking into an industry dominated by male writers, to the exquisite terror (and incomparable joy) of raising children.Delightfully offbeat, painfully honest, full of surprising wonders, and delivering plenty of hilarious, laugh-out-loud moments, My Mess Is a Bit of a Life reveals a talented, vulnerable, and strong woman in all her wisecracking weirdness, and makes us love it—and her—too.
My Milk Toof: The Adventures of Ickle and Lardee
by Inhae LeeThe hilarious adventures of two very small baby teeth in a very big world . . . When two baby teeth came knocking at her door, artist Inhae Lee did what anyone would do: she invited them to live with her and started photographing their hilarious, miniature antics. The resulting blog phenomenon captivated legions of devoted fans. Featuring brand-new stories alongside classic adventures, My Milk Toof follows two baby teeth named ickle and Lardee as they navigate the pleasures and perils of being very small in a very big world. With perfect comedic timing, the photographic tales in this book explore the world from the tiny perspective of a baby tooth (or milk toof), from taking a bath to exploring the outside world. Showcasing the intricate handcrafted universe that Lee has created, My Milk Toof is a funny, whimsical treat for all ages. Whether they're baking a cake or spending a day at the pool, these two little guys are achingly sweet—but without the cavities.