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Northbridge Rectory (Virago Modern Classics #373)
by Angela ThirkellAs the war continues it brings its own set of trials to the the village of Northbridge. Eight officers of the Barsetshire Regiment have been billeted at the rectory, and Mrs Villars, the Rector's wife, is finding the attentions of Lieutenant Holden (who doesn't seem to mind that she is married to his host) quite exhausting. The middle-aged ladies and gentlemen who undertake roof-spotting from the church tower are more concerned with their own lives than with any possible parachutist raids. There is the love triangle of Mr Downing, his redoubtable hostess Miss Pemberton and the hospitable Mrs Turner at the Hollies. And, to add to Mrs Villar's woes, egocentric, imperious Mrs Spender, the Major's wife, is foisted on the rectory when she is bombed out of her London home. First published in 1941, Northbridge Rectory is a captivating comedy of an English village in the War years.
Northern Rebel and Daring in the Dark
by Jennifer LaBrecque2 Complete Novels for 1 Price! Northern Rebel: A new sizzling Uniformly Hot storyLocate the explosive. Defuse or safely detonate it. It's a job that takes cojones, and one wrong move could land marine demolitions expert Lars Reinhardt in the hurt locker...or in the morgue. But it takes a leave in Good Riddance, Alaska, for Lars to meet his greatest-and prickliest-challenge yet. And he'll need more than charm to disarm this stunning nurse....Delphi Reynolds has declared that emotionally unavailable dudes are the new no-no. And while she's tempted to let Lars light her libido's fuse, he's off-limits-no matter how sexy, charming or freakin' gorgeous he is! But Lars lives for a challenge, and he wants Delphi for the week. And once they ignite, it'll set off a fiery chain reaction that could blow them both away....Reader favorite Daring in the Dark: What's a guy to do when he's in love with his best friend's girl? Not much...until a blackout allows him-and his girl-to see the light....
Nos Bailes da Escola
by Starbuck O'DwyerSequência do premiado livro de memórias de Starbuck O'Dwyer sobre seus anos no ensino fundamental, Nos Bailes da Escola é uma coleção de relatos especiais, inesquecíveis e hilariantes sobre a agonia e o êxtase do ensino médio. Você não vai parar de rir ao se lembrar como era ser jovem, livre, leve e solto. Palavas do autor: “Bem-vindo ao Nos Bailes da Escola. Estou feliz em ter você aqui. Este livro é o ápice de um projeto iniciado em 2008, pouco depois que minha esposa e eu botamos nosso filho no mundo. Como a maioria dos pais de primeira viagem, tive um novo e profundo senso de responsabilidade e decidi imediatamente transmitir todas as lições que acreditava serem importantes. Então, mesmo que meu motivo de orgulho e alegria só soubesse babar, cair e dormir naquele momento, e que só em alguns anos ele poderia absorver a sabedoria do pai, me recusei a deixar que esses detalhes atrapalhassem. Primeiro, fiz uma lista dos eventos da minha infância que mais me ensinaram algo, aquelas que deixaram as maiores impressões, boas e más. Esse exercício me obrigou a relembrar várias experiências angustiantes, como passar batido na liga mirim de beisebol, meu vício crônico por um cobertor, meu teste desastrosamente infrutífero para o papel de Winthrop na peça The Music Man e a vez em que paguei bunda-lelê para toda a sexta série. Eu quis que meu filho soubesse das dificuldades que ele enfrentaria; seu pai já tinha passado por aquilo, aprendeu algo de valor e sobreviveu. Eu também queria passar toda a diversão e alegria que tive na infância e o amor que meus pais tinham por mim. Depois de fazer minha lista, no entanto, vi que não seria suficiente. E se, Deus me livre! eu não estivesse vivo para contar toda a história por trás de cada item? Não quis nem pensar; decidi transformar a lista num livro de histórias sobre minha infância. Com o tempo, o projeto evoluiu para dois livros: um sobre os meus
Noses Are Red
by Richard ScrimgerNominated in the fiction category for the 2004/2005 Red Cedar Book Awards (British Columbia's Young Reader's Choice book award)Norbert's back, and Alan's got him! In the third of Richard Scrimger's wildly popular Nose books, Alan is off on a camping trip with his good friend, Victor. Fun, right? Not if the person who is taking you camping happens to be Christopher, your mother's new boyfriend. And not if you aren't exactly a fan of the great outdoors, with its bugs and swamps and bears. The woods are full of dangers, and the boys seem to encounter them all in one hilarious misadventure after another. It's up to Norbert, the alien from Jupiter, to help Alan find his way out of the forest.From the Hardcover edition.
Nosotras, enfermeras: Historias de unos días que nos cambiaron para siempre
by Enfermera SaturadaEl testimonio de cómo las enfermeras vivimos los días en que un virus paralizó el mundo en poco más de tres meses y sumió a España en la peor pandemia del siglo XXI. Esta es la historia de una enfermera que luchó contra el coronavirus en primera línea, armada con una bolsa de basura y una mascarilla reutilizada. Pero, en realidad, es también la de todos los enfermeros y las enfermeras que plantaron cara al virus, esos a los que la sociedad llamó héroes, y por quienes aplaudía a las ocho, mientras ellos y ellas vivían con el miedo pegado a su espalda. Es el testimonio de sus lágrimas, temores y sacrificios, y a la vez de la inmensa felicidad que sentían cada vez que apagaban un respirador y entregaban el alta a un paciente. «El primer paciente que atendí con la COVID-19 fue el 5 de marzo de 2020. Creo que esta será una de las fechas que recordaré toda la vida. Hasta ese día, hasta el mismo instante en que tienes frente a ti a una persona contagiada con el virus que está causando tantos estragos, mis compañeras y yo seguíamos pensando que no nos tocaría. Supongo que una, como mecanismo de defensa, tiende a negar la realidad hasta que la tiene a dos metros de distancia y con un informe del laboratorio con la palabra POSITIVO escrita en mayúsculas. A pesar de todo, y aunque los casos en Italia se contaban ya por miles, seguíamos aferrándonos al hecho de que ese día en nuestro país los confirmados apenas superaban los doscientos y en las plantas de mi hospital los casos no llegaban ni a media docena. No podíamos ni imaginar que acabaríamos ingresando, únicamente en nuestra unidad, a más de trescientos pacientes en solo dos meses. Que en toda España habría más de doscientos cincuenta mil casos confirmados, que en apenas tres meses más de cincuenta mil compañeros y compañeras se contagiarían o que nos dejarían para siempre más de veintiocho mil personas según los datos oficiales. Con este libro pretendo plasmar, de la forma más fiel posible a la realidad, todas las historias acontecidas durante estos meses para que, a pesar del paso de los años, no se pierdan en el olvido, se reescriban o se desdibujen. Así, quienes no lo han vivido tan de cerca, podrán ser más conscientes de lo que sucedió.» «La crónica de un enorme esfuerzo profesional, escrita desde la solidaridad y la angustia. Leerlo es un acto de gratitud». PEPA FERNÁNDEZ.RNE
Nostalgia Is Heartless: The Heartless Series, Book Two
by Sarah Lahey“A thrilling and immersive work of speculative climate fiction.” —Kirkus ReviewsThe second installment in the topical, award-winning Heartless Series, Nostalgia Is Heartless delves into a world on the brink of climate catastrophe.Pregnant, unemployed, and living back home with her father, scientist Quinn Buyers wonders how she got to this point. Her famous scientist mother is still mysteriously missing, the planet is at risk from a massive solar storm, the pesky Transhumans want to take a colony to Titan, and her assisted living companion, a robotic meerkat, is showing clear signs of anxiety and depression. But her biggest challenge is her partner. How can she reconcile her long-distance relationship with this reserved, enigmatic cyborg?This time, Quinn’s adventures take her across the globe to Antarctica . . . where it rains all day, every day. Full of humor and whimsy, Nostalgia Is Heartless will delight readers as they follow Quinn’s race to save her family, her planet, and—hopefully—her love life.
Not All Sheep Are Boring!
by Bobby MoynihanA slyly hilarious bedtime picture book by Saturday Night Live actor Bobby Moynihan.Everyone knows that sheep are boring. That's why people count them to fall asleep. Right? Don't be so sure... Actor Bobby Moynihan's (SNL) debut picture book proves sheep are anything but snoozeworthy, introducing a cast of the weirdest, wackiest, funniest sheep you've ever seen. From riding jetpacks to prancing on the moon, it's safe to say these might be the LEAST boring sheep you've ever encountered. Julie Rowan-Zoch's lovably goofy artwork pairs with a breathlessly silly text to make this the perfect read-aloud—but don't be surprised if the giggles keep you up long past bedtime!
Not All Tarts Are Apple: A perfectly feel-good comic saga from the East End
by Pip GrangerA wonderfully warm and charming London saga, set in the Soho of the 1950s. If you like Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell, you'll love this! "She brings the East End to life..." - Barbara Windsor"A poignant story with a strong authentic backdrop..."-Woman & Home"I enjoyed this book so much and would recommend it to anyone..." -- ***** Reader review"Great fun to read, amusing..." -- ***** Reader review********************************WINNER OF THE HARRY BOWLING PRIZE FOR FICTION.WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU KNEW COULD BE TAKEN FROM YOU IN A FLASH? Rosie has always lived with her eagle-eyed Auntie Maggie and Uncle Bert in their café in Soho, often visited by her mother - the mysterious, and often drunk, Perfumed Lady. Yet, her mother's family - landed gentry who hail from a country estate near Bath - are desperate to get their hands on Sophie and will stop at nothing - even kidnap- to get her...Will Rosie have to leave the Soho and the neighbours she knows and loves - Great Aunt Dodie, Madame Zelda and Paulette, Sharky, Maltese Joe and the Campini Family who run the delicatessen in Old Compton Street - for good? Rosie's story continues in The Widow Ginger.
Not Another Bad Date: A deliciously romantic rom-com (Writer Friends)
by Rachel GibsonNot Another Bad Date is a deliciously romantic rom-com from New York Times bestseller Rachel Gibson - perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Jo Watson and Christina Lauren.They say that opposites attract...which might explain why sexy, successful Adele Harris is such a loser-magnet! Frankly, she attracts so many weridos and nut-jobs that she's beginning to think that she's cursed. And it's about to get worse.When Adele heads home to Cedar Creek, Texas, she runs into her first-ever bad date - the delicious Zach - and it seems he wants a second chance. Like she'd ever let him (big ol' drop-dead-gorgeous him) near her heart again. Uh-huh. No way. Ain't never gonna happen...Check out the rest of Rachel's addictive titles, including Sex, Lies and Online Dating, I'm In No Mood For Love and Tangled Up In You.
Not Another Love Song
by Julie SotoAli Hazelwood promises &“the cello scene in this book will change your life&” in this Reylo-inspired grumpy-sunshine romance full of sharp banter, deep emotion, and irresistible humor. When professional—and self-taught—violinist Gwen Jackson plays, she disappears into the peaks and valleys of each song, a quiet passion that never quite explodes into pure emotion. Xander Thorne is the exact opposite. A cellist and a rock star, he&’s all about big emotion, but not even his six-foot-four frame can contain his skill, his genius . . . and an attitude that borders on jerkitude. Not only did it take Xander a year to notice that he and Gwen both play in the Manhattan Pops, but he also always seems to have the perfect cutting criticism about her technique. When Gwen is offered the role of first chair of the orchestra, something Xander has secretly coveted for years, their existing hostility goes up a notch. Yet, despite her best efforts, Gwen can&’t ignore the sizzling chemistry between them. Forced to work more closely with each other, they can&’t help exploring their attraction. As they begin to compose and play songs together, it&’s clear that their powerful connection could make for a performance that would blow everyone&’s minds. Suddenly, they&’re box office dynamite, and the fragile romance growing between them is in danger of being crushed beneath a publicity stunt.
Not Cool
by Greg GutfeldBehind every awful, dangerous decision lurks one evil beast: the Cool. From politics to the personal, from fashion to food, from the campus to the locker room, the desire to be cool has infected all aspects of our lives. At its most harmless, it is annoying. At its worst, it is deadly, on a massive scale. The Cool are the termites of life, infiltrating every nook and cranny and destroying it from within. The Cool report the news, write the scripts, teach our children, run our government--and each day they pass judgment on those who don't worship at the altar of their coolness. The cool fawn over terrorists, mock the military, and denigrate employers. They are, in short, awful people. From what we wear and what we eat, to what we smoke and who we poke, pop culture is crafted and manipulated by the cool and, to Greg Gutfeld, that's Not Cool. How do the cool enslave you? By convincing you that: - If you don't agree with them no one will like you. - If you don't follow them you will miss out on life. - If you don't listen to them you will die a lonely loserHow do you vanquish the cool and discover your own true self? Read this book. In Not Cool, Greg Gutfeld, bestselling author of The Joy Of Hate, lays out the battle plan for reclaiming the real American ideal of cool--building businesses, protecting freedom at home and abroad, taking responsibility for your actions, and leaving other people alone to live as they damn well please. Not Cool fights back against the culture of phonies, elitists, and creeps who want your soul. It's not a book, it's a weapon--and one should be armed with it at all times.From the Hardcover edition.
Not Cool: The Hipster Elite And Their War On You
by Greg GutfeldBehind every awful, dangerous decision lurks one evil beast: the Cool. From politics to the personal, from fashion to food, from the campus to the locker room, the desire to be cool has infected all aspects of our lives. At its most harmless, it is annoying. At its worst, it is deadly, on a massive scale. The Cool are the termites of life, infiltrating every nook and cranny and destroying it from within. The Cool report the news, write the scripts, teach our children, run our government--and each day they pass judgment on those who don't worship at the altar of their coolness. The cool fawn over terrorists, mock the military, and denigrate employers. They are, in short, awful people. <P> From what we wear and what we eat, to what we smoke and who we poke, pop culture is crafted and manipulated by the cool and, to Greg Gutfeld, that's Not Cool. <P> How do the cool enslave you? By convincing you that:<P> - If you don't agree with them no one will like you. <P> - If you don't follow them you will miss out on life.<P> - If you don't listen to them you will die a lonely loser <P> How do you vanquish the cool and discover your own true self? Read this book. <P> In Not Cool, Greg Gutfeld, bestselling author of The Joy Of Hate, lays out the battle plan for reclaiming the real American ideal of cool--building businesses, protecting freedom at home and abroad, taking responsibility for your actions, and leaving other people alone to live as they damn well please. Not Cool fights back against the culture of phonies, elitists, and creeps who want your soul. It's not a book, it's a weapon--and one should be armed with it at all times.
Not Enough Lollipops
by Megan MaynorAlice thinks it's her lucky day when she wins a wagon full of lollipops, but sharing them with her classmates is more complicated than it seems. Can she find a fair way to divvy up the sweets?When Alice wins an enormous basket of lollipops in the raffle she's happy to share her good fortune with friends and classmates, but everyone seems to have a different opinion about how she should divide the bounty. Suddenly, Alice's big prize becomes a big conundrum. Should she give extras to her friends? Should she withhold lollipops from the kids who always hog the tire swing? As she weighs her options, the panic grows. What if there aren't enough to go around!?This hilarious and thought-provoking story uses lollipops in the school yard to illustrate how cooperation and generosity can make even the most daunting problems solvable.
Not Even Immortality Lasts Forever: Mostly True Stories
by Ed McClanahanMcClanahan crafts his coming–of–age tales with comic wit and refreshing honesty, inviting readers to relive the memories that shaped his character and career—from hilarious childhood antics in small–town Kentucky to eye–opening adventures on the West CoastA good story has a mind of its own; it seeks its truth the way water seeks its own level. But where is the line between memory and imagination, between nonfiction and the telling of a good story? In the mostly true stories that make up Not Even Immortality Lasts Forever, Ed McClanahan intrepidly tests the limits of that distinction.This gathering of fiction–infused autobiographical stories opens in the postwar 1940s with the sudden, brief appearance of an itinerant street performer in McClanahan’s sleepy rural Kentucky hometown, an elderly bicyclist whose artistry seems, to the fourteen–year–old narrator, almost divinely inspired. Subsequent stories trace McClanahan’s uneasy but ultimately tender relationship with his no–nonsense ""bidnessman"" father and, simultaneously, his growing awareness of his own calling as a writer. McClanahan writes his way into the fabled Stanford University Creative Writing Program and forms lasting friendships with Ken Kesey and his then–notorious cohort, the Merry Pranksters.After returning to Kentucky in the 1970s, McClanahan published his long–awaited novel, The Natural Man, in 1983, the first of seven well–received books. In 2019, he was inducted into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame.“This may be Ed McClanahan’s best book yet. Never again can I say that I don’t laugh out loud—or walk around reciting to the closest human—while reading a book. This memoir belongs on the same shelf as Nordan’s Boy with Loaded Gun and the works of David Sedaris. What a great, comical joyride by a large–hearted man.” —GEORGE SINGLETON
Not Everyone is Going to Like You: Thoughts From a Former People Pleaser
by Rinny PerkinsA debut illustrated manifesto by Rinny Perkins (@RinnyRiot) about what she's learned as a queer Black woman through the art of self-validation.In this graphic collection of mini essays, comedian Rinny Perkins illustrates her experiences as the owner of a popular online shop while she figures out antidepressant prescriptions and the seemingly never-ending dating-app cycle. Rinny shares what she's learned across topics like mental health, work, sex and dating, and family and friends. Featuring funny, real reflections from experiences in her hometown of (Third Ward!) Houston, Texas to Los Angeles — the author traces her journey to understanding that whether through a friendship break-up or saving up for a Telfar bag, the only person who can truly validate us is ourselves. With 1970s-inspired graphics like a "When To Quit Your Job" checklist and Microaggressions Bingo, Not Everyone's Going to Like You is a long DM of affirmations from Rinny to herself on how to get through life. Her advice? Stop ignoring your intuition, ignore perfection, and leave them on read.
Not Exactly What I Had in Mind
by Roy Blount Jr.A funny and incisive collection of essays on oddities of life in the 1980s, from one of America&’s most cherished humoristsFirst published in 1985, Not Exactly What I Had In Mind is Roy Blount Jr.&’s smart and witty examination of the era&’s most glaring absurdities—from the ever-growing deficit under then-president Reagan to the Game Theory–like levels of strategy required to pack for a vacation. In &“Testimonial, Head-on,&” Blount offers a loving ode to the virtues of full-bodied beer. In &“Who You Gonna Call?&” he enumerates the indefatigable charms of Bill Murray. And in &“What You Personally Can Do about the Federal Deficit,&” he proposes a brilliantly simple and populist way to reduce government debt—and probably make your neighborhood post office very happy in the process.Powered by Roy Blount&’s irresistible sense of humor, Not Exactly What I Had in Mind revels in Reagan-era topics, but with a humor that is truly timeless.
Not Fit for a King? (A\royal Scandal Ser. #1)
by Jane PorterIt was the stuff of fairy tales: Hannah agreed to help out a princess, and within hours finds herself engaged to a king! This dangerous charade has to end fast-the electrifying chemistry between them feels far too real!Zale's royal bride-to-be looks like the pampered princess he's being forced to wed-yet she's transformed into a feisty woman who makes his blue blood run hot! But is she fit to be his queen? Zale will just have to tempt her out from beneath her tiara to find out!
Not For Me
by Laura JardineShe's found the perfect guy ... for her best friend. He's found the woman of his dreams ... but she's trying to fix him up with someone else! Not For Me is a delightful romantic comedy from author Laura Jardine, and the first book in her new romance series, Toronto.Kristy meets Grant in a bookstore and decides he's just the right guy ... for her close friend Maya. Certainly not for herself. No, Kristy just got out of a relationship, and Grant is totally not her type. She's usually into hipsters, not big, quiet, mustached engineers.But before Kristy sets him up with her friend, she wants to spend some time with him to be sure he's a good guy. Maya has been reluctant to date since discovering her ex-fiancé was a drug dealer.Grant is totally smitten with Kristy, but she's determined to set him up with someone else. He goes along with her plan so he can spend more time with her. They go out for dinner together. He cooks for her. She even meets his parents. In fact, she seems to be inventing excuses to see him, though she's still convinced he's perfect for her friend. But somehow, he's going to change her mind about that...Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
Not Forever, But For Now
by Chuck PalahniukFrom the bestselling author of Fight Club comes a hilarious horror satire &“equal parts saccharine caricature and startling raunch&” (Kirkus Reviews) about a family of professional killers responsible for the most atrocious events in history and the young brothers that are destined to take over.Meet Otto and Cecil. Two brothers who grew up privileged in the Welsh countryside. They enjoyed watching nature shows, playing with their pet pony, impersonating their Grandfather…and killing the help. Murder is the family business after all. Downton Abbey, this is not. However, it&’s not so easy to continue the family legacy with the constant stream of threats and distractions seemingly leaping from the hedgerow. First, there is the matter of the veritable cavalcade of escaped convicts that keep showing up at their door. Not to mention the debaucherous new tutor who has a penchant for speaking Greek and dismembering sex dolls. Then there&’s Mummy&’s burgeoning opioid addiction. And who knows where Daddy is. He just vanished one day after he and Mummy took a walk in the so-called &“Ghost Forest.&” With Grandfather putting pressure on Otto to step up, it becomes clear that this will all end in only two ways: a nuclear apocalypse or just another day among the creeping thistle and tree peonies. And in a novel written by Chuck Palahniuk, either are equally possible.
Not Forgetting The Whale: The International Bestseller
by John IronmongerTHE STORY OF A MAN WHO HAD GIVEN UP HOPE......AND THE VILLAGE THAT GAVE IT BACK TO HIM 'Forget everything you know about apocalypses: this novel, set in Cornwall, will restore your faith in humanity' Elle UK'A gentle and uplifting tale of warding off apocalypse in a remote corner of Cornwall' Financial Times'As the front pages crowd with headlines that grow ever more grim, Not Forgetting the Whale offers a very welcome alternative' IndependentWhen a young City trader, Joe, washes up on the sands of St Piran in Cornwall, warning of a deadly pandemic virus and a financial apocalypse, he is rescued by the villagers, and given a home. From the retired village doctor and the beachcomber, to the priest's wife and the flamboyant romantic novelist, they take this lost soul into their midst. The village, Joe tells them, must store up food, and isolate themselves to stay safe. But are Joe's fears unfounded? Why has Joe fled the city for St Piran? And what of the whale that lurks in the bay?Intimate, funny and heart-warming, Not Forgetting the Whale is a story about a community reacting to a deadly threat, about the best and worst in our nature - and the search for a place to call home(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group
Not Forgiven, Never Forgotten
by Elizabeth PowerYears ago, wealthy socialite Grace Tyler humiliated Seth and almost destroyed his family. Now the former boatyard hand is a multimillionaire, and he’s out to settle a long-overdue score. He’ll take Grace’s business and her body.Except Seth hasn’t reckoned on the desire between them burning him every bit as fiercely as it consumes Grace!He’s come back to prove Grace’s guilt-but now it’s Seth who needs to be redeemed. For Grace is more inexperienced than he expected...and she’s expecting his baby!
Not Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Et Cetera
by Jena FriedmanNATIONAL BESTSELLER &“In fact very funny.&” —Cosmopolitan &“[A] hilarious and much-needed book.&” —Samantha Bee, Emmy Award–winning comedian, author, and host of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee For fans of the perceptive comedy of Hannah Gadsby, Lindy West, and Sarah Silverman, Academy Award–nominated and acclaimed stand-up comedian Jena Friedman presents a witty and insightful collection of essays on the cultural flashpoints of today.Growing up, Jena Friedman didn&’t care about being likable. And she never wanted to be a comedian, either. A child of the 90s, she wouldn&’t discover her knack for the funny business until research for her college thesis led her to take an improv class in Chicago. That anthropology paper, written on race, class, and gender in the city&’s comedy scene, was, in Jena&’s own words, &“just as funny as it sounds.&” But it did lay the groundwork for a career that has seen her write and produce for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the Late Show with David Letterman, and the Oscar nominated Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Friedman&’s debut collection, Not Funny, takes on the third rails of modern life in Jena&’s bold and subversive style, with essays that explore cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship, and…dead baby jokes. In a moment where women&’s rights are being rolled back, fascism is on the rise, and so many of us could use a breather as we struggle to get by, Jena applies her unique gifts to pull a laugh from things deemed too raw, too precious, and too scary to joke about. She shares her stories of taking on those who told her she was too brash, too edgy, and too &“unlikable&” to make it. She deftly dissects how we get coerced into silence on the issues that matter most, until they&’ve gone too far afield to be turned back around again. And she shares her struggles to make it (-ish) in a world that, more often than not, would rather tune out than listen to a woman confronting the indignities we&’ve been told to bear.
Not George Washington
by P. G. WodehouseNot George Washington is a semi-autobiographical novel by P. G. Wodehouse, written in collaboration with Herbert Westbrook. It was first published in the U.K. in 1907. The book is a humorous, fictionalized account of Wodehouse's early years as a journalist (Wodehouse edited the By The Way column for the defunct UK newspaper The Globe from 1904 to 1909). The tale is told from several viewpoints, and the character representing Wodehouse is named James Orlebar Cloyster.
Not Guilty by Reason of Menopause
by Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryantyou might be menopausal if . . .You buy your antiperspirant in six-packs. You hire a towel boy. You know the calcium content in a pitcher of piña coladas. You can pick your colon out of a lineup. Tackling "the change of life" with bravery and a wry sense of humor, comedienne Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant celebrates the lighter (and hopefully cooler) side of menopause in this daring little book. Combining laugh-out-loud musings with retro photographs and bold graphics, Not Guilty by Reason of Menopause may make you laugh, cry, swear, sweat, binge, and steal--all at the same time. And the book doubles as a fan in a pinch.From the Hardcover edition.
Not Here to Be Liked
by Michelle Quach“A smart romance with heart and guts and all the intoxicating feelings in between.” —Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes Emergency Contact meets Moxie in this cheeky and searing novel that unpacks just how complicated new love can get…when you fall for your enemy. Eliza Quan is the perfect candidate for editor in chief of her school paper. That is, until ex-jock Len DiMartile decides on a whim to run against her. Suddenly her vast qualifications mean squat because inexperienced Len—who is tall, handsome, and male—just seems more like a leader. When Eliza’s frustration spills out in a viral essay, she finds herself inspiring a feminist movement she never meant to start, caught between those who believe she’s a gender equality champion and others who think she’s simply crying misogyny.Amid this growing tension, the school asks Eliza and Len to work side by side to demonstrate civility. But as they get to know one another, Eliza feels increasingly trapped by a horrifying realization—she just might be falling for the face of the patriarchy himself.