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"Europe and Elsewhere" by Mark Twain is a collection of essays and stories that provide insights into the author's experiences in Europe and beyond. From humorous anecdotes to reflections on society and politics, the book covers a range of topics such as memorable midnight experiences, editorial writings, temperance crusades, and national stupidities. With contributions from Brander Matthews and Albert Bigelow Paine, the book offers a unique perspective on the world through Mark Twain's witty storytelling and critical observations of human nature and society. Published in 1923.

Derrymore Academy circa 2007 is home to teenagers who have their eyebrows shaped and their sweet sixteens tented. Their first kisses arrive around the same time as their boating licenses and they celebrate getting their braces off with Mediterranean vacations. It is here that Emery Hooper, adopted at birth into the country club set, thrives. The one blight on her otherwise perfect life? Lilah Chang. The Chinese-American student is the embarrassing epitome of every Asian stereotype Emery despises—and is inexplicably determined to become Emery's friend.

Are you tired of pretending to understand Hegel? Do you feel personally attacked by German idealism? Have you ever wondered if “sublation” is just a fancy word for “I have no idea what I’m saying”? Congratulations. You’ve found your people. In Hegel’s Dialectic: Making Simple Ideas Complicated Since 1807, philosophy finally gets the sarcasm-drenched takedown it deserves.

Montclair Retirement Community is the poshest home for seniors Savannah, Georgia has to offer. When Montclair is under threat of foreclosure, its devil-may-care Southern Belle resident, Geraldine Ford, refuses to let her home be lost. After all, to Geraldine, Montclair and its residents are the closest thing to a home and family she has had in all 70 years of her life. She recruits her closest gal pals, who are also residents of Montclair, on a felonious adventure to acquire cash to pay Montclair’s debts.

When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf-themed wedding Rose is hosting.

This is a farce/parody/black comedy ... a takeoff from the Sherlock Holmes genre. Most assuredly, it is pure fun. Read it with your tongue firmly planted in your cheek - and enjoy the wild "ride" as this is a crime that will titillate you!

Dallas Williams was suffering from a crisis in life after losing his wife and child in a car accident. After stumbling on the small country town of Dog Run, he decided the quirky, frequently humorous town was the place to restart his life. Everything was going well and he even had a new love in his life, Stormy Weather. When he finally realized she was toxic he broke off the relationship. It was then she decided to come back and kill him. But, things didn't work out the way she hoped.

“Just sit tight, shut up and let me work my magic. And, for heaven’s sake, try to look empowered.” Trent Argent, community troubleshooter, has been parachuted into an isolated village identified as a problem area. It’s his job to tell the Ramstead locals to eat less sugar and stop getting their teenagers pregnant. He’s done this countless times before, but how did he end up so rich? The council is determined. It’s brought together public agencies in partnership, and not just to have someone else to point at when things go wrong. The villagers, led by Gerald Thompson of the ...

Florida Man strikes again — and again — and again! From flying alligators to sword fights at laundromats, this outrageous collection brings you 25 unbelievable short stories inspired by real headlines. Dive into a world where the bizarre is everyday news, and chaos lurks around every corner. Logan Carter’s hilarious, jaw-dropping tales capture the spirit of Florida's most infamous characters, blending truth, madness, and a whole lot of gator. Buckle up. It’s going to be a wild ride. Florida Man strikes again — and again — and again! From flying alligators to sword fights at ...

It started out like any other morning for the Fact Checker. The piece, “Mandeville/Green,” didn’t raise any red flags. There were more pressing stories that week—it being 2004 New York City and all. “Mandeville/Green” was a light, breezy look at a local farm called New Egypt, whose Ramapo tomatoes were quickly becoming the summer’s hottest produce. At first glance, the story seemed straightforward, but one line made the Fact Checker pause: a stray quote from a New Egypt volunteer named Sylvia making a cryptic reference to “nefarious business” at the farmer’s market.

When Diane Schwebe, the director of a major New York museum, is awakened in the early morning by a text message from the museum’s lawyer, it is the start of a twenty-four hour roller-coaster ride. Diane has sacrificed many things in her life to help the fading institution stave off irrelevance and financial ruin. In this battle, she’s surrounded by her stalwart supporters and a motley assortment of museum employees, each on the precipice of collapse or revelation.

What happens when a prophet dies and forgets to leave a forwarding address? After the Prophet Fell is a blistering, unapologetic, and darkly hilarious dive into the holy mess that followed the death of Joseph Smith—the founder of the Mormon Church, self-declared prophet, and the man who left behind a movement with no plan, no instructions, and way too many people claiming to be his successor. Told with biting wit and backed by historical receipts, this book pulls back the sacramental curtain to expose the succession crisis that tore the Latter-day Saints apart. From Brigham Young’s ...

In the fifth (and final) episode of The Chuckie Chin Mystery Series, an awful scourge has hit San Francisco. Chuckie Chin's investigation takes him to Hawaii. Never fear ... although the nature of this crime is very serious and quite somber, when Chuckie Chin is at the helm, the hilarity is never far away!

Funny, whip-smart, and often tender, Bitter Texas Honey introduces us to the unforgettable and indefatigable Joan West: ambitious, full of contradictions, utterly herself. As she wades through it all—addiction, politics, loss, and, notably, her father’s string of increasingly bizarre girlfriends—we witness her confront what it means to be a person, and an artist, in the world.

They woke up in the Labyrinth -- at least, that's what Devon calls it. A seemingly endless complex of shiny metal corridors with doors spaced along left and right walls. Some doors are locked, but so far, the ones that Kenya can't pick or bypass, Jordie has been able to rip off their hinges. Devon hasn't had to use her flaming sword yet... on the doors, at least. But some of the things they've found beyond the doors have given them all a chance to practice their new powers. They don't know anything about where they are or what they're doing here. But the doors can apparently lead ANYWHERE.....

The third installment of the popular series looks at possible scenarios for the future of the Sussexes. It is 2028 and Oprah has arrived at Adelaide Cottage for a third interview with William and Kate. In the intervening five years, we learn that the Hollywood bubble has popped for Prince Harry, whose recent divorce from Meghan Markle has left him increasingly nostalgic for his previous life as a working royal. We also hear about Meghan's meteoric rise to political stardom, and learn that Prince William's implacable anger towards his younger brother has not eroded with time.

Roll up! Roll up for Harry and Meghan's very unmagical and not at all mysterious world tour! In this sixth installment Kitty discusses the reasons behind these escapades and whether they are in fact worthwhile.

The second fictional interview in the aftermath of Harry and Meghan's revelations. This time, Oprah fires her questions at Prince William and Kate following on from Harry and Meghan's Netflix series. It would never happen - or so we think - but is it really that unlikely? We live in a world where Netflix makes lavish dramas about the current royal family, whilst Prince Harry and Meghan continue to indulge us with tell-all interviews, articles, upcoming biographies and documentaries. So what if Oprah gave William and Kate the opportunity to tell their sides of the story and - against all the...

The night of the next Presidential election is imagined in this fictional satire. Everyone is Donald crazy - for different reasons - but can reason and reality shine through? A "what-if" of the near future, imagined by the best-selling author, Kitty Wandsworth.

Alex Morgan is a bounty hunter. Hope Harrington is a woman with no life. Combine the two of them and you have one of the most tongue-in-cheek and hilarious mysteries ever written! This is the third in a series of Morgan and Harrington mysteries which takes the girls to St. Marteen trying to catch up with the one that got away in the their last book, When Fated Collide - Mardi Gras Bound. The hilarity starts from the very first chapter and continues until the very end. Add in some characters from Ms. Masons book The Pink Canary and you will be laughing to the very end. The tropical locals ...