David Sedaris, the “champion storyteller,” (Los Angeles Times) returns with his first new collection of personal essays since the bestselling Calypso Back when restaurant menus were still printed on paper, and wearing a mask—or not—was a decision made mostly on Halloween, David Sedaris spent his time doing normal things. As Happy-Go-Lucky opens, he is learning to shoot guns with his sister, visiting muddy flea markets in Serbia, buying gummy worms to feed to ants, and telling his nonagenarian father wheelchair jokes.   But then the pandemic hits, and like so many others, he’s stuck in lockdown, unable to tour and read for audiences, the part of his work he loves most. To cope, he walks for miles through a nearly deserted city, smelling only his own breath. He vacuums his apartment twice a day, fails to hoard anything, and contemplates how sex workers and acupuncturists might be getting by during quarantine.   As the world gradually settles into a new reality, Sedaris too finds himself changed. His offer to fix a stranger’s teeth rebuffed, he straightens his own, and ventures into the world with new confidence. Newly orphaned, he considers what it means, in his seventh decade, no longer to be someone’s son. And back on the road, he discovers a battle-scarred America: people weary, storefronts empty or festooned with Help Wanted signs, walls painted with graffiti reflecting the contradictory messages of our time: Eat the Rich. Trump 2024. Black Lives Matter.   In Happy-Go-Lucky, David Sedaris once again captures what is most unexpected, hilarious, and poignant about these recent upheavals, personal and public, and expresses in precise language both the misanthropy and desire for connection that drive us all. If we must live in interesting times, there is no one better to chronicle them than the incomparable David Sedaris. Read more

Rule #1: It doesn’t matter. One of USA Today’s Best Self-Help Books of the Year: “Hilarious.” —People Prize-winning essayist Roger Rosenblatt has commented on some of the most important trends and events of our time in insightful columns in Time and discerning commentaries on PBSNewshour with Jim Lehrer. But at the dawn of a new millennium, Roger found himself facing an issue that he couldn’t talk his way out of: getting old.   Luckily, aging couldn’t dull his wit, and he turned his sharp pen to creating a survival manual for the twilight of life. These fifty-four brilliant, funny, and indispensable rules range from how to handle a bad hair day (or a no hair day) to knowing the difference between humor and comedy to learning that, in the end, none of these little worries really matter. Practical, wise, and funny, Rules for Aging offers not only a new mantra for an older generation but “a guide for those in the younger generation who want to learn from the mistakes of their elders” (Newsday). Read more

I, Marlow Taylor, need to stop fantasizing about the hot, single dad next door.Should I have agreed to nanny his cute six year old who loves my dog Waffles? Absolutely not.But her dad seems to think he can do everything himself. (spoiler: no one can)3 reasons why I absolutely cannot fall for Dylan Stafford:He’s grumpy and doesn’t seem to like me very muchHe lives next door – literally next door to my perfect pink houseThere are no secrets in a small townI’m an optimistic artist, never living in one place for too long.He’s a cynical billionaire, trying to raise his kid on his own like a “normal” person.Since I’m not going to fall for Dylan Stafford, it shouldn’t matter that he shovels my driveway or looks at me like he could devour me.One kiss later – I, Marlow Taylor, am completely screwed. Read more

I swore off a bad-boy manchild. Until I get stuck on vacation with Dominic Flores—hot, tattooed bad-boy… and a manwith a child.We both get invited on a vacation we both desperately need, and while trapped in a beach house for a week (not to mention locked in a coat closet and stranded on a second-floor patio), I brace myself for the expected.But…I expect lazy, and then I get home-cooked dinners and successful businessman.I expect slob, and then I get vacuumed carpets and a loaded dishwasher without asking.I expect selfish in bed, and then…well, wow.I expect deadbeat dad, and then I see elaborate French braids…and PTO President.Each time I see him slather his daughter in SPF 50 and handle a tantrum with patience, when he helps me with the school’s budget and plans a fundraiser, and still makes me coffee just the way I like it, I wonder.I swore off men like him. But is he the exception… or worse, the rule I was meant to break?PS 2—and its fearless leader—get their happily ever after in Strictly Extracurricular, the sizzling finale of the Lessons in Love series. Expect a swoon-worthy single dad, his sparkly five-year-old daughter, steamy summer lovin’, BIPOC representation, and a found family that loves just as fiercely as they fight—plus enough chemistry to set the pages (or your e-reader) on fire.This high-heat romantic comedy works as a standalone, but for the full force of all the feels, dive into the first two books in the series! Read more

Doppelbanger; A person who bangs someone solely because they look similar to another person they want to bang. At thirty-five, Gina Bourque is still playing the field. If he’s single, in his early twenties with dark hair and brooding eyes, there’s a damn good chance you’ll find him in her little black book. Jeffrey Ryan never imagined that at nearly forty he’d find himself widowed and a single dad. But here he is—stumbling through this thing called life with two impressionable daughters watching his every move. When Gina and Jeffrey meet while cruising the Caribbean, sparks fly and not in a good way. He’s too old. Too blond. Too stiff. Yet she’s still drawn to him like a moth to a flame. She’s too vulgar. Too sassy. Too wild. But she ignites something inside of him he can’t ignore. We all know what happens when you play with fire. . . someone’s bound to get burned. *Doppelbanger is a STANDALONE, single dad, contemporary romantic comedy in the Cajun Girls Series. Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — MORE THAN 100,000 COPIES SOLD!The engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be honest, if you have ADHD you'd never read anyway).You live in a world that wasn't designed for you. A world where you're expected to sit still, stay quiet, and focus. Because of the way your brain is wired, you can feel like you’re failing at life. But you are not failing. You are awesome.Award-winning content creators Kim and Penn Holderness are on a mission to reboot how we think about the unfortunately named "attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder." As always, they are doing it by looking in the mirror, because they don't just study ADHD; they live it.Penn was in college when he was diagnosed with ADHD, although the signs of having a brain that worked just a little bit differently had been there since he was a kid. Rather than view the diagnosis as a curse or give in to feelings of inadequacy or failure, he took a different approach, one that he wants to share with fellow ADHDers and the people who care about them.Drawing on their often-hilarious insights and the expertise of doctors, researchers, and specialists; Kim and Penn provide fun, easy-to-digest advice and explanations, including:What it's actually like to live with an ADHD brain.How to find humor in the pitfalls, sob stories, and unbelievable triumphs (like the time they won The Amazing Race!) that come with ADHD.How to tackle the challenges ADHD presents with a positive outlook.Targeted tools and techniques to play to your unique strengths.Fun extras like ADHD Bingo, an ode to cargo pants, and what the world would look like if ADHDers were in charge.Take it from Penn: Having ADHD can be scary, but it comes with incredible upsides, including creativity, hyperfocus, and energy. You might even say it's kind of awesome. Whether you have ADHD or want to support someone else in their journey, this is the guide you need to make the life you want. Read more

I, Everly Townstead, need to stop fantasizing about my brother’s billionaire best friend.Should I have accidentally married the notorious charmer in Vegas? No, because his family is trying to buy my dad’s company.Nothing says trust and unity between two businesses like an (accidental) marriage of convenience, right?3 reasons why I absolutely cannot fall for my fake husband:1. My brother would be furious2. I can’t risk my heart getting broken again3. Cash Stafford doesn’t do serious–everSmart girls like me don’t end up with men who flirt with easy smiles.Men like Cash Stafford don’t ask for forever.Except I’ll never forget he’s the boy I made a wedding pact with when I was seventeen.One drunken mistake later – I, Everly Townstead, am completely hitched. Read more

'I laughed out loud so many times reading this book! It was so stinking fun! It drew me in from the very beginning... Haven't read a book quite like it... Such a great story!' Reader review, 5 stars 'A riotous read' Women's OwnShe married him for better or worse. But no one mentioned the ex-wife.When saying 'I do' to the love of her life, it didn't matter to Marie that Scott had been married before. But four years later, it's a different story.These days, Marie feels as though Scott sees more of his first wife and their children than he does of her and their energetic toddler. All she wants is for them to be a happy, blended family, but it's not so easy when his ex-wife refuses to let the two families meet.Well, Marie's had enough - there's only so much a woman can take! Now she's setting out to find his ex and prove that she's a decent person who can be trusted with the children.But there's a slight catch: Scott's asked her to let him handle it, so she'll need to be discreet. Which is difficult when her mum, cousin and aunt decide to get involved and don't know the meaning of the word.Marie's determined to make it work and pull off the impossible, preferably without getting publicly humiliated, arrested or even divorced...With warmth, wit and humour, Has Anyone Seen My Husband? is a hilariously relatable book that will have you feeling every kind of emotion from start to finish. Get ready to love, laugh and cringe in this unmissable read for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Fiona Gibson and Confessions of a Forty Something.Authors and readers are LOVING Has Anyone Seen My Husband?:'I hungrily devoured the book within two days - whoops! My eyes couldn't read this fast enough and I couldn't wait to find out how things were going to end' Reader review, 5 stars'Page-turning and heartwarming, with pitch-perfect bite and wit' Helen Lederer, comedian and author'Pin-sharp, pacy, and with a cast of hilarious characters, this is Kathleen Whyman at her best!' Zoë Folbigg, author of The Note'Another comedy classic from Kathleen Whyman, who can always be relied upon to deliver a relatable, engaging and absolutely hilarious tale of motherhood and mayhem (with a smattering of espionage, car-chasing, pole-dancing and punch-ups thrown into the mix). Kathleen is the Queen of comic fiction!' Nancy Peach, author of The Mother of all Problems'Kathleen Whyman has done an amazing job of writing a funny, poignant look into modern relationships. The story had me gripped right up until the end. Highly recommend' Julia Boggio, author of Shooters'A fun light-hearted romping read that had me laughing so hard!' Reader review, 5 stars'Absolutely loved this book and was gutted when I'd finished it as it was so brilliant!' Reader review, 5 stars 'A blast, dripping with wit and humour' Caroline Khoury, author of It Must Be Love'I absolutely LOVED this one. There were fascinating layers, family relationships, romantic relationships, laughs and unexpected happenings. The fact that I read this book quickly (for me, I'm a slow reader) speaks volumes as to how very much I enjoyed it. My favourite book ... for sure and definitely a 5* read from me' Reader review, 5 stars Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is the inspirational story that we all need. No one makes me laugh harder than Leanne Morgan!”—Reese WitherspoonThe beloved comedy sensation packs a hilarious punch with real talk about what it’s like to be a woman today—from rebelling against the latest diet trends to dealing with perimenopausal mean girls and attending rock concerts in middle age.  For a long time, no one pulling the strings in the comedy world thought that a woman over fifty from rural Tennessee could make it in the industry. But Leanne Morgan has defied the odds, reaching millions with her musings on hormones, low-rise britches, Weight Watchers, and her opposites-attract relationship with her husband, Chuck. In her charming southern accent, Morgan brings readers inside her quest to find her voice after spending many years trying to figure out what that meant. Along the way, we learn how she grew up as a butcher’s daughter, landed a husband with health insurance, honed her stand-up technique selling jewelry at house parties, embraced the glories of aging, and surrendered to the comfort of wearing big flesh-toned panties. Equal parts warm and hilarious, this book is a must-read by one of comedy’s rising stars—reminding you that every time life leaves you asking “What in the world?!,” something good is bound to come out of it someday. Read more

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Boomerangers [boo-muh-rang-ers] noun, informal: an adult that moves back home to live with a parent after a period of independence.SpencerI love sex. I love the power, the intimacy, the euphoria it brings. Too bad I’m not having any . . . You’d think as New Orleans’ most renowned sex therapist that I’d be swimming in single men. In a way, I am . . . except for the fact that one is in diapers and the other two are drowning in preteen hormones. As a single mother of three, my days are devoted to my clients and my kids, and my nights are spent with Fabio, my trusty vibrator. When my world begins to unravel, I have no choice but to move back home. And when my high school sweetheart comes waltzing back into my life, comedy and chaos ensue.What can I say? I never said I could pick ’em, but you can bet your ass I know how to fix ’em.CooperAs soon as the ink dried on my divorce papers, I made myself a solemn vow: I was done with relationships. Moving home to take over my father’s firm was the plan, until Spencer decided to return, along with three souvenirs from the life she’s lived without me. I’ve been in love with the girl next door for nearly all of my life; the rest was spent trying to forget her. I’d give almost anything for a second chance with her, but I have no time for distractions—especially the kind that involve diapers, bottles, and eighteen-year commitments. The problem is, she’s already got me by the balls . . . and I’m beginning to feel the noose tightening around my heart.*Intended for readers 18+*Boomerangrs is a STANDALONE, single parent, contemporary romantic comedy in the Cajun Girls Series. Read more

'Fresh, fast-paced, and laugh-out-effing-loud. I loved it!' Zoë Folbigg, author of The NoteShe's wearing the pants in this family. And washing everyone else's too...When Sarah's husband, Will, is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.On principle, she should turn it down. But their young family needs the money and Sarah can't help feeling like her career has taken a backseat all these years. Now it is her turn to shine.Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week and answering client calls on the weekend. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?Wrong.This change was supposed to be the making of them as a family, but as Sarah fights for her chance to have it all, she might end up losing everything...A totally hilarious and honest look at juggling family, marriage and careers. Fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Kristen Bailey and Sophie Kinsella will be absolutely hooked from the very first page.Everyone loves Would You Ask My Husband That?:'Wonderfully witty... The number of times I cried out: "YES! I SAY THAT AS WELL!" ... Marvellous' Kristen Bailey'Had me embarrassingly ugly snort laughing in public' Reader review 5 stars'Will leave readers laughing out loud' Reader review 5 stars'Brilliant... I read it in one sitting' Reader review 5 stars'Perfect blend of humour, heart, and relatability' Reader review 5 stars'Sharp, fast and funny' Fiona Gibson'Working mums will identify with this fun, light-hearted read' Paige Toon Read more

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller: “A hilarious take on that age-old problem: getting the beloved child to go to sleep” (NPR).“Hell no, you can’t go to the bathroom. You know where you can go? The f**k to sleep.”Go the Fuck to Sleep is a book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don’t always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, it captures the familiar—and unspoken—tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. Read by a host of celebrities, from Samuel L. Jackson to Jennifer Garner, this subversively funny bestselling storybook will not actually put your kids to sleep, but it will leave you laughing so hard you won’t care. Read more

Enjoy some adolescent humor with this collection of the award-winning comic strips about being (and raising) a teenager: “Zits is a comedic masterpiece!” —Stan LeeSixteen-year-old Jeremy Duncan is a high school freshman and an aspiring musician with big dreams. Sure, he spends a lot of time on his phone, but what do his parents expect when all they do is nag him about chores and homework? In the latest Zits collection, Jeremy tries his best to deal with a busy teenage social calendar, high school crushes, and keeping his room just clean enough to appease his overbearing—er, loving—parents. Readers will laugh, roll their eyes, and smirk along with Jeremy in each delightfully snarky Screentime cartoon. Read more

A hilarious treasury of the beloved comic strip, featuring the daily struggles of an Ohio teen and his family.Teenagers are unpredictable creatures. They don’t seem to follow a schedule, observe rules (of the road or basic logic), but occasionally, they make a surprising amount of sense. Extra Cheesy Zits is here to shed light on the always confounding, often amusing experience of parenting teens. Join the Duncan family—Connie, Walt, and Jeremy—as they grapple with modern technology, confront homework deadlines, and learn to bridge the cultural divide between parents and teenagers.  Extra Cheesy Zits offers a light-hearted yet insightful look into the multifaceted lives of modern teens and their families, complemented by annotations from the creators. From mood swings to the perils of sharing a car, this collection broaches many familiar topics with humor and compassion. Read more

Modern parenthood goes under the microscope in this sidesplitting collection of Baby Blues comics, sure to make every mom and dad feel seen.In this chronological collection, readers get a close-up view inside the home of the MacPhersons, a perfectly normal family with perfectly chaotic lives. Daryl and Wanda are deep in the trenches of childrearing and earning their stripes as parents to Zoe, Hammie, and Wren.Baby Blues expertly illustrates why Band-Aids remain in short supply, tattling and teasing lead to time-outs, and an unplanned visit to the dentist or auto mechanic occurs just when the bills seem to be caught up.Baby Blues transcends the comic page by fusing the award–winning imaginations of Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott with familiar family life. Inside this annotated collection, Kirkman and Scott intuitively balance the humorous with the poignant though relatable and sometimes all-too-familiar parenting scenes. Read more

“Preserve the greatest gift you will ever give your baby: a loving relationship between the baby's parents" (John Gottman) with the guidance of this hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, with life-changing, real-world advice.How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids tackles the last taboo subject of parenthood: the startling, white-hot fury that new (and not-so-new) mothers often have for their mates. After Jancee Dunn had her baby, she found that she was doing virtually all the household chores, even though she and her husband worked equal hours. She asked herself: How did I become the 'expert' at changing a diaper? Many expectant parents spend weeks researching the best crib or safest car seat, but spend little if any time thinking about the titanic impact the baby will have on their marriage—and the way their marriage will affect their child. Enter Dunn, her well-meaning but blithely unhelpful husband, their daughter, and her boisterous extended family, who show us the ways in which outmoded family patterns and traditions thwart the overworked, overloaded parents of today. On the brink of marital Armageddon, Dunn plunges into the latest relationship research, solicits the counsel of the country's most renowned couples' and sex therapists, canvasses fellow parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator on how to effectively contain an "explosive situation." Instead of having the same fights over and over, Dunn and her husband must figure out a way to resolve their larger issues and fix their family while there is still time. As they discover, adding a demanding new person to your relationship means you have to reevaluate—and rebuild—your marriage. In an exhilarating twist, they work together to save the day, happily returning to the kind of peaceful life they previously thought was the sole province of couples without children. Part memoir, part self-help book with actionable and achievable advice, How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids is an eye-opening look at how the man who got you into this position in this first place is the ally you didn't know you had.   Recommended by Nicole Cliffe in Slate Featured in People Picks A Red Tricycle Best Baby and Toddler Parenting Book of the Year One of Mother magazine's favorite parenting books of the year Read more

Celebrate Zits’ twentieth anniversary with the always spot-on, sometimes chaotic, and often messy comic moments between Jeremy and his befuddled parents.Authors Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman have sifted through the highlights (and some lowlights!) over the life of the strip and have created a unique behind-the-scenes, insightful view into the history of Zits. They have selected their all-time favorite cartoons to fill the collection along with special features, including stories about:How they met in Sedona, Arizona, and came up with the crazy idea of creating ZitsThe teenagers in their own livesChoosing the title ZitsStrips that newspapers declined to publish, or words they censored, etc.Creating a Zits Sunday stripSucks, bites, and blows: staking out territory on the comic pageFish paste and other reasons our kids don’t want to travel with us anymoreExcerpts from their sketchbooks will also be shown.This is the book every fan of Zits has ever wanted! Read more

MilesLong story short. I needed to find a wife.My mother’s final attempt to hold control over me from beyond the grave was temporarily appointing my uncle, her brother, Chairman and CEO of our family company, Bradshaw Capital. She stipulated in her will something I didn’t see coming—marry within the year of her passing, remain wed for another, and the company would be mine.As absurd as that was, I had no choice if I wanted control of the company that was rightfully mine.While in Vegas, I met a captivating woman, a fellow New Yorker named Stella Harper, who was financially strapped and jobless. After one night with her, I saw an opportunity in a moment of impulsivity. Marry her, maintain separate lives, and dissolve our fake marriage once I secured ownership of Bradshaw Capital. I’d get what I wanted, and she’d walk away a rich woman.Simple right?Two months into our sham of a marriage, my uncle fell ill, which led to my taking over the company. The one-year stipulation was no longer in place, and before I could file for the dissolution of our marriage, Stella dropped a bombshell.She was pregnant.The prospect of fatherhood was inconceivable to me. The last thing I needed in my life was baby drama. A wife and children were never part of my life’s plan. But Stella left her mark on me, and as I grappled with feelings I never intended to feel, something unexpected began to stir within me.StellaLong story short. I needed money fast.I lost my nanny job in a fancy Upper West Side household after the mom flipped out over her husband helping me with a kid-induced glue disaster. She accused me of wanting her husband, fired me on the spot, and spread nasty rumors about me to Manhattan’s elite, ensuring I’d never nanny for anyone again.Meanwhile, I was hustling to finish my child psychology master’s at NYU. Without a job, my financial disaster hit its peak with tuition, rent, credit cards, and looming student loans, which had me drowning in stress.Purely by accident, I met a ruggedly handsome and charming man named Miles Bradshaw in Vegas. After one wild night together, he dropped a bomb: He offered me one million dollars to marry him and stay wed for one year so he could gain control of his company. I thought he was crazy. But after hearing him out, it was a win-win for both of us.Then, a mishap with my birth control pills happened, and I accidentally ended up getting pregnant. He made it clear he wasn’t father material and didn’t need the drama that came with children.I knew the marriage was temporary, but I fell in love with him and fell hard. He broke my heart and soul, and I had no choice but to leave. I was positive that I could never forgive him until one night, he knocked on my door.18+ Read more