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Heartbreak Houseshare
by null Emily MerrillWhen moving on means moving out… Surely there should be a rule book to guide you through the tumultuous twenties, or a ‘to do list’ at the very least? Fresh out of university in Manchester and struggling to climb the career ladder in London, Flick’s devastated when her boyfriend dumps her with no warning and leaves her looking for a new place to live. Being forced into a houseshare with three complete strangers isn’t exactly how Flick saw things going. But the residents of Carlisle Avenue are quickly on hand to help her navigate the ups and downs of the life she’s currently winging. With their help, along with her big sister, Flick manages to focus her energy on ticking off items that she’s added to her ‘twenties list’ – the perfect bucket list for any twenty-something reclaiming their life post-break up. And all is going well, that is until her boss catches wind of it and asks her to create a new magazine column documenting her progress. Enter Teddy, a sweet guy who becomes Flick’s friend after a tennis meet-cute. As the column finds its feet Flick’s in way over her head, somehow managing to fake-date Teddy to please her boss and her readers. But the further Flick gets into twenties life, the more she realizes: maybe she’s not the only one following the ‘fake it ‘til you make it’ mantra.
Shakespeare and: The Merry Wives of Windsor (ISSN)
by Elizabeth SchaferSeismic shifts in the theatrical meanings of The Merry Wives of Windsor have taken place across the centuries as Shakespeare’s frequently performed play has relocated to Windsor across the world, journeying along the production/adaptation/appropriation continuum.This (eco-)performance history of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor not only offers the first in-depth analysis of the play in production, with a particular focus on the representation of merry women, but also utilises the comedy’s forest-aware dramaturgy to explore Mistress Page’s concept of being ‘frugal in my mirth’ in relation to sustainable theatre practices. Herne’s Oak – the fictitious tree in Windsor Forest where everyone meets in the final scene of the play – is utilised to enable a maverick but ecologically based reframing of the productions of Merry Wives analysed here.This study engages with gender, physical comedy, and cultural relocations of Windsor across the world to offer new insight into Merry Wives and its theatricality.
Shakespeare and: The Merry Wives of Windsor (ISSN)
by Elizabeth SchaferSeismic shifts in the theatrical meanings of The Merry Wives of Windsor have taken place across the centuries as Shakespeare’s frequently performed play has relocated to Windsor across the world, journeying along the production/adaptation/appropriation continuum.This (eco-)performance history of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor not only offers the first in-depth analysis of the play in production, with a particular focus on the representation of merry women, but also utilises the comedy’s forest-aware dramaturgy to explore Mistress Page’s concept of being ‘frugal in my mirth’ in relation to sustainable theatre practices. Herne’s Oak – the fictitious tree in Windsor Forest where everyone meets in the final scene of the play – is utilised to enable a maverick but ecologically based reframing of the productions of Merry Wives analysed here.This study engages with gender, physical comedy, and cultural relocations of Windsor across the world to offer new insight into Merry Wives and its theatricality.
Greg the Sausage Roll: Discover the laugh out loud NO 1 Sunday Times bestselling series (Greg the Sausage Roll)
by Mark Hoyle Roxanne HoyleSun's out, crumbs out - Greg the Sausage Roll is SO EXCITED to be jetting off on his first-ever holiday! He's ready to hop on a plane to paradise for some FUN IN THE SUN! Karaoke, splashing in the pool, ice cream - Greg's ready to try it all and have the BEST HOLIDAY EVER!But will he miss his sausage-roll sweetheart, Gloria, and all his friends back at the bakery?Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestseller Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper.
Bad Summer People: A scorchingly addictive summer must-read
by Emma RosenblumGET READY FOR YOUR NEXT SUMMER OBSESSION: A PERFECT RICH-PEOPLE-BEHAVING-BADLY BEACH READ'Need a post-Waystar fix? Get your eyes round Bad Summer People' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'Awful rich people on their summer holidays having affairs and secret money worries, it is DELICIOUS' MARIAN KEYES--- The island’s where you go to have fun. Miles of beaches and boardwalks. The sun’s hot. The games are competitive. And the best liaisons are illicit. The same rich families have been coming every summer for years. And whether it’s on the tennis court, or in the bedroom, old rivalries gain a new frisson. Then the body is found. Is it murder? Has it all, finally, gone too far? But if so – how do you stop?---‘Brilliantly written, wryly funny, excitingly paced’ DAILY MAIL ‘A sizzling sin-fest. The perfect page-turning read’ GRAZIA ‘Delicious: such gossipy, naughty fun’ LUCY FOLEY ‘Wicked, clever fun. Sinfully good like a summer cocktail you want to keep refilling’ KEVIN KWAN ‘An addictive thriller’ NEW YORK TIMES
The Beautiful Poetry of Donald Trump
by Rob SearsWhat if there's a hidden dimension to Donald Trump; a sensitive, poetic side? Driven by this question, Rob Sears began combing Trump's words for signs of poetry. What he found was a revelation. By simply taking the 45th President of the United States' tweets and transcripts, cutting them up and reordering them, Sears unearthed a trove of beautiful verse that was just waiting to be discovered. This groundbreaking collection gives readers a glimpse of Trump's innermost thoughts and feelings on everything from the nature of truth, to what he hates about Lord Sugar. And it will reveal a hitherto hidden Donald, who may surprise and delight both students and critics alike. Now with seventeen all-new poems! As we lurch deeper into the Trump presidency, this timely publication also includes Sears' scholarly footnotes and introduction, in which he excavates new critical angles and insights into the President's poetry which the casual reader might initially overlook.
The Little Book of Farts: Everything You Didn't Need to Know and More!
by Summersdale PublishersEvery fart is unique. From the ever-so-dainty Pipsqueak to the mighty window-frame-rattling Thunderclap, there's a whole world of bottom-burps to savour in this informative and revealing dictionary. Ranging from how to fart and get away with it to the worst places to fart, you'll realize you didn't know the first thing about flatulence!
MILF: Motherhood, Identity, Love and F*ckery
by Paloma Faith***THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***'The most raw, funny and liberating look at what it is to be a woman.' – FEARNE COTTON‘Paloma is a storyteller like no other. Empowering and healing – a whole generation of women are about to feel SEEN!’ – GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'The most raw, funny and liberating look at what it is to be a woman.' – FEARNE COTTON‘Paloma is a storyteller like no other. Empowering and healing – a whole generation of women are about to feel SEEN!’ – GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'The most raw, funny and liberating look at what it is to be a woman.' – FEARNE COTTON‘Paloma is a storyteller like no other. Empowering and healing – a whole generation of women are about to feel SEEN!’ – GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Gritty, funny, poetic and freeing.' – ANNA MATHUR, Psychotherapist and bestselling author'A tremendous book, both entertaining and important' – The i newspaperCan women have it all? What does it mean to be a woman and a mother in the modern age?In this passionate, funny and fierce polemic, Paloma Faith delves deep into theissues that face women today, from puberty and sexual awakenings, to battlingthrough the expectations of patriarchy and the Supermum myth.Infused with Paloma's characteristic humour, and raw honesty about thechallenges of IVF and the early years of motherhood, this book is a beautifulcelebration of women's work and the invisible load women carry. Moving from questions around identity and how motherhood impacts on that, to what it evenmeans to be a 'good mother', how we need to embrace messiness,imperfection and the bitter sweet pleasures of being 'selfish' and puttingourselves first.Paloma invites us into her own coming of age and relationship with her mum, toexplore how our bonds with our children evolve into adulthood. We see aglimpse of the complexities and joys of Paloma's experience of jugglingromantic love, heartbreak and dating with the demands of motherhood.
A Celebration of David Attenborough: The Activity Book
by null Nathan JoyceA highly diverting celebration of television’s favourite naturalist, packed with games, trivia and Attenborough-inspired activities. Attenborough. Just saying the name makes everyone feel better. Words like 'dependable', 'inspiring' and 'soothing' cascade like the rains returning to the sun-parched savanna. And according to a recent poll, he's the most trustworthy person alive, above Michelle Obama and The Queen. As the saga of Boaty, McBoatface showed (the research ship was finally called RRS Sir David Attenborough), British people love silliness. And this book is a celebration of our two favourite things: Attenborough and silliness. You'll find games like Guess the animal from David's description, the David Attenborough drinking game, Create your own Attenborough coat of arms, Spot the fake species, Attenbingo, come up with a new animal print design for David's patented blue shirt in Patternborough, and if you find yourself in times of trouble, seek solace with the What would Attenborough do? self-help guide. Everything you've ever wanted to know about the great man – from fun facts and remarkable quotes, plus ludicrous games – lies within the sustainably forested habitat of these pages. It's the perfect present for, well, anyone, really.
Scenes of a Graphic Nature: 'A perfect page-turner' (Dolly Alderton) from the bestselling author of The Rachel Incident
by Caroline O'DonoghueTHE RACHEL INCIDENT - Caroline O'Donoghue's bestselling new novel* - is out nowCharlie's life isn't going forward - so she's decided to go back After a tough few years floundering around the British film industry and experimenting with amateur pornography, Charlie and her best friend Laura take a trip to her familial home on an island off the west coast of Ireland. Her father's health is rapidly declining and this could be the last chance to connect with her roots. But events on the island cause Charlie to doubt her father's childhood stories - and then there's her complicated relationship with Laura. Pursuing the truth will shatter everything she thought knew - but is that what it takes to grow up?'A gorgeous exploration of the messy and fragile nature of friendship and all the many forms of love' IRISH TIMES'A darkly humorous, keenly observed blend of millennial drift and murder mystery from a razor-sharp writer' RED'Witty, tender and insightful' GUARDIAN'A perfect page-turner. I loved it' DOLLY ALDERTON'Wonderful. Had me gripped' MARIAN KEYES*The Rachel Incident was a #2 bestseller in Ireland in June 2023
Promising Young Women: A darkly funny novel about being a young woman in a man's world, by the bestselling author of THE RACHEL INCIDENT
by Caroline O'DonoghueTHE RACHEL INCIDENT - Caroline O'Donoghue's bestselling new novel* - is out nowA darkly funny novel about being a young woman in a man's world, by the bestselling author of The Rachel Incident'Like Nora Ephron's Heartburn, Promising Young Women positively thrums with relatability and honesty' IRISH INDEPENDENTJane is twenty-six, freshly dumped, and on the bottom rung of a lacklustre marketing career. She is also moonlighting as a worldly agony aunt. When an office party goes too far, she drunkenly tries out another role: the Other Woman. As Jane's affair with her much older, married boss takes off, she disregards the advice her alter ego would give and dissolves into being someone else's dirty little secret. But she's not the only one at her company to have taken the wrong path. As she finds her own health and sanity disintegrating, can she discover the truth before another promising young woman is taken under his wing?'Deeply relatable and darkly comic . . . It'll have you nodding with familiarity, thinking, laughing - and crying - as you race towards the end' GRAZIA'So brilliant, I highly recommend it' DOLLY ALDERTON'I loved it - whipsmart and so witty' MARIAN KEYES'Sharp, pithy and engaging' IRISH TIMES'Smart and spiky' METROAn Post Irish Book Awards Shortlisted Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year*The Rachel Incident was a #2 bestseller in Ireland in June 2023
University Tales: A hilarious and nostalgic cosy novel for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe
by Jack SheffieldThe delightful new novel from Jack Sheffield, author of the much-loved Teacher series.York, 1988.Dr Tom Frith is beginning his first term as a tutor at the University of Eboracum. After teaching primary school children for several years, he's sure shaping the minds of young adults will be a welcome change. But that's before considering the pressures he'll face outside the lecture hall, from helping three hapless students who've been surviving exclusively on porridge, to fielding inappropriate propositions from students chasing higher grades.And then there's the particular challenge of Edna Wallop, the Acting Head of Faculty. Edna may have grand plans to overhaul the faculty's finances, but Tom can't help being suspicious of her methods...Meanwhile, Tom meets Inger, an enigmatic Music tutor, and feels an instant spark. One thing's for sure: it's going to be an eventful year on campus, for tutors and students alike!A hilarious, nostalgic and heart-warming novel about the trials and tribulations of life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe._Praise for Jack Sheffield:'Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure' - Alan Titchmarsh'Jack Sheffield is certainly top of the class with this heart-warming and feel-good series' - Western Morning News'Reliably entertaining' - Choice
The P G Wodehouse Society (UK) Essay Prize: The Winners
by Ashley D. Polasek Fergus Butler-Gallie Anna Sanchez O'Brien Dorothy McDowellTSB Can of Worms Press is delighted to announce the publication of an anthology of the winning essays of the inaugural P G Wodehouse Society (UK) essay prize. "Only Shakespeare has more original citations than Wodehouse in the Oxford English Dictionary" TIM ANDREW Chairman, The P G Wodehouse Society Step into the world of Wodehouse with these prize-winning essays.The essay competition was launched to encourage academic interest in and a wider acknowledgement of the cultural significance of Wodehouse's works. The contest received over 50 entries from all over the world, including entrants in both its senior and junior prizes. With the judging panel chaired by Sophie Ratcliffe – Oxford professor, writer, critic, and editor of P. G. Wodehouse: A Life in Letters– and with a highly esteemed panel of judges including Stephen Fry, the selected essays were well-chosen from an impressive stack of high-quality pieces. The published essays are varied in topic and comprise of an honourable mention arguing that Galahad Threepwood can be seen as a gay icon, an honourable mention applauding the multimedia adaptations of A Damsel in Distress, a winning junior entry arguing why Jeeves and Wooster should be introduced to YA audiences, and a winning adult entry which describes the night as a character in its own right within Wodehouse stories.
The Life-Changing Magic of Falling in Love
by null Eve DevonAshleigh and George have never met. But they’re about to… Everything in Ashleigh’s life is completely fine. Sure, she avoids conversations with her mother at all costs, but doesn’t everyone? And yes, she did turn down that promotion at work, but she loves her job just as it is, right? Oh, and she has had to ask her friends to set up dates for her, but New York dating is awful for everyone, isn’t it? George is not ok. The beating in his chest isn’t normal, is it? If he could just secure that promotion at work moving to New York would all be worth it, wouldn’t it? Ashleigh and George haven’t met yet, but Ashleigh knows a lot of things about George. She knows he loves soccer, that he likes his house to smell of the ocean breeze and that he’s a whizz at crosswords. All George knows about Ashleigh is that since she became his cleaner everything in his life is a little better. Neither of them knows that their worlds are about to collide. Could they be just what the other one needs? Readers LOVE Eve Devon: 'If this doesn’t speak romcom perfection I don’t know what does!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It gave me that classic warm and fuzzy heart melty kind of feeling … A really fresh take on a love story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heartfelt story that had me laughing, then tearing up, but always entertained’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It felt like I was making friends while reading this story .. I will miss the world that Eve Devon created’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Capable of capturing the subtle complexities of relationships and the magic that comes when you least expect it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I LOVED this book … A win all around!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This novel could seriously be called The Life Changing Magic of Falling in Love With This Book! I laughed and I cried and I just felt so "full" when I finished’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Humor in Global Contemporary Art
Pursuing a new and timely line of research in world art studies, Humor in Global Contemporary Art is the first edited collection to examine the role of culturally specific humor in contemporary art from a global perspective.Since the 1960s, increasing numbers of artists from around the world have applied humor as a tool for observation, critique, transformation, and debate. Exploring how humorous art produced over the past six decades is anchored in local sociopolitical contexts and translated or misconstrued when exhibited abroad, this book opens new conversations regarding the functioning of humor and the ways in which art travels across the globe. With contributions by an impressive array of internationally based scholars covering six major continental regions, the book is organized into four distinct geographical sections: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and Oceania, South and North America, and Europe. This structure highlights the cultural specificity of each region while the book as a whole offers a critical perspective on the postcolonial, globalized art network.Reflecting on present-day processes of globalization and biennialization, which confront viewers with humorous art from a variety of cultures and countries, this book will provide readers with a culturally sensitive understanding of how humor has become vital to many contemporary artists working in an unprecedentedly interconnected world.
Humor in Global Contemporary Art
by Mette Gieskes and Gregory H. WilliamsPursuing a new and timely line of research in world art studies, Humor in Global Contemporary Art is the first edited collection to examine the role of culturally specific humor in contemporary art from a global perspective.Since the 1960s, increasing numbers of artists from around the world have applied humor as a tool for observation, critique, transformation, and debate. Exploring how humorous art produced over the past six decades is anchored in local sociopolitical contexts and translated or misconstrued when exhibited abroad, this book opens new conversations regarding the functioning of humor and the ways in which art travels across the globe. With contributions by an impressive array of internationally based scholars covering six major continental regions, the book is organized into four distinct geographical sections: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and Oceania, South and North America, and Europe. This structure highlights the cultural specificity of each region while the book as a whole offers a critical perspective on the postcolonial, globalized art network.Reflecting on present-day processes of globalization and biennialization, which confront viewers with humorous art from a variety of cultures and countries, this book will provide readers with a culturally sensitive understanding of how humor has become vital to many contemporary artists working in an unprecedentedly interconnected world.
Murder at Maple Grange (A Violet Brewster Mystery #3)
by null Jane Bettany'A fast read, and I enjoyed the unexpected twists and turns. I highly recommend this book and the series to mystery lovers.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again! Violet Brewster has just finished a project at local retirement village Maple Grange, when she learns that one of the residents, Phyllis Gibson, has passed away suddenly. Violet is surprised that Phyllis left her a beautiful jewellery box in her will. When she goes to collect it, Maureen Bond, Phyllis’s best friend, tells Violet that Phyllis had become paranoid during her last days, and was convinced that someone was trying to kill her. When Maureen is pushed off her balcony, it becomes clear that something ominous is happening at Maple Grange. Violet is certain that the clues lie within the jewellery box. As the dangerous occurrences continue, can Violet unlock its contents and uncover the killer, before someone else gets hurt? Don't miss the third book in the Violet Brewster Mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Fiona Leitch! Praise for Jane Bettany: ‘An enjoyable cozy, with plenty of twists and turns, and a fun glimpse into village life.’ Clare Chase ‘Jane Bettany delivers a cozy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible.’ Peter Boland ‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance… what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle ‘Murder at the Book Festival is a delightful cozy mystery… I can't wait to follow Violet and her friends in their next adventure!’ Reader reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another enjoyable and entertaining mystery in a well imagined and delightful setting, a credible and deftly drawn cast and a solid mystery at its very heart.’ Reader reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just Playing House: A delightful rom-com for fans of forced proximity, second chances, and celebrity romance.
by Farah HeronForced proximity and celebrity romance collide in this delightful novel from the highly praised author ofAccidentally Engaged.Stylist Marley Kamal has waited years for the chance to be a private shopper for a major celebrity. But finding out that her first big client is the guy she went to prom with - and was promptly ghosted by - seems like the universe is mocking her. Because now Nikhil Shamdasani is back in her life, about to star in a major movie, and is more drop-dead hot than ever . . . at the worst possible time. Marley's weeks away from an elective double mastectomy and breast reconstruction that's supposed to save her life. But this surgery is going to change things in more ways than she can possibly imagine. For one, Nik is so eager to have her as his stylist that he's offered to stay in her home and take care of her while she recovers. Now Marley is about to learn that as the door to her old life closes, something - or rather someone - else will enter . . . if she's ready to let him in.***Praise for Farah Heron 'Heron [writes] crackling banter' Entertainment Weekly'Farah Heron writes with the keen eye of a satirist and the big heart of a romantic' Jenny Holiday 'Heron writes a compelling story . . . [that] will appeal to readers looking for complex family dramas and sumptuous descriptions of food and cooking' Kirkus'Heron's sensitive insights infuse this romance with both immense charm and emotional depth' Booklist
The Twilight Garden
by null Sara Nisha AdamsThe spellbinding new novel from the acclaimed author of The Reading List Welcome to The Twilight Garden – the neighbourhood's best-kept secret… ‘It was a complete joy’ Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories __________________________________________________________ For too long, Winston has lived a quiet life. But when a mystery parcel drops on his doormat – a curious collection of photographs showing a community garden, his garden, bursting with life years ago – it sparks a bigger change than he could ever imagine. Who is the secret gardener? And what are they trying to tell him? All Winston knows is The Twilight Garden holds an extraordinary story; humming with memories just waiting to be unearthed. And the garden can work its magic on the community again – if only he finds the courage to invite people in… Readers love Sara Nisha Adams’ storytelling: ‘I laughed, smiled, cried, and didn't want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So beautifully written and I loved every single character! This is so much hope and love in every page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thoroughly uplifting and at times poignant. Wonderful book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the most heartwarming and inspiring books I've ever read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you need a book that gives you hope, this is it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Cat Who Solved Three Murders: A Cosy Mystery Perfect for Cat Lovers (Conrad the Cat Detective #2)
by L T Shearer'A terrific read - murder, arson and a cat who is so much more than he seems!' – J. M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of MurderThe Cat Who Solved Three Murders by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett.Retired police detective Lulu Lewis’s life changed forever when she met a street cat named Conrad. There’s something very special about Conrad, but it’s a secret she has to keep to herself.When Lulu takes her narrowboat to Oxford, she is planning nothing more stressful than attending a friend’s birthday party. And drinking a few glasses of Chardonnay.But a brutal murder and a daring art theft means her plans are shattered – instead, she and Conrad find themselves on the trail of a killer . . .A killer who may well strike again.'A charming, off-beat story with some great characters and wonderful locations' – S. J. Bennett on The Cat Who Caught a Killer