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Happy Birthday, Wanda June: A Play
by Kurt VonnegutFor eight years, big game hunter and war hero Harold Ryan has been presumed dead, lost in the Amazon rainforest while hunting for diamonds. Now he’s back, only to find his wife engaged to a hippy doctor and his son transformed into a pampered sissy. Though his hunting trophies remain, an inexplicable birthday cake sits in the living room bearing a strange icing inscription: Happy Birthday Wanda June. Can the household bear the returning force of Harold’s machismo? And who on earth is Wanda June?
Happy Birthday with Ant and Bee (Ant and Bee)
by Angela BannerThese were the books that taught me how to read' Anthony Horowitz. The much-loved classic series of Ant and Bee books is designed for shared reading fun!
Happy Bloody Christmas
by null Jo Middleton'An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!' MIKE GAYLE ––––––––––––––––––- Don't miss the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body…) ––––––––––––––––––- Anna's Christmas Eve To Do List: 1. Wrap the kids' presents 2. Peel the potatoes 3. Get rid of the dead body?! Hungover and exhausted after her family's annual party, all Anna Johnson wants for Christmas is to finish her to-do list and finally sit down with the world’s biggest glass of wine. But when she stumbles across a dead body in her larder, her plans are well and truly buggered. A mysterious death in her home really is the last thing she needs, but with her judgemental in-laws arriving in less than twenty-four hours, turning her house into a crime scene is not an option. If she’s going to save Christmas, it’s up to Anna to find out what the hell’s gone on. Oh – and figure out what to do with the body before one of the kids finds it. And you thought burning the turkey was the worst that could happen… –––––––––- 'A brilliantly written, hilarious whodunnit. Smart and very, very funny.' IAN MOORE ‘So funny, I’m annoyed I didn’t write it!' GILL SIMS ‘The perfect present for the friend who would help you hide a body!' CHRISSIE MANBY ‘Hilarious, festive and relatable. A total Christmas cracker!’ FIONA LEITCH 'So good, you should sack off Christmas dinner and read this instead!' HARPER FORD 'A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific!' J.M. HALL 'Laugh a minute? More like laugh a second!' HANNAH HENDY 'Hilarious with dollops of fun and a brilliant whodunnit!' JONATHAN WHITELAW 'A five-star triumph!' ROSIE HANNIGAN 'Chock-full of proper jokes!' ABIGAIL BURDESS –––––––––- READERS LOVE HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS! 'Had me in fits of laughter, tears streaming down my face!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Engaging and quirky in the very best way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must read for Christmas 2024!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was absorbed from the very first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have never laughed so much while reading a book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So fresh, exciting, funny and intelligent!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me guessing until the end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute riotous Christmas cracker!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a joyous, funny Christmas romp, even if Santa did get murdered in the larder…' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Christmas Hammy the Wonder Hamster: Hammy The Wonder Hamster (Hammy The Wonder Hamster Ser. #2)
by Poppy HarrisBethany is SO excited about Christmas, and especially can't wait to show her super-smart hamster, Hammy, all about snow. But what if Christmas doesn't turn out to be white after all? Hammy has a plan to give Bethany the white Christmas she's always dreamed of . . .The second book in this charming new series for readers of 7+.
The Happy Couple: A sparkling story of modern love, from the author of EXCITING TIMES
by Naoise Dolan'A brilliant contemporary novel' COLM TÓIBÍN'So witty, observant and wise' MARIAN KEYES'I am fully in awe of Dolan's talent' DOUGLAS STUART'A dazzling follow-up to Exciting Times' KATHERINE HEINY'Beautiful' PANDORA SYKESMeet the wedding party:THE BRIDE AND GROOMCeline and Luke are meant to get married and live happily ever after. But Celine's more interested in playing the piano, and Luke's a serial cheater.THE BRIDESMAIDPhoebe, Celine's sister, is meant to finish college and get a real job. Instead she pulls pints, lives with six flatmates, and has no long-term aspirations beyond smoking her millionth cigarette.THE BEST MANArchie, Luke's best friend and ex-boyfriend, is meant to move up the corporate ladder and on from Luke. Yet he stands where he is, admiring the view.THE GUESTVivian, Luke's other best friend and other ex, was meant to put up with Luke's bullshit when they dated. But she didn't. And now she is contented, methodically observing her friends like ants.As the wedding approaches and these five lives intersect, each character will find themselves looking for a path to their happily ever after - but does it lie at the end of an aisle?From the author of Exciting Times, this is a sparkling ensemble novel about love and marriage, fidelity and betrayal, that is both ferociously clever and supremely enjoyable
Happy Dave (Modern Plays)
by Oli ForsythNow you can question the life I live and the choices I've made, but when I step onto that dancefloor I know, without a doubt, that is exactly where I'm supposed to be. The world and his wife don't mean a thing, all that matters is where I am and the people I'm with. Dave used to be a DJ. And not just any DJ; he spent his 20s filling fields and dropping beats for thousands of young revelers flocking to the 90s rave scene.All good things must come to an end so now, in his 40s, he finds himself working in an advertising firm selling things he hates. But old habits die hard and soon Dave is leading a group of young millennials, disenchanted with the lot of Generation Y, back into the fray.Happy Dave was first performed in preview at the New Diorama, London, ahead of its month-long stint at the Pleasance, Edinburgh, for the 2016 Festival Fringe.
Happy Dave (Modern Plays)
by Oli ForsythNow you can question the life I live and the choices I've made, but when I step onto that dancefloor I know, without a doubt, that is exactly where I'm supposed to be. The world and his wife don't mean a thing, all that matters is where I am and the people I'm with. Dave used to be a DJ. And not just any DJ; he spent his 20s filling fields and dropping beats for thousands of young revelers flocking to the 90s rave scene.All good things must come to an end so now, in his 40s, he finds himself working in an advertising firm selling things he hates. But old habits die hard and soon Dave is leading a group of young millennials, disenchanted with the lot of Generation Y, back into the fray.Happy Dave was first performed in preview at the New Diorama, London, ahead of its month-long stint at the Pleasance, Edinburgh, for the 2016 Festival Fringe.
Happy Days: A Play In Two Acts
by Samuel BeckettHappy Days was written in 1960 and first produced in London at the Royal Court Theatre in November 1962.WINNIE: [ . . .] Well anyway - this man Shower - or Cooker - no matter - and the woman - hand in hand - in the other hands bags - kind of big brown grips - standing there gaping at me [...] - What's she doing? he says - What's the idea? he says - stuck up to her diddies in the bleeding ground - coarse fellow - What does it mean? he says - What's it meant to mean? - and so on - lot more stuff like that - usual drivel - Do you hear me? He says - I do, she says, God help me - What do you mean, he says, God help you? (stops filing nails, raises head, gazes front.) And you, she says, what's the idea of you, she says, what are you meant to mean?
Happy Days (Faraday and Winter #12)
by Graham Hurley'There is no one writing better police procedurals today.' Daily TelegraphA war which throws the police into the front line: the reckoning awaits.D/I Faraday is gone and the police are left reeling. As his boss attempts to limit any possible PR damage his one time shadow on the force, ex D/C Winter is ever more concerned that he may have made the biggest mistake of his life throwing in his lot with the city's drug baron, Bazza McKenzie.Especially as Bazza is becoming increasingly desperate and violent as his empire begins to crumble under the weight of austere times. And, in the person of D/S Jimmy Suttle there's a new will at the heart of Portsmouth's embattled police force to nail Bazza once and for all, the one man Faraday was always desperate to bring to justice.Graham Hurley's novel is about loss. It is about the decisions we make in life, about the impact our lives have on others. Hurley's trademark authenticity has been allied to an ever increasing sense of drama as he charts the lives of his vivid characters and paints a stunning portrait of a city and a country at war with itself. A war which throws the police into the front line. Happy days?Why readers love Graham Hurley:'There is no one writing better police procedurals today.' Daily Telegraph'Well-written and plotted, utterly convincing and really exciting... Excellent' Daily Mail'One of the great talents of British police procedurals... every book he delivers is better than the last' Independent on SundayFans of Ian Rankin, Peter James and Peter Robinson will love Graham Hurley:Faraday and Winter1. Turnstone 2. The Take 3. Angels Passing 4. Deadlight 5. Cut to Black 6. Blood and Honey 7. One Under 8. The Price of Darkness 9. No Lovelier Death 10. Beyond Reach 11. Borrowed Light 12. Happy Days Jimmy Suttle1. Western Approaches 2. Touching Distance 3. Sins of the Father 4. The Order of Things * Each Graham Hurley novel can be read as a standalone or in series order *
A Happy Death (Penguin Modern Classics Series)
by Richard Howard Albert Camus Jean SarocchiIs it possible to die a happy death? This is the central question of Camus's astonishing early novel, published posthumously and greeted as a major literary event. It tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault, who defies society's rules by committing a murder and escaping punishment, then experimenting with different ways of life and finally dying a happy man. In many ways A Happy Death is a fascinating first sketch for The Outsider, but it can also be seen as a candid self-portrait, drawing on Camus's memories of his youth, travels and early relationships. It is infused with lyrical descriptions of the sun-drenched Algiers of his childhood - the place where, eventually, Mersault is able to find peace and die 'without anger, without hatred, without regret'.
Happy Easter from the Crayons
by Drew DaywaltCelebrate Easter with this hilarious adventure starring the crayons from the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit!
Happy Endings
by Jon RanceA novel about people just like us. Four people. Two couples. Six months that will change their lives forever.Kate wants to go travelling before she reaches the big Three-O, while her long-term boyfriend Ed just wants to settle down.Jack is desperate to be a published writer for many reasons, but mainly to save his relationship with fiancée Emma.Emma wants to be an actress more than anything in the world, or at least that's what she thinks . . .Told from each of their perspectives, this is a story about love, growing up and, of course, the search for a happy ending.Visit Jon's website at www.jonrance.com or follow him on Twitter @JRance75. You can also email him at jonrance@yahoo.com.
Happy Ever After: 3 book bind-up
by Adèle GerasThe Tower Room: Loosely based on Rapunzel, this is the story of a sudden, unexpected, passionate relationship and the unforessen yet inevitable results of defying convention. When Megan glimpses Simon from her tower room, their worlds are changed forever. Watching the Roses: A modern version of Sleeping Beauty, this is a haunting tale of treachery and betrayal. An ill-wishing has been placed on Alice, and it seems to be coming true. Pictures of the Night: A retelling of the Snow White fairytale, this is a thirlling story of jealousy and enchantment. Is Bella's stepmother really as wicked as she believes?
Happy Ever After: 2020’s most addictive debut thriller
by C. C. MacDonald'A highly addictive thriller about blame and guilt with a satisfyingly shocking ending' Jo Jakeman, author of Safe House'Excellent domestic noir, chillingly plausible. I was really caught up in the web of lies, and I loved the ending' Jo Spain, author of The ConfessionNaomi seems to have everything. A beautiful daughter, a gorgeous house, a perfect life. Behind the scenes, though, she and her husband are drifting from one another and struggling to conceive their second child. Then Naomi meets a parent at her daughter's nursery. Sean understands her, or so she thinks. Looking for a connection, for a friend, she joins him at a swimming lesson with their children. That day, Naomi makes a terrible mistake.Weeks later, when Naomi attempts to contact Sean, he has disappeared without a trace. But as she begins to piece her life back together, it becomes clear that someone else knows her secret. Someone who wants to make sure she never forgets what she did at the pool. An intelligent, searing and addictive thriller about family, desire and the lengths people will go to for the ones they love the most.'Sexy, chilling and wonderfully twisty' Emily Koch, author of If I Die Before I Wake'HAPPY EVER AFTER is insanely gripping . . . it's slick, smart and so very human' Cath Weeks, author of The Wife's Shadow
Happy Ever After: Number 4 in series (Bride Quartet #4)
by Nora RobertsWill Parker and Mal ever get their Happy Ever After...?Childhood friends Mackensie, Parker, Laurel and Emmeline have formed a very successful wedding planning business together but, despite helping thousands of happy couples to organise the biggest day of their lives, all four women have struggled to find love.But now, with her three best friends happily settled in relationships, only workaholic Parker remains single. Her business is her life and she devotes all her energies to it. But someone is about to divert her focus...
The Happy Ever After Playlist
by Abby Jimenez'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' Beth O'Leary, author of The FlatshareFrom the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone comes an adorable and fresh romantic comedy about one trouble-making dog who brings together two perfect strangers.Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a 'take me home' look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: he wants Tucker back.Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: with his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak?Praise for Abby Jimenez:'The Happy Ever After Playlist tackles love after loss with fierce humour and fiercer heart' Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat.' L. G. Shen, USA Today Bestselling Author'Harnessing sass, heartfelt struggle, and unapologetic sexuality, Jimenez's debut is as hysterical as it is tear-jerking' Publishers Weekly'Let's get one thing straight, Abby Jimenez is hilarious' Goodreads reviewer'Anyone who thinks they don't like romance needs to read The Friend Zone. It's a game changer' Goodreads reviewer'In a time when rom-coms can so easily miss the mark, TFZ stands out like a diamond in the rough' Goodreads reviewer'I laughed, I teared up, and most importantly, I didn't want to put it down' Goodreads reviewer'It was so refreshing to see a difficult topic like infertility play such a significant role in a romantic comedy' Goodreads reviewer'Not only is this book hilarious and heartfelt, it felt real' Goodreads reviewer'Hilarious but also healing' Goodreads reviewer'5 stars isn't enough for this laugh out loud, beautifully honest, and sometimes heart-breaking novel' Goodreads reviewer
The Happy Ever Afterlife of Rosie Potter (RIP)
by Kate Winter'This romantic comedy is perfect for the beach or the garden and makes you think' Sun'Brilliant . . . full of mischief and pathos' Irish Independent In this hilarious, life-affirming and romantic journey through Rosie Potter's afterlife, she shares the ghostly tale of how she lived, she died, and she loved (in that order).Falling in love is never simple . . . When Rosie Potter wakes up one morning with what she assumes is the world's worst hangover, the last thing she expects is to discover that she's actually dead. With a frustrating case of amnesia, suspicious circumstances surrounding her untimely demise, and stuck wearing her ugliest flannel PJs, Rosie must figure out not only what happened last night, but why on earth she's still here.Slowly the mystery unravels, but there are many other secrets buried in the quiet Irish village of Ballycarragh, and nobody is as innocent as they first appear. Aided by the unlikeliest of allies in her investigation, Rosie discovers that life after death isn't all it's cracked up to be, particularly when you might just be falling in love . . .
Happy Families
by Janey FraserBobbie’s children never listen to a word she says. Even worse, her mother has a new boyfriend: the notorious child expert Dr Know, who dishes out hard-line advice to the nation. Could parenting classes control her kids – and save her marriage?Andy’s wife is due to run a Perfect Parents course at the local school. But when she scarpers, he’s left to look after their two teenage daughters – and face his own childhood demons.Vanessa has found love, second-time round. But one night, six-year-old Sunshine is deposited on her doorstep with a message from Vanessa’s estranged daughter, 'Please look after her'. This time she's determined to get it right.Can Bobbie, Andy and Vanessa really learn the secret of raising a happy family?
Happy Families: Stories
by Carlos FuentesA choral novel on the hopes, disillusionments and betrayals of family life in Mexico. A rich Catholic rancher wants his four sons to become priests, while the boys themselves have other plans; a bereaved mother explains her daughter's life to the man who killed her; three daughters meet up around their father's coffin for the first time in ten years; a middle-aged couple meet by chance on a cruise-ship and wonder if they were once young lovers. The result is a picture of contemporary Mexico seen through a violently fragmented narrative, not unlike the internationally successful film Amores Perros.The stories are punctuated by a chorus, commenting as if in a Greek tragedy, crudely and unsentimentally on the underbelly of modern Mexican life, offering a raw but richly textured glimpse of the inequalities of that society - street children, junkies, dead rock icons, the ideal wife, a honeymoon gone wrong, a child suicide, a man faking his death and beginning a new life - that throw the middle-class dramas of the linked stories into harsh relief. Happy Families is a dramatic polyphony of the many conflicting strands of Latin America and the modern urban world.
Happy Families: The heart-warming and hilarious winner of Richard & Judy's Search for a Bestseller 2020
by Julie MaWINNER OF THE RICHARD & JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER 2020'Fabulously, witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A rare find' Richard MadeleyThree generations, two secrets, one extended family . . .Amy is thirty-four and has just given up her glittering career in the big (Welsh) city to move back in with her grandfather, returning to work in the small-town Chinese takeaway where she spent her bookish and boring childhood. Why? That's a secret she won't tell.Just like the secret of why her grandfather, Ah Goong, and her father, TC Li, haven't spoken to each other in thirty years. Weirder still, they've lived in the same small flat about the takeaway for the majority of those years, with Amy's mother Joan acting as their unfortunate go-between and buffer.Now Amy's parents have moved, leaving her in charge of looking after the old man. But then Ah Goong collapses in the street and Amy realises time is running out if she wants to play happy families again . . .___________'Fabulously witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A rare find' Richard Madeley'Delightful . . . You'll want to devour this in seconds' Heat, 'Read of the Week''A take-away success of a novel. Family antics, affectionately drawn characters – this is a spit-your-noodles-out-laughing kind of read' My Weekly'Heartening and down-to-earth, Ma's debut is one of February's must-read books' Culturefly'Funny, sparky and heart-warming' Fabulous Magazine – The Sun on Sunday
Happy Families
by Adele ParksLisa is forty-two, divorced and a mum of three. For the past year, she has been going out with Mark, who is five years younger than her. Lisa really likes him but she worries that one day he will leave - just like her ex-husband did. On top of everything else, Lisa feels really tired and moody, and has put on weight. She thinks it's the menopause - but could there be another reason for how she's feeling? Lisa's life is about to change in a big way but does she want Mark by her side? Does he even want to be there? With the help of her family and friends, Lisa starts to believe that a second chance of love and happiness might just be possible...
The Happy Family
by null Jackie KablerThe brand new thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple and Am I Guilty? “Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters. Fabulous!”Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways “Suspicion, secrets and shocking reveals!”Sarah Linley, author of The Trip My family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart? A mother who disappeared… When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth’s life since hasn’t always been easy, but now she’s settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home. An unexpected visitor…Then one day there’s a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in. A life that comes crashing down…At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth’s friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth’s newfound happiness. But who? And how far will they go? Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell What readers are saying about The Happy Family ‘Found myself second guessing every thought I had’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A compelling and addictive read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You know a book is pretty amazing when you actually exclaim WTAF in full out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tense, twisty themes lead us to a very surprising ending!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I flew through this and couldn’t get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I would recommend to anyone that loves a good gripping, suspenseful thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So many twists and turns' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It kept me guessing and truly touched my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Once I started I could not put it down until I finished it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Happy Glampers: The Complete Novel (The\happy Glampers Ser. #4)
by Daisy Tate‘A warm, witty and endlessly wise story’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Full of heart … I love the fabulous friendships’ Jo Thomas ‘What a great book. I loved it.’ Debbie Macomber
Happy Halloween Collection: Six Stories in One! (Rainbow Magic #999)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin Rachel and Kirsty on six spooky adventures in this bumper Halloween collection!Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen Trixie the Halloween Fairy's enchanted sweets. Rachel and Kirsty must find the treats before Halloween is ruined for everyone!Next, they must help Paula the Pumpkin Fairy find her magical objects to help bring back all the fun of the spookiest time of year.Can Rachel and Kirsty help the fairies give everyone a happy Halloween?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.
Happy Hatchday (Dinosaur Juniors #1)
by Rob BiddulphThe first series from the bestselling and award-winning picture book genius Rob Biddulph!