Browsing: Satire

Chaz Perrone might be the only marine scientist in the world who doesn’t know which way the Gulf Stream runs.…

From one of England’s most celebrated writers, a funny and superbly observed novella about the Queen of England and the…

From the celebrated author of Slaughterhouse-Five: When obscenely wealthy Malachi is given the chance to travel through space, he embarks on an unbelievable journey. Hailed as Vonnegut’s “best book… He dares not only ask the ultimate question about the meaning of life, but to answer it” (Esquire).

When engineer Dick Simnel introduces the railway to Discworld, crooked Moist von Lipwig must try to keep it running smoothly amid the schemes of objectors! “Spectacular… A tremendous synthesis of everything that makes Pratchett one of the world’s most delightful writers” (Cory Doctorow).

When Beth returns to South Carolina to house-sit her family’s beach house, she contends with a turbulent romance, new friendships, and family secrets. “Tight storytelling, winsomely oddball characters, and touches of Southern magic make this a winner” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestseller: After her career implodes, Dempsey agrees to help her father renovate the Victorian mansion he’s inherited. But the eccentric residents of her new Southern town are about to make her job a whole lot more complicated… “Bright, engaging, and thoughtful” (Publishers Weekly).

A lighthearted, funny read! Trapped on a cruise ship with her parents, 26-year-old Summer goes looking for her future husband among the passengers. But her brother’s best friend, Graham, has other ideas… With over 700 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A New York Times bestseller with nearly 350 five-star ratings on BookBub: When Quentin enrolls at an exclusive college for magicians, he thinks his dreams have come true. But magic is more complicated than he realizes… “The Magicians is to Harry Potter as a shot of Irish whiskey is to a glass of weak tea” (George R. R. Martin).

“Great escape reading” (Library Journal): Madeline, Avery, and Nikki are strangers — until their financial manager disappears with their savings, leaving them with only a dilapidated beach house. Together, can they restore the property and start anew? “Wise and witty… I loved this book!” (Karen White).

“A frothy, fabulous romantic comedy” (Kirkus Reviews) perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella: In this series-starting collection from a New York Times bestselling author, an embarrassing accident in the men’s room leads to a wild romp between mystery shopper Shannon and sexy billionaire Declan!