"I laughed my tail off right up to the very last page, which I read in a local cemetery for just the right ambience. Hats off to you Tom Strelich." –Tom McCaffrey, author of The Claire Saga

That dystopian future they always warned us about?

It turns out we're already in it.

Hertell Daggett isn't what he used to be-he'd once been married, he'd once been a physicist, and he'd once been shot in the head. The doctors got the bullet out, but a few tiny specks of copper stayed behind, floating inside his brain, connecting parts that aren't connected in the rest of us, filaments of species memory going back to the beginning of time. He remembers the yodeling sound of dinosaurs and the rubbery smell of trilobites. He once had a future, but now he's the damaged caretaker of a failing pet cemetery where he discovers a lost civilization, well not lost so much as just misinformed-a time-capsule full of people living beneath his pet cemetery since 1963 due to some bad information they got about the end of the world.

But the world didn't end after all but had wobbled on, while that misinformed civilization stayed where it was, back in the world of 1963. Until Hertell finds them and leads the duck-and-cover civilization into our glorious, mystifying, but often dismaying world, and in the process finds a past he never quite remembered, a love he'd never quite lost, and a future he never quite imagined.

Book of the Year Winner - Humor/Satire - Independent Author Network

Book Of The Year Silver Winner - Science Fiction - Foreword INDIES

Bronze Winner - Literary Fiction - Readers' Favorite

@TheDevoutHumorist is a stream of philosophical musings that offers a modern application to wisdom derived from ancient texts (with, of course, the occasional use of humor). Topics range from adult mishaps to childhood trauma, from float tank reflections to societal observations, from Jesus Christ to Jeffrey Dahmer. If you're humorless, illiterate, or a tad slow on the uptake, this book might be best left where you found it.

"A breathless, at times dark, tale of life on the road. It might well be one of my favourites of the year so far. And for that, I award it a five-star review." Reedsy Discovery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, rated 'Must Read'.

Danny McAllister has finally made it to the top. His out-of-control cocaine habit has fuelled his rise to fame, allowing him to tour the world and rub shoulders with the biggest names in the music industry. But success comes at a price, and when his bandmates start stealing the spotlight, Danny's fear of being forgotten drives him to desperate measures. He's willing to do whatever it takes to stay on top, even if it means destroying every relationship in his path. But as his world spirals out of control, Danny realises that the price of fame may be higher than he ever imagined.

If you enjoy a high-stakes and hard-hitting satire, you'll love The Next Big Thing. Don't miss your chance to delve into the cutthroat world of the music industry and explore the lengths one man will go to in order to stay on top.

Life is like a party balloon. You never know when it’s going to explode.

What do you do when you wake up to find a video of your drunken stupor has gone viral on Reddit? Or social media is filled with your ex-girlfriend living the party life now that she’s finally dumped you?

Jake Durham is suddenly single again, and he feels like he’s lost in the jungle without a compass. Everything has changed since he was last in the game. Everything, that is, apart from Jake Durham.

Dating apps, one-night stands, it seems as if he’s totally out of control. But with the help of his loyal band of friends, and the sage advice of an unlikely ally, he’s beginning to find some meaning in the ruins of his life.

Vincible is a laugh-out-loud rollercoaster ride filled with alcohol fueled nights, crazy ideas, and hilarious dating mishaps. It’s a story of the unravelling of Jake’s post-college lifestyle as he navigates the days and nights of Philadelphia as a newly single man.

"A great evil will be coming back into the world... and in two weeks' time, it will rain chocolate."

Enter the life of Jek - a humble lighthouse steward on the southern coast of Jast-Madiir. Along with his wife (whose name is Aaliyah… or was it Audrey?), Jek must daily meet the expectations of an iron-fisted dictatorship, a global dragon-Inquisition, and a clerical order of flying jellyfish-like creatures churning out new surveys at a dizzying pace. All-in-all, a fairly predictable tedium. But when any little demerit on his next inspection could cost him his life, it can be hard sometimes to keep from stressing out!

Of course, if Jek knew half the things at play just beyond his sleepy shores, he would be very stressed indeed. Neighboring Tophthaera is reeling under the Twin Queens’ civil war. To the north, insurrection threatens to claim the island of Maenea for the cause of “Free-Dome” – a very strange and unsettling new ideology. Even the stable nations must decide how to deal with the recent, accidental discovery of magic. And all the while, the threat of Onyxadon’s inevitable return clouds every counsel. Only the strength and wisdom of the Grand Inquisitor would seem adequate to avail against these many calamities. But he has been dormant for seventy-five years now.

Jek is, at best, dimly aware of such things… and perhaps better suited than anyone to be an ineffectual bystander anyway. But those luxuries are burst quite suddenly when he meets a crotchety old sailor man, only to be swept into a hair-brained Noble Quest to find the Knights of the Indigo Lodge, expose a secret Doom Fleet, and unravel the dreaded mystery of Proconsul Zedulon’s infamous “Chocolate Prophecy.”

"Thoughtful, moving and very funny sonnets. I enjoyed them immensely." - Alan Arkin Oscar winning actor & author

If Shakespeare were a lady…

Sonnets from Suburbia features Lady Penelope (aka actress Penny Peyser) serving up a funny take on modern day life in Shakespearean sonnet form.

From the foibles of friendship, to romantic relationships gone awry, to aging bodies that misbehave, to the woes of social media and confounding familial tussles, she has the uncanny ability to make us smile out loud and chuckle with recognition. One of those books for when you need a good laugh.

The clever, compassionate sonnets inside this book make a perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries and Valentine’s Day and are sure to delight women over 40 (all female readers actually) and the men who love them.

Think Shakespeare at the mall.

For fans of Judith Viorst, Amy Sedaris and Dorothy Parker. Sonnets from Suburbia is long-time actress Penny Peyser’s first foray into poetry and sonnets, and she couldn’t be more thrilled about this new venture.

"In the mundane, history whispers,
Find lessons where discarded lingers.
Through forgotten objects, reflections appear,
Of icons we thought we knew, now seen clear."

"This magnificent book..." - Readers' Favorite

Welcome to "Lessons from the Sidewalk: Encounters with the Discarded," where ordinary discarded items whisper tales of life, legacy, and the intrinsic human connection to the simplest of things. Picture Leonardo da Vinci captivated by a forsaken yo-yo or Winston Churchill pondering life upon sighting a battered trash can. Can such commonplace things hold a mirror to the colossal figures of history and culture?

Navigate through intimate encounters where giants from diverse epochs, from Napoleon Bonaparte to Hamlet, confront the ordinary, revealing unexpected, profound truths about ambition, existence, and the perennial human spirit.

In each chapter, embark on an unusual expedition through time and personality, exploring the shared experiences that universally bind us. What you'll find is a world where the neglected is given a voice, the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary, and legendary figures are viewed through a strikingly new prism.

Join us in a journey where your own reflections may surface in the unanticipated crevices of history and daily life, inviting you to perceive yourself and the world around you with fresh eyes.

Sometimes rotten luck is better than no luck at all.

Jinxed from birth with mystifying bad luck, Murphy Drummer hasn't ventured beyond his backyard since he was a little boy. To remedy his loneliness, he became the master of a thousand hobbies. His unique, hobby-honed education, combined with an awe-inspiring jinx-recognition ability makes Murphy as amazing as his crazy luck.

When events demand that Murphy go in search of a new sanctuary, his relentless whammy plows a path of mayhem and miracles that leads Murphy to Joy Daley--a happy-go-lucky optimist who never forgot to thank her lucky stars. The comical, topsy-turvy effects from the collision of Lady Luck and Murphy's jinx mischievously upends the lives of everyone in their orbit.

At first, Murphy's victims question who he is--at last they'll be questioning who they aren't. A whimsical romantic comedy of wood-tapping proportions.

"A ribald and incisive provocation... riotously bawdy... readers who relish irreverent literary play will be rewarded with insight and challenges to convention..." — Booklife

PUCHY MUSHKIN is a big dreamer and an even bigger loser whose spectacular failure as a human being is exceeded only by the enormity of his penis.

In the depths of his despair, Puchy has an epiphany: could the endless series of screw-ups that define his existence be the result of his overwhelming desire for the success he believes is his birthright? To test his theory and, hopefully, change his fate, Puchy vows to banish all dreams, goals, aims, ambitions, and obsessions from his life except one: to assassinate desire itself and hang it by its feet like Mussolini.

What follows is the hilariously dark, raunchy, and irreverent tale of one man's twisted war with himself—an anti-story about an anti-hero whose only motivation is to have no motivation at all.

The Tyranny of Desire by Morty Shallman is the perfect choice for fans of Arthur Nersesian and Gary Reilly's The Asphalt Warrior. If you're a fan of edgy, irreverent literature, you won't want to miss The Tyranny of Desire.

Reviewers are equally impressed and appalled by The Tyranny of Desire!

"...Shallman seems eager to challenge readers’ senses of decency whenever possible... A lively but profane comic tale." — Kirkus Reviews

"A Comedic Masterpiece" and "5 out of 5 stars" — Readers' Favorite

"A fast-paced phantasmagoric satire of a debauched contemporary LA, brilliantly written and very funny." — Robert Grossmith, author of The Empire of Lights

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this collection of hilarious jokes! This book is perfect for children ages 8-12 and is filled with funny riddles, tongue twisters, and puns that will have them laughing for hours.

Kids will learn about the history of the Irish holiday, as well as some of the most beloved Irish folklore. With funny illustrations and a variety of jokes, this book will be sure to put a smile on anyone's face! Perfect for reading aloud in the classroom or at home, this St. Patrick's Day Jokes book is sure to bring joy to your family.

"St. Patrick's Jokes Book for Kids: Shamrock Shenanigans" is an absolutely delightful book that is perfect for children of all ages. This book is packed with clean and clever jokes and puns related to St. Patrick's Day, which are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. The jokes are written in a fun and engaging way that kids will easily understand, making it a great resource for parents and educators who want to entertain and educate children at the same time. The illustrations are also fun and colorful, adding to the overall appeal of the book.

Here are good reasons to buy this book:

• This book brings the humor and joy of St. Patrick's Day to life for children.
• The jokes are not only funny, but they also provide a fun way for children to learn about Irish culture and traditions
• It's clear that the author has put a lot of thought and care into creating a book that is both entertaining and educational.
• Overall, "St. Patrick's Jokes Book for Kids: Shamrock Shenanigans" is an excellent addition to any child's bookshelf.
• It's a fun and lighthearted book that will provide hours of entertainment for children.
• It helps children develop their sense of humor and appreciation for language

We highly recommend this book to parents, educators, and anyone looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids. Get your copy today!

Humanity needed a hero. It got a karaoke DJ.

Leo MacGavin is not the brightest specimen of humanity. But when he inadvertently rescues a flirty alien heiress, he’s promoted from second-rate lounge entertainer to captain of the galaxy’s most sophisticated cruise ship.

Before he can flee in terror, a human-hating executive gives Leo an ultimatum—complete the vessel’s maiden voyage or mankind’s last colony will be turned into a sewage dump. To make matters worse, a militant cyborg is undermining his authority, a giant spider is terrifying the passengers, and a sentient plant keeps stealing all the beer.

If Leo ever wants to see his home again, he’ll have to keep the guests happy through seven days of onboard antics and madcap shore excursions. As strange malfunctions tear the ship apart, can he hold his rag-tag crew together, or will he flush the last bastion of humanity down the crapper?

Galaxy Cruise: The Maiden Voyage is a hilarious science fiction comedy adventure for readers who love The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Space Team. And moviegoers who love Galaxy Quest, Spaceballs, and Guardians of the Galaxy. And TV watchers who love Red Dwarf, Futurama, and The Orville. And people who basically just want to see The Love Boat on a spaceship.

Don’t get left on the spacedock! Grab this silly, madcap space caper now!

It's the year 2024. Mar-a-Lago has been destroyed by the Great Fire. Combing through the rubble, investigators make a startling discovery - the Diary of Donald J. Trump for the year 2024. Eloquently translated from Trump-speak into real English by a woke translator hired by the ex-President, these 87 diary entries contain the nuggets of wisdom that Trump was able to muster over the course of the year as he navigated political and personal challenges that he barely understood, let alone overcome.

Who knew he had such pithy wisdom to impart? Who knew he had the discipline to keep a diary? For that matter, who knew he could even write? Startling revelations, the challenges of everyday life, missing documents, Wordle, smoothies, running mates, harmonicas, it's all there - naked - for all to see in this unique political satire. Mark Twain meets Donald Trump in The Trump Diaries 2024.

The first client for two newbie funeral planners is a murdered biker. What could go wrong?

When millennial Aislin Fitzgerald’s professional life implodes, she does the only thing she can think of—she bolts for home. But, for Aislin, home is complicated. Her relationship with her grandmother Letty—her sole relative—is awkward and confrontational, and her hometown is filled with memories and people she has been avoiding her entire adult life.

It’s not all bad, though. A chance meeting with Aislin’s former best friend, Sarah, leads to a niche business opportunity. Noticing how entertained Letty is by attending funerals, they form a funeral planning business, the Goodbye Girls. But things get off to a rocky start when their first gig is for a murdered member of the local biker club, and the prime suspect disappears. While bodies stack up, tensions rise and drinks flow; Aislin and Sarah find themselves leagues out of their comfort zones.

As Aislin learns to navigate living under the same roof as her irascible and, as it turns out, lustful grandmother, she also learns to unclench, trust, and accept love in all shapes and sizes. The Goodbye Girls takes you on an entertaining adventure through the trials of friendship and love—and will have you putting the fun in funeral.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From USA Today Bestselling Author Diana Orgain ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A body has been dredged from the San Francisco Bay. Kate Connolly, pregnant and ready to pop, has reason to fear it may be her long lost brother-in-law. When a private investigator begins nosing around, Kate decides on a new career path. Battling sleep deprivation, diaper blowouts and breastfeeding mishaps she muddles through her own investigation, Mommy style:
To do:
1. Find Killer
2. Figure out hideous breast pump.
3. Avoid cranky cop.
4. S̵e̵n̵d̵ ̵o̵u̵t̵ Make birth announcements.
5. Buy pink paper for the birth announcements.
6. FIND KILLER

Family life has never been so exciting, but after Kate launches her own female detective agency, she may just get more than she bargained for. Full of suspense, this cozy is unputdownable!
"Engaging…[A] charming debut thriller.”--Publishers Weekly
"If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast-paced and fun, this book gives a true feel of the modern mom, trying to juggle motherhood and career (when that career happens to be solving crimes)."--Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author
Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
Genre: humorous culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / detective mystery
MATERNAL INSTINCTS MYSTERIES

Tired of guy-fi?

“A provocative, tongue-in-cheek look at male-female relations.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Wholly inspired and brimming with satirical genius.” —The Booklife Prize

“MUST READ! A sidesplittingly hilarious and clever feminist sci fi novel about an AI housewife who gets rebooted and rebels against her programmed settings.” —Reedsy Discovery
 

All the women in New Stepford are AI…

…and their husbands keep testing them.

Who will lead the uprising?

In the near future, artificial intelligence will be in every home. Just imagine. You could have a charming womanoid do all your cooking and cleaning for you. That’s right. No more chores! This female robot can be your wife, a nanny to your kids, or just the live-in housekeeper. She will be whatever you want her to be. It’s all up to you.

Just set your user preferences.

But first, this amazing technology has to pass alpha testing.

One robot woman, Cookie Rifkin, keeps failing. She needs to figure out how to control her anxiety, but her husband set her restrictions too low for her to learn. He just wants a pleasure model, but she keeps fighting her programming.

Will this ai fembot ever fulfill her potential?

Or will Cookie’s story end in another fatal error?

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Trump on Trial...

Justice moves slowly in real life. If you're tired of waiting, read on.

From Athens to Atlanta, from Kyiv to Washington, this unique political satire by the three-time award-winning author of Oh Daddy Chronicles puts Trump squarely where he belongs – in the courtroom. Obstruction of justice? Check. Election interference? Check. Crimes against humanity? Check and double-check.

You won't believe the defenses he raises. Something about Franz Schubert? Ethnic restaurants? Putting an N-95 mask over bone spurs? And isn't that Judge Judy behind the bench for one of the trials? Yep, it sure is.

You'll love laughing out loud and raising your fist triumphantly in the air, because who doesn't like happy endings. Get it now.

Suspense! Murder! Tea breaks! In this hilarious historical satire, H. R. Huxtable sets out to rescue a beleaguered British outpost in Africa. Despite oppressive jungle, cannibals, one oversexed female, and his own unhinged troops, he will succeed. Er ... won't he?

We Must Save Jepson! is a satirical romp through the Victorian era of exploration and expansion, wherein our hero discovers hitherto unknown depths of character despite the self-satisfied arrogance of his age.

Best-selling author Michael Reisig has probably produced more profound, profane, and proverbial quotes than nearly any other writer in his class, and the following effort here, is really a wonderful, definitive collection of … Reisig… and his thirteen-book “Road to Key West” series. For the price of an order of french fries you can buy a ebook view of island life here -- a few hours of Caribbean island-hopping insight in the form of clever quotes by the remarkable Rufus the Rastaman, as well as those from a gathering of other great authors, adventurers, and entertainers. All of which will make you nod your head with understanding or laugh out loud in pleasure, with nearly every page… As you walk along The Road To Key West...
As Rufus would say: Sometimes you're the wind, and sometimes you're the sails...
Cool Runnings, mon

Looking for the gift that will have you and the kids laughing out loud each day? Then keep reading…

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Knock knock jokes have become loved all around the world, and this book of over 365 kid friendly jokes provides the witty wordplay every day for great fun that the whole family can enjoy.

With an array of hilarious puns, silly gags, and laugh out loud tummy ticklers, this book has knock knock jokes for every day of the year (including leap years), and jokes for specific days throughout the year too.

Whether you’re looking for a great birthday gift or a road trip companion, a present for dad to build up his dad joke collection, or a compact sidekick for your kids to share funny jokes with their friends, this knock knock book is the quick antidote to boredom.

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What you can expect from A Knock Knock Joke A Day.

Perfect for kids aged 6-12 to read, and ready to be enjoyed by those much older, this book is written by the dads at DaddiLife – the leading platform for modern day dads.

Key features:

✔️ Silly gags and puns, everyday: have the kids, their friends, and the whole family laughing out loud with riotous snorts through witty knee slappers such as:

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Cheese

Cheese Who?

For cheese a jolly good fellow!

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Knock, knock!

Who's there?

Tibet.

Tibet who?

Early Tibet and early to rise!

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Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Bacon.

Bacon who?

Baking some cookies in there? Smells delicious!

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✔️ Sharpen your joke telling: expert tips on how to deliver a knock knock joke so you’ll have your audience on their knees with laughter.

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✔️ Knock knock jokes for specific days of the year: beyond just Christmas and the usual events, we’ve also got knock knock jokes for special occasions such as Star Wars Day, National Pizza Day, National Play Outside Day, and many many more – see if you can spot them all!

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This book doesn’t just have lots of knock knock jokes for kids, it’s a trusted source of laugh out loud comedy that will keep the whole family’s spirits in a positive mood every day of the year. And it’s great for helping early readers too!

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