Von Igelfeld is the world's leading scholar on Portuguese irregular verbs, having written a majestic, nearly 1,200-page book on the subject. As one review says, "There is nothing more to be said on this subject. Nothing." But in other...
Humorous fiction
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Author:McCall Smith, AlexanderSummary: - Author:Fisher, CarrieSummary:
A novel which centers on a "movie brat" (much like the author herself) and her problems with drugs, the Hollywood scene, and men.
- Author:Cole, TrevorSummary:
In his first two, Governor General-shortlisted novels, Trevor Cole proved himself a master of drawing us into the shadowy side of human nature with sharp observation and warm wit. In PRACTICAL JEAN, he goes a step further: this is a...
- Author:Glover, DouglasSummary:
Douglas Glover’s raucous first novel was a finalist for the Books in Canada First Novel Award and sold out its first and only print run in just one month. Now mystery fans and readers of literary fiction alike can once again enjoy this...
- Author:Rosenbaum, RichardSummary:
A naïve and unbalanced teenage girl with claims of extraterrestrial origins only wants two things in the whole world—family and fame—but she can’t help getting entangled in the lives of the eccentric and troubled humans she meets along...
- Author:Little, ElizabethSummary:
A CrimeReads Most Anticipated Book of 2020. An egomaniacal movie director, an isolated island, and a decades-old murder'the addictive new novel from the bestselling author of Dear Daughter Marissa Dahl, a shy but successful film...
- Author:Cabot, Meg.Summary:
In a series of humorous diary entries, a New York City ninth grader agonizes over her love life, final exams, and future role as the princess of Genovia.
- Author:Cabot, Meg.Summary:
In a series of humorous diary entries, high school freshman (and Genovian Princess) Mia tries to get her reluctant boyfriend to take her to the prom.
- Author:Cabot, Meg.Summary:
Having recently discovered she is the sole heir to the throne of a tiny European principality, fourteen-year-old Manhattan resident Mia has a primetime interview in which she manages to alienate almost everyone. Mia is swept up in a...
- Author:Cabot, Meg.Summary:
It's an all new school year for Princess Mia, with all new classes, all new challenges . . . and all new worries. With a baby brother at home who won't stop crying and a potential eco-disaster in her native land that has all...
- Author:Cabot, Meg.Summary:
Princess Mia is introduced to her Genovian subjects, and more importantly, she goes out on a date.
- Author:Cabot, Meg.Summary:
Princess Mia's junior year in high school begins with a difficult course load, a crazy student council race, Grandmere's search for temporary lodging, and learning that her boyfriend is moving to Japan for a year, partly...
- Author:Twain, MarkSummary:
When a mulatto slave woman switches her own infant with the look-alike son of a wealthy merchant, it takes Pudd'nhead Wilson, the town eccentric, to put things right again.
- Author:Westhead, JessicaSummary:
Brian Lembeck – ‘Pulpy’ – takes life slow and steady. He likes his office job, and he likes his gentle, figurine-collecting boss, Al. He even likes the bitter receptionist, though he’s the only one who does. He likes his wife, Midge,...
- Author:Scheunemann, Frauke, Frisch, ShelleySummary:
Hercules is a dachshund, who was rescued from the animal shelter by the sweet and loving Caroline. Life for this little dog would be perfect if it weren't for Caroline's new boyfriend, Thomas. Hercules and his new friend, Mr. Beck -- a...
- Author:Cabot, MegSummary:
What's an American girl with a big mouth, but an equally big heart, to do? Lizzie Nichols has a problem, and it isn't that she doesn't have the slightest idea what she's going to do with her life, or that she's blowing what should be...
- Author:Selecky, Sarah LucilleSummary:
Lilian moves to New York and enrolls in her cousin Eleven's signature empowerment program. In just three months, Lilian's life changes drastically, but can she trust everything Eleven says?
- Author:Craigie, GregorSummary:
"A gem of a novel." - Terry Fallis, two-time winner of the Leacock Medal for Humour Longlisted for the 2024 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. Stephen Millburn moved halfway across the country, from Ottawa to Victoria, to...
- Author:Osborne, StephenSummary:
Sequel to Pop Goes the Weasel Patrick “Weasel” Weasley is worried he’s not spending enough time with his new boyfriend Tony, now that they are living and working in different towns. He decides the best way to cement the relationship is...
- Author:Moore, ChristopherSummary:
San Francisco, 1947. Bartender Sammy "Two Toes" Tiffin and the rest of the Cookie's Coffee Irregulars are on the hustle. And someone is murdering the city's drag kings. Club owner Jimmy Vasco is sure she's next...
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