Some days, it doesn’t pay to be a lapsed pretend Buddhist . . . particularly when you’re charged with a lengthy list of war crimes. Vida Zankovic has done many things to stay alive. A wily young man caught in the insanity of the Balkan...
Humorous fiction
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Author:Gudgeon, ChrisSummary: - Author:TouréSummary:
Soul City is an urban utopia, where the local house of worship is St. Pimp's House of Baptist Rapture, and the candidates for mayor are locked in a fierce battle for DJ supremacy. Into this wonderful place comes Cadillac Jackson, a...
- Author:Peck, Robert NewtonSummary:
The adventures of two boys growing up in rural Vermont in the 1920's.
- Author:Bowman, BonnieSummary:
Best of 2010 Pick, Uptown Magazine.
Meet Walter Finch, an ungainly kid who survives his cloying suburban childhood to make it only as far as the local mall, where he rises through the ranks to become manager of a shoe store....
- Author:De Castell, SebastienSummary:
Kellen is moments away from facing his first duel and proving his worth as a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is fading. Facing exile unless he can pass the mage trials, Kellen is willing to risk everything-even his...
- Author:Steig, WilliamSummary:
William Steig's Spinky Sulks is a 1988 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year. Spinky is convinced that his family hates him and goes off to sulk in his hammock. His...
- Author:O'Connor, JaneSummary:
What better way to celebrate spring than with a fashion show! Fancy Nancy and Bree create magnificent costumes for their dolls Marabelle and Chiffon to wear at the "Spring Fling" fashion show. Join Nancy and Bree as they...
- Author:Hiaasen, CarlSummary:
From the best-selling author of Skinny Dip and Razor Girl, a hilarious new novel of social and political intrigue, set against the glittering backdrop of Florida's gold coast. It's the height of the Palm Beach charity ball...
- Author:Sedaris, DavidSummary:
A collection of animal-themed tales from humorist David Sedaris. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life.
- Author:Rennison, LouiseSummary:
Teenaged Georgia continues her diary entries as she searches for the perfect boyfriend among the sexy Italian Masimo, the fun-loving Dave, and her ex-love Robbie.
- Author:Fraser, GailSummary:
Just a dot on the map of the northwest, Lumby looms big in the hearts of its residents. The townsfolk consider each other family as well as friends. And though the annual cow race can bring out the competitiveness in people, when times...
- Author:Dyment, SKSummary:
Hilarity and queer magic realism twist the throttle when Jackie, a loner with a secret bank-robbing persona, meets Vespa: sexy, sculpture-welding artist and collector of vintage motorbikes. Still planning elaborate revenge on a New York...
- Author:Munsch, RobertSummary:
None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: 'Ugly, ugly, very ugly. ' Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to...
- Author:Watson, TomSummary:
Stick Dog and his four friends--Stripes, Mutt, Poo-Poo and Karen--will do anything to steal some sweet-smelling hamburgers from a family at Picasso Park!
- Author:Watson, TomSummary:
Stick Dog and his canine crew have discovered something even more delicious than hot dogs--pizza! They won't be satisfied until they get slices of their own, but it won't be easy. There's a kitten to rescue, a plan to...
- Author:Watson, TomSummary:
Stick Dog and the gang are on the hunt for food when they see children dressed up as creepy witches and spooky ghosts, all carrying big orange buckets. Their search leads them to something unexpected and delicious--candy! Once they get...
- Author:Watson, TomSummary:
Stick Dog and his pals need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day. In their search, they'll battle a water-attacking machine, discover rainbow puddles, and chase the loudest truck they've ever seen. But there's a...
- Author:Watson, TomSummary:
Stick Dog needs to rescue Karen and track down a meat truck. It will take all Stick Dog's smarts, problem-solving skills, and patience to save his friend, and feed his gang. But he just might need some help this time.
- Author:Watson, TomSummary:
Stick Dog and his gang of hungry hounds want to play tug-of-war. Their search for rope leads to something even better, spaghetti. Once they get a taste, they must get some more.
- Author:Watson, TomSummary:
When Stick Dog and his crew unknowingly discover chopsticks, their taste buds lead them to a lakeside sushi restaurant. They see the sushi. They smell the sushi. But how are they going to get the sushi?
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