Boy Wit

Looking for a book your child will actually want to read? Getting kids aged 8-12 to pick up a book - and keep reading - can feel like an impossible task. But what if the book felt less like reading and more like finally understanding why life is so hilariously unfair? That’s exactly what Murphy’s Law for Kids delivers. Every parent knows the moment - your child is frustrated, convinced the world is against them, and has no idea how to make sense of it. The toast lands butter-side down. The teacher calls on them when they don’t know the answer. The project printer breaks the night ...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER "Equal parts mischievous, moony, and tart...Her prose offers, in a single page, poetic candor, sly wit, dad jokes, and contemporary therapyspeak." ― The New Yorker “Her weirdest and funniest yet — in the best way possible.” ― Los Angeles...

My high school nightmare just became my dirtiest fantasy. He protects me with his fists. Corrupts me with his mouth. And ruins me in lace. I used to be the girl with straight A’s, the valedictorian, the golden future. Now? I’m the scandal everyone whispers about, hiding in a small-town convenience store, filling slushie machines and folding newspapers instead of modeling lingerie. The last person I expect to see at my register..Jax Murphy. My best friend’s older brother—the leather-jacket-wearing, motorcycle-riding bad boy. You know the type, The one I once swore I hated. Except ...

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most well-known and respected people in history. During his life Lincoln shared his thoughts in speeches and quotes that are still valuable today. Many of his quotes are especially relevant to teenagers. 50 quotes have been carefully selected that demonstrate the wit and wisdom of Lincoln. The quotes have been organized thematically and feature commentary from the author to provide context and historical background.

That awkward moment when your best friend asks for a cucumber based demonstration… Dear Dare, After all these years, you're still my best friend. The only guy I trust. Really, who else would respond to my questions about rounding third with a cucumber based demonstration? That's what I need now. Another lesson plan. But, I want more than a vegetable this time. I want you. Think about it. Love, Val P.S. If you're not into the idea, please disregard this letter. We're going to be trapped in a hotel room, in Europe, for two weeks, and I don't want to make things weird.From the author: The ...

Christopher finally uncovers the Raven’s identity in this sixth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series. The stakes are higher than ever when the Raven sets Christopher up for a horrible crime, leading him to be locked away in London’s most notorious prison. This terrible act is the...

Discover the ultimate collection of Phil Lynott quotes, lyrics, and wisdom. Black Rose & Blarney explores the life of Thin Lizzy’s legendary frontman through his own words—from his Dublin roots to his status as a global rock icon. The definitive guide for fans of the "Black Rose." Before U2 and Sinead O’Connor, there was Philip Lynott. A black man in a white Ireland, a poet in a leather jacket, and the undisputed King of Dublin. Phil Lynott didn’t just lead Thin Lizzy; he narrated the 1970s rock scene with a unique blend of swagger and soul. Black Rose & Blarney: The Wisdom and Wit ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE CBC WINNER OF THE 2023 LEACOCK MEDAL FOR HUMOUR SHORTLISTED FOR CANADA READS 2025 Consummate storyteller and bestselling novelist Wayne Johnston reaches back into his past to bring us a sad, tender and at times extremely funny memoir of...

Specially adapted for audio by the author. Fleabag meets I Am Legend in this extraordinary novel of one woman's survival in the face of the end of the world. Who will she be now that she is completely alone? THE END OF EVERYTHING WAS HER BEGINNING It's November 2022. The human race has been...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Paradise Lodge by Nina Stibbe, read by Helen Baxendale. This is the story of Lizzie Vogel, a 15 year old girl who finds herself working in an old people's home in the 1970s. The place is in chaos and it's not really a suitable...