Funny Movies

Life's a Gamble—Especially in Vegas! Izzie Firecracker is used to picking up life's pieces—but when her latest self-help gig lands her in glittering Las Vegas, she's in over her head. After losing her mother and facing eviction from her swanky Mayfair penthouse, Izzie grabs a risky lifeline: stepping in for a famous guru at a Vegas self-help seminar. What could go wrong? Enter Bobby, a dangerously attractive hotel owner embroiled in mob trouble, and Doris, Izzie’s cleaner-turned-best-friend, who's determined to turn Vegas upside-down. As threats pile up faster than casino chips, Izzie...

When Brandon Drew issues an edict that his youngest daughter will not be allowed to make her come-out unless her elder sister secures the attentions of a duke, Miss Charlotte Drew is understandably horrified. As a confirmed bluestocking and dedicated spinster, she has neither the charm or the ability to attract the attention of a duke- never mind the inclination. Luckily, help is at hand from Charlotte's friends and fellow wallflowers, and soon she is swanning around London on the arm of the Duke of Penrith. True, he is rude, proud, and terribly toplofty, but Charlotte assumes she can ...

She’s all business. He’s all charm. It's just one little kiss. What's the harm? Dr. Katherine Drake has zero patience for fantasy. Her world is built on logic, hard work, and a schedule that doesn’t include fairy tales. So how does she end up at a comic convention, surrounded by caped crusaders, space wizards, and—oh no—grown men in pony costumes? Alexander Weber may be Hollywood royalty, but he’s tired of red carpets, fake smiles, and love that only lasts until the tabloids move on. When he crosses paths with a woman who isn’t impressed by his fame, he’s instantly intrigued...

It isn’t easy being adored by the hunky Hollywood bachelor who's my new neighbor. Okay, sure, that part might be easy. But, I never asked for the celebrity next door to keep coming around, offering to help me on my farm. He can keep his winning smiles to himself and quit trying to make me laugh, because there’s one little problem: We were best friends once, and he doesn’t even remember. Now he’s shoveling things I don’t want to shovel and working shirtless under the hot sun while I’m very much not looking. Though he’s kind and funny and everything I’ve ever wanted, I keep ...

A romance so wild even a polar bear can’t keep a straight face. In the frosty mayhem of the Alaskan film set for Everybody Loves Polar Bears, accident-prone Macy Applegate catapults herself into a hilarious array of mishaps better suited for a blooper reel. As Macy dreams of stardom, she reluctantly works with Nick Westwood, the grumpiest and most arrogant assistant director this side of the Arctic Circle—a man who irritates her more than a stuck zipper in a sub-zero wind chill. Beneath Nick's stoic exterior lies a mysterious secret, and the only thing more challenging than Alaska's ...

Fans of Hallmark movies with quirky characters will enjoy this fun and heartfelt romantic comedy. “Such a fun book! You've got humor, awkward romance, Ecuador, chocolate, revenge, crazy motorcycle rides and nuns!” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 Stars The chocolate wars… Botanist Dr. Aubrey Summer has two goals for her trip to Ecuador – fulfill her bridesmaid duties and confront billionaire Marcos Alfaro about his efforts to steal her work. The wedding is being held at a hotel owned by Marcos and he’s rumored to be a guest. Along the way, Aubrey is distracted by a handsome man named Nino, a...

USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis delivers another installment of Summer Kisses, an irresistibly funny, work relationship, sweet romantic comedy featuring Grandma Dotty and one of her grandsons. Sometimes you need to be alone… Garrett Summer designs million-dollar jewelry pieces for his family’s company–Summer Diamonds. His “office” is a small, windowless room with a workbench and a safe–which is fine by Garrett. He’s still grieving the loss of his fiancee Willa. And sometimes you need to be there for your family… Grandma Dotty’s urgent call has Garrett dashing from his ...

Little Monster has something very important to tell you. It is okay to become sad or angry with your friends, but under no circumstances should you try to nibble them. Remember, don't eat your friends! This book for early readers has about 900 words and 14 illustrations.

What will you see on Baby Dinosaur Island? This book is for preschool and early readers ages 3 to 6.

Now showing at the Palace: classic movies, ghostly mayhem, and murder! When Nora Paige agrees to use the Palace movie theater for the launch of a new online game, she has no way of knowing that the event will end in murder. But when one of the theater’s owners is accused of the crime, the future of the Palace could be in danger. With help from Trixie, the lively ghost of a 1930s usherette, Nora sets out to solve the crime, all while dealing with the latest manipulations from her lying ex, the meddling of a Hollywood mogul with revenge on his mind, and the mysterious delivery box of ...

Clonk is a caveman. He thinks he is smart, but he is not. He didn't even invent the Internet yet. Great pictures and silly fun for children ages 6 to 9.

Who almost turned down his iconic role on The Sopranos because he could not sing? Did Katharine Hepburn really build the Uris building? How did a simple handshake with President Kennedy almost end in disaster? In his debut memoir, Too Funny for Words, Jerry Adler reveals all for the first time! In his career as a theater director, producer, and actor that has spanned over seventy years, Adler has certainly had his fair share of laughs, and is ready to take listeners on a reminiscent journey of Hollywood tales past.

Bloated Goat is a fantasy cartoon that comes to life in your head. Get ready to enjoy a gut-busting adventure full of crazy forest animals and hijinks galore. You’ll meet Granny Hammy, Cocky Doodle, Bloated Goat, and a wide assortment of wacky characters as they romp around the forest in this ill-conceived (but humorous!) plot. Watch in horror as the author tries to tie everything together with an explosive ending that you'll probably see coming a mile away.

USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis delivers another installment of Summer Kisses, an irresistibly funny, fake royal identity, sweet romantic comedy featuring Grandma Dotty. Not any fake date will do… Maggie Summer needs a date to her sister’s wedding, preferably someone who’ll pretend to be madly in love with her, ideally a prince. Why royalty? Because her sister is marrying Maggie’s former fiance. And wonder of wonders…Maggie manages to land a blind date with a prince. If they hit it off, maybe he’ll be her Plus One for Kitty’s wedding this Christmas. But true royalty is ...

Get ready for another summer in Los Angeles with the tumultuous, ever-burgeoning Twisp clan. Join them again as they face new challenges and crises. Marriages proliferate, moving trucks come and go, visitors descend, and babies say the darndest things. Old friends return from the distant past as the Twisps prove again that life–and love–can be a joy as well as a nightmare. This hilarious Book 11 can be enjoyed as part of the acclaimed Youth in Revolt series or read on its own. As always, familiarity with the previous novels is not required. And please don’t give away the ending!

Welcome to the Palace movie theater! Now Showing: Philandering husbands, ghostly sidekicks, and a murder or two. When Nora Paige’s movie-star husband leaves her for his latest co-star, she flees Hollywood to take refuge in San Francisco at the Palace, a historic movie theater that shows the classic films she loves. There she finds a band of misfit film buffs who care about movies (almost) as much as she does. She also finds some shady financial dealings and the body of a murdered stranger. Oh, and then there’s Trixie, the lively ghost of a 1930’s usherette who appears only to Nora and...

Hollywood. The movie industry. Sexy, Hot. Fast-paced. Hollywood Tales is a monthly series taking you into the heart (and other places) of the glamorous movie business following four roommates. Angela Talbot works as a nurse and waits for her chance to audition for "that big role." She's a hot brunette in a crisp white uniform who doesn't appreciate how great she is -- but she is learning. Fast. Dominique "Dizzy" Dayton will take any job -- or anyone -- in the movie biz. Whether part timing it as a restaurant hostess or hot timing it with the men behind the cameras, she is on her way up with...

Classic Movies, Ghostly Mischief, and Murder! Nora Paige is settling into her new life as manager of the Palace movie theater. She only has a few things to worry about. Like keeping the theater safely out of the clutches of an evil real estate developer, dealing with her staff of movie-obsessed misfits and their daily meltdowns, and hiding the fact that her new best friend Trixie is the ghost of an usherette who died in 1937. It would also be helpful if she could figure out whether she wants to take her charming-but-cheating husband back. But when someone close to the Palace is murdered, ...

We are on an island rumored to have many rare animals. Let's check it out and see what we can find. This book is for beginning readers ages 5 to 8.

It’s been nearly twenty years since Ron Burgundy burst into movie fans’ lives, reminding San Diego to “stay classy” while lampooning a time gone by—although maybe not as far gone as we might think? In Kind of a Big Deal, comedy historian Saul Austerlitz tells the history of how Anchorman was developed, written, and cast, and how it launched the careers of future superstars like Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, and Paul Rudd, also setting the stage for a whole decade of comedy to come and influencing films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Talladega Nights, Knocked Up, Superbad, and so many more.