Uplifting Humor

This humorous story, written in the style of an innocent children's book, follows Miss Honeywell, a beloved teacher who proudly shares her homegrown melons with her class. She describes in detail how she nurtured the melons with care, attention, and patience, all while using suggestive innuendos that imply a double meaning without ever explicitly acknowledging them. The story highlights her pride in her melons' growth and size, presented in a completely innocent tone, making the underlying humor even more apparent to older readers.

Lacy Steele has been dispatched to the Hamptons with the tall order to make amends with her estranged sister, Riley, and her ex-fiancé, Robert. The time has come to decide which of her friends to take as her date: Tosh or Jason. As if to add to her already high stress level, she'll be spending the weekend with Robert's certifiable family, and his aunt has declared a ban on dessert. Sugarless and forced to deal with Riley's never-ceasing drama, Robert's inappropriate advances, and his crazy family's odd behavior, Lacy thinks things can't get any worse until she becomes the suspect in a ...

Lacy Steele is determined to lose some weight, so when her brother-in-law mentions a family trip to a sugar-free health resort, she jumps at the chance. What could go wrong when she's surrounded by her family at a luxury spa? Everything, as it turns out. When someone is murdered and a friend becomes a suspect, she'll do everything in her power to clear his name--as long as her diet doesn't kill her first.

It's not that single mum Charlotte Newman is completely and utterly obsessed with crafting, necessarily. Sure, she has balls of wool stashed everywhere like a squirrel stores nuts and more needles than a tattoo parlour. But that doesn't mean she has a problem, right? Finding herself between jobs, Charlotte fills her time teaching crafting skills at the local nursing home. Encouraged by how positively the residents respond, the possibility of a career doing what she adores fills her mind.

What would you do if, after years of what you thought was a happy marriage, your husband suddenly announced he was leaving you for good? Anna is in her fifties and is living a contented life. Their children have left home and she and her husband work at the same school. One day, a perfectly ordinary day (or so she thought) they are sitting on a bench during a walk with their beloved Labrador and David drops a devastating bombshell: he’s fallen in love with a colleague and is leaving her. At first, she wants to hide herself away, but, with the help of her friend and her daughter, she ...

Pour yourself a cup of something warm and settle into a world where kitchens glow with laughter, memories linger around the table, and gratitude fills every room. Short Stories for Seniors with Humor and Heart is a delightful collection of easy-to-read, large-print short stories that capture the magic of Thanksgiving and the beauty of everyday kindness. From the chaos of a family feast gone sideways to the quiet comfort of a shared meal, each tale celebrates gratitude, connection, and the simple joy of being together. 🎁 The perfect gift for parents, grandparents, or anyone who loves feel...

Bloomsbury presents The Girl I Used To Know by Faith Hogan, read by Flora Montgomery. 'Another heart-warming read from Faith Hogan' Trisha Ashley. 'Heart-warming, poignant and uplifting' Lucy Coleman, author of Snowflakes Over Holly Cove. *** Two women. Two very different lives. One unexpected...

A captivating spy story, brimming with more twists and turns than a Golden Ager’s hula-hoop convention, Hornett’s debut comedy novel introduces the world to Britain's latest, and most endearing, special agent, Maggie Matheson. Fans of Richard Osman's Murder Club books and The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson will simply love this book. “A laugh-out-loud spy thriller with a twist. Maggie is a thumping good story which keeps you guessing to the end” “Hilarious... you’ll fall in love with eccentric Maggie in minutes..." “Maggie ...

A Remarkable Gift Under $20 for Seniors or Anyone Cherishing Nostalgic Golden Years Take a stroll down memory lane with heartfelt stories crafted especially for seniors. From the vibrant 1940s to the transformative 2000s, Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors brings the essence of each decade to life through light, inspiring, and nostalgic tales. With 100 thoughtfully selected stories, we’ve also included an EXTRA bonus of 20 additional stories, making this collection even more delightful. That’s 120 stories in total, providing endless moments of joy and reflection for you or your loved ...

Lacy Steele has recently fallen in love--with birds. When her secretary, Suze, asks for her help in making friends, it seems like the perfect time to join a local birding group. After Suze takes an immediate shine to the eccentric leader, Lacy is able to overcome her misgivings about the ragtag group of misfits. Meanwhile her boyfriend is having a work crisis that might end his career, her sister is in the midst of a post-baby meltdown, her grandparents have surprising news, and Michael makes an unexpected offer. With so much going on, Lacy is determined not to get drawn into a murder, even...

Lacy Steele wants no part of her sister's upcoming wedding. Just when she thinks she's in the clear, her mother informs her she has to throw a bridal shower, and it had better be good. Before that can happen, Lacy has to have her wisdom teeth removed. With everyone else busy, it's up to Jason to keep an eye on Lacy during her recovery, but he's in for more than he bargained for. While trying to rein in his delusional, hallucinating girlfriend, Jason must also solve a murder, and when all clues point to Lacy as his prime suspect, he'll go to lengths he never imagined to clear her name.

A little laughter can change the way you see an entire day. Laugh-Out-Loud Wisdom brings together funny stories, witty proverbs, memorable quotes, amusing observations, and lighthearted life lessons that prove wisdom does not always have to sound serious. From relationships, family, work, money, health, patience, mistakes, and Mondays to the unexpected comedy of growing older, these short, entertaining pieces uncover the humor hiding inside everyday life. Some will make you laugh immediately. Others may leave you smiling because they reveal a truth you recognize all too well. Inside you ...

A BRAND NEW screamingly-funny story from bestselling author of The Old Gals' Bucket List, Karen King☀️ Perfect for fans of Dawn French, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh 💖🎉 ‘Aren’t you a bit old to live in a house-share?’ When Nancy’s husband disappears to ‘find himself’ on a...

What if every coincidence... wasn't quite a coincidence? Welcome to The Department of Divine Intervention. Hidden beyond time, behind doors that don't officially exist, a small team quietly nudges humanity back towards kindness. Blue watches the trajectory of civilisation. Robyn understands the human heart. Quill manages governance, paperwork and increasingly improbable policies. Bob... well... Bob has ideas. Some involve camels. Others involve singing vegetables. None of them are approved. When humanity begins drifting towards a future shaped by fear, greed and certainty, the Department ...

The fifth book in the heartwarming HOTEL FLAMINGO series, featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends! 'Truly heartwarming and uplifting. I'd love to book a room there myself' - Philip Ardagh on HOTEL FLAMINGO Welcome to the snowiest hotel in town! Winter has arrived at...

Friends forever is a difficult promise to keep... Meet Lana, Judith and Catrin. Best friends since primary school, they swore that they would always be there for each other, come what may. After the trip of a lifetime, the three girls are closer than ever. But an unexpected turn of events shakes...

Fake dating my grumpy billionaire boss to save a small-town could cost me my career… and my heart. After a viral meltdown burned my love life and my PR career, I’m here to disappear. But drowning grumpy billionaire Harrison Cross in coffee ruins my fresh start plan. To him, I’m a walking disaster. To me, he’s an off-limits stop sign with gorgeous eyes. Now the local paper is digging into his past, investors are sweating, and the town jobs are on the line. My solution - a fake relationship, because nothing says “stable businessman” like staged dinner dates and public hand-holding...

Finally, everything in Lacy Steele's life is going well. Business is booming, and her love life is on track. The only blip on her radar is her sister's hasty marriage, but Lacy vows not to get involved in their mess. Instead she immerses herself in planning the centennial celebration of her high school's band and football team. Her new relationship provides extra motivation to make sure the reunion is perfect. Everything is going according to plan until Lacy's old rival is found dead, throwing the reunion into chaos and pitting two groups against each other. In a game of popular versus geek...

THE NAKED KNITTING CLUB — CASTING ON (BOOK 1) For fans of Marian Keyes, Kate Jacobs and Jojo Moyes When Cate's husband fails to show up for their thirteenth wedding anniversary dinner, she finds herself sitting alone in a restaurant with two glasses of champagne and the slow, dawning realisation that her marriage is not what she thought it was. What follows is a year she didn't plan — and the one that changes everything. A mad idea leads Cate to the most unlikely of places: a knitting club in Notting Hill where the members meet once a month, get naked, and knit. Among them is a ...

When life gives me a snowstorm and a double-booked rental, I find a Christmas miracle in the form of a sassy journalist. Jane is as sharp as the snowflakes falling outside. She’s less than thrilled about being stuck with a detective. But little does she know, unraveling the mystery of her heart might be the most intriguing case of all. With every day we’re snowed in, her playful banter warms the coldest nights. And I discover a side of her that’s as sweet as sugar cookies. Whether this is a holiday spark or the start of something lasting, my heart's ready for the greatest gift of all...