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Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else? - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and the Guys Read Library, you already know what you’re in store for: 10 hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before you’re through, you’ll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the world’s largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their son’s room to a biker; and more.

A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every listener, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, travelogues, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there.

The second volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading is chock-full of mystery, intrigue, and nefarious activity. Featuring some of the best writers around, and compiled by certified guy Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Thriller is a pulse-pounding collection of brand-new short stories, each one guaranteed to keep you riveted until the final page.

Eleven masters of suspense - Kelly Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel José Older, Dav Pilkey, R. L. Stine, and Rita Williams-Garcia - have come together to bring you a bone-chilling collection of original ghost stories, perfect for sharing around the campfire, listening under the covers with a flashlight, and scaring your friends' pants off.

Welcome to Other Worlds, the fourth volume in the Guys Read Library. Prepare yourself for 10 trips into the unknown, as 10 of your favorite writers spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Children's Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is the most exciting collection of stories on this - or any other - planet.

The night before her wedding, Katie's carefully planned life takes an unexpected turn when a hotel room mix-up puts her face-to-face with Luke, her college sweetheart and the one who got away. What starts as an awkward encounter becomes something more when a sudden quarantine traps them together in the hotel. Now Katie has hours to figure out if she's marrying the right man or if fate just handed her a second chance with the one she never forgot. Sometimes the biggest mistakes lead to the best discoveries. A romantic comedy about timing, choices, and the courage to follow your heart, even ...

This fast-paced, high-energy collection of short works features today's most popular writers and illustrators on what it means to be a guy. Contributors include Chris Crutcher, Stephen King, Matt Groening, Daniel Pinkwater, Neil Gaiman, and many more.

Heroes & Villains, the seventh volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, is chock-full of adventure featuring an array of characters - with and without capes. Featuring 10 all-new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to contemporary adventure to nonfiction, and featuring 11 of the most acclaimed, exciting writers for kids working today, this collection is the perfect book for you, whether you use your powers for good - or evil.

A lineman with something to prove. A vendetta against a baseball legend. The rise of a real-life NHL all-star. The luckiest grapefruit in sports history. Open up The Sports Pages, the third volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading, and you're in for all of this and more. From fiction to nonfiction, from baseball to mixed martial arts and everything in between, these are 10 stories about the rush of victory and the crush of defeat on and off the field. Compiled by kid-lit all-star Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a thrilling collection of brand-new short stories.

These three steamy stories are guaranteed to keep you up at night. All three romances feature strong, alpha, and billionaire heroes who are completely wrong for their women. But the heart wants what it wants, and these men will stop at nothing until they’ve proven themselves worthy. Book 1: Mr. Big Shot My friends dared me to ask him out. Biggest mistake ever. Turns out, Mr. Big Shot wasn’t just a random guy I met at a bar. He was about to become my billionaire boss. And what happened at the bar that night… was about to come back to haunt me. Book 2: Mr. Big Mistake My plan was to get...

One conversation changes everything. HANNAH I've been happily married to Eric for eight years, living our perfectly organized suburban life. But when my neighbor Jessica starts glowing about her unconventional arrangement with two men, I can't stop thinking about what we might be missing. So I do what any curious librarian would do: I research. And when our gorgeous new neighbor Caleb moves in across the circle, I start wondering if research might become reality. ERIC I've always been the analytical one, the planner who color-codes everything including our meal schedule. But when Hannah ...

She came home to sell the past. He’s the one man who won’t let her forget it. Holly Maple built the perfect life in Boston: high-powered career, corner office, a future set in stone. But her father’s failing Vermont farm drags her back to Havenwood—and her inheritance comes with one condition. She has to finish the harvest. Her only hope? Dustin Bishop, the grumpy, broad-shouldered farmer next door. He’s her family’s sworn enemy, and he’s certain she’ll sell the land the second Boston calls. She’s certain he’s the last man she could ever want. Yet every late-night ...

He was supposed to be my boss, not my soulmate... I thought taking a summer job at Battle Creek Ranch would be simple - earn some cash, get some experience, then head off to college. I never expected my new boss to be the most gorgeous man I've ever laid eyes on. Hank Montgomery is everything I never knew I wanted: rugged, commanding, and almost twice my age. Sure, he tries to keep his distance, but I see the way his eyes linger when he thinks I'm not looking, and I feel the way his hands tremble when they brush against mine. As the Montana summer heats up, so does the electricity between ...

She traded the skyscrapers of New York for the small-town charm of Maple Ridge, but running her aunt’s bookstore is just the beginning. Abby thought escaping her fast-paced city life would be easy, but between a grumpy, brooding handyman (who just might be the most ruggedly handsome man she's ever met), a tight-knit community eager to play matchmaker, and exes that just won’t get the hint, nothing is as simple as it seems. For fans of small-town charm, grumpy x sunshine, cinnamon roll heroes, and inheriting a new life, this heartwarming romance full of cozy fall vibes is a must-read. ...

I thought I was giving her the job out of pity, but I definitely had some selfish reasons. She was a single mother who was in debt, and I almost considered it my duty as a billionaire to help her out. After all, she’d taken my breath away the night before. That was all it was supposed to be. Just that one night. It was the only night where she wasn’t going to be my employee. We were supposed to forget about the passion and start afresh the next morning. And if I’m being honest, this was the first time I’d actually lied to myself. Because there was no way I could keep my hands off of...

SETH Dating isn't easy. Dating as a nonverbal man is even harder. Naturally, I balk when my favorite grandmother sets me up on a blind date. Even worse, she isn't told I don't speak. I can only hope she can see the man I am, not what I can’t do. EMBER Despite being a popular morning DJ, I haven't found the right man. People expect my crazy on-air persona. And while I love to talk, I'm not the wild woman they hear on the radio. So, I humor my grandma, agreeing to be set up with her friend's grandson. Maybe he can accept who I am, not who I pretend to be. Charming the Silent Guy is a steamy...

Red Notice is a searing expose of the wholesale whitewash by Russian authorities of Magnitsky's imprisonment and murder, slicing deep into the shadowy heart of the Kremlin to uncover its sordid truths.

When the happiest place on Earth becomes a living nightmare, only two unlikely heroes stand between a city’s salvation and unspeakable doom. One slings churros. The other sweeps the streets. Together, they’re about to dive deep into a surreal underworld of ancient horrors, forgotten conspiracies, and theme park secrets best left buried. Equal parts hilarious and horrifying, Bad Day at D-land is a madcap thrill ride that fuses Lovecraftian dread with deadpan humor and a buddy-comedy heart. Perfect for fans of genre mashups, cosmic absurdity, and apocalyptic weirdness with a churro-...

Alone and in pain, suffering through a Crohn’s Disease flare-up, Oli longs for a comforting touch. Fortunately, his fellow classmate, Evan, provides just that. After seeing Evan’s softer side, Oli wishes for more. He’s just not sure if Evan is open to a relationship that is limited by Oli’s condition. This sweet and steamy MM short story features illness, hurt/comfort, college classmates, and a kind gesture that leads to more.

It had been a while since Hannah and Harley completed their last case and both were itching to put their detective skills back to work. The cooler months had been sneaky and without warning pushed the warm weather away as corn mazes and haunted houses began appearing on street corners and other spooky locations! Hannah and Harley were home watching the nightly news when the phone rang and Officer Grant called to inform Hannah that a gang of thieves were dressing up in Halloween costumes pretending to go through haunted houses and corn mazes; but instead, were robbing unsuspecting businesses...