Funny Laws

The first novel in the First Law Trilogy from New York Times bestseller, Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian—leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and...

Running a bed and breakfast in deep space is all about location, location, location. And a strict "no laser-fights in the lobby" policy. My name is Sam Cooper. After years of grinding away in the core worlds, I took my life savings, bought a decommissioned space station on the edge of the neutral zone, and opened a rustic Bed & Breakfast. No galactic politics, no corporate wars. Just me, a stellar view of the cosmos, and my grandmother's secret recipe for buttermilk pancakes. I just wanted a quiet life. But it turns out, a cozy, neutral-ground B&B at the edge of the galaxy is exactly what ...

He survived the wastes. He built a sanctuary. Now, Oscar is taking his rusted empire to the global stage. Summoned to a high-stakes summit in Geneva, Oscar leaves the safety of the Apex Forge to face the Global Council—a ruling elite obsessed with pristine perfection and absolute control. But Oscar has no intention of playing by their rules or bowing to their demands. At the helm of the Sovereign’s Wake, a colossal, custom-forged dreadnought, Oscar and his elite strike team plunge into the dark, monster-infested depths of the trans-oceanic tunnels. The Council expects a compliant, ...

The final novel in the First Law Trilogy by New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him—but it's going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the king of the Northmen still stands firm, and there's only one man who can stop him...

Dating is a nightmare. Pretending to date magical heiresses for a living? That’s just good business. My name is Zachary Sanders. I don’t have an ounce of mana, I can’t cast a fireball, and I definitely can't fly. What I do have is a mountain of student debt and a unique set of skills. I live in a city secretly run by magical elites, and I’ve found a very lucrative niche. I run a highly professional, strictly discreet service acting as a fake boyfriend or fiancé for magical women who need to get their overbearing, ancient families off their backs. Need to piss off your vampire dad? ...

Winning the city was the easy part. Keeping it is going to take a lot more duct tape. Oscar has officially claimed the Apex Forge. As the new Administrator, he’s got a throne made of welded mech-parts, a snarky AI integrated into the mainframe, and a Paladin acting as his head of security. There’s just one problem: his junk-virus hack saved their lives, but it completely fried the city's supply chains. The Forge is out of raw materials, and the life-support systems are ticking down. Before Oscar can even allocate his new stat points to fix the mess, the Deep Network comes online. The ...

Saving the world is easy. Saving their reputation? That requires a degree in Public Relations. My name is Peter Vance, and I don’t have super strength, laser vision, or a tragic origin story. I have a PR degree, a tailored suit, and a massive caffeine addiction. In a city full of capes, I’m the guy they call when a hero accidentally throws a city bus through a hospital window. I’m the best crisis manager in the business. But my newest assignment might actually kill me. I’ve been hired to manage the Vanguard, the city’s most powerful, all-female superhero team. The media calls them...

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 ...

Fourteen years of marriage, a beachfront family vacation, and a scandalous early-morning discovery in the sea oats. Lacy Dane wakes up at dawn to collect seashells on her family's annual beach vacation, only to spot her husband, Heath, rubbing tanning oil onto a twenty-something influencer at a nearby adults-only resort. Instead of causing a scene, Lacy quietly records a video from the dunes and takes it straight to the most formidable people she knows: her wealthy in-laws. Retired judge Casper Dane and fierce family matriarch Fallon do not take their son's infidelity lightly. Together with...

My ex asks me to pretend nothing happened between us as soon as I move back. The magic in this town has very strong opinions about that request. I’m Marigold Canby — herbalist, healer, and apparently terrible at picking towns for a fresh start. Mystic Cove was supposed to be the beginning of everything new. Then I turn a corner on the boardwalk and find Ted Miller in a sheriff’s uniform, carrying a decade of things he never said. He left Portland ten years ago without an explanation, a call, or even a note. I got very good at moving on. I am less good at it now that he’s standing ...

Springtime in Styria. And that means war. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the squabbling League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white. While armies march, heads roll and cities burn, behind the scenes...

My new remodeling client is about to get the upgrade of his life. It isn’t every day I arrive at a worksite to find my new client is the deputy who gave me a traffic ticket the day before. It is fairly normal for people to be taken aback when they find a petite redhead in overalls on their doorstep, ready to renovate their house. That'd be me, and it's so awkward. Every. Single. Time. Whatever. I'll show Clint by virtue of my work ethic and skills that I'm the right woman for the job. Of course, if a fortune cookie paper predicting that we'd fall in love didn't slip out of the air duct, ...

"How ya doin?" With these four syllables, delivered in an unmistakably authentic New York accent, Steve Osborne has riveted thousands of people through the legendary storytelling outfit The Moth (and over a million times on their website) with his hilarious, profane, and touching tales from his...

EVER FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING GOES WRONG AT THE WORST POSSIBLE MOMENT? You study for hours... and blank out during the test. You finally get the courage to say something... and it comes out completely wrong. You make a plan, get excited, and then something unexpected ruins everything. Welcome to Murphy's Law. If you've ever felt frustrated, embarrassed, unlucky, overwhelmed, or convinced that life keeps throwing obstacles in your way, you're not alone. The truth is: Every teen faces setbacks. Every teen makes mistakes. Every teen has awkward moments, bad days, and plans that fall apart. The ...

They burned her home. They stole her brother and sister. But vengeance is following. Shy South hoped to bury her bloody past and ride away smiling, but she'll have to sharpen up some bad old ways to get her family back, and she's not a woman to flinch from what needs doing. She sets off in...

A young woman accused of murder while on holiday in Venice enlists a friend to come help her—but once they begin unraveling clues, there’s no telling what else will come to light. “Sarah Caudwell is one of my very favorite mystery writers.”—A. J. Finn, New York Times bestselling...

Daniel Sinclair is my best friend’s brother and longtime crush. Oh, and he’s my new boss… I realize this after he finds me in the break room stuffing my face full of pastries. This is especially embarrassing for me as I have always been attracted to him. And when I say attracted to him, I mean I have shamelessly flirted and thrown myself at him for the past three years. All of which were received with utter annoyance at best. The irresistibly gorgeous and perpetually grumpy billionaire can’t stand me, and this drives me insane. As we navigate our professional relationship, tensions ...

Does your child give up the moment something goes wrong? Do they get frustrated when they make mistakes, lose confidence after a setback, or feel like the whole day is ruined because one thing didn't go according to plan? The truth is, every child faces disappointments, unexpected problems, and moments when life seems unfair. The difference isn't whether things go wrong. The difference is how they respond when they do. Murphy's Law for Kids Who Give Up Easily is a fun, engaging, and confidence-building guide designed to help children develop resilience, handle frustration in healthy ways, ...

He chose her. They chose me. 🖤 Wes stood up at his own brother's barbecue and announced he was leaving me for Brynn, confident his family would follow him out the door like ducklings. Reader, they did not move. His mother, Nancy, refilled my wine. His brother offered to help me move Wes's stuff out. By Labor Day I was still on the family group chat and Wes was muted. Then there's Gabe, the friend who's been around forever. The one who shows up with boxes, coffee, and the extremely inconvenient confession that he's been in love with me since the Fourth of July three years ago. Wes thought...

Evil is eternal. But tacky decor? That’s unforgivable. My name is Carter Hayes, and I’m a high-end interior designer. I was supposed to spend my Tuesday arguing with a client about the subtle differences between eggshell and cream. Instead, I fell through a magical portal and got summoned to the Under-Realm by the Dark Faction. They didn't summon me to fight. They summoned me because they desperately need a contractor. The Overlord’s dungeon is a depressing, damp nightmare. Minion morale is at an all-time low, the Feng Shui is completely blocked by poorly placed torture devices, and ...