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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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? ...

“The Seven Laws of Love is insightful, compelling, inspiring, grounded, and immeasurably practical. We love this book! Everyone needs to read it. Don’t miss out on its powerful message.” —Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott, authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts In our fast-paced...

From the popular creator of @LawByMike, a hilarious guide to all your legal questions—from the obscure to the downright absurd. Could you be arrested if you let your kids have a few sips of wine with dinner? Is it illegal to lie on your dating profile? Can a python be an emotional support...

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...

Help Your Child Outsmart Everyday Chaos Does your child get frustrated when simple things keep going wrong? Do they ever ask, “Why does this always happen to me?” What if they could learn the hidden science behind everyday mistakes — and stop them before they happen? In Outsmart Murphy’s Law Book for Kids, your child discovers why everyday disasters happen — and the simple life principles that help them think ahead, avoid common mistakes, and stay one step ahead of chaos. Through funny stories, comic-style illustrations, and real-world examples, kids learn to notice patterns, slow...

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, ...

My ex asks me to pretend nothing happened between us as soon as I move back. The magic in this town decides it 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 ...

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...

From cop-turned-comic Eric Tansey, a hilarious and humanizing portrait of law enforcement for fans ofWalk the Blue Line andYou Can’t Make This Stuff Up. Eric Tansey, a former Army scout and Special Operations military veteran, joined the police force with a ton of unrealistic expectations. The...

He kept the girlfriend. I kept everyone who matters. Here's what Chase didn't factor in: his family has loved me for fifteen years, and they were not consulted. When the affair came out, his mother Maureen called Cassidy "the situation." His sister Aubrey changed her emergency contact to me. His dad still texts me the crossword. And Sunday dinner is still at six. I'm bringing the pie. Chase got the apartment, the girlfriend, and a chair at no table. I got the recipes, the spare key, the seat beside Maureen, and Henry, the longtime family friend who's been quietly in my corner since before ...

Ever tried navigating life with a Midwestern mother-in-law — and lived to tell the tale? The Midwestern Mother-in-Law Survival Guide is a humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest look at the joys, quirks, and occasional confusion that come with loving a Midwestern MIL. With warmth and wit, Sarah Jane Cion invites readers into her real-life journey of learning how to understand Midwestern family culture while keeping her sense of humor — and her marriage — intact. Blending laugh-out-loud anecdotes with practical insights, this guide offers a compassionate roadmap for navigating ...

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, ...

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...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An alien advance party was suddenly nosing around my planet. Worse, they were lawyering up. . . . In the hilarious tradition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Rob Reid takes you on a headlong journey through the outer reaches of the universe—and the inner...