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This annotated edition of The Pickwick Papers includes: • A 13,000-word critical study, "The Innocent Abroad" • On Sam Weller — the character who made the book a sensation • On the accident that turned a picture-book into a novel • A full life of Charles Dickens (1812–1870) • A reader's guide to Regency inns, coaches, and the law In 1836 an unknown twenty-four-year-old was hired to write the words beneath another man's comic drawings. Eighteen months later he was the most famous writer in the world. The Pickwick Papers is the book that invented Charles Dickens — and, very ...

A hilarious, live-recorded audiobook for newcomers and long-time Sedaris fans alike, packed with the acclaimed humorist’s signature biting wit and social commentary. If you were lucky enough to have caught a performance on David Sedaris's 2009 sold-out, 34-city tour, you already know that...

A must-listen, live-recorded audiobook for newcomers and die-hard Sedaris fans alike, packed with the acclaimed humorist’s signature wit and social commentary. Bestselling essayist David Sedaris likes to test out his new material on nationwide reading tours to get the rhythm and phrasing...

Enjoy six books from this hilarious young graphic novel series, adapted for audio, about Pizza and Taco. Two best friends, lots of toppings...but only one of them can be the BEST, right? Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will eat this book up...and be hungry for more! Pizza and Taco #1: Who's the Best?...

A Netflix Original series! The second book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy...

The first four books in the only official MINECRAFT chapter book series in one awesome set! Target: This audiobook series is for Minecraft fans of all ages who like humor and action-packed fantasy. Five young Minecraft players in the real world find themselves transported inside the game they...

The Wakefield twins return in this graphic novel, adapted for audio, of the New York Times best-selling Sweet Valley Twins series! It's Elizabeth's turn in the spotlight... but does Jessica deserve it more? Jessica knows she’s the better dancer – but their teacher only seems to have eyes for...

Newt Newman never thought he could be a hero. Growing up in the shadow of his football-star brother, Chris, Newt has a hard time even getting noticed by his own family. So when Chris is knocked into a coma during the biggest game of the season, as usual Newt becomes lost in the whirlwind of...

* Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award * Silver Medal Society of Illustrators * * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, Comics Beat, The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Kirkus Reviews, andLibrary Journal This“ingenious...

A Netflix Original series! The third book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy...

Now a Netflix Original Series! The highly-anticipated sixth book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."—Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York...

A Netflix Original series! The fourth book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy...

Superheroes soar in this promising debut—and they’re kids! Twelve-year-old Daniel, the new kid in town, soon learns the truth about his nice—but odd—new friends: one can fly, another can turn invisible, yet another controls electricity. Incredible. The superkids use their powers to...

Now a Netflix original series! The fifth book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Hilo learns the secrets of his past in this hilarious graphic novel series that’s “an action-packed page-turner with heart” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man). “A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.”—The New York Times “A perfect book for any...

A Netflix Original Series! The New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Last Kids on Earth series—now with over 7 million copies in print—presents June Del Toro in her very own adventure! Told from June's point of view—and set between the shattering events of The...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Hilo confronts his arch enemy Razorwark in this epic graphic novel series that’s “an action-packed page-turner with heart” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man). “A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family.”—The New York Times “A perfect book for any...

The first ever graphic novel in the New York Times bestselling The Last Kids on Earth series--now adapted for audio! A Netflix Original series Includes SIX brand new Last Kids short stories by Max Brallier! The kids and their monster buddies are hanging out in the tree house, when Jack launches...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES From the creator of the Big Nate series comes the third Max and the Midknights adventure! "Fantastic! I loved it!" --Dav Pilkey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dog Man series Everyone's favorite knight-in-training is back...to back! Max's twin is...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s—wait, it really IS a bird! Take another look, because what looks like an ordinary pigeon might just be a hero saving your butt! The crime-fighting adventures continue in book 3 of this hilarious illustrated series, adapted for audio, perfect for fans of...