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  No He's Not a Monkey He's an Ape...

  Hester Mundis

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  Meet Boris, the chimp who took a bite out of the Big Apple—and wished it had been a banana: “No one concerned with either apes or people should miss it.” —Peter S. Beagle, award-winning author of The Last Unicorn   This book answers the question that is on everybody’s mind: “What’s it like to raise a chimpanzee in Manhattan?” Hester Mundis’s hilarious memoir No He’s Not a Monkey, He’s an Ape and He’s My Son is the complete guide to raising a chimp in the heart of urban America. Join Hester, her husband, their terrifying attack dog Ahab, and the funniest monkey—excuse us, ape—ever to occupy an apartment on the Upper West Side of New York City in this true adventure of woman versus beast.

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  The Man That Shocked Britain -...

  Lenny Bruce

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  Lenny Bruce was a prominent stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist who heralded the free-speech movement and helped to push culture towards open and honest expression. He was repeatedly arrested for obscenity. Here he performs at the Gate of Horn in Chicago, December, 1962—a performance that concludes with his arrest.

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  The Robot Who Looked Like Me -...

  Robert Sheckley

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  In "The Robot Who Looked Like Me," a busy man and a busy woman find a way to carve out time to romance each other—by having look-alike robots made to do the job—who then run away together. 
   
   
   
  The twelve other stories in this collection are "Slaves of Time," "Voices," "A Supplicant in Space," "Sneak Previews," "Zirn Left Unguarded, the Jenghik Palace in Flames, John Westerly Dead," "Welcome to the Standard Nightmare," "The Never-Ending Western Movie," "What Is Life?", "I See a Man Sitting on a Chair, and the Chair Is Biting His Leg," "Is That What People Do?", "Silversmith Wishes," and "End City." 
   
   
   
  From the very beginning of his career, Robert Sheckley was recognized by fans, reviewers, and fellow authors as a master storyteller and the wittiest satirist working in the science fiction field. Rediscover, or discover for the first time, a master of science fiction who, according to the New York Times, was "a precursor to Douglas Adams."

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  Meet Me on Platform 3: The brand...

  Zara Stoneley

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  ‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I loved it. Utterly heartwarming’ Julie Caplin ‘Adorable and clever, bursting with love and laughter. Climb aboard the Heartwarmer Express, this is THE rom com of the year!’ Jane Linfoot 
  Two people. One journey… 
  Millie loves her city life, her city friends and writing her true(ish) confessions column – but she’s starting to wonder if the grass really is greener on the other side, or if her heart really belongs back in Northumberland, with her mum who is struggling after the death of Millie’s dad. 
  Since leaving home. Joe’s lived believing that looking back means you’ve failed, and life is about taking chances and seeing the world. 
  So when the two meet up surely it can never work, their lives are moving in opposite directions. On different tracks…Readers are LOVING Meet Me on Platform Three: 
  ‘A five-star read you would miss a train for…there was just something special about the will-they-won’t-they aspect’ Sara 
  ‘Zara Stoneley is back to her witty best, in this light hearted rom-com that had me giggling and smiling throughout’ Rachel 
  ‘I read this one in the space of two days…was so much fun, I couldn't put it down. Delighted to discover that this author has other books, will be reading them ASAP’ Courtney 
  ‘A fun, smart, and witty ROM-COM that will have you turning the pages to find out what happens next’ Anne 
  ‘From the first page I was hooked…A feel-good rom-com’ Rubie 
  ‘A humorous, light-hearted read, touching on some more serious topics…I loved how easily I settled down into reading it! A wonderful story would recommend!’ Sharon 
  ‘Left me feeling really upbeat at the end of it…it felt genuine and heartfelt with characters that leapt off the page’ Sarah 
  ‘A perfect holiday read! Great storyline and brilliant characters’ Helen 
  ‘Heartwarming and full of love and fun’ Katie 
  ‘Really enjoyable read…totally recommend ’ Julie 
  ‘A very clever story and a good ending…I loved it’ Rosamund 
  In this contemporary comedy, Zara Stoneley masterfully weaves a tale of urban romance, filled with wit and charm. The romantic tension between Millie and Joe is palpable, their journey a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. 
  For fans of Phoebe Macleod (Hook, Line and Single), Heidi Swain (Home for Christmas), Sophie Ranald (The Fall-Out), Jill Mansell (The Wedding of the Year), and Cathy Bramley (The Sunrise Sisterhood). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Sleighed!: A Christmas Mystery -...

  Yvonne Vincent

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  Slàinte! A Christmas Eve party at snow-covered Vik castle, where the Christmas Star diamond is on display. Good food, dancing and a visit from Santa. What could possibly go wrong? 
   
  When Santa appears down the chimney, looking far more crispy than expected, it is clear that something has gone very wrong. With the castle cut off from help, a murderer in their midst and the Christmas Star stolen, it’s up to Losers Club to investigate. As they follow the network of secret passages to learn more about their fellow guests, they realise that everyone has a motive. Including one of their own.

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  Hate Rinse Repeat

  Melanie Summers, Whitney Dineen

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  Maisy Moore is not looking forward to the holiday season. As owner of the only hair salon in Gamble, Alaska, she'll be run off her feet helping her clients get dolled up for parties. Parties she'll never be invited to. 
   
   
   
  But that's not the worst of it. As a single mom, she knows she still won't be able to give her seven-year-old son, Jack, the kind of magical Christmas his classmates get. If only she could give him what he really wants—to know who his dad is. 
   
   
   
  The last thing Maisy needs is for NHL star Chase Evans to come waltzing back into town like he's God’s gift to women. But that's exactly what Chase does. 
   
   
   
  After a taking a crosscheck from behind, Chase's season is over. Instead of scoring goals, he's recovering from shoulder surgery, and according to his mother, there's no better place to recover than home. 
   
   
   
  The last thing Chase expects is to find Maisy Moore still single. He decides to see if maybe they could rekindle their brief romance. But when he tries to talk to her, he discovers Maisy's feelings of lust have turned to loathing. 
   
   
   
  Will Maisy manage to keep the identity of her son a secret? Will there be a holiday miracle that will reunite two hard-headed lovers?

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