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  The Flying Inn - A tale of...

  GK Chesterton

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  Progressive Islam takes over England, and two men go on the run with a barrel of rum and a wheel of cheese, intent on keeping English pub life alive. Packed with songs, satire, and style as only Chesteron could write."Perhaps prophetical more so than prosaic (and not at all in the sense Chesterton intended it) The Flying Inn is one of those books which should rank among the classics" - The Distributist Review"Chesterton said that the book he most enjoyed writing was The Flying Inn. He enjoyed creating the comical scenes as much as the polemical ones, the drinking songs as much as the bitter satire and the hard-edged debate. As the hero of the novel says, “It’s as innocent as Heaven and as hot as hell.” The novel is a vehicle for Chesterton to tee off against corrupt and ineffectual politicians who had not merely lost touch with common citizens but were actively taking away their basic rights and freedoms. Besides politicians, he also makes room on his skewer for journalists, textual critics, health gurus, idiot socialists and capitalist toadies. [...] the drinking songs in The Flying Inn [are] "true Temperance songs: temperance is about moderation not abstinence. Self-restraint and self-control are acts of freedom. Prohibition is not. Though drinking may be a caprice [...] it is a caprice that cannot be forbidden to a citizen, but can be forbidden to a slave.”And what are these drinking songs that came under such fire? Simply some of the dearest and most delightful poems that Chesterton or anyone else has ever written: The Song of Right and Wrong, The Song of the Dog Quoodle, Wine and Water, The Logical Vegetarian, The Good Rich Man, The Saracen’s Head, and The Rolling English Road."

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  The Funny Business

  Kevin J. Anderson

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  Sometimes you just want to be silly.   #1 Bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson is known for his grand science fiction sagas, his epic fantasies, his fast-paced adventures, or his steampunk Clockwork chronicles.   But Kevin J. Anderson also has a lighter side. You’ll laugh so hard, brains will come out your nose.   What happens when—   A wimpy, henpecked man finds an enchanted loincloth that turns him into a real jungle Ape Man?   A stranded alien uses his advanced technology to fool audiences as a stage magician?   A frustrated monster-movie actor uses a gypsy witch’s special makeup to turn into a real werewolf when the cameras start to roll?   A group of heavy-metal fans finds a spell on the internet to raise their favorite dead rock star from the grave for a final encore?   A vampire, just minding his own business, wakes from his coffin to find he’s being stalked through his own castle by an over-enthusiastic vampire hunter?   A futuristic law firm uses time travel as a legal loophole to win their client’s case?   Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. takes on the Boogeyman for a client, or is hired out to save a sacrificial Aztec Christmas turkey?   These twenty stories cover a range of slapstick, subtle, short-short, and groaner humor. The Funny Business also includes for the very first time the scripts of the hilarious comic miniseries Grumpy Old Monsters, never before published.   Beware—silliness ahead. Open the book, and prepare to snicker!

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  The Peculiar Memories of Thomas...

  Bruce Robinson

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  “Never before has the painful, knotty journey to maturity been depicted with such gusto. . . . Riotously profane” (Patrick McGrath, The New York Times Book Review).   Thomas Penman is enduring a very bad adolescence. Growing up in dark, dingy 1950s England, Thomas has problems. These include an unspeakable personal hygiene issue, an eccentric, ailing grandfather who speaks to him in Morse code, an unrequited passion for the lovely Gwen Hackett, and an incriminatingly large stash of pornography. To cap it all, his warring parents are having him followed by a private investigator. It’s hard to believe things could get much worse for him, but, in fact, they are about to . . .  A New York Times Notable Book   “An Oscar-winner for the screenplay to The Killing Fields, Robinson debuts in the novel with the hilarious and engaging story of a working-class British teen growing up in the 1950s . . . Love, youth, and satire delivered with the verve and allure of, say, Amis—the real one, that is, not the modernized Martin, but lordly and hilarious Kingsley.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   “A dysfunctional family in an English coastal town of the late 1950s achieves chaotic free-fall in this mordantly comic, rowdy first novel about an unloved, neglected boy’s furious search for identity . . . The author manages to fuse lyricism, teen angst and raunchy satire of adult hypocrisy into a funny, tender, fiercely beautiful exploration of the humiliations, traumas, sexual awkwardness, first loves and false steps of adolescence.” —Publishers Weekly

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  The First Fifty Digits of Pi

  Scott Hemphill

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  56 flavors of Pi proudly produced by LibriVox volunteers to celebrate Pi Day, 2008. (3/14) Don't worry, you don't have to listen to an infinite string of numbers: each reader presents just the first 50 digits in styles of their own choosing.In light of the spirit of this occasion (and the might of our spirited community), this LibriVox offering makes a gentle exception to the policy of faithfully presenting just the text. This is the real Pi, but served up with a side of sillies -- it's Pi a la volunteer. (Summary by Cori Samuel and Anita Roy Dobbs)

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  The Film of Fear

  Frederick Arnold Kummer

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  (Written under the pseudonym, Arnold Fredericks.) 
   
  Ruth Morton is a world-renowned film actress who seems to have it all: youth, beauty, wealth, and a viable career. But she soon becomes the target of a malicious stalker who begins sending her a series of cryptic threats. Dismissed at first, the stalker soon emerges as a legitimate -- and mysterious -- threat. She soon must call for the services of Richard and Grace Duvall, a husband and wife detective team who soon find themselves ensnared in a mystery where everyone soon becomes a target. (Summary by ChuckW) 
   
  CastNarrator: Bev J. StevensRichard Duvall: Chuck WilliamsonGrace Duvall/Cabman #2: Amanda FridayRuth Morton: Grace GarrettHarriet Morton: Caprisha PageMiss Norman/Dr. Benson: Elizabeth KlettMiss Ford/Film Fan #3: April GonzalesMr. Baker: Robert HoffmanMartin Leary/Hotel Physician/Cabman #1: MoromisNora/Servant/Boss at Telegraph Office: Charlotte DuckettJohn Stapleton/Mr. Edwards: AllenJohnsMr. Curry/Scully/Janitor: ToddJim: Julia NiedermaierMr. Emmett: Ernst PattynamaMan at Telegraph Office: Aidan BrackMary Wickes: Tara DowFilm Fan #1/Clerk #1/Page: Katherine EdmanFilm Fan #2/Tenant: Victoria MartinClerk #2: KristingjAudio edited by Chuck Williamson and Elizabeth Klett

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  Why Men Are Suspicious of Yoga -...

  Robert "robear" Isenberg

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  Discover the captivating and humorous world of Robert "robear" Isenberg in his latest audiobook, "Why Men Are Suspicious of Yoga: Some Funny Stories and Some Not So Funny," narrated by the talented Phillip Nathaniel Freeman and published by Audiobook Publishing Services. 
  Grady Harp raves, "...Jump in for a series of fine escapes from the pickles that life, at present, delivers. This is one fine attitude adjustment resource!” This revised edition features seven additional essays, blending humor and introspection to create a truly unique listening experience.Key Highlights:Against All Odds: Dive into the inspiring tales of two incredibly brave men who faced life's battles and emerged victorious, changing America for the better.The Car Ride: Relive a memorable experience from Robert's childhood at just five years old, a moment etched forever in his memory.Paul’s Special Birthday: Celebrate the life of one of Robert’s older siblings, Paul, an unsung hero of the "Greatest Generation."Learning How to Just Watch: Reflect on Robert's poignant response to one of life’s most challenging moments, inviting listeners to share their reactions.Father’s Day with My Mother-in-Law and Daddy’s Little Girls: Enjoy these heartfelt additions to the Family section, crafted with love and humor.Two Writers Meet, One Speaks: Witness the magical connection between writers, recognizing each other without visible clues. 
  Robert "robear" Isenberg's storytelling prowess shines through in this collection, offering a blend of laugh-out-loud humor and touching narratives. His engaging style, combined with Phillip Nathaniel Freeman's captivating narration, makes this audiobook a must-listen.

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