Satire

A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly.

Traumatized by the bombing of Dresden at the time he had been imprisoned, Pilgrim drifts through all events and history, sometimes deeply implicated, sometimes a witness....

White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American....

In a hilarious short story from New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman, the absurdities of modern life cause one man’s solitary world to spin suddenly, and comically, out of control.

This funny, down-to-earth parody of Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up hands listeners the most useful tools for keeping crap clean and organized without all the pressure....

Large chests are said to encompass all manner of hopes and dreams. Men covet them. Women envy them. But one fact holds true - everyone wants to get their hands on some big ones....

Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, brings us a bracing, wildly entertaining satire about a small Southern town, a pitched battle over banned books, and a little lending library that changes everything.

Mark Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us....

The Office meets Six Feet Under meets About a Boy in this coming-of-middle-age tale about having a second chance to write your life’s story.

My husband is dead. I attended his funeral. I watched his casket be lowered six feet into the ground. (Actually, it may have been only five feet, but that still seems like more than enough.)

Learn how to persuade cats - the world's most skeptical and cautious negotiators - with this primer on rhetoric and argument. While it's hard, persuading a cat is possible. And after that, persuading humans becomes a breeze, and that is what you will learn in this audiobook....

In American Psycho, Bret Easton Ellis imaginatively explores the incomprehensible depths of madness and captures the insanity of violence in our time or any other....

For a policeman, there can be few things worse than a serial killer loose in your city. Except, perhaps, a serial killer who targets coppers, and a city on the brink of bloody revolution....

When a listless office employee (the narrator) meets Tyler Durden, his life begins to take on a strange new dimension....

Tricked into a world of banished gods, demons, goblins, sprites and magic, Richter must learn to meet the perils of The Land and begin to forge his own kingdom. Actions have consequences across The Land, with powerful creatures and factions now hell-bent on Richter's destruction....

The City Watch needs men! But what it's got includes Corporal Carrot, Lance-Constable Cuddy, Lance-Constable Detritus, Lance-Constable Angua and Corporal Nobbs....

Korede is bitter. How could she not be? Her sister, Ayoola, is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola’s third boyfriend in a row is dead....

In a remote Polish village, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology, translating the poetry of William Blake, and taking care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents....

Amber is a young videographer who has landed her dream job. She is to produce a web series based on a late-night talk radio show dealing with the unexplained. She is a huge fan of the show, and its host, Jack Owens, who she hopes to help reveal the world’s most cryptic secrets.

From the Whiting and O. Henry–winning author of Private Citizens (“the first great millennial novel,” New York Magazine) comes an electrifying novel-in-stories that follows a cast of intricately linked characters as rejection throws their lives and relationships into chaos.

Breakfast of Champions (1973) provides frantic, scattershot satire and a collage of Vonnegut's obsessions....

Andrew Yancy—late of the Miami Police and soon-to-be-late of the Monroe County sheriff’s office—has a human arm in his freezer. There’s a logical (Hiaasenian) explanation for that, but not for how and why it parted from its shadowy owner....

The critically acclaimed author of The Radleys shares a clever, heartwarming, and darkly insightful novel about an alien who comes to Earth to save humans from themselves....

Tyson Dawes is back from the dead! Broke, lost, and more pissed off than ever.

For Commander Vimes, Head of Ankh-Morpork City Watch, life consists of troubling times, linked together by...well, more troubling times....

Desperate to escape their high-pressure life in Los Angeles, the Finch family moves to rural Oregon. But it doesn’t take long to learn that “small town” is not code for “stress-free.” As the new owners of Applegate's one and only general store, the Finches find that the simple life’s anything but simple when your little store is the town's only grocery store, gas station, hardware store, fire station, and occasional dentist’s office.

In self-imposed exile after returning home from the war in Vietnam, David Larson meanders into the barren town of Slut's Hole, Wyoming, where a local widow takes him under her wing. After making a sort of home among the town's hardscrabble locals, David grudgingly adopts a young Vietnamese girl abandoned along the highway. This sets in motion a set of tragic turns as Western mythos and frontier justice clash against the tides of a changing world.

Rikki Thunder, twenty-two-year-old drummer for the scorching new ’80s metal band Whyte Python, is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? That was definitely not part of the plan.

In Alison Bechdel’s hilariously skewering and gloriously cast new comic novel confection, a cartoonist named Alison Bechdel, running a pygmy goat sanctuary in Vermont, is existentially irked by a climate-challenged world and a citizenry on the brink of civil war. She wonders: Can she pull humanity out of its death spiral by writing a scathingly self-critical memoir about her own greed and privilege?

Just inland from Florida’s sun-splashed Treasure Coast is the Namaste Club yoga center. An exclusive oasis of palms, lakes, and adorable guest villas, it’s perfect for getaways where Shakti, a serenely blond Instagram influencer, holds yoga retreats for well-heeled Miami ladies. The Namaste Club is a place of reflection, a place of release and redemption…or at least, that’s the sales pitch.

In the 2188 dystopia of Politicons, an angry world exiles its leaders to a tropical island to study democracy and civilization from the ground up. Battling the elements and each other, legislators must survive and thrive for any hope of returning home. In this second book of Politicons, the polis finally land on the island, and the intrigues begin. Politicons is a cynical, loud, and flashy extrapolation of today’s western politics, societal trends, and dystopian regimes into the future. Politicons is brash and comically violent. Politicons. Disinform yourself!

“One zombie. One mission. One bite at Capitol Hill.” Uncle John Goes to Washington By John A. Russo They tried to bury him. Now he’s back—and running for Congress. In a world teetering on the brink of political absurdity and social unrest, one unexpected candidate shuffles into the spotlight: Uncle John—a resurrected zombie with a heart of gold, a brain that still works (mostly), and a mission to make democracy undead again. When Uncle John regains his ability to speak, he doesn’t just rejoin society—he shakes it to its core. From viral town hall videos to a Capitol Hill ...

The Grand Tour to Forty A Novel of Expensive Mistakes and Exquisite Timing Meet Del Renault: French-German aristocrat, reluctant tech executive, and professional avoider of life's larger questions. As his fortieth birthday looms like a particularly well-dressed apocalypse, Del embarks on a year-long odyssey through the world's most glamorous cities, armed with nothing but a trust fund, a cutting wit, and an alarming addiction to rosé wine and LEGO Ferrari sets. From the sun-soaked tennis courts of Sitges (where he loses spectacularly) to the champagne-hazed casino floors of Monaco (where ...

Humans are strange. At least, that’s what the aliens think. After years of observing Earth, they’ve compiled 1000 confusing, hilarious, and wildly inaccurate “facts” about our daily lives. Why do we wrap our feet in fabric? Why do we stare at glowing rectangles? Why do we set food on fire and call it cooking? 1000 Ideas: Aliens Think This Is Normal is a guide to Earth from the point of view of extraterrestrial observers who almost understand us. From sacred sock rituals to the mystery of elevators, nothing escapes their clueless curiosity. If aliens wrote a guide to Earth, it would ...

STRICKLY ADULTS ONLY 1000 Sausages and Dingleberries shows up when conversations go off the rails—when someone brings up an off-limits topic or things just get awkward. Each entry gives you something else to think about. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes a little rude, but always unexpected. This book is here to distract, entertain, and maybe even cheer you up when you’re feeling down. It’s the perfect escape hatch for uncomfortable moments. Stuck in a tense family dinner? Flip to page 72 and casually bring up “The Sausage That Spoke Latin.” On a bad date? Dingleberry trivia might...

Tired of inspirational quotes and toxic positivity? Good. 1000 Ideas: Sarcasm is the brutally honest, eye-roll-inducing, laugh-out-loud survival guide for navigating the absurdity of modern life. Packed with razor-sharp wit, this book takes aim at everything from workplace nonsense and dating disasters to health fads, social media drama, and that one person who always says “let’s circle back.” Whether you're looking to upgrade your inner monologue or arm yourself with comebacks for family dinners, this is your ultimate handbook for responding to life’s chaos with class, sass, and ...

Six is 6′7″, scheming to rejoin the starting lineup, and barely checks her phone. Green is 6′1″, always building her brand, and secretly jealous of her more famous girlfriend. Together, they’re going where no Asian American trans woman has gone before: the men’s pro indoor volleyball league. Our hot girls with balls just thought playing with the boys would spare them some controversy . . . haha.

The Fable of the Mandrill A Story of Hubris, Bathrooms, and an American Congresswoman By MacKenzie Morgan In a nation hungry for spectacle and starving for truth, The Fable of the Mandrill arrives as both feast and warning. Ruth Anne Nantz is not a villain in her own story. She is a Congresswoman, a daughter of the South, a veteran of culture wars and televised takedowns. She smiles in pearls and weaponized sincerity, campaigns in scripture-stitched rhetoric, and wins hearts with the practiced tremble of her voice. She does not need facts—she has voters. And she tells them what they want ...

Ever wonder why we all instinctively avoid the middle urinal? Or why no one ever wants the last slice of pizza — until someone else reaches for it? 1000 Ideas: Rules of Life is your hilarious, honest, and oddly comforting guide to the world’s invisible social codes. From elevator etiquette to text message timing, these are the unspoken rules we all seem to follow… or learn the hard way. Whether you’re trying to survive office politics, navigate public spaces, or just become 10% less awkward, this book will make you laugh, nod, and maybe even reconsider your microwave habits. A must-...

A Collection of Short Tales is an anthology of unique stories that will capture one's imagination. Characters that you might cheer or jeer for are woven into these stories. Maybe... just maybe you will get lost within a tale and emerge a new person. Or maybe... just maybe you will have a good laugh. Either way dive into this compilation of distinctive stories and have fun.

This hilarious full-cast series reveals the afterlife of some famous characters from children's fiction. George from Enid Blyton’s Famous Five reflects on her life - and reveals the fate of other members of the adventurous group of children - Julian, Dick, Anne and their dog Timmy. Cinderella's siblings speak out, giving their version of what happened after the ball, and the naive, golden-haired, Little Lord Fauntleroy is revealed as a grown-up, evil scoundrel.

What happens when the afterlife goes viral? Kira Vale is a burned-out medium stuck between the living and the livestreamed dead—ghosts with brand deals, influencers beyond the grave, and memes that refuse to die. When the spiritual world collides with the algorithm, Kira finds herself haunted by sponsorship requests, spectral start-ups, and a growing rebellion from the viral beyond. Trending Forever is a darkly funny horror satire about identity, influence, and the price of going viral. Perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Bo Burnham’s Inside, and anyone who's ever been haunted by a ...

Ever wonder what not to do with your life? We’ve got you covered. How Not To is the world’s most uselessly useful guide to modern living. Packed with 1000 pieces of brilliantly bad advice, this book takes you on a hilarious journey through everything you shouldn’t do—from dating disasters and career-killing moves to social faux pas and health hacks gone horribly wrong. Each page delivers a bite-sized “don’t” with a wink, showing you how to fail spectacularly, awkwardly, and with just enough self-awareness to laugh at yourself along the way. It’s satire, it’s wisdom in ...

The most powerful man in the world has a secret. It's not political. It's primal. During a state visit to Paris, a bizarre incident in the gardens of Versailles leaves the American President... changed. His appetites become monstrous, his temper inhuman, and his public appearances spiral into chaos. His staff scrambles to spin the terrifying transformation as mere eccentricity, but a lone translator knows the horrifying truth. As the full moon rises over the Seine, a team of unlikely heroes—a disgraced scholar, a grizzled hunter, and a pair of viral influencers—must race to stop the ...

“In the beginning, there was the phone. And it was good. Too good.” Once upon a time, humans walked the earth with their heads held high — literally. They made eye contact. They talked. With their actual mouths. These strange, ancient beings — let’s call them Pre-iZombians — read physical books, made awkward small talk in elevators, and suffered the cruel torment of waiting in line without entertainment. It was a savage, barbaric time. Then came the glow. It began innocently enough: a message here, a selfie there, a map to avoid the existential terror of asking for directions. ...

Stop Starting, Start Finishing: The Hilarious, No-Fluff Guide for Procrastinators Who Are Tired of Their Own Excuses Are you a professional procrastinator, part-time excuse generator, or full-time dream abandoner? Do you proudly collect half-finished projects, color-coded planners, and unopened Google Docs? Congratulations—you’ve just found your people. Don’t Finish What You Start is the brutally hilarious, painfully accurate, and weirdly motivational survival guide for anyone who’s made procrastination an extreme sport. This is not your usual self-help fluff. It’s a satirical ...

Fille d'une vendeuse et d'un catcheur professionnel à la retraite, Margo a toujours su qu'elle devrait se débrouiller seule. En revanche, elle n'avait pas prévu d'avoir une liaison avec son professeur de lettres, encore moins de tomber enceinte. Contre l'avis de ses proches, Margo décide de garder l'enfant. À vingt ans, la voilà donc seule avec un nouveau-né, sans emploi et à deux doigts d'être expulsée de chez elle. Elle a besoin d'argent, et vite.

What if your smartphone was designed by demons? In this wickedly brilliant update of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, we eavesdrop on the correspondence between Fat Fox, a senior demon in Hell's Department of Modern Temptations, and his bumbling nephew Tuck, assigned to corrupt a contemporary human soul. Their target? An ordinary man navigating the spiritual minefields of 21st-century life: dating apps that turn love into shopping, productivity systems that fragment the soul, social media that breeds comparison and rage, AI that promises to solve everything while solving nothing. Each ...

Smith Babbitt is in the prime of his life: he’s only 25 years into his 89-year lifespan. He knows this because of Timmy®, the mysterious app that can tell you with infallible accuracy how old you will be when you die. Smith still has 64 years to go. But lately he’s been in a rut, and his long lifespan is starting to feel like a sentence.

Timothy ‘Timbo’ Smith, part-time healer and self-styled security analyst, travels down the dark canyons of global capitalism, from short-selling scams in the City to the depleted rainforests of Brazil. His accomplices in this irresistible safari through the late modern world are two reformed alcoholics, the lovely and brilliant Lee ‘Lethal’ Thorold, and her husband Professor Luke Deverill, lecherous Oxford philosopher and caustic computer wizard.