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Hadley Freeman, Guardian features writer and author of the popular ‘Ask Hadley…’ column, reminds the modern lady to ‘Be Awesome’.‘Being single is often awesome. You can leave a party when you want to, whether that be 9pm or 9am; you don't have to liv…

From the author of 21st Century Dodos comes a festive collection of endangered objects.An irreverent collection of eulogies, tributes and fond farewells to the many Christmas traditions and, well, other festive things that are threatened with extinct…

Following the phenomenal success of ‘Grumpy Old Men’, and ‘Grumpy Old Men on Holiday’, the guru of grump, David Quantick, takes a stand for miserable slobs everywhere against the self-help motivational mafia and keep-fit claptrap. The ultimate in str…

‘Five Go Glamping is a must-read story full of friendship, romance and self-discovery…. I loved it!’ – Little Northern SoulThe hilarious and heart-warming romantic comedy you need this year!Glamping Check listFestival ticketsDouble check best Instagr…

An hilarious spoof self-help book from the star of Marion & Geoff and host of the hit BBC comedy The Keith Barret Show.‘I don't feel like I have lost a wife but that I have gained a friend. I would never have met Geoff if Marion hadn't left me.’‘Mari…

Reading Scotland's Jesus should be like being called into the living room by your child shouting that they see a little red dot on the head of a TV newscaster, then riding the white hot bullet through the propaganda circuitry of his or her exploding …

'A breezy feel-good read that made me laugh out loud!' Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of the Cornish Cafe series‘A Year of New Adventures is like a dose of sunshine in book form. I can't wait to read what Maddie writes next.’ Chrissie Manby, aut…

Classic stills from the life of one of Britain's most venerated entertainers.This is the extraordinary life story of comic legend Denis Norden, told in momentary snapshots by the master British comedian himself. Containing reminiscences of a career s…

*Tongue-in-cheek and totally unhelpful, this little book is the perfect gift for all Benedict Cumberbatch fans*Benedict Cumberbatch. Does the mere sight of his name give you tingles? Do you feel a cheap thrill staring at the dip on his cupid's bow li…

Journalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, vigorous all-rounder: Alan Partridge. Star of action blockbuster Alpha Papa; a man with a fascinating past and an amazing future.I Partridge: We Need To Talk About Alan is the memoir of Alan Partri…

The Optimist’s Encyclopedia.In this A-Z of all things nice, Steve Stack takes the reader on an alphabetical tour of the good things in life.Trivial things such as dunking biscuits, drawing pictures in steamed up windows and the sound jelly makes.Big …

A collection of remarkable and completely made-up correspondence from the great and the good across history.Many books have collated the exceptional letters and personal writing of the famous, offering a fascinating insight into well-known figures’ p…

It’s the ideal Christmas gift – the first ever collection of pictures of the world’s fattest pets! Marvel at the supersized cats, dogs, rabbits and others to be found in this astounding and entertaining book. Will fit in most stockings.These days, ma…

Now available as an ebook.A collection of jokes with a holiday theme from Edward Phillips:Office manager: ‘Will you ever forget that marvellous weekend we spent in Paris?’Secretary: ‘How much are you offering?’‘We are now passing one of the biggest b…

For decades Jokes Cracked by Lord Aberdeen has been one of the most sought-after out-of-print books; it has become something of a cult classic. Now, it’s available once more.An Independent Comedy Book of the Year 2013This beautiful facsimile edition …

A text-only edition of the hilarious Letters of Not. A collection of remarkable and completely made-up correspondence from the great and the good across history.Many books have collated the exceptional letters and personal writing of the famous, offe…

Loopy legislation, crazy crimes and punishments – based on the TV series Beyond Belief!In Madagascar the law forbids pregnant women to wear hats or eat eels.In 1982, an elephant was arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of murder.Minnesotans may not put…

Viktor and Petka have been best friends since childhood and it’s not surprising that they went to summer camp. It is also not surprising that our heroes could not just spend the summer, because they are young and they have something that others do no…