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Conor is a recent graduate from a law school no one has heard of. Without any job prospects and needing to support his chronically ill mother, he takes a summer job teaching tennis at the affluent gated community of Cutters Neck, Massachusetts. One of his first students is Catherine, a magnetic divorcée keen to hire him for more than advice on her serve. What begins as a transactional arrangement soon develops into an intoxicating sexual relationship. Things become even more complicated when Conor encounters Emily, with whom he has his first taste of real intimacy.

'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' – Roddy Doyle 'His [Dominic Hofman] performance is terrific: variously wry, poignant and thoughtful as he imbues Jim with the humanity and agency denied to him by Twain' – The Guardian, Audiobook of the Week James is a profound...

Brought to you by Penguin. From a life in comedy to the Glitterball Trophy – Chris McCausland Tells All. The perfect feel-good gift for fans of comedy and Strictly alike. Already one of the country's best loved comedians, Chris McCausland's participation on Strictly was a phenomenon. But how...

BRITISH BOOK OF THE YEAR: AUDIOBOOK WINNER 2024 Fern Brady was told she couldn't be autistic because she's had loads of boyfriends and is good at eye contact. This is a story of how being female can get in the way of being autistic and how being autistic gets in the way of being the 'right kind'...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the award-winning author of The Raptures and The Fire Starters, a magically surreal novel about history, identity and redemption It’s summer 2017 and the last few residents of the Lough Neagh Archipelago are facing imminent eviction. The flood planned to combat...

***Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award*** *SUNDAY TIMES SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL OF THE YEAR* 'A novel that delights, dazzles and moves in equal measure' Financial Times 'Brutally satirical and grimly hilarious' Daily Mail The venomous lumpsucker is the most intelligent fish on the planet. Or...

'An absolute hoot' MILLY JOHNSON 'Riotously funny, gripping and twisty' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN 'Fun, fabulous and a force to be reckoned with' LUCY DIAMOND 'If you binged Bad Sisters, you'll adore this' KATE RIORDAN Meet The Lottery Winner Widows Club - a fabulous, filthy-rich sisterhood whose...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Reasons to Be Cheerful by Nina Stibbe. 18 year old Lizzie Vogel finds herself a new job in a dentist's surgery after answering a classified advert in the Leicester Mercury for a 'mature lady with a strong interest in dental issues'. Working for an...

A charming new LGBTQIA+ romcom from the bestselling author of BOYFRIEND MATERIAL. Audrey Lane is perfectly fine. Really. So what if she left her high-powered job as a Very Important Journalist—and her even higher-powered long-term girlfriend—to live a quiet life as a reporter for the...

Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Award in 2025 'Cosy, fun and delicious – a book to devour in one sitting' Emily Stone, author of Always, In December 'A base of rivals to lovers, gooey baking-related centre, topped off with a cinnamon roll hero and a sprinkle of grumpy x sunshine!...

⭐ SHORTLISTED FOR THE RNA DEBUT ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD 2025 ⭐ 'Funny, surprising and as fresh as a glass of lemonade on a hot day' Jenny Colgan 'A heart-warming bookish romcom . . . perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Catherine Walsh' Sunday Mail What's a love story without a good plot twist...

Max is determined to change his life around from loser to winner. Fat-boy Max has never been out of Australia. In fact, in his 20-something years, Max has never even been out of his home state, but he is determined to change this. He wants to be visible, not just an invisible “fat guy”, and he has found the perfect way to achieve his goals: lose weight and get that trip overseas that he can’t quite afford.

Sports radio legend Stugotz rewrites the record books, taking rings away from undeserving champions and giving them to the rightful winners. “I’ve been accused of rooting against every team in America, but I am rooting FOR Stugotz’s Personal Record Book.”—Joe Buck Without Tom Brady...

Matt Lucas hosts the newest and most prestigious awards ceremony of the year - the perfectly-title 'Lucases'. Including awards for the Lamest Excuse of All-Time, the Lucas for Most Pointless Member of the Royal Family and the Lucas for Greatest Song By A Musical Artist Who Is Otherwise Rubbish...

Welcome to Get Ripped or Die Trying the uproarious show hosted by comedian Noah Savage, who's on a mission to shed extra pounds. Joining him on this side-splitting weight loss journey is his witty and supportive friend, fellow comedian, and coach, Will Winner. Together they navigate the world of fitness and wellness sharing their triumphs, struggles, and misadventures in the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. With an open and candid approach, they discuss the challenges of sticking to a balanced diet, incorporating exercise into their busy routines, and tackling the mental obstacles that come ...

Like every other young comic says in their bio - Jessi Campbell is one of the fastest rising stars in comedy. But this time it's true. Jessi started comedy at age 18 and after choosing to leave college when she failed out, she pursued comedy full time. She had her first real gig at age 19 and never looked back. Jessi has headlined at over 100 colleges, quickly building a young and nationwide fan base. She is also a contributing comic for Life and Style magazine.

Here at the Winner Gets Nothing Podcast Network we currently have three audio offerings for your ear bits: WINNER GETS NOTHING is a variety hour podcast of some buds hanging out. Hosts Thom: The Trash Palace Sultan, Darren: Young Man$on, and Tony: Peter Panic. We're talking News, Video Games, Aliens, Conspiracies, and anything else that floats our boat. It's the best round up of the week's noteworthy stories. We always start with and open discussion and end with one of several games we play. Only listen if you're cool. The POLITICAST is where Thom and Elijah tackle the craziness of American ...

welcome to epic winners!!! (commonly abbreviated as "ew!!!").watch listen as the ragtag team of members stumble through each episode! speaking of which, let's meat the teem!ace (ace) is a guy with fantastic humor and grippers. unfortunately, he's a Canadian.elizabeth (bigE) can be described in one word: texas. also nice.alex (hdrn) is hdrn (alex) is epic cool guy (hdrn (alex)) is dead (lol).caleb (kale b) is a synonym for a funny guy. or should i say funny GAY!!!sam (the handsome triangle) is an intellectual who enjoys the fine things in life like Radiohead - OK Computer - NEW SEALED BLACK 2LP...

Is there something you do that is deserving of award recognition? Did you think you'd make it big and get to give an acceptance speech but it just hasn't worked out? I'll give you an award in the category of your choosing and you will have the opportunity to make that acceptance speech you've been working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than just a 724 point list, this book is part philosophy, part poetry and part standup comedy routine. It will change the way you write, change the way you think, and ultimately change the way you live. Winners and Losers is a thought provoking and sometimes controversial examination of the human character. Every page is guaranteed to provoke discussion, dissonance and laughter.