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In 'The Water Ghost and Others' by John Kendrick Bangs, readers are treated to a collection of humorous and supernatural tales that exemplify the author's wit and imagination. Written in a conversational...

I. THE CULINARY GUILD II. A SUGGESTION FOR THE CABLE-CARS III. THE TRANSATLANTIC TROLLEY COMPANY IV. THE INCORPORATION OF THE IDIOT V. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION VI. SOCIAL EXPANSION VII. A BEGGAR'S HAND-BOOK...

In 'The Pursuit of the House-Boat' by John Kendrick Bangs, readers are taken on a whimsical journey filled with humor, adventure, and fantastical elements. The book, written in a light and witty tone,...

In the whimsical fantasy novel, 'The Enchanted Typewriter' by John Kendrick Bangs, readers are transported into a world where a magical typewriter sets in motion a series of captivating and enchanting...

John Kendrick Bangs' novel 'A House-Boat on the Styx' is a unique blend of humor, fantasy, and satire. Set in the underworld, the book follows a group of deceased famous people living on a houseboat on...

In 'Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream', John Kendrick Bangs presents a whimsical and satirical take on the classic story of Alice in Wonderland. Through a series of misadventures, Bangs tackles...

In 'Over the Plum Pudding' by John Kendrick Bangs, readers are treated to a delightful collection of Christmas stories filled with humor and whimsy. Bangs' literary style is characterized by clever wordplay...

A Little Book of Christmas is a story written by John Kendrick Bangs. Four short Christmas stories, a bit sentimental, but still affecting and worthwhile. Plus Four Christmas verses. John Kendrick Bangs...

The book begins with Charon, ferryman of the Styx startled--and annoyed--by the arrival of a house boat on his mystical river. At first afraid that the boat will put him out of business, he later finds...

In 'Cobwebs from a Library Corner' by John Kendrick Bangs, readers are transported to a whimsical world where forgotten characters from classic literature come to life. Bangs' witty and satirical style...

A House-Boat on the Styx is a fantasy novel written by John Kendrick Bangs. The original full title was A House-Boat on the Styx: Being Some Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades. The...

In John Kendrick Bangs' 'Paste Jewels', the reader is taken on a delightful journey through a collection of satirical and humorous short stories that poke fun at societal norms and values of the time....

In 'The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces' by John Kendrick Bangs, readers are treated to a collection of humorous short plays that satirize various aspects of society in a light-hearted and entertaining...

In John Kendrick Bangs' satirical novel, 'The Idiot,' the author presents a humorous and witty critique of modern society through the protagonist's bumbling antics. Bangs employs a lighthearted and comedic...

In 'A Rebellious Heroine' by John Kendrick Bangs, the reader is taken on a whimsical journey through the eyes of a strong-willed female protagonist who defies societal norms with her bold actions and...

In 'The Idiot at Home' by John Kendrick Bangs, the reader is introduced to a humorous and satirical look at the domestic life of an eccentric character. The book's witty and light-hearted tone, reminiscent...

When a man Violet Campbell never thought to see again arrives in Silver Falls claiming she agreed to marry him, she denies it immediately. When the persistent man won't take no for an answer and has no...

Scarred. Broken. Alone. Until an angel shows up and proves I'd only been waiting… for her.Elena -- I lost my parents as a kid, but a reverend and his wife took me in. They were good to me, even if there...

In the heart of Meryton, a grand masquerade ball offers Elizabeth Bennet an unexpected escape from society's expectations, while Mr. Darcy sees it as a tiresome obligation. Yet, hidden behind elaborate...

  I thought waking up accidentally married to the man I hate was the worst thing that could happen to me.I was wrong.Because now I have a stalker, which is unthinkable in my small town.Did I mention the...

Hope Walker's world is turned upside down when a medical report reveals her dream of motherhood is slipping away. With her biological clock ticking loudly, she's willing to settle for a loveless marriage...

Tiff hates her job, where her boss tears her down every chance he gets. Her mother always has something to say about how she lives her life. Running is her escape from her constant anxiety, until four...

This world—and the others that exist on different planes and time—have numerous running stories of treachery, evil, deceit, magic, and exhaustion. Some lines are bending and twisting with others. Some...

Embark on a captivating journey through time with our Renaissance Bride Anthology, where tales of love and destiny unfold against the rich tapestry of the 15th and 16th centuries. Delve into the stories...

Life isn't going well for forty-something Josie Roberts. Her marriage has dissolved, and the narcissistic songwriter ex-husband who took everything just happens to be the current darling of the music...

The POTO quartet returns for more adventures in 1889! Christine goes on an inspiring visit to the new Eiffel Tower, Meg realizes how chaotic babysitting can get and Raoul is forced to face the sour music....

Can two people heal together to find love with each other?When Josh Livingston is left at the altar, all that remains is his surgical career in New York City. After a near-fatal mishap occurs, he is forced...

Hally, an exiled elf, thought the worst was behind her…but the fae have other plans. After a century hiding among humans, her life was upended by an elven mage seeking to exploit her magic. As Hally settles...

When scientist Luke Ashburton arrives to open the Earl of Bexley's new museum, the last thing he expects to find is the building on fire.Luke is tasked with overseeing its salvage, but needs the late...

Death. That was the omen that the crows and ravens brought to Inkeri, a half-Fae wielder of the elemental power of Water.Deep in the desert Idros Ahdreide, men had lost their lives in battle against a...

Twilight's Brightest Star, the final chapter of the Winds of Change Trilogy, follows Starla Silverson from a small town in California to an epic global adventure, transforming her life in ways she never...

Welcome to Lakeside, Montana, a small town nestled on the shores of Flathead Lake.With its tight-knit community, small private college, and an eclectic mix of locals, college students, and summer visitors,...

Picture the classic story of Job, reimagined as a Princess Bride fractured fairy tale, co-written by C.S. Lewis and Monty Python, and you'll have a picture of the warm, witty and wonderfully romantic...

From Kindle #1 bestselling author of Wall of Silence comes a gripping psychological thriller where dark family secrets and chilling winter mysteries lie just beneath the surface.Some promises can kill.Then:...

No rest ye frightened gentlemenFull of horror and dismay…When the St. Wenceslas Episcopal Church choir bus gets trapped in a snowdrift on the way to a Christmas Eve competition, the eleven members find...

Travel to exciting and dangerous Dimensions with us...Get Me OutThe day after the Fourth of July, Shaya receives a panicked call from her father: "Come and get me out of here!" His voice trembles with...

From USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Xavier Neal comes the second installment in this MMF, age-gap, dark romance series!One determined female with lifechanging news.Two protective, small-town best friends...

Dylan's life began humbly in a small town in the Netherlands in 1984. The youngest of three brothers, he was an exceptionally bright child with a high IQ and highly sensitive personality. While his intelligence...

The four of us were inseparable. Until we weren't. Until that day that changed everything. The race that took him away from us, from me. The day that tore us apart. Now, six years later, the two that...

A Mothers quest to find out what happend to her son, why he was murdered. Both Where investigative reporters, This mother will not stop to find out answers.

'Grady's style is loose, colorful, challenging and fun. I sometimes thought of Orwell's novel 1984, sometimes of the Dylan song 'Desolation Row'' Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post'Grady is a master...

April, 1941. At the former Whitechapel Road Underground station, repurposed as an air raid shelter since the onset of the Blitz, the body of a woman has been discovered, stabbed and eviscerated. With...

TThere is something sinister about Drumdalloch Woods in the Black Isle near Inverness. It is a place of tangled growth and shadowy darkness, and it has business opportunists, biological scientists and...

Bologna, 1575.A talented seamstressA powerful merchantA fierce battle of willsElena Morandi has gained a fragile foothold in the workshop of a master tailor, despite the profession being officially barred...

When gods war...Death is everywhere, Hopelessness. Despair. Dark Days.Fate has chosen her champions, and no one will expect what two children can do against the might of the Last God.They don't know it...

It was Fern Honeycutt's eyes that gave her away. Not witch. All demon.Her coven saw her as an abomination, handing her over to pure evil.She escaped, but a lone female is an easy target. When breeder...