Fiction - Satire

Author: Virginia FeitoISBN-10: 1324097787ISBN-13: 9781324097785Publisher: Liveright Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2026Pages: 208Format: Paperback

This year's Humor issue features Grand Prize winner Steve Holland plus Allan M. Heller, Shauna Hicks, David Margolis, Lyss Buchthal, Eva Kappel, Martin Settle, Brad G. Philbrick, Meredith Meyer, Dar Thomas, Liz Kelner Pozen, Adam Archer, K.Z. Steel, Richard D. Key, Aili Whalen, Geoffrey...

Nasparnival(TM) explodes the absurdity of contemporary America with sharp satire, wild humor, and Kafkaesque twists. Follow Colt Cortez, a former Hollywood child star turned would-be U.S. senator, as he and his eccentric crew navigate a chaotic world where book bans, school shootings, drug epidemics,...

Take a moment to immerse yourself in some of the crazy, real-life situations that lawenforcement officers face on a daily basis. Imagine you're there and you have to navigatethrough some of the ickiest, most nervewracking things you can't even imagine can exist in thisworld....

ONE POST TURNED HER INTO AN INFLUENCER...AND A LIARChloé Warner knows the grass isn't always greener-especially online, where it's often just fake.But when her idol, the glamorous influencer Birdie Bay, moves in across the street, Chloé can't resist getting close. One "accidental" encounter later,...

For fans of Monika Kim and Rachel Yoder, a twisted debut horror novel in which a disgraced movie star returns to Hollywood 10 years after the kidnapping of her young daughter, intent on seeking revenge.NOTHING FEELS BETTER THAN REVENGE.Ten years ago, Lila Devlin was...

The boys on the row are only after one thing, but that bullshit's for pledges. Tiffany's on the hunt for something more. Kill for Love is a searing satirical thriller about Tiffany, a privileged Los Angeles sorority sister who is struggling to keep her...

Written with great humour and self-awareness, Koh-i-Noor is a satirical coming-of-age tale about a well-intentioned youth determined to change the world.It's 2011 on Nova Scotia's South Shore, and Sean Lohan is at a crossroads. The son of Colorado Buddhists, Sean wonders if he should...

A pointed satire about a Nigerian on vacation in Europe, into the heart of whiteness Four years ago, a young man named Furo Wariboko woke up one morning in Lagos to find that he had transformed into a white man. Except for his ass....

In this cozy crime novel with a witty, Parisian black-comedy twist, anti-hero Fabrice can only make smoking pleasurable by committing the ultimate crime "Hilarious, formidable―and essential packing for any French Summer holiday" -- The Daily Mail "A brisk black comedy . . . makes...

Many men have tried to tame the wildest Saber Sister. All have failed.Catalina "Cat" Saber can't catch a break in the love department.Her past boyfriends always tried to tame her wild side.Where was the guy who appreciated her for who she was? Good thing...

All he wants for Christmas is... Dela Francis is not convinced that the kindly, white-haired Stan A, owner of the DIY store is really Santa, even if he is shutting shop over the holiday season. 'Stan A' could just as easily be reassembled to...

Even monsters lock their doors at night.Action, adventure, horror, and suspense clash with hilarious satire about a world grappling with pandemics and shifting cultural norms in this disturbing epic fantasy novel inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and Jon Stone's The Monster at the End...

Claim me...FreyaAfter throwing myself at drummer Rex Carlton for a week and being rejected, I walked away. Now Rex says I'm his fated mate.I'm not even a wolf, but that's not seeming to deter him. Trouble is, how can I know if his feelings...

Cranford is a witty portrait of small town life in early-Victorian England. The story unfolds through the eyes of Mary Smith, a young woman who observes the comedic struggles of two middle aged sisters in their efforts to maintain a level of refined dignity...

What if your political identity, your core beliefs, and even your taste in snack food weren't really yours? What if they were built out of language, hijacked by desire, and quietly manipulated by slogans, myths, and a Symbolic Order you didn't ask to be...

It's a wonderful life...The life of an influencer.125K Instagram followers. A coveted brand deal with a major fashion line and a tax-deductible trip to England.Until a terrible misfortune happened to me at Stonehenge.I dropped my phone. Cracked my screen.My phone? Dead.My brand deal deadline?...

The Candidate is a charismatic conman so terrified of failure he is obsessed with attaining success at all costs. The novel opens when he dazzles at an academic interview and subsequently appoints himself. No one calls his bluff because everyone is afraid to admit...

Unlock the enigmatic world of Ambrose Bierce with "Cobwebs From an Empty Skull," a literary gem that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This isn't just a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural...

Utopia is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1869. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the...

THE GREAT EXPERIMENT It might be better if Jerry Benham wrote his own memoir, for no matter how veracious, this history must be more or less colored by the point of view of one irrevocably committed to an ideal, a point of view which...

Didier Rain is broke, lovesick, and just off a three-day whiskey binge. And yet, The Church of the Restructured Truth has been told in a vision that he's the man to fulfill their Holy Prophecy. He must deliver Virtue - a blue-eyed infant -...

LOST: the time travel romance that fascinated the world. Millions of readers so passionate about the vibrant charmers, they formed clubs to discuss their lives and loves, named their children for them, and vacationed in regions where the fictional 'most perfect man in the...

In a universe of opportunities, Captain Frankie and the crew of the Atalanta Empress are coming up empty. They've lost their jobs, crash-landed, and possibly unleashed an invasive rodent species onto the land.Now what was once a courier ship delivering tea towels must fight...

In a throwback to the literary era of Mike Hammer and Shell Scott, Denver private investigator Bryson Wilde lives in an edgy 1952 world where the women are dangerous, cigarettes dangle from ruby-red lips, and the nights are hotter than whiskey-soaked jazz. So when...

Poor George has just about had it with the publishing world, lunches, infidelities and a lifetime of a right bunch of comedian wannabes whose utter tosh (think sports biogs by 'celebrities') he's practically (OMG, 'practically' is as bad as 'literally'' and 'like'... and 'totally')...

"This book was published in November 2021, years before the attempted assassination of Trump in Butler, PA.. Writing it was my antidote to the misery of the pandemic, and I was delighted when it hit Amazon's top spot in Political Humor. Lampooning the powerful...

"Take from the rich and shop for the poor"A Bonnie and Clyde for the Trump era, Josie and Novik embark on the ultimate roadtrip. In a near-future re-sculpted politically and geographically by climate change, they blaze a trail across the shopping malls of America...

A scotch-swilling DUI attorney, a cynical congressional staffer, and a retired bomb-sniffing German Shepherd are just some of the characters Chuck Wesson meets after he takes a travel assignment from his new boss, mysterious Silicon Valley entrepreneur Axel DeWilde. Chuck has been sent on...

1994 American Book Award WinnerIncorporating America's obsessive fascination with the 'mafia, ' sex, and violence, Benedetta in Guysterland tells the story of America's relationship with Italy and debunks the traditional stereotype of the Italian/American gangster. The result is a satire rich in social and...

The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck (1921) is a comic romance novel by James Branch Cabell. Set in a world where history and fantasy collide, where the laws of chivalry and honor continue to hold sway in postbellum South, The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck is...

On the night of 'The March', The Teacher will find himself, in the most profound and liberating test of his ideals. Part philosophical and politcal satire, and part gut wrenching horror, The Anarchist, proving once again that C.SeanMcGee is to be found neither on...

She that fights monsters might take care lest she become a monster - Friedrich NietzscheThis is a story about Christine and the day she grew a penis.Author: C. Sean McGeeISBN-10: 1484052986ISBN-13: 9781484052983Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/04/2013Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

"Laura Middleton - Her Brother and Her Lover" is an anonymously-authored Victoria erotic novel first published in the late nineteenth century. It is the tale of one man's sexual exploits involving his girlfriend and her younger brother, both individually and, later, all together. Shocking...

A clerical error forces Orrin to run for mayor. A journey of self-discovery capped off by a bad batch of moonshine transforms Rabelais into a cult leader. Meanwhile, John wants nothing more than to be left alone, but is caught between the burgeoning movements...

Step into the early 20th century England of Compton Mackenzie's "The Vanity Girl," a brilliant work of social satire. This humorous novel explores the intricate dynamics of class conflict with a sharp wit and keen eye for societal absurdities. Mackenzie's enduring commentary on social...

Step into the delightfully chaotic domestic life of the Bindles! In "Mrs. Bindle: Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles," Herbert Jenkins presents a humorous and satirical look at family and English society through the experiences of Joseph Bindle. This classic work...

Experience the uproarious adventures and sharp wit of Frederick Marryat in "The Pacha of Many Tales," a classic of 19th-century literature. This historical fiction, brimming with humor and satire, takes readers on a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Marryat's masterful storytelling and...

A hilarious and insightful journey across Europe awaits in Mark Twain's "Goldsmith's Friend Abroad Again." This satirical travelogue, penned by the master of American humor, offers a unique and often irreverent perspective on the cultural landscape. With Twain's signature wit, the book playfully examines...

Alphonse Daudet's "The Nabob" offers a vibrant and satirical glimpse into Parisian society. This classic of French literature presents a keen social commentary on the manners and customs of the time. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the novel explores the complexities of city...

Dive into the brilliantly satirical world of Robert Smythe Hichens's "The Green Carnation," a literary gem that offers a fascinating glimpse into fin-de-siècle aestheticism. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic of gay literature, notable for its Wildean wit and sharp social commentary. A...

Rediscover the delightful wit and timeless social commentary of J. D. Beresford's "The Jervaise Comedy," a classic of British literature. This meticulously prepared edition brings back into print a sparkling example of literary fiction, brimming with humor and sharp satire. A masterful work of...

Venture into the uproarious world of "The Idiot," a collection of satirical short stories by John Kendrick Bangs centered around the quirky inhabitants of a peculiar boardinghouse. Bangs's comedic genius shines in this timeless exploration of human nature, as seen through the lens of...

"The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking" by James Branch Cabell and Willson Follett offers a sharp and witty satire on the complexities of marriage and societal expectations. This rediscovered gem of literary fiction employs a brilliant comedy of manners to dissect the...

John Kendrick Bangs's "Paste Jewels" offers a sparkling collection of short stories steeped in American humor and social satire. This volume delves into the heart of domestic fiction with a distinctly satirical eye, examining the everyday lives and societal quirks of its time. Bangs,...

This witty and incisive collection of satirical portraits imagines conversations between a wide range of political figures, from Napoleon to Karl Marx. Filled with memorable characters and sparkling dialogue, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in political satire and wit.This work has...

Originally published in 1889, this satirical novel is set during a period of heightened tensions between the US and Britain and imagines a conspiracy to start a war for profit. The protagonist, Mr. Van Dusen, foils the plot with the help of a group...

This novel follows the exploits of a group of small-town Georgia residents who launch an ambitious plan to secede from the United States and establish their own independent country. As the community wrestles with questions of sovereignty, identity, and power, they must also confront...

The most mysterious disappearance of the 20th century is solved as New York Supreme Court Justice Joseph Crater goes undercover for the FBI in this hilarious satire set in mid-century America, with an eccentric cast of characters including Amelia Earhart, J. Edgar Hoover, Orson...

What's the connection between a hooker from New Orleans, a high-fashion model in New York, and dirt farmers in the Ozarks? Each of these women knows more than she is saying, does more than she reveals, and sees further than we know. Their stories...