Fiction - Satire

"The King of Alsander" by James Elroy Flecker is a timeless satirical novel centered on the unexpected rise of a common grocer. This humorous and insightful work uses parody to deliver sharp social commentary. Flecker's wit shines in this fictional exploration of power, ambition,...

"The Burning Spear" by John Galsworthy offers a biting satire of military life during World War One. This humorous parody skewers the absurdities of wartime propaganda and the often-farcical nature of the Great War. Through caricature and wit, Galsworthy provides a unique perspective on...

Experience Victorian England through the eyes of an unlikely observer in William Makepeace Thackeray's "Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush." This satirical novel offers a unique social commentary on class distinctions and the intricacies of domestic service. Narrated by the titular Mr. Yellowplush, a...

Harry Leon Wilson's "The Seeker" is a delightful dive into early 20th century small-town America, brimming with humor and sharp satire. This meticulously prepared edition presents a timeless story from a bygone era. Wilson, a master of literary fiction, crafts a narrative rich in...

"The Slim Princess" by George Ade offers a delightful blend of satire and romance, exploring themes of cultural collision between East and West. This humorous novel gently pokes fun at societal expectations and romantic ideals. A princess finds herself at the center of this...

"The Mayor of Troy" by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch offers a delightful and enduring satire on small-town politics. This humorous novel explores the world of local government through the experiences of its titular mayor, promising a timeless look at the quirks and foibles of...

When Lucy Brennan, a Miami Beach personal-fitness trainer, disarms an apparently crazed gunman, the police and the breaking-news cameras are not far behind. Within hours, Lucy becomes a hero. The solitary eye-witness, the depressed and overweight Lena Sorenson, thrilled by Lucy's heroism and decisiveness,...

Sartor Resartus, And On Heroes, Hero-Worship, And The Heroic In History: With Introduction By Professor W. H. Hudson Edited By Ernest Rhys This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original...

In The Mad, originally published in Shona as Mapenzi and awarded the Zimbabwe Book Publishers Association Award, Mabasa's pen runs riot, using sarcasm, humor, and a disjointed writing style that gels with its troubled and unpredictable characters. Set in the second decade of Zimbabwe's...

Jeff Somers, author of popular noir thriller The Electric Church, kicks the door in on the darkly whimsical and macabrely weird with Five Funerals: Choose Your Own Perilous Path-- a book that looks at the tongue-in-cheek nihilism of Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies and...

Robert Robert Robertson wants to commit suicide-and not just because of his stupid name. Determined to end it all and armed with a backpack full of stolen cash, Robert heads to the Utah desert for one last hurrah. But being inept, impulsive, and ill-tempered,...

A Handmaid's Tale meets Gladiator meets Monty Python in this female-rage-fueled fantasy satire.A hundred-and-fifty years ago, the women of Draconia were stripped of their magic.Since then, every girl who comes of age in the kingdom has been given a choice: have kids, or become...

For over 20 years, Carlton Mellick III has been writing some of the strangest and most compelling novels the bizarro fiction genre has to offer. Described as one of the top 40 genre fiction writers under the age of 40 by The Guardian and...

From the acclaimed author of How to Be Eaten, a fresh take on the campus novel that follows an adjunct professor gigging her way through academia's poor job market when she crosses paths with her old PhD adviser whose new novel might be about...

A gorgeous new paperback of Dawn Powell's razor-sharp comedy of manners, following a glittering tale of ambition and betrayal in prewar New York City. "Few books have so bitingly and energetically captured the hunger for status and success that animate the city and enrage...

Virginia Feito's Mrs. March was hailed as "a brilliant debut ... [by] a writer who keeps pace with the grandees she invokes" (Sarah Ditum, Guardian)--from Daphne du Maurier and Shirley Jackson to Patricia Highsmith. Now, Feito returns to unleash an entirely new antihero on...

Jimmy's is a contemporary novel set in suburban Chicago. It is the story of a young man who lost his way, but who finds it thanks to an unlikely source: an unscrupulous, crafty degenerate who seems to be the owner of a popular and...

The Satires Of Juvenal, Persius, Sulpicia, And Lucilius: Literally Translated Into English Prose, With Notes, Chronological Tables, Arguments, &C. By The Rev. Lewis Evans To Which Is Added The Metrical Version Of Juvenal And Persius, By The Late William Gifford, Esq. This book is...

Complete digitally restored reprint (facsimile handmade reproduction) of the original edition of 1909 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. The layout is +15% larger as the original for a better readability. "This 1909 critique of Shaw's work and attitudes is considered one of the...

A biting satire of Donald Trump's spectacular oratory skill (or lack thereof!), here is a hilarious send-up. The author re-imagines the political speeches Donald Trump WOULD give if he used a TelePrompTer. But, as we know, Trump doesn't use a TelePrompTer-resulting in a disconnect...

"A splendid reminder of the virtues of the traditional novel, this work tackles the territory of Balzac and Zola, not just in the solidity of its construction and characters, but in its readiness to tackle corruption in church and state."-The Independent, UK"In contrast with...

Based on humor and satire, Wake the F**K UP is a book for the parents of teenagers, anyone who has been a teenager or just knows one for that matter. The struggle that surrounds teen-life is real and we can all use a little...

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. The dazzling and exuberant moral stories of Rabelais (c.1471-1553) expose human follies with their mischievous and often obscene humour, while intertwining the realistic with carnivalesque fantasy to make us look afresh at the world....

Slyly funny and disarmingly tender, Fallow is the story of a young woman who signs up to be the world's first in-house corporate surrogate, then finds herself caught up in a social experiment of another kind.Natalie knows one truth: There is no such thing...

What is wrong with the world when the disappearance of a single red baseball cap with an American political slogan on it-yes, one of those hats-can threaten the very existence of Canada? Yet isn't there something absurdly fitting about the fact that, at the...

An irresistibly witty satire about a dinner party where the foodie guests have a grand amount of taste but no social clue at all. "Clever, amusing and delightfully compact. To be consumed in one sitting, it pairs wonderfully with a glass or four of...

She throws the parties. He cleans up the corpses.Welcome to Dunbridge Manor, where champagne flows, secrets fester, and someone almost always ends up dead before dessert.Heiress Lacey Winterbourne is fabulously wealthy, delightfully clueless, and cursed with a knack for attracting murder to her doorstep....

THE MILD MELTDOWN MANUALA Survival Guide for Women Who Are Too Hot, Too Tired, and Too Done to Pretend AnymoreMENOPAUSE: THE HOT MESS EXPRESS WITH NO BRAKES, NO MAP, AND DEFINITELY NO REFUNDS.Welcome to the phase of life where your body stops whispering and...

Luther Smith, a newly elected county councilman, is determined to make a difference for his constituents. Unfortunately, he's ill-prepared for the corruption, incompetence, and lunacy of his fellow councilmembers. Lisa Hogan, a down-on-her-luck single mom and avid naturalist, discovers that developers plan to raze...

BLACK PILLS is a collection of genre-bending short fiction exploring the unmitigated shit show that is our present reality. It features seven heroic doses of uncut gonzo fiction, guaranteed to astonish and confound. Author: Garth JonesISBN-13: 9798344260785Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2025Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize:...

Good Night, Sleep Tight, Sweet Dreams is a collection of short stories and poetry. In them, in an amusing way, the author narrates about moral virtues, human vices, and the myriad of consequences that they may lead to.An elephant and a mouse becoming best...

Ever since President Donald Grump left the United Colonies of Amnesia to form his empire, Grump loyalist and reporter Max Worth has told everyone in the U.C. how great it must be. On his advice, thousands a month have boarded the Golden Cruises to...

Antic Hay is a comic novel by Aldous Huxley, published in 1923. The story takes place in London, and depicts the aimless or self-absorbed cultural elite in the sad and turbulent times following the end of World War I.The book follows the lives of...

Robert McIntyre and his sister Laura have fallen on hard times. Their father has been driven into bankruptcy and near madness and alcoholism by commercial reverses and the death of his wife. The family has retreated to a house in the country, living on...

For the first time in a deluxe hardcover edition, three eerily powerful novels by a midcentury master of social satire and psychological portraiture Jean Stafford (1915-1979) made a bold entrance onto the American literary scene in 1944 when her first novel, Boston Adventure became...

The Living Lotus is a book written by Ethel Mannin, a British author and political activist. The book is a spiritual journey that explores the idea of personal growth and transformation through the metaphor of the lotus flower. The lotus flower is a symbol...

"The Flower Beneath the Foot: Being a record of the early life of St. Laura de Nazianzi and the times in which she lived" by Ronald Firbank is a classic work of satire and social commentary. This literary fiction offers a humorous yet insightful...

P. G. Wodehouse's "The Small Bachelor" is a delightful satire set in London, offering a humorous and romantic tale centered around the lives of painters. Wodehouse's signature wit shines in this timeless exploration of love and art. This edition meticulously prepared for republication, brings...

Embark on a literary quest through the heart of Ireland with G. A. Birmingham's "The Search Party." This enduring work of Irish fiction blends humor and satire in a timeless exploration of Irish society. A master of literary fiction, Birmingham uses wit and keen...

Experience Anatole France's incisive wit in "Monsieur Bergeret in Paris," a satirical novel exploring the complexities of French society. This literary classic delves into the political and social currents of Paris, offering a sharp critique of antisemitism and the prevailing attitudes of the time....

Uncork a world of enchantment with F. Anstey's hilarious fantasy, "The Brass Bottle." This timeless satire explores the chaotic consequences of a well-intentioned act: a man unwittingly releases a powerful jinn from his ancient prison. What follows is a delightful clash of cultures as...

Step into the bustling world of London restaurants with Jerome K. Jerome's "The Observations of Henry." This collection of humorous short stories offers a satirical glimpse into the lives and quirks of waiters. With keen wit and sharp observation, Jerome, best known for "Three...

Step back into the glittering and scandalous world of 18th-century England with Georgiana Cavendish's "The Sylph, Volume I and II." This epistolary novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and loves of high society, where reputation is everything and secrets simmer beneath the...

Venture down the rabbit hole into "Alice in Blunderland: An Iridescent Dream" by John Kendrick Bangs, a satirical fantasy exploring the whimsical and often absurd world of municipal ownership. This classic political satire, presented as an allegorical dreamscape, offers a timeless commentary on public...

"The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson," by Anthony Trollope, is a sharp and witty satire of the Victorian business world. Subtitled "By One of the Firm," this humorous novel offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the competitive world of men's furnishing goods and the...

Rediscover E. Arnold Bennett's comedic masterpiece, "The Regent," a delightful satire set against the backdrop of London's vibrant theater scene. This humorous adventure story chronicles the escapades of a protagonist navigating the world of playwrights and theatrical productions. Bennett's wit shines in this literary...

Experience a unique perspective on 19th-century society in "Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief" by J. F. Cooper. This satirical narrative offers a surprisingly insightful social commentary, told from the unusual viewpoint of the handkerchief itself. This engaging work of fiction uses humor to explore themes...

Venture into the realm of mythological fiction with Benjamin Disraeli's satirical fantasy, "Ixion In Heaven." This witty tale draws upon Greek mythology to explore timeless themes with humor and sharp social commentary. The story centers on Ixion, a figure from Greek myth, and his...

"The Statesmen Snowbound" offers a sharp and satirical look at the world of American politics. In this humorous fictional tale, Robert Fitzgerald explores the inner workings and personalities of politicians in the United States. A classic of political fiction, this book uses satire to...

Experience Arnold Bennett's sharp wit and social commentary in "Buried Alive: A Tale of These Days," a satirical novel exploring themes of identity and artistic recognition. When a celebrated painter is mistakenly declared dead, a series of hilarious and improbable events unfold. This enduring...