Books like 'Don't Shoot, It's Only Me'
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Choose Your Enemies by Sandy Mitchell
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBook 10 in the Ciaphas Cain Series... -
![The Kindly Ones by Anthony Powell]()
The Kindly Ones by Anthony Powell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Dance to the Music of Time – his brilliant 12-novel sequence, which chronicles the lives of over three hundred characters, is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.The novels follow Nicholas Jenkins, Kenneth Widmerpool and others, as they negotiate the intellectual, cultural and social hurdles that stand between them and the “Acceptance World... -
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Space Marine by Ian Watson
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBelieve us when we tell you that Space Marine is quite unlike any other Warhammer 40,000 novel you’ve ever read... -
![Whisky Galore by Compton Mackenzie]()
Whisky Galore by Compton Mackenzie
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the Hebridean islands of Great and Little Todday. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks like the end of the world.Morale is at rock bottom. George Campbell needs a wee dram to give him the courage to stand up to his mother and marry Catriona... -
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![Marrow and Bone by Walter Kempowski]()
Marrow and Bone by Walter Kempowski
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA moving, darkly funny road trip novel about World War II, returning to one's birthplace, and coming to terms with tragedy.West Germany, 1988, just before the fall of the Berlin Wall: Jonathan Fabrizius, a middle-aged erstwhile journalist, has a comfortable existence in Hamburg, bank- rolled by his furniture-manufacturing uncle... -
![If the Slipper Fits by Elaine Fox]()
If the Slipper Fits by Elaine Fox
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDisarming Prince Charming Anne Sayer learned long ago that fairy tales don't come true. Connor Emory was the "prince" of a rich and powerful family and she was the "hired help," and for one glorious Maine summer, it was heaven. But evil stepmothers do exist, so Anne's "happily-ever-after"—wasn't... -
![Mean Season by Heather Cochran]()
Mean Season by Heather Cochran
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrepping for his new movie in the tiny town of Pinecob, West Virginia, up-and-coming actor Joshua Reed lands himself another drunk-driving conviction, this time involving a stolen limo, a dark country road and a cow... -
![If You're Reading This, I'm Already Dead by Andrew Nicoll]()
If You're Reading This, I'm Already Dead by Andrew Nicoll
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings'I want people to know how Otto Witte, acrobat of Hamburg, became the crowned king of Albania.' Otto Witte is an old man. The Allies are raining bombs on his city and, having narrowly escaped death, he has come home to his little caravan to drink what remains of his coffee (dust) and wait for the inevitable... -
![Shambling Towards Hiroshima by James K. Morrow]()
Shambling Towards Hiroshima by James K. Morrow
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings2010 Sturgeon Award winnerNebula and Hugo Award nomineeIt is the early summer of 1945, and war reigns in the Pacific Rim with no end in sight. Back in the States, Hollywood B-movie star Syms Thorley lives in a very different world, starring as the Frankenstein-like Corpuscula and Kha-Ton-Ra, the living mummy. But the U.S... -
![Feeling Lucky by Walter Knight]()
Feeling Lucky by Walter Knight
Rated: 3.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSatirical science-fiction military space opera, #1 of series. Compulsive gambler Joey Czerinski must escape Old Earth fast to elude the bad-ass loan shark gunning for him. Desperate, he borrows funds from a shady Foreign Legion ATM, then gets shipped across space to fight a spider-like alien species... -
![One Piece, Vol. 103 by Eiichiro Oda, 尾田栄一郎]()
One Piece, Vol. 103 by Eiichiro Oda, 尾田栄一郎
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world.. -
![One Piece, Vol. 102 by Eiichiro Oda, 尾田栄一郎]()
One Piece, Vol. 102 by Eiichiro Oda, 尾田栄一郎
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world.. -
![One Piece, Volume 57: Paramount War by Eiichiro Oda]()
One Piece, Volume 57: Paramount War by Eiichiro Oda
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAll-out war has broken out between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy. Whitebeard's crew is said to be the most powerful in the New World, but they'll have their hands full against the Navy Admirals and the remaining Warlords of the Sea... -
![Windswept & Interesting: My Autobiography by Billy Connolly]()
Windswept & Interesting: My Autobiography by Billy Connolly
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn his first full-length autobiography, comedy legend and national treasure Billy Connolly reveals the truth behind his windswept and interesting life.Born in a tenement flat in Glasgow in 1942, orphaned by the age of 4, and a survivor of appalling abuse at the hands of his own family, Billy's life is a remarkable story of success against all the odds... -
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![The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series by Jessica Radloff]()
The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series by Jessica Radloff
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and the entire cast. The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon... -
![Mike Nichols: A Life by Mark Harris]()
Mike Nichols: A Life by Mark Harris
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA National Book Critics Circle finalist • One of People 's top 10 books of 2021 • An instant New York Times bestseller • Named a best book of the year by NPR and TimeA magnificent biography of one of the most protean creative forces in American entertainment history, a life of dazzling highs and vertiginous plunges — some of the worst largely unknown until now — by the acclaimed author of... -
![Help Is On the Way by Mindy Kaling]()
Help Is On the Way by Mindy Kaling
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAfter a friend real-talks Mindy into hiring a baby nurse, she finds the help she needs—and so much more—in this soulful essay by the acclaimed writer, actress, producer, and director.Becoming a new mother after losing her own, Mindy Kaling needs help—like someone to answer the questions What is a baby, and why don’t they have kneecaps? Enter Rose... -
![Hetalia: Axis Powers, Vol. 3 by Hidekaz Himaruya]()
Hetalia: Axis Powers, Vol. 3 by Hidekaz Himaruya
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsStranded on an island - AGAIN!! Your favorite global buddies return in all their glory in this third volume of Hetalia Axis Powers! Hilarity ensues as the two Italy brothers accidentally capture England in a chaotic mess, the Northern European countries tackle a joint project, and Prussia (in all his awesomeness) pressures a resisting Germany to drink! Things take on a rather cute twist when... -
![Once Upon A Tyne: Our story celebrating 30 years together on telly by Ant McPartlin & Declan Donnelly, Declan Donnelly]()
Once Upon A Tyne: Our story celebrating 30 years together on telly by Ant McPartlin & Declan Donnelly, Declan Donnelly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsComplete with Christmassy gold cover, this is the perfect uplifting gift for Ant and Dec fans. (P.S. it's a little known fact that you can give gifts to yourself, too. Go on, treat yourself!)Told through the lens of every TV show Ant and Dec have made, this is the riotously funny journey of two ordinary lads from Newcastle who have gone on to achieve extraordinary things... -
![Please Like Me by Mindy Kaling]()
Please Like Me by Mindy Kaling
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFreaked out by her fortieth birthday, the creator and executive producer of Never Have I Ever reflects on the importance of good friends—and the mortifying obligations it takes to keep them.Yes, Mindy Kaling is the genial Hollywood celebrity who posted twelve selfies from a single Oscar party, but that smile took work...Categorized as:
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![The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey]()
The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAn intimate, behind-the-scenes, richly illustrated celebration of beloved The Office co-stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey’s friendship, and an insiders' view of Pam Beesly, Angela Martin, and the iconic TV show. Featuring many of their never-before-seen photos... -
![Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball]()
Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe one and only autobiography by the iconic Lucille Ball, hailed by TV Guide as the "#1 Greatest TV Star of All Time."Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans--a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself... -
![Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of the Office by Brian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman]()
Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of the Office by Brian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratings* Duration: 11 hours and 13 minutes *The official oral history book of 'The Office', featuring exclusive interviews with every major player, pulling back the curtain on the absurdity and genius that went in to creating this unstoppable force in American popular culture and why it continues to resonate with audiences today... -
![Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer]()
Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom award-winning actor and comedian Paul Scheer, a candid and humorous memoir-in-essays on coming to terms with childhood trauma and finding the joy in embracing your authentic self. Paul Scheer has entertained countless fans and podcast listeners with stories about the odd, wild, and absurd details of his life... -
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![The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts by Tom Farley Jr., Tanner Colby]()
The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts by Tom Farley Jr., Tanner Colby
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling biography of an American comedy legendAfter three years of sobriety, Chris Farley's life was at its creative peak until a string of professional disappointments chased him back to drugs and alcohol. He fought hard against them, but it was a fight he would lose in December 1997... -
![You Can’t Be Serious by Kal Penn]()
You Can’t Be Serious by Kal Penn
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this refreshingly candid memoir, Kal Penn recounts why he rejected the advice of his aunties and guidance counselors and, instead of becoming a doctor or “something practical,” embarked on a surprising journey that has included acting, writing, working as a farmhand, teaching Ivy League University courses, and smoking fake weed with a fake President of the United States, before serving the... -
![A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston]()
A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWinner of the 2017 Audie Award for Narration by the Author“Nothing short of riveting...an engrossing first-person account by one of our finest actors” (Huffington Post)—both a coming-of-age story and a meditation on creativity, devotion, and craft—Bryan Cranston, beloved and acclaimed star of one of history’s most successful TV shows, Breaking Bad... -
![The Wreckage of My Presence: Essays by Casey Wilson]()
The Wreckage of My Presence: Essays by Casey Wilson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Magnificent." — People Magazine The instant New York Times bestseller: Laugh-out-loud, deeply insightful, and emotion-filled essays from multitalented actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer Casey Wilson. Casey Wilson has a lot on her mind and she isn’t afraid to share... -
![Maybe You Never Cry Again by Bernie Mac, Pablo F. Fenjves]()
Maybe You Never Cry Again by Bernie Mac, Pablo F. Fenjves
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBy the tender of age of five, Bernie Mac had found his making others laugh. Now this amazing comedian delves deep inside to share the poignant story of his childhood and the people who shaped him into the strong, self-reliant man and ruthlessly funny comedian he is today. When Bernie was just sixteen, he lost his mother to cancer... -
![My Wonderful World of Slapstick by Buster Keaton, Charles Samuels]()
My Wonderful World of Slapstick by Buster Keaton, Charles Samuels
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBuster Keaton's autobiography is a view into the quirky mind behind the stoic face of the legendary film comedian...
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