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WTF America?!

The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy

par Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas ...

From the founders of MeidasTouch, the independent news network that helped redefine how millions of people consume news, WTF America?! is an unflinching look at how the United States and the world arrived at this dangerous moment—with authoritarian movements gaining ground and democratic institutions under relentless attack—and, more importantly, how we can fight our way back and reclaim the ... En savoir plus

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From the founders of MeidasTouch, the independent news network that helped redefine how millions of people consume news, WTF America?! is an unflinching look at how the United States and the world arrived at this dangerous moment—with authoritarian movements gaining ground and democratic institutions under relentless attack—and, more importantly, how we can fight our way back and reclaim the
... En savoir plus
Curiosities of Literature

A Feast for Book Lovers

par John Sutherland ...

When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12 ... En savoir plus

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When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12
... En savoir plus
On Jokes (or, why everything you know about comedy is wrong)

The Hidden Mechanics of Funny

par Jimmy Carr, Amanda Baker, Abi Grant ...

The Big BangNatural SelectionE = mc2All pretty decent theories, that beg one question: why has no-one discovered a fully unified theory for what makes jokes funny?Well, comedy director Amanda Baker, comedy writer Abi Grant and stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr have done just that. In this book, in case that's not obvious. From how to identify the families of jokes, to decoding the building blocks of ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

The Big BangNatural SelectionE = mc2All pretty decent theories, that beg one question: why has no-one discovered a fully unified theory for what makes jokes funny?Well, comedy director Amanda Baker, comedy writer Abi Grant and stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr have done just that. In this book, in case that's not obvious. From how to identify the families of jokes, to decoding the building blocks of
... En savoir plus
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The 42nd Anniversary Edition of Douglas Adams's International Bestseller

par Douglas Adams ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
**‘Sheer delight’ – The TimesThis 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T Davies.An international phenomenon and pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been a radio show, TV series, novel, stage play, comic book and film. Following the galactic (mis)adventures of ... En savoir plus

$12.79 CAD

**‘Sheer delight’ – The TimesThis 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T Davies.An international phenomenon and pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been a radio show, TV series, novel, stage play, comic book and film. Following the galactic (mis)adventures of
... En savoir plus
Coyote V. Acme

par Ian Frazier ...

Twenty-two side-splitting essays including The New Yorker magazine article that's the basis for the live-action animated comedy Coyote vs Acme .The title essay of Coyote v. Acme, Frazier's second collection of humorous essays, imagines the opening statement of an attorney representing cartoon character Wile E. Coyote in a product liability suit against the Acme Company... ... En savoir plus

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Twenty-two side-splitting essays including The New Yorker magazine article that's the basis for the live-action animated comedy Coyote vs Acme .The title essay of Coyote v. Acme, Frazier's second collection of humorous essays, imagines the opening statement of an attorney representing cartoon character Wile E. Coyote in a product liability suit against the Acme Company...
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Famesick

A Memoir

par Lena Dunham ...

**INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this rowdy, frank, and moving reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether pursuing her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.**For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this rowdy, frank, and moving reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether pursuing her creative ambitions has been worth the pain.**For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms
... En savoir plus
Based on a True Story

Not a Memoir

par Norm Macdonald ...

Wild, dangerous, and flat-out unbelievable, here is the incredible #1 bestselling memoir of the Canadian actor, gambler, and raconteur, and one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time.A Globe and Mail Best Book of the YearAs this book’s title suggests, Norm Macdonald tells the story of his life—more or less—from his origins on a farm in the backwoods of Ontario and an epically disastrous ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Wild, dangerous, and flat-out unbelievable, here is the incredible #1 bestselling memoir of the Canadian actor, gambler, and raconteur, and one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time.A Globe and Mail Best Book of the YearAs this book’s title suggests, Norm Macdonald tells the story of his life—more or less—from his origins on a farm in the backwoods of Ontario and an epically disastrous
... En savoir plus
Bad Feminist

Essays

par Roxane Gay ...

“Roxane Gay is so great at weaving the intimate and personal with what is most bewildering and upsetting at this moment in culture. She is always looking, always thinking, always passionate, always careful, always right there.” — Sheila Heti, author of How Should a Person Be?A New York Times BestsellerBest Book of the Year: NPR • Boston Globe • Newsweek • Time Out New York • Oprah.com • <... ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

“Roxane Gay is so great at weaving the intimate and personal with what is most bewildering and upsetting at this moment in culture. She is always looking, always thinking, always passionate, always careful, always right there.” — Sheila Heti, author of How Should a Person Be?A New York Times BestsellerBest Book of the Year: NPR • Boston Globe • Newsweek • Time Out New York • Oprah.com • <...
... En savoir plus
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

par Mark Manson ...

#1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 10 million Copies SoldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

#1 New York Times Bestseller • More than 10 million Copies SoldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest
... En savoir plus
Wendy, Master of Art

par Walter Scott ...

Collections Livre 3 - Wendy
**"[In Wendy, Master of Art,] Scott manages a rare thing: the sharpness of his satire doesn’t preclude a realistic rendering of personhood, and the seeming flatness opens up, at every turn, to a depth of feeling…. His mastery of his characters’ faces and gestures is also wonderful, his line quick and sure and expressive." —The New YorkerThe existential dread of making (or not making) art takes ... En savoir plus

$13.59 CAD

**"[In Wendy, Master of Art,] Scott manages a rare thing: the sharpness of his satire doesn’t preclude a realistic rendering of personhood, and the seeming flatness opens up, at every turn, to a depth of feeling…. His mastery of his characters’ faces and gestures is also wonderful, his line quick and sure and expressive." —The New YorkerThe existential dread of making (or not making) art takes
... En savoir plus
Crime à l'heure du Tay

Les enquêtes de l'inspecteur Sweeney - Tome 9

par John-Erich Nielsen ...

Collections Livre 9 - Les enquêtes de l'inspecteur Sweeney
Confronté au souvenir de l'une des heures les plus sombres de l'histoire d'Écosse, Sweeney va devoir démêler une affaire, d'une rive à l'autre du Firth of Tay...Le 28 décembre 1879, peu après dix-sept heures, le pont enjambant le Firth of Tay s'effondra, précipitant dans les flots de l'estuaire les soixante-quinze passagers du train reliant Édimbourg à Dundee. Il n'y eut aucun survivant. Vingt ... En savoir plus

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Confronté au souvenir de l'une des heures les plus sombres de l'histoire d'Écosse, Sweeney va devoir démêler une affaire, d'une rive à l'autre du Firth of Tay...Le 28 décembre 1879, peu après dix-sept heures, le pont enjambant le Firth of Tay s'effondra, précipitant dans les flots de l'estuaire les soixante-quinze passagers du train reliant Édimbourg à Dundee. Il n'y eut aucun survivant. Vingt
... En savoir plus
This American Woman

A One-In-A-Billion Memoir

par Zarna Garg ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Award-winning comedian Zarna Garg turns her astonishing life story into a hilarious memoir, spilling all the chai on her wild ride from escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to carving her own path in America and launching a dazzling second act in midlife.“A deeply honest and hilarious book about how you always win if you bet on yourself.”—Amy ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Award-winning comedian Zarna Garg turns her astonishing life story into a hilarious memoir, spilling all the chai on her wild ride from escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to carving her own path in America and launching a dazzling second act in midlife.“A deeply honest and hilarious book about how you always win if you bet on yourself.”—Amy
... En savoir plus
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank

par Erma Bombeck ...

The "marvelously funny" and much-loved humorist explores the perils of suburban living in this New York Times bestseller ( Vogue).For years, the Bombecks have heard rumors of a magical land called Suburbia where the air is clean, the grass is trimmed, and children don't risk getting mugged on their walk to school. After watching their friends flee the city for subdivided utopias like Bonaparte's ... En savoir plus

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The "marvelously funny" and much-loved humorist explores the perils of suburban living in this New York Times bestseller ( Vogue).For years, the Bombecks have heard rumors of a magical land called Suburbia where the air is clean, the grass is trimmed, and children don't risk getting mugged on their walk to school. After watching their friends flee the city for subdivided utopias like Bonaparte's
... En savoir plus
Brassy Bit of Aging Crumpet

A Memoir in Pieces

par Mary Walsh ...

In this disarmingly vulnerable and wickedly hilarious collection of essays, Mary Walsh chronicles her colourful—sometimes difficult, never boring—life, coming to the hopeful conclusion that growing old means finally finding (and loving) yourselfIn this sharply observed and wryly funny collection of essays on identity, family, and belonging, Mary Walsh takes readers on a rollicking—and sometimes ... En savoir plus

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In this disarmingly vulnerable and wickedly hilarious collection of essays, Mary Walsh chronicles her colourful—sometimes difficult, never boring—life, coming to the hopeful conclusion that growing old means finally finding (and loving) yourselfIn this sharply observed and wryly funny collection of essays on identity, family, and belonging, Mary Walsh takes readers on a rollicking—and sometimes
... En savoir plus
made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

par Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
... En savoir plus
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk

A Modest Bestiary

par David Sedaris ...

Featuring acclaimed humorist David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this illustrated collection of animal-themed tales is an utter delight.Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life. In "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck," three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $15.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

Featuring acclaimed humorist David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this illustrated collection of animal-themed tales is an utter delight.Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life. In "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck," three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a
... En savoir plus
Black Out Loud

The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms

par Geoff Bennett ...

The award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America.Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy, highlighted by the surge of iconic sitcoms that redefined television and left a lasting cultural imprint. Shows like In Living ... En savoir plus

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The award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America.Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy, highlighted by the surge of iconic sitcoms that redefined television and left a lasting cultural imprint. Shows like In Living
... En savoir plus
Funny Because It's True

How The Onion Created Modern American News Satire

par Christine Wenc ...

Discover the real truth behind the original fake news with this in-depth history of beloved humor publication, The Onion.In 1988, a band of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergrads and dropouts began publishing a free weekly newspaper with no editorial stance other than “You Are Dumb.” Just wanting to make a few bucks, they wound up becoming the bedrock of modern satire over the course of twenty ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $19.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Discover the real truth behind the original fake news with this in-depth history of beloved humor publication, The Onion.In 1988, a band of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergrads and dropouts began publishing a free weekly newspaper with no editorial stance other than “You Are Dumb.” Just wanting to make a few bucks, they wound up becoming the bedrock of modern satire over the course of twenty
... En savoir plus
Betty & Veronica Comics Double Digest #252

par Archie Superstars ...

Collections Livre 252 - Betty & Veronica Comics Double Digest
STORYBOOK MONTH rolls on! In “Thumbelonica,” Princess Betty finds a little girl living between the petals of a rose. But the tiny creature’s bothersome ways drive the princess crazy, especially when it’s discovered that the little one also has magical powers! ... En savoir plus

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STORYBOOK MONTH rolls on! In “Thumbelonica,” Princess Betty finds a little girl living between the petals of a rose. But the tiny creature’s bothersome ways drive the princess crazy, especially when it’s discovered that the little one also has magical powers!
... En savoir plus
Decadence

par Richard Kelly Kemick ...

Finalist for the 2026 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction“The genre of memoir is bullshit (as I humbly posit). No one actually lives like they are moving along some grand Freytag’s triangle. Rather, we live within isolated instances, specific struggles and victories, which, when compiled, form a narrative.”—Richard Kelly KemickIn Decadence, Richard Kelly Kemick’s “accidental memoir ... En savoir plus

$15.19 CAD

Finalist for the 2026 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction“The genre of memoir is bullshit (as I humbly posit). No one actually lives like they are moving along some grand Freytag’s triangle. Rather, we live within isolated instances, specific struggles and victories, which, when compiled, form a narrative.”—Richard Kelly KemickIn Decadence, Richard Kelly Kemick’s “accidental memoir
... En savoir plus
I'm a Lot

Surviving Myself and All the People I've Been

par Alison Leiby ...

**In this “funny, intimate” (The New York Times) memoir-in-essays, comedian Alison Leiby unpacks the multitudes women are told to be—and the joy of refusing to pick just one.“Alison Leiby is the Jewish millennial David Sedaris. Reading this book was like having a glass of wine with your funniest, smartest, and coolest friend.”—Bess Kalb, author of Nobody Will Tell You This But Me**Have you ever ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

**In this “funny, intimate” (The New York Times) memoir-in-essays, comedian Alison Leiby unpacks the multitudes women are told to be—and the joy of refusing to pick just one.“Alison Leiby is the Jewish millennial David Sedaris. Reading this book was like having a glass of wine with your funniest, smartest, and coolest friend.”—Bess Kalb, author of Nobody Will Tell You This But Me**Have you ever
... En savoir plus
Les Schtroumpfs - Tome 26 - Les Schtroumpfs et le Livre qui dit tout

par Thierry Culliford ...

Collections Livre 26 - Les Schtroumpfs
Les Schtroumpfs ne sont décidément pas faits pour être laissés sans surveillance ! Même le Schtroumpf à lunettes est incapable de résister à la tentation. Alors qu'il nettoie le laboratoire du Grand Schtroumpf en son absence, le «premier de la classe» tombe sur un mystérieux livre qui contient toutes les réponses. Le Schtroumpf à lunettes aurait-il enfin trouvé le moyen d'être populaire. Ou, mieux ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Les Schtroumpfs ne sont décidément pas faits pour être laissés sans surveillance ! Même le Schtroumpf à lunettes est incapable de résister à la tentation. Alors qu'il nettoie le laboratoire du Grand Schtroumpf en son absence, le «premier de la classe» tombe sur un mystérieux livre qui contient toutes les réponses. Le Schtroumpf à lunettes aurait-il enfin trouvé le moyen d'être populaire. Ou, mieux
... En savoir plus
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock

par Stephen Leacock ...

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a sequence of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. It is generally considered to be one of the most enduring classics of Canadian humorous literature. The fictional setting for these stories is Mariposa, a small town on the shore of Lake Wissanotti. Although drawn from his experiences in ... En savoir plus

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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a sequence of stories by Stephen Leacock, first published in 1912. It is generally considered to be one of the most enduring classics of Canadian humorous literature. The fictional setting for these stories is Mariposa, a small town on the shore of Lake Wissanotti. Although drawn from his experiences in
... En savoir plus
If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?

par Erma Bombeck ...

The hilarious #1 New York Times bestseller: Erma Bombeck's take on marriage and family life is "fun from cover to cover" ( Hartford Courant).Ever since she was a child, Er ma Bombeck has been an expert worrier, and married life has only honed that skill. She gets anxious about running out of ball bearings; about snakes sneaking in through the pipes; about making meaningful conversation on New Year ... En savoir plus

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The hilarious #1 New York Times bestseller: Erma Bombeck's take on marriage and family life is "fun from cover to cover" ( Hartford Courant).Ever since she was a child, Er ma Bombeck has been an expert worrier, and married life has only honed that skill. She gets anxious about running out of ball bearings; about snakes sneaking in through the pipes; about making meaningful conversation on New Year
... En savoir plus

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