Family Humour

The Weirdie Triplets and Miss Emily are settling into Deadeye Manor when, against all logic, their parents return from the dead! Even worse, they want Barnacle, Melancholy and Garlic back, sparking a truly unusual effort to prove that Miss Emily is the best parent for them. Will the family get justice? Will the triplets succeed in their ridiculous fundraisers to pay for the lawyer? Why are there so many raccoons in the courtroom?

It’s almost Christmas and Bunny McGarry is not in the festive spirit. His mood is not improved when an old friend becomes the victim of a violent assault and, for reasons he can’t understand, the police force he is a member of has decided not to investigate. Getting to the bottom of the case ends up putting him on the wrong side of some powerful people.

Caring for an elderly family member is both rewarding and exhausting. These 101 true stories offer advice, encouragement, and humor to support anyone navigating dementia care and eldercare. Being a caregiver can be overwhelming—but you are not alone. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Care for the...

“The best book about adultery since Madame Bovary.” —Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection A New Yorker, NPR, ELLE, and Esquire Best Book of the Year A hilariously acerbic sliding doors novel about a chance meeting between two young parents, both happily married (just not to each other)...

Ein Sohn, der nicht erwachsen werden will, eine Mutter, die sich in alles einmischt, und ein Kollege, der ihr nicht aus dem Kopf geht: Altenpflegerin Sophia zwischen Chaos und Neubeginn! Für Sophia stehen alle Zeichen auf Neuanfang. Sohn Migo ist endlich aus dem Haus, und sie selbst beginnt mit Ende vierzig einen neuen Job als Pflegerin im Altenheim. Die Bewohner, eine bunte Truppe ostfriesischer Originale, wachsen ihr schnell ans Herz. Und dann ist da noch Pfleger Pawel, bei dessen sanftem Blick sie ganz weiche Knie bekommt.

Mary Shields is a moody, acerbic probation officer dealing with some of Glasgow’s worst cases, and her job is on the line. Liam Macdowall was imprisoned for murdering his wife, and he’s published a series of letters to the dead woman, in a book that makes him an unlikely hero - and a poster boy for Men’s Rights activists. Liam is released on licence into Mary’s care, but things are far from simple. Mary develops a poisonous obsession with Liam and his world, and when her son and Liam’s daughter form a relationship, Mary will stop at nothing to impose her own brand of justice.

Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Emmie & Friends, this first book in a diary-style illustrated middle grade series follows an anxious, science-minded sixth grader determined to become fun and win back her friend. Sixth grade has been pretty disaster-free for aspiring astronaut Maple...

'If you like your mysteries dark and just a little bit twisted' People.com, 11Festive Mystery Books That Are To Die For This Holiday Season 🔪🔪🔪🔪 Perfect for fans of The White Lotus, Knives Out and anyone who’s ever wanted to strangle someone over Christmas lunch. All Olivia wanted...

Whatever it is, Jokes, Riddles and Dad Jokes by George Smith has all you need for the entertainment you want. Take this audiobook with you on a long car trip with the kids and instead of hearing “Are we there yet?!” on a constant refrain, maybe you’ll find that they are actually enjoying themselves. And you will, too, trust me. Sharing jokes and riddles is a great way to bond with people and make time go faster! In today’s world, it seems like it is becoming ever more important to figure out how to laugh.

All Val Fremden wanted was a quiet holiday away from her oddball family. But that just ain’t gonna happen. When Val and her boyfriend arrive at her mother’s “country estate” in Hicksville, Florida, the annual family fruitcake competition is well underway. And there’s more than a few fruits and nuts in the running.

These jokes are suitable for children of different age groups and we promise that adults will enjoy them as much as their kids will! A friendly warning for the parents to keep in mind: Don’t be surprised if your kids giggle or laugh too much! With this book, you will keep your kids and their friends busy and entertained for hours!

This program is read by the author. Laurie Gelman’s clever debut about a year in the life of a kindergarten class mom—a brilliant send-up of the petty and surprisingly cutthroat terrain of parent politics. Jen Dixon is not your typical Kansas City kindergarten class mom—or mom in general...

From a Tony Award-winner and the star of TV’s Younger, funny and intimate stories and reflections about how crafting has kept her sane while navigating the highs and lows of family, love, and show business (and how it can help you, too). "An inspiring memoir about overcoming fear, finding true...

Revenge is a dish best served cold—especially when it comes in the form of one of Grandma’s “special” pies. Get the best of family hijinks, girl power, and hilariously justifiable crime in the latest novel from award-winning author HelenKay Dimon. Kasey Nottingham needs a splashy idea at...

Frank, funny and poignant, Single Bald Female by Laura Price is an unforgettable story of love, friendship, and embracing life after a shock diagnosis. 'If you need something funny, moving, heartbreaking and magical, this is the one' - Daisy Buchanan, author of Insatiable 'Witty yet devastating'...

From the creator of the iconic "Cathy" comic strip comes her first collection of funny, wise, poignant, and incredibly honest essays about being a woman in what she lovingly calls "the panini generation." As the creator of "Cathy," Cathy Guisewite found her way into the hearts of readers more...

Watch out, parents! Hilarious jokes are coming your way! This kids' joke book will turn your 10-year-old into a young comedian. The You Laugh You Lose Challenge: 10 Year Old Edition is a book designed for both single player and to be shared and listened to by everyone in your household. But why not let everyone play? Gather your family around the fire, call them into the kitchen, meet on the patio, and let the good times roll! Hundred percent kid-appropriate material.

“A lighthearted, entertaining trip down Memory Lane” (Kirkus Reviews), Don’t Make Me Pull Over! offers a nostalgic look at the golden age of family road trips—before portable DVD players, smartphones, and Google Maps. The birth of America’s first interstate highways in the 1950s hit...

Paddington tries to run a business in this hilariously mouthwatering new picture book based on the award-winning animated preschool series, The Adventures of Paddington! When Aunt Lucy cooks up her special Peruvian stew recipe, it is so delicious that Mrs Brown makes up a new word to describe it...

Der Alptraum aller Eltern - der Beginn der Schulferien. Statt in der Sonne zu liegen, ein Buch zu lesen - neben sich ein schönes kühles Glas Pinot Grigio -, muss Mami ihre zwei gelangweilten Lieblinge bei Laune halten. Panisch meldet sie die Kinder bei Sportfreizeiten und anderen Betreuungsangeboten an und muss sich trotzdem andauernd bei der Arbeit abmelden. Mami ist erschöpft. Aber das ist erst der Anfang.