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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/604392 to listen full audiobooks. Title: It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway: And Other Thoughts on Moving Forward Author: Elizabeth Passarella Narrator: Elizabeth Passarellla Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 45 minutes Release date: May 2, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: Read by the author. A collection of refreshingly honest and hilarious essays from Southern Living columnist Elizabeth Passarella about navigating change--whether emotional or logistical--and staying sane during life's unexpected twists and turns. After Elizabeth Passarella and her husband finally decided that it was time to sell their two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, she found herself wondering, Is there a proper technique for skinning a couch? The couch in question was a beloved hand-me-down from her father--who had recently passed away--and she was surprisingly reluctant to let the nine-foot, plaid, velour-covered piece of furniture go. So, out came the scissors. She kept the fabric and tossed the couch. We've all had to make decisions in our lives about what to keep and what to toss--habits, attitudes, friends, even homes. In this new collection of essays, Elizabeth explores the ups and downs of moving forward--both emotionally and logistically--with her welcome candor and sense of humor that readers have come to love. She enters into a remarkable (and strange) relationship with an elderly neighbor whose apartment she hopes to buy, examines her own stubborn stances on motherhood and therapy, and tries to come to terms with a family health crisis that brings more questions than answers. Along the way Elizabeth reminds readers that when they feel stuck or their load feels heavy, there is always light breaking in somewhere. It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway will make readers laugh, cry, and feel a little less alone as they navigate their own lives that are filled with uncertainty, change, and things beyond their control.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/601085 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Not Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Etcetera Author: Jena Friedman Narrator: Jena Friedman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 0 minutes Release date: April 18, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: For fans of the perceptive comedy of Hannah Gadsby, Lindy West, and Sarah Silverman, Academy Award–nominated and acclaimed stand-up comedian Jena Friedman presents a “smart and thoughtful and even a little offensive” (Sacha Baron Cohen) collection of essays on the cultural flashpoints of today. Growing up, Jena Friedman didn’t care about being likable. And she never wanted to be a comedian, either. She wouldn’t discover her knack for the funny business until research for her college thesis led her to take an improv class in Chicago. That anthropology paper, written on race, class, and gender in the city’s comedy scene, was, in Jena’s own words, “just as funny as it sounds.” But it did lay the groundwork for a career that has seen her write and produce for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the Late Show with David Letterman, and the Oscar-nominated Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Friedman’s “entertaining and soulful” (Publishers Weekly) debut collection, Not Funny, takes on the third rails of modern life in Jena’s bold and subversive style, with essays that explore cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship, and…dead baby jokes. In a moment where women’s rights are being rolled back, fascism is on the rise, and so many of us could use a breather as we struggle to get by, Jena applies her unique gifts to pull a laugh from things deemed too raw, too precious, and too scary to joke about. She deftly dissects how we get coerced into silence on the issues that matter most, until they’ve gone too far afield to be turned back around again. “A mix of lethal deadpan delivery and biting sarcasm with impressive intelligence not only makes this book phenomenal but announces the arrival of a singular voice” (Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author).

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/597908 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Delight Author: J. B. Priestley Narrator: Sean Baker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 52 minutes Release date: April 13, 2023 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: ‘An exquisitely-written, generous, funny, thoughtful book about the everyday joys of being alive. I love it.’ Dolly Alderton ‘J. B. Priestley is one of our literary icons of the 20th Century and it is time that we all became re-acquainted with his genius.’ Dame Judi Dench ‘My apology, my little bit of penitence, for having grumbled so much, for having darkened the breakfast table, almost ruined the lunch, nearly silence the dinner party, for all the fretting and chafing, grousing and croaking, for the old glum look and the thrust-out lower lip. So my long-suffering kinsfolk, my patient friends, may a glimmer of that delight which has so often possessed me, but perhaps too frequently in secret, now reach you from these pages.’ There are times when there doesn’t seem much to smile about. And for those times, there is this book. J. B Priestley’s 1949 classic teaches us that joy may be found in even the simplest things, and that we all have the capacity to appreciate them. Delight comprises a series of short essays, all focussing on a single simple pleasure, from reading detective stories in bed to smoking a pipe in the bath; from ‘Cosy planning’ to the earliest summer mornings; and from mineral water in the bedrooms of foreign hotels to the smell of bacon in the morning. Combining poignant memories of his childhood with glimpses of his interior world, panoramas of life abroad with thoughts about writing, music, theatre – some strictly personal, some universal –this highly readable book bursts with humour and literary flare on every page.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675349 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - 'Wer Angst hat, soll zuhause bleiben!' - Poesie gegen Populismus (Ungekürzte Autorinnenlesung) Author: Sarah Bosetti Narrator: Sarah Bosetti Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 41 minutes Release date: April 4, 2023 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: Sarah Bosetti hat einen Weg gefunden, die Demokratie zu retten: mit Poesie gegen Populismus! Wohin man schaut: Weltuntergang. Doch Klimawandel, Krieg und Krisen wären zu meistern, wenn die Menschen ihnen mit ehrlicher Vernunft begegnen würden. Im Kampf gegen Fake News, Diskriminierung und Diskursverschiebung nimmt Sarah Bosetti sich einige der schönsten, schlimmsten oder absurdesten populistischen Aussagen bekannter Persönlichkeiten vor - von Alice Schwarzer über Olaf Scholz bis Wladimir Putin - und beantwortet sie mit klugen, bissigen und witzigen Gedichten.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/622316 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dear Dolly: Collected Wisdom Author: Dolly Alderton Narrator: Dolly Alderton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 48 minutes Release date: March 14, 2023 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: From the author of Everything I Know About Love and longtime Sunday Times Style columnist comes advice and answers to your questions about dating, love, sex, family, friendship and more. “One of the foremost ‘it’ writers of our time. . . . There is no writer quite like Dolly.”—Lisa Taddeo, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Three Women “Nora Ephron for the millennial generation.”—Elizabeth Day, author of How to Fail and The Party For years, New York Times bestselling author Dolly Alderton has been sharing her wisdom, warmth, and wit with the diverse universe of fans who have turned to her “Dear Dolly” column seeking guidance on a host of life problems. Dolly has thoughtfully answered questions ranging from the painfully—and sometimes hilariously—relatable to the occasionally bizarre. They include breakups and body issues, families, relationships platonic and romantic, dating, divorce, the pleasures and pitfalls of social media, sex, loneliness, longing, love and everything in between. Without judgement, and with deep empathy informed by her own, much-chronicled adventures with love, friends, and dating, Dolly helps us navigate the labyrinths of life. In this wonderful collection, she brings together her collected knowledge in one invaluable volume that will make you think, make you laugh, and help you confront any conundrum or crisis.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/599811 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You're That Bitch: & Other Cute Lessons About Being Unapologetically Yourself Author: Bretman Rock Narrator: Bretman Rock Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 26 minutes Release date: February 14, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.95 of Total 21 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 13 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: “This book is hilarious and that bitch made me laugh out loud.”—Chelsea Handler A chaotically joyous collection of essays from one of the original influencers and the internet's sweetheart, Bretman ''The Baddest'' Rock. Hilarious and earnest, this collection of essays, how-tos, and more goes far beyond what we know of Bretman Rock from social media. Who is Bretman Rock Sacayanan behind the screen and how did he become the original superstar influencer and today’s beloved best friend of the internet? You're That Bitch welcomes you into Bretman Rock's world—from how his childhood in the Philippines, his family, Filipino culture, and being a first-generation immigrant helped shape him into who he is today. Peek into how Bretman became a social media sensation at the precocious age of 14, balancing living a glamorous jet-setting lifestyle on weekends while still serving lunch at his school’s cafeteria, running as a varsity track-star, and making honor roll during the week. With his signature honesty, this is an unfiltered and unprecedented look at what it means to be one of the first digital celebrities and that bitch from dealing with cancel culture, drama and heartbreak, to what it means to love yourself and your community.  From the funniest and undeniably cutest person on the internet, this is a book for the weirdos and for the bad bitches . . . this book is for you!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/668342 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Aus dem Leben gegriffen Author: Erich Dix Narrator: Erich Dix Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 43 minutes Release date: February 1, 2023 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: 'Aus dem Leben gegriffen' ist eine Auslese von Gedichten und Kurzgeschichten, die dem Alltag entstammen und den Hörer ganz harmlos in die Absurdität geleiten. Autor Erich Dix liest aus seinen Büchern KLIRR-KLAR (2020), FLIRR-SINN (2017), WIRR-WAHR (2013) und IRR-WISCHE (2011).

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/668343 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Sprache spielerisch Author: Erich Dix Narrator: Erich Dix Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 51 minutes Release date: February 1, 2023 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: 'Sprache spielerisch' ist eine Auswahl von Sprachspielereien und Wortstellereien, die vom Autor Erich Dix aus seinen Büchern KLIRR-KLAR (2020), FLIRR-SINN (2017), WIRR-WAHR (2013) und IRR-WISCHE (2011) persönlich vorgetragen werden.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/655495 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - SterbeMund: Tut Wahrheit Kund - (Autobiografische Erzählungen) - 'Eine neue Sicht auf ein Tabuthema. Humorvoll, berührend, anders...' Author: Petra Frey Narrator: Petra Frey Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 1 minute Release date: January 27, 2023 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: Petra Frey, Schauspielerin und Hospizbegleiterin erzählt von den anderen Momenten in der Sterbebegleitung. Humorvoll, herzlich und ein bisschen verrückt. Geschichten vom Tod, wie sie nur das Leben schreiben kann. Erleben Sie den filmreifen Abgang einer Bühnendiva, die berührende Erzählung einer verbotenen Liebe oder begleiten Sie den Metzgermeister Sigismund, der im Hospiz auf die Zahnfee hofft. Und wer ist dieser ominöse Herr Purzel? Kann man sich an einem Toten anstecken? Müssen Leichen leicht brennbar sein? Beißen nur Vegetarier ins Gras? Wie sieht das Weiterleben 2.0 aus? Sie erfahren außerdem viel über den Sinn und Unsinn einer Patientenverfügung, bekommen hilfreiche Tipps und neue Einblicke in das Hospizleben. Eine Reise in eine besondere Zeit in der auch Sie einmal die Reiseleitung sein werden. Denn Hand aufs Herz: Wir wissen doch alle, dass wir sterben, aber die wenigsten glauben, dass es tatsächlich passiert. Doch wenn wir schon sterben müssen, dann bitte mit warmen Füßen. Warum das wichtig ist? Hören Sie einfach selbst…

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/599578 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us Author: Kristin Chenoweth Narrator: Melinda Sewak, Kristin Chenoweth Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 38 minutes Release date: January 17, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: Read by the author with audiobook-exclusive bonus commentary. - (How about some women, am I right?) From television actress, Broadway star, and New York Times bestselling author Kristin Chenoweth comes I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts, a book featuring philosophical-ish musings on connection, creativity, loss, love, faith, and closure. Just like Kristin’s grandmother inspired her to trust her heart and develop her own belief system, you'll be inspired to develop your own life philosophies, as you journey through some of Kristin's most vulnerable and humorous personal stories, in her constant pursuit to make the most out of life. In each chapter, you'll find behind-the-scenes stories from Kristin’s personal life, engaging prompts, prayers, and inspiring quotes. Oh, and a warning: There will be Bible verses. There will be f-bombs. Read responsibly. I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts is the perfect book to pick up on days when you need an extra shot of encouragement, a little laughter, and a gentle reminder that kindness can take you a long way. This is perfect for fans of Kristin Chenoweth, known for her Emmy Award–winning role in the ABC hit series Pushing Daisies and Broadway's Wicked.