Books by Simon Brett
Baby Tips for Dads
by Simon Brett
A funny guide to help new dads laugh through the sleepless nights
Contraction: One of the first signs of a baby's arrival. The most notable are contractions of space, social life and spare cash.
Once the nine-month wait is over and a son or daughter has arrived, what happens next? Help is at hand in this nifty book that provides quick and quirky advice on everything from crying to nighttime nibbles. For either a new dad or a seasoned father of a lively horde, this nifty little gift book is guaranteed to keep you smiling through the tears, tantrums, and mountains of smelly diapers.
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Baby Tips for Grandparents
by Simon Brett
Quirky and humorous advice on dealing with another generation of your family
The nine months is up and the long-awaited baby is finally here. But what happens when a darling child calls for babysitting services? Grandparents have been through it all before and then some, but with the help of this quirky little book they'll be sailing through those unexpected play dates with both nerves and furniture intact. It is a reminder that a grandchild can be enjoyed with the knowledge that the puking, pooping little tyke can be handed back to his or her exhausted parents at the end of the day. Now it's their turn to experience all those sleepless nights and panic attacks that the miracle of a new baby brings.
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The Liar in the Library (Feathering Village Mysteries, 18)
by Simon Brett
Prim and proper Carole Seddon is a textbook Fethering citizen, but her neighbor, Jude, the bohemian healer with a colorful past, is not. Despite their differences, they make for an unbeatable, amateur sleuthing team and their skills are needed now more than ever.
Sleazy author Burton St Clair has been murdered. Late last night, his wandering hands found their way onto Jude and today the police are on her doorstep. Not only was Jude at the library-cum-crime scene, but she was the last person to see Burton St Clair alive. Now a prime suspect, Jude recruits Carole to dust off their detecting skills and prove Jude’s innocence.
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Ink and Daggers
by Neil Gaiman, John Lawton, Ken Bruen, George Pelecanos, Christopher Fowler, James Sallis, Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane, Conrad Williams, Stuart Neville, Ann Cleeves, Lavie Tidhar, Simon Brett, Christine Poulson
An enthralling anthology of 20 CWA Dagger Award-shortlisted gripping and thrilling stories for the most hardened crime fan.
Featuring bestselling authors such as Ann Cleeves, Christopher Fowler and Val McDermid.
NINETEEN CWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING SHORT STORIES FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST IN CRIME FICTION
Legendary editor, Maxim Jakubowski, delivers another chilling anthology collecting stories of cold-blooded murder, revenge and crimes-gone-wrong from the best of the best in crime fiction. Spine-chilling and gripping, these tales will grip you with their devious narrators and crafty twists.
FEATURING:
Ann Cleeves
Christopher Fowler
Val McDermid
Lavie Tidhar
Chris Simms
Christine Poulson
James Sallis
Victoria Selman
Conrad Williams
Stuart Neville
George Pelecanos
Simon Brett
John Lawton
Ken Bruen
Mickey Spillane & Max Allan Collins
Peter Robinson
Martyn Waites
and
Kevin Wignall
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