The editors at mental_floss magazine have produced yet another entertaining volume sure to provoke laughter and discussion. In chapters such as “Ignore the Naysayers,” “Impress your Mother-in-law,” and “Bend the Laws of Science,” our intrepid researchers present the steps required to become a teen idol, stop global warming, brew a lifesaving cuppa joe, get out of jury duty, and much more. What sets this book apart from its imitators is 1) it actually is well-written and has a sense of style, and 2) the amount of research that’s gone into each entry. A great gift for the recent graduate wondering how to make it in this bad ol’ world.
Award-winning author Bowen returns with the second in her funny series of books about a minor royal in 1930s England. Part zany comedy, part social commentary on the British class system, and part bloody good mystery, the Royal Spyness Mystery series has been described as Bridget Jones meets Maisie Dobbs with a touch of royal flair!
Show your royal flair by coming dressed in your best hat and enjoy a glass of champagne with Rhys Bowen.