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Your new puzzle obsession from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Murdle. Bordergrams: A Quest for the Queen combines daring feats, cryptic clues, and connections-style puzzles in this must-have adventure for noble puzzlers! A Queendom is in peril, and only Sir Render, a once-great Knight of the Hexagonal Table, can help re-establish peace and prosperity. With the help of...

The brand-new, hilarious, feel-good adventure from the internationally bestselling author of The Hundred Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared. Sweden, late summer of 2011. Self-taught astrophysicist Petra has calculated that the atmosphere will collapse on the 21st of September that year, around 21.20 to be more precise, bringing about the end of times. Armed with this...

When a former popstar enrols at college, the last thing she needs is A-plus chemistry with her psychology professor... Pop sensation Ramona Wilder has spent her youth selling out arenas. Now, she just wants to be normal—starting with a place at college. Psychology professor Nick Navarro, recently divorced, is determined that the new celebrity enrolment is just another student—even if...

An intense and funny coming-of-age debut novel about the magical thinking of youth and the mystery of adolescence. Nicholas has plenty of reasons to feel unstable—he's fifteen, the child of divorced parents, living with his absent dad in the bleak Chicago suburbs, and an outsider at school. Then, one day in geometry class, he forgets how to breathe. The doctor...

One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The second book in the brand-new Puzzle Murder Mystery Club series. The Puzzle Murder Mystery Club are back with another case to crack and over 70 killer conundrums to solve along the way. Put your logic and reasoning...

Settle in to this wittily illustrated soap opera (Bechdel calls it "half op-ed column and half endless serialized Victorian novel") of the lives, loves, and politics of Mo, Lois, Sydney, Sparrow, Ginger, Stuart, Clarice, and the rest of the cast of cult-fav characters. Most of them are lesbians, living in a midsize American city that may or may not be...

Number One New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich returns with the launch of a blockbuster new series that blends wild adventure, hugely appealing characters, and pitch-perfect humour, proving once again why she’s 'the most popular mystery writer alive' (New York Times). Lost something? Gabriela Rose knows how to get it back. As a recovery agent, she’s hired by individuals...

WINNER OF THE 2024 MATT RICHELL AWARD FOR NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE 2025 RUSSELL PRIZE FOR HUMOUR WRITING 'I wolfed Green Dot down over two nights. An incredibly funny book about a woman having an affair that's a really bad idea. Every sentence sparkles.' - Caitlin Moran, author of How to Be a Woman 'Brilliant. Riveting....

Love Nick and Charlie from Heartstopper? Meet Arthur and Ben! In the follow-up to their charming NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, What If It’s Us, best friends Adam Silvera (They Both Die At The End) and Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda) reunite to give Arthur and Ben another shot at true love. From the creator of 13 Reasons...

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld is her most popular novel yet, becoming a breakout Sunday Times bestseller and a reader favourite. The Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller A Reese's Book Club Pick 'A hilarious, sweet, smart read that you're going to love!' - Reese Witherspoon 'A rollercoaster of modern love and dating' - Stylist 'Biting, pacy, great fun'...

It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - and another book full of hilarious stories. Clarkson's farm is the gift that keeps on giving, and now our hero has decided to bring his misunderstood entrepreneurial flair to bear on a new venture — a pub. Let the doors open on The Farmer's Dog. All British produce, Hawkstone beer...

Winter, spring, summer or fall, this pun-believable kids' joke book will bring laughs for all! Get ready for 365 days of knee-slapping, side-splitting, rib-tickling laughs with this 352-page joke book for kids, perfect for young comedians ages 6 and up. Hundreds of jokes will keep kids smiling and reading for fun all year long. With jokes about all major holidays...

THE BEST NOVEL I'VE EVER READ ABOUT COMEDY Megan Nolan GLORIOUSLY DEPRAVED Geoff Dyer LIT UP MY PLEASURE CENTRES AND LEFT ME STUNNED Rob Doyle Billy Ray Schafer stepped off the plane in Amarillo, Texas, with twenty-six hundred dollars tucked down the leg of his black ostrich-skin cowboy boot. He walked to baggage claim slowly, jelly-legged and nearing lucidity, coming...

Curl up under the gazebo with a cup of coffee and relive the comforting classic Gilmore Girls with this two-in-one activity book for fans of all ages. Step into the charming town of Stars Hollow and revisit favourite moments from Gilmore Girls as you puzzle your way through 52 themed word searches accompanied by colouring pages. Puzzles are based on...

Help Agent Arthur to solve the puzzles and defeat the crooks in this sun-baked desert adventure. Intrepid Agent Arthur is off on another mission. This time, he finds himself in the heart of the scorching desert, where he investigates kidnapping and stolen gold. He'll need your help to solve a selection of brain-bending puzzles if he's to save the day...

Dandy Annual is consistently in the top 10 annuals in the UK (Nielsen BookScan). Starring national treasures like Desperate Dan, Beryl the Peril, Cuddles and Dimples and more, the annual is a monster collection of hilarious brand-new comics for everyone. Alongside its classic characters, it also features more recent additions like Dandytown Scouts and Dinah Mo! - the environmental inventor....

Vintage Classics presents Martin Amis' London Trilogy: Money, London Fields, and The Information. WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY JAMES WOOD Once close friends, writers Gwyn Barry and Richard Tull now find themselves in fierce competition. While Tull has spiralled into a mire of literary obscurity and belletristic odd jobs, Barry's atrocious attempts at novels have brought him untold success. Prizes,...

From the author of You, With a View comes the perfect steamy romcom for 2024! Ideal for fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey. Two exes. One wedding. What could go wrong? Georgia Woodward and Eli Mora broke up five years ago so they're definitely over each other... right? When they're thrown together at their best friend's wedding, sparks fly...

This series of war novels from Vintage Classics presents eight powerful stories about the horror and waste of war—each a passionate plea to prevent its repetition. Read Kurt Vonnegut's powerful masterpiece, which is as timely now as when it was first published. Billy Pilgrim—hapless barber's assistant, successful optometrist, alien abductee, senile widower, and soldier—has become unstuck in time. Hiding in...

The twenty-fourth Discworld novel and fifth in the City Watch series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans. 'WELL, HE THOUGHT, SO THIS IS DIPLOMACY. IT'S LYING, ONLY FOR A BETTER CLASS OF PEOPLE.' Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is a long way from home. Sent as a reluctant ambassador...

The Other Side of the Story by Marian Keyes is a captivating and intricately woven tale that masterfully explores the interconnected lives of three dynamic women trying to navigate the highs and lows of the publishing world. Jojo Harvey is a fierce and successful literary agent whose career is on the rise. However, she makes a risky decision that could...

The world is changing…can you keep up? Meet Maple, apprentice apothecary who unearths a lost yokai with questionable motives and a penchant for mischief. Fans of Netflix's ONI: Thundergod's Tale and Pilu of the Woods will delight in this new graphic novel series inspired by Taisho Era Japan. At twelve years old, Maple Akimura’s future has already been decided. With...

A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fuelled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman. Nick Offerman has always felt a particular affection for the Land of the Free—not just for the people and their...

Virginia Tillis can solve any murder-mystery. But the murders have always been fictional until now … Virginia spends her summers roleplaying murder mysteries with her grandmother and the other theatrical residents of Castle Claude. But this year, everything has changed. Claude, the building owner, has died, and everyone from estranged relatives to sleazy property developers is deadset on getting the...

From the author of The Heart's Invisible Furies and in the wake of a hugely successful hardback publication, The Echo Chamber is 'uproariously funny. The world has never needed satire more urgently and Boyne delivers in spades.' (The Sunday Times) 'The funniest book I've read in ages. Savage but compelling' Ian Rankin 'A fearless romp with big laughs along the...

First there was Bridget Jones. Then there was Georgia Nicolson. Now get ready to meet Patch Simmons . . . The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King is the hilarious rom-com debut from rising star Harry Trevaldwyn, perfect for fans of Heartstopper. Patch has decided that this is the year he will get a boyfriend, so it's goodbye to his...

Cat Kid Comic Club is the first book in a brand-new graphic novel series featuring Pilkey’s fan favourite character Li’l Petey. Along with friends Flippy the Fish and Molly, they try to teach twenty-one baby frogs how to create their own comics.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives is back in session! Flippy, Molly, Li’l Petey and the twenty-one baby frogs each have something to say. Naomi and Melvin don’t see eye to eye and Poppy perceives the world differently than her siblings. Will the baby frogs figure out how to work together and appreciate one another’s point of view, both inside and...

Join Tom Gates and all his friends and family in this epic Colourmania colouring kit!

Preorder Mhairi's new novel COVER STORY – coming soon! Two best friends. One missed chance. And a night that changes everything. Eve, Justin, Susie and Ed have been friends since they were eighteen. Now in their 30s, the four are still as close as ever, Thursday pub quiz night is still sacred, and Eve is still secretly in love with...

Two Christmas stocking filler activity books in one: search-and-find scenes, facts, jokes and activities, illustrated in full colour for boys and girls aged 6+ from the global phenomenon, Where’s Wally? Enjoy hours of festive fun with Wally! Whizz around the world and help him prepare for Christmas, find perfect presents for his friends and track down Santa in time for...

Celebrate the wit and wisdom of Snoopy and his friends! Good grief, the Peanuts friends are a pretty wise bunch (they are 75 years old, after all!). Learn a thing or two from them in this lovely gift book! Featuring classic quotes and comic strips with the beloved gang, this collection of quotes is the perfect present for fans of...

Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes is a phenomenal No. 1 bestseller where Rachel Walsh gets a second chance at first love. Back in the long ago nineties, Rachel Walsh was a mess. But a spell in rehab transformed everything. Life became very good, very quickly. These days, Rachel has love, family, a great job as an addiction counsellor, she even...

'He started to work the laces of his boots loose. Toeing them off, he tugged his t-shirt over his head. "Oh my God. What are you doing?" Paige's voice barely rose above the spray from the showerhead. "I'm washing your damn hair."' It's a constant battle on set between sexy home renovation reality star grumpy Gannon and his no-nonsense field...

It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important - Arthur Conan Doyle Get inspired by this fantastic wordsearch collection designed to spark good thoughts and motivate you. With more than 150 themed puzzles bursting with positivity, you'll find plenty inside to boost your mood as you uncover the words hidden inside...

Nothing is out of place in the quiet suburban town of Cowslip Grove. But kids have been going missing – and only Levi and Kat have noticed. It’s up to them to save the missing kids before a hidden evil swallows the town whole. No Place for Monsters by Kory Merritt is a thrilling adventure that will keep young readers...

Have you ever wondered why your cat acts a certain way, has such an attitude, or does strange things? Now with the Phrenology Cat kit, you can pinpoint and label where exactly in your cat's brain their emotions, likes and dislikes, and quirks are located on a cute ceramic cat head. This kit includes: A 3-inch tall uniquely designed and...

America's favourite cat is back with this new edition of three-in-one comic strips (contains Garfield Sits Around the House (#7), Garfield Tips the Scales (#8), and Garfield Loses His Feet (#9)) for the first time in colour and super-sized! This fun-filled collection includes three books in one—Garfield Sits Around the House, Garfield Tips the Scales, and Garfield Loses His Feet....

Discover the uncanny and exceptional history of the X-Men. Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Gambit, Professor X: these heroes are only a few of the legends that the X-Men count among their ranks. Ever since they made their first appearance in The X-Men #1 (1963), the X-Men have been stalwarts in Marvel's incredible pantheon of characters. From...

Batman & Robin, fish & chips, gin & tonic . . . Fry & Laurie - some pairings become iconic . . . 'One of the best sketch shows . . . sharp writing and a delight for words and wordplay' ROLLING STONES Across four brilliant series of great satire, comic genius and hilarious use of language, A Bit of...

Hilarious Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to...

Peek through the holes in the pages to see what the odd farmer swallows in this favourite nursery rhyme with a pitch-perfect Kiwi twist! Kiwi kids will love this favourite nursery rhyme with witty words by Peter Millett and hilarious illustrations by Paul Beavis - and a surprise twist at the end! There Was an Odd Farmer Who Swallowed a...

Anyone can create a masterpiece with just a pencil and paper! This easy to follow guide teaches aspiring artists how to capture fantastical characters in just a few simple steps. From awesome warriors and heroes to warty witches, trolls and monsters, this comprehensive guide covers all the basic steps to creating a fascinating, fantasy portrait and bringing these characters to...

Continuing the popular Overworked & Underpuzzled series, Serene Sudoku contains almost 200 of the ever-popular Sudoku puzzles to help focus your frazzled mind. There are nearly 200 puzzles, all of which are perfect for anyone who needs something to focus on during a brief break in their busy day. With multiple levels of difficulty provided, this is the perfect puzzle...

A hilarious collection of Clarkson's very best columns for the hugely popular Top Gear Magazine. Ten years ago, at an ex-RAF aerodrome in Surrey, Jeremy Clarkson and his friends built the perfect place to work and play—they called it Top Gear HQ. But they didn't stop there. With Surrey sorted out, Jeremy and the boys decided to have a crack...

How many eggs have been broken in the making of this programme? What is the worst thing Alex has eaten? Are you more likely to win Taskmaster if you wear a hat? Why is the Taskmaster always right? This hilarious compendium celebrates a decade of Taskmaster's inspired chaos. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your...

Who loves a delicious, hot, salty chippy? Seagull mates Steve-O, Stanley and Stacey do... Chippy Chasers: Chippy Jackpot is a hilarious graphic novel for readers aged 6+ from actor, animator and TikTok sensation Sam Cotton. On a sunny Sydney wharf, Stacey and Stanley watch enviously as customers feed on as many hot salty chippies as they want. Fed up with...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! ... the ideal series for young readers to hone their skills as they are already familiar with the characters and their relationships ... The Bottom Shelf Join Bluey on an adventure in this fun fiction novel! As the Heelers play a game of Bus, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! A gorgeous...

Stories to write, stories to draw, adventures to have, and fun galore in this writing and drawing activity book from bestselling author Andy Griffiths. I love reading. A book can take you to any time, any place, and any thing can happen. Reading is an adventure! I also love writing for the same reason. And now I've written this book...

Simon Shukers Code-Cracker, Volume Three

Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Four features another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles to solve, continuing its run as New Zealand's most popular word puzzle. This volume is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, with inclusivity in prominent publications such as the Otago Daily Times, the Dominion Post, and the New Zealand Herald. Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker has garnered a legion of...

The first Discworld novel, revamped for a new generation of readers... 'His spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday NAMED AS ONE OF THE BBC'S 100 MOST INSPIRING NOVELS The Discworld is very much like our own—if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back...

Dive into the enchanting world of The Little Kiwi Collection by Bob Darroch, a timeless series that has captivated the hearts of New Zealand children since its inception in 2001. This delightful anthology brings together five beloved tales, each brimming with humour, adventure, and heartwarming moments that will entertain and inspire young readers. In these stories, you will join Little...

From the singular comic minds of Aunty Donna comes this completely inoffensive and on-trend colouring book! It's cool to colour! Aunty Donna's Cosy & Cheeky Colouring Fun features all the crazy and confronting moments from Aunty Donna's most beloved skits reimagined as cute and cosy scenes that will upset no-one. Put your own creative colour on hilarious moments from 'Bikie...

Alan Shuker's QuizWord, Collection 5 has been enjoyed in the New Zealand Listener magazine for decades. Alan Shuker's QuizWord puzzles combine the timeless fun of a quiz with the challenge of a crossword. With more than 1,400 questions, this collection is designed to surprise, vex and entertain—whether you tackle the puzzles as a solo challenge or share the fun with...

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Super strength? Invisibility? The ability to fly? Super speed? So many superpowers to choose from. Unfortunately, for Licky Ricky, he didn’t get to choose. He just woke up one day with the most useless, least impressive, socially unacceptable, slightly embarrassing, frankly gross, superpower of all time! Grab your barf bags,...

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents, and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers. Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find...

This radical reappraisal of human history will change the way you look at the past. In this expansive yet abridged volume, academic pariah and pseudo-historian Fin Taylor re-writes the human story, from the Big Bang to the Second Plane (minus all the stuff we can skip in between). Interest in history is at an all-time high, but in the midst...

A family of 5, a dog, and a cat move onto a sailboat. Hilarious true story! Did you know that the remora fish will try to swim up a whale shark's butt when they poop? The crew of Twig didn't. In fact, there was an awful lot they didn't know when they decided to move their family of five onto...

Preorder Mhairi's new novel COVER STORY – coming soon! A SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2023 ‘Everything you want from a rom com and satisfyingly knotty with proper, recognisable characters. She just gets better and better’ — JOJO MOYES ‘I LOVE her books PASSIONATELY and this is her best yet’ — MARIAN KEYES ‘She’s so ridiculously talented . . ....

'I loved this book! Highly recommended' -- Matt Lucas, Actor and comedian WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023: PUZZLES AND HUMOUR The crime is simple: a valuable gemstone known as The Tiger's Eye was stolen from the Kensington Museum in the year 1926. The case was investigated by one Detective Inspector Jane Waterstone. Can you step into Jane's shoes...

This bumper collection of cryptic crosswords will provide hours of fun, as you work your way through puzzling clues. Perfect for any spare moments, these puzzles are the ultimate test for anyone who loves a lateral thinking challenge. The Telegraph All New Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 7 is a must-have for crossword enthusiasts seeking a fresh and exciting challenge....

There is a young fellow named Mick Who's adapted the old limerick To cover, with mirth The whole history of Earth And what made its characters tick. These 100 lively and humorous limericks take us back to before the beginning of time itself, to the Big Bang, to the present day. Covering everyone's favourite history lessons (and some surprising ones...

This wonderful collection of sudoku contains puzzles over five levels of difficulty to really put your skills to the test. With a host of adorable kawaii page illustrations to enjoy as well, you'll be honing your number-placement skills in no time at all. Can you solve them all? Discover the joy of solving with Boba Tea Sudoku by Arcturus Publishing...

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We're all waiting to be found... 'The first book I read in 2017 - and if another as good comes along in the next 12 months, I'll eat my special gold reviewing spectacles' DAILY MAIL Meet the The Keeper of Lost Things... Once a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, Anthony Peardew has spent half his...

The best park ever has just been cursed by an evil ultravillain! It's up to best friends Shackleton and Amelia to save their favourite place, no matter what crazy curses turn up along the way. What do you get if you cross The Bad Guys with Indiana Jones? The first book in a brand-new graphic novel series by comedian Sam...

Always the nerdy girl, never the girlfriend Until her cocky best friend and his *ahem* rooster take charge.Look, I've had it bad for the girl with all the curves next door forever. She turned me down in high school and since I'm not a total douchecanoe, I lusted after her all by myself in my shower, and we stayed just...

Will you take a chance on true love...? A laugh-out-loud rom-com from TikTok favourite Lynn Painter, for fans of Ali Hazlewood. After crawling out of a hotel room, Hallie decides it's time to become a full-on adult. But when she logs into the dating app to look for new love, she finds none other than Jack—the guy whose hotel room...

Terry Pratchett puts his stamp on the thirty-third Discworld novel. 'One of the best expressions of his unstoppable flow of comic invention' - The Times The Discworld is very much like our own – if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle,...

A steamy text to the wrong number has laugh-out-loud consequences in this irresistible rom-com, perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis. Bad luck has always followed Olivia. But when a steamy text from a random number turns into the most entertaining relationship of her life, it seems things are looking up... Colin has always considered Olivia his flatmate's annoying little...

A dazzling new collection of short stories from the international phenomenon, Haruki Murakami. Pre-order Haruki Murakami's new novel, The City and Its Uncertain Walls, now. A dazzling Sunday Times bestselling collection of short stories from the beloved internationally acclaimed Haruki Murakami. Across seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in...

Discover the ultimate creative outlet with Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith, a revolutionary book designed for those who crave artistic freedom but often find themselves confined by perfectionism and fear of the blank page. This new edition of the bestselling classic features updated material, offering even more exhilarating ways to unleash your inner artist. Keri Smith, an acclaimed artist...

The next must-have gift book for every dog lover from artist and Instagram sensation Alison Friend, featuring over 125 of her irresistible dog portraits—each uniquely mischievous, sweet, poignant, and funny. Welcome to Alison Friend's world of dogs. Meet Dave, the Boston terrier who loves gummy bears. Pip, the Border Collie who'd rather solve her Rubik's Cube than herd sheep. Debbie,...

You'll find puzzling offline fun for everyone in this wonderful, wordy quiz book. Weirdle: A Wonderfully Wordy Game Book invites you to put your thinking caps on and your internet off! Join in the latest puzzling trend with over a thousand head-scratching word-based puzzles, questions and challenges that'll keep you wanting more. Featuring hilarious mix-ups, mystery twists, crazy clues, ridiculous...

A seriously FUNNY, seriously CLEVER history of our early kings and queens by one of our favourite comedians and cultural commentators. This will be the most refreshing, entertaining history of England you'll have ever read. Certainly, the funniest. Because David Mitchell will explain how it is not all names, dates or ungraspable historical headwinds, but instead show how it's really...

A #1 New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Daphne Bridgerton, in the first of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of...

OH MY GOD! SANTA IS COMING! Celebrate your love for Christmas and embrace the infectious holiday spirit of Buddy the Elf™ with this deluxe holiday kit inspired by the holiday film classic, ELF™. This set includes everything you need to turn your Clausometer Christmas spirit dial to high. 6 LETTERS & ENVELOPES TO SANTA, PLUS CANDY CANE PEN: Write a...

Fact-checked by experts from across the University of Cambridge, this book expertly answers 213 of the most unusual and interesting questions you never thought to ask about the world—one for at least every bone in your body! There really is no such thing as a silly question. University of Cambridge: There's No Such Thing as a Silly Question provides intriguing...