This collection of prank Craigslist ads and the real email exchanges that followed is the perfect gift for fans of offbeat humor. When New York City copywriter Kelly Mahon started posting fake gig ads online as a creative outlet, she was surprised to find that there was someone interested in every bizarre job offer she dreamed up. Race Me in a Lobster Suit collects Mahon's funniest posts, along with the improvised email exchanges with would-be cocoon knitters and lobster racers. Some correspondents became suspicious, while others seemed willing to play along. The result is good-natured comedy gold and a kind of collaborative entertainment that could only exist in the internet gig economy. Irreverent illustrations by cartoonist Graham Annable (creator of the Harvey Award nominated Grickle comics) ensure that this small book offers outsize laughs. A quick, hilarious read, Race Me in a Lobster Suit is perfect for anyone who needs a bit of absurdity... Views: 151
Meifeng Chan is fleeing from her abusive lover and needs the help of wealthy Oliver Wynn. She was too realistic to ever accept a date with him when they were teenagers. The trust-fund hunk and the Chinese girl from the takeaway shop? Never going to happen, no matter how much she might have secretly imagined it. But after 15 long years he’s back in her life, agreeing to hide her and keep her safe. Views: 151
