Tom Ellen

Iskrometnaja istorija o tom, kak idti do kontsa radi dostizhenija svoej mechtyIdealnaja kniga dlja vsekh ljubitelej romkomov, legkaja, veselaja i romantichnajaDlja poklonnikov stendapov i jumoristicheskikh shou so vsej fakturoj shoubizaMechta Nell nakonets-to sbyvaetsja. Posle dolgikh poiskov raboty ona poluchaet stazhirovku v komande stsenaristov svoego ljubimogo komedijnogo sketch-shou. Ostaetsja tolko projavit sebja - i togda ona poluchit mesto v shtate. No za kulisami shou vse ne tak smeshno, kak na ekrane. Nell ne rasschityvala, chto ej pridetsja konkurirovat s drugim stazherom. Osobenno s takim, kak Charli, - nakhalnym krasavchikom, popavshim na programmu blagodarja svoemu ottsu - generalnomu direktoru. Charli vsegda na shag vperedi, no Nell ne sobiraetsja sdavatsja. Pravda, kogda ona uznajot sopernika poblizhe, nenavidet ego uzhe ne poluchaetsja... Tsitaty"On kak budto ne znaet, chto stazher dolzhen byt vsego odin. On voobsche prokhodil konkurs? Redaktiroval nedeljami kuchu sketchej? Pravil bessonnymi nochami soprovoditelnoe pismo? Ili papochka prosto vzjal i privel ego sjuda, minuja ochered, kotoroj dlja takikh, kak on, ne suschestvuet?""Pravdu skazat, etu rabotu ja ne poslal lesom tolko po trem prichinam: temnye volosy, temnye glaza i jarko-krasnye guby. Nell.""Esli v kontse stazhirovki na konu pravda okazhetsja postojannaja rabota, Charli budet moim prjamym konkurentom. Vot o chem sleduet tverdo pomnit, a ne o tom, kak emu na glaza padaet chelka, i ne o ego uprugikh kubikakh pressa.""Ja vsego dve nedeli na etoj programme, no uzhe kak nikogda uverena, chto imenno ej khochu posvjatit zhizn... Ostatsja v "Dokrutke" khochetsja bolshe vsego v zhizni, i Charli Frenkom - tot, kto stoit u menja na puti.""Kak by tam ni bylo, fakty takovy: mne nravitsja Charli Frenkom i ja ochen khochu etu rabotu. V kontse mozhet okazatsja, chto dve eti veschi protivorechat drug drugu, no, k neschastju, obe oni istinny.." Zachem chitatChtoby ot dushi posmejatsja nad nelovkimi romanticheskimi postupkami geroevChtoby vdokhnovitsja tem, kak geroi idut k svoej tseli vo chto by to ni stalo - kazhdyj preodolevaet svoi prepjatstvijaChtoby bolshe uznat o "fabrike" komedijnykh shou i zakulise televidenija

Nell's big dream is finally coming true. After months of failing spectacularly to land a job, twenty-one-year-old Nell has snagged a highly-sought after internship writing for her favourite comedy sketch show Punching Up. Even better? Everyone knows there's a guaranteed job at the end if you prove yourself. But the cutthroat world of television is no laughing matter, and Nell hasn't banked on there being another intern to compete against. Especially one like Charlie, who is infuriatingly good looking and a total nepo baby, gifted the opportunity by his chief executive father. With the odds stacked against her, Nell vows to do everything she can to out-perform him. But as she gets to know Charlie, she discovers there's more to her workplace rival than meets the eye . . . Full of big-hearted humour, THE FUNNY THING ABOUT LOVE is about going all out to achieve your dreams - and finding love along the way. Perfect for fans of THE HATING GAME and THE EX TALK!

Two people. One life-changing connection. 'At times joyful and funny, at others heartbreaking, The Lifeline is an honest yet hopeful exploration of love, loneliness and the power of connection. Captivating, romantic and real - I loved it.' Holly Miller 'I'll read anything Tom Ellen writes, but The Lifeline is particularly special. This is a sharp and swoony romcom with deft undercurrents of more serious topics such as grief, remorse, and the important of being truly seen, listened to, and understood by those we love. I loved it.' Holly Bourne ☎️☎️☎️ Will is sleepwalking through life. He works a dead-end job and volunteers at an anonymous crisis line to avoid facing his own problems. Annie is sure she has her five-year plan all worked out. But when things start falling apart, she just needs someone who will listen... They're practically strangers but soon Will and Annie rely on their regular phone calls, challenging each other to be brave and rebuild their lives. They've found connection in the most unlikely of places but is it possible to fall in love with someone you've never met? ☎️☎️☎️ Readers LOVE The Lifeline: 'Tender, funny and emotional' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I devoured it in a single day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Will and Annie will stay with me for a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely gorgeous and poignant novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything I wanted and more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A truly inspiring read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most perfect second chance romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ripped my heart apart and put it back together again, piece by piece' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Perfect for lovers of: ☎️ Second chance romance ☎️ Invisible string theory ☎️ Slow burn

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Two people. One life-changing connection. ‘At times joyful and funny, at others heartbreaking, The Lifeline is an honest yet hopeful exploration of love, loneliness and the power of connection. Captivating, romantic and real – I loved it.’ Holly Miller ‘I'll read anything Tom Ellen writes, but The Lifeline is particularly special. This is a sharp and swoony romcom with deft undercurrents of more serious topics such as grief, remorse, and the important of being truly seen, listened to, and understood by those we love. I loved it.’ Holly Bourne ?????? Will is sleepwalking through life. He works a dead-end job and volunteers at an anonymous crisis line to avoid facing his own problems. Annie is sure she has her five-year plan all worked out. But when things start falling apart, she just needs someone who will listen… They’re practically strangers but soon Will and Annie rely on their regular phone calls, challenging each other to be brave and rebuild their lives. They’ve found connection in the most unlikely of places but is it possible to fall in love with someone you’ve never met? ?????? Readers LOVE The Lifeline: 'Tender, funny and emotional' ????? 'I devoured it in a single day' ????? 'Will and Annie will stay with me for a long time' ????? 'An absolutely gorgeous and poignant novel' ????? 'Everything I wanted and more' ????? 'A truly inspiring read' ????? 'The most perfect second chance romance' ????? 'Ripped my heart apart and put it back together again, piece by piece' ????? Perfect for lovers of: ?? Second chance romance ?? Invisible string theory ?? Slow burn

Perfect for fans of Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series! 'Fast and bonkers and very funny with very lovable characters' PERDITA CARGILL on The Cartoons That Came to Life When best friends and comic strip creators Finn and Isha discover a group of 'lost toons' stranded in the real world, they vow to help them get back home. But a mistake sees the pair zapped into Toon World themselves! With the help of their own characters – Arley, Tapper and Jenny Weatherlegs – Finn and Isha must defeat two of the worst baddies ever created, while navigating the biggest bump in their friendship. And make it back to the real world before it's all too late ... The rambunctious sequel to Tom Ellen’s critically acclaimed The Cartoons That Came to Life; perfect for readers aged 8-12 Brilliant laugh-out-loud comic-style illustrations by Phil Corbett Perfect for fans of Captain Underpants and Tom Gates, this big-hearted, funny adventure series celebrates individuality, friendship and true loyalty

Perfect for fans of Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series! 'Highly recommend for reluctant readers' SCHOOL READING LIST 'A big-hearted, comic-style adventure full of thrills, spills and laughter' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST Finn loves drawing comic strips featuring his two cartoon heroes, Arley and Tapper. But after being teased at school, he finds he can't draw them any more - and is shocked to see them climbing out of his sketchbook for real! With the help of his friend Isha, Finn needs to find a way to draw them back to their comic world - and quickly ... A brilliant action-packed comic series for readers aged 8-12, illustrated by Phil Corbett! A big-hearted adventure about celebrating individuality, friendship and true loyalty. Deals with children’s insecurities, worries and the debilitating effect of anxiety with a lightness of touch. Author Tom Ellen is the co-author of three books for teens, including Lobsters, shortlisted for the YA Book Prize.

Two choices. One destiny. A love story you’ll never forget… December 2005. On a cold winter’s night, nineteen-year-old Ben is having the time of his life at university. He’s about to fall in love for the very first time…but will it be with new girl Daphne, or his best mate Alice? December 2020. Life hasn’t quite turned out how Ben had planned and he’s stuck in a rut. He can’t help but think back to that fateful night fifteen years earlier, and wonder what might have been… He never imagines he will get to find out – but when Ben is gifted with a second chance to make the biggest decision of his life, will he finally find the courage to follow his heart? A magical, heartwarming romance and reimagining of A Christmas Carol brimming with feeling and hope. The perfect read for fans of Sophie Cousens, Josie Silver and David Nicholls to curl up with this autumn. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Your favourite authors have fallen in love with All About Us ‘Absolutely GORGEOUS. Achingly romantic, I loved every page’ MIRANDA DICKINSON ‘Uplifting, funny and magical’ ADELE PARKS, Platinum ‘Full of hope…it tugged at ALL of my heartstrings and I loved it to bits’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN ‘A heartwarming story of “what if”’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS ‘Magical and beautiful’ JOSIE SILVER ‘All of the feels. Gorgeous!’ CLARE POOLEY ‘A Christmas Carol meets Love Actually. I LOVED it’ HOLLY BOURNE ‘Romantic and gloriously life-affirming’ RACHEL MARKS

A chance encounter leads to the journey of a lifetime in this powerful and emotional love story, perfect for fans of One Day, Me Before You and In Five Years.***

A chance encounter leads to the journey of a lifetime in this powerful and emotional love story, perfect for fans of One Day, Me Before You and In Five Years. 'Magical and beautiful' Josie Silver, author of One Day in December *** If you could turn back the clock, would you choose a different life? Ben's always loved the month of December, but this year, with his relationship with Daphne on the rocks, it's missing its usual magic. And then his old friend Alice gets back in touch. Ben's always thought of Alice as the one that got away, and he can't help but wonder: what if he'd done things differently all those years ago? He never imagines he might get to find out... but when a stranger sells Ben a mysterious watch one freezing winter's night, he's astonished to wake up the next morning on 5th December 2005: the day he first kissed Daphne, leaving Alice behind. Now Ben must make the biggest decision of his life, all over again. But this time around, will he finally find the courage to follow his heart? All About Us is a captivating novel of heartbreak and loss, friendship and hope - and how the choices we make throughout our lives will shape our destiny. *** 'I LOVED it' Holly Bourne 'All of the feels. Gorgeous ' Clare Pooley 'Achingly romantic' Miranda Dickinson 'Prepare to fall head over heels in love' HELLO 'A heart-warming story of 'what if'' Laura Jane Williams 'Tugged ALL my heartstrings' Cressida McLaughlin 'An outstanding story - I loved it ' Roxie Cooper 'Magical, compelling and thought-provoking' C. J. Skuse 'So captivating I couldn't put it down. A gorgeous story' Emma Cooper 'Clever, funny and romantic. I hope the Netflix adaptation comes soon ' Melinda Salisbury 'Funny, warm and touching' Suzy K Quinn 'Oh my gosh, it's wonderful I cried so much ' Polly Crosby 'Phenomenal. I absolutely loved this book' Breakfast at Shelby's

A laugh-out-loud, realistic portrayal of a freshman year in college for fans of Emergency Contact, Broad City, and The Bold Type. Getting in is just the beginning. Phoebe can't wait to get to college. On her own, discovering new things, no curfew . . . she'll be free. And she'll be totally different: cooler, prettier, smarter . . . the perfect potential girlfriend. Convenient: the only person from her high school also going to York is her longtime crush, Luke. Luke didn't set out to redefine himself, but as soon as he arrives on campus, he finds himself dumping his long-term long-distance girlfriend. And the changes don't stop there. . . . Just when things start looking up (and Phoebe and Luke start hooking up), drama looms on the horizon. Rumors swirl about the Wall of Shame, a secret text chain run by Luke's soccer team, filled with compromising photos of girls. As the women on campus determine to expose the team and shut down the account, Luke and Phoebe find themselves grappling with confusing feelings and wondering how they'll ever make it through freshman year. "Flirty, bawdy, sloppy, and buckets of fun." --Booklist

Some loves are meant to be. Others are awkward. Get ready for the second type in this "laugh-out-loud" (Bustle) romance about missed connections and trying to find--and keep--"The One." Written by a former real-life couple The summer before college, Hannah swears she's finally going to find The One. And for five perfect minutes, she does. She just wishes she'd caught his name. For Sam, the summer is off to a bad start. But after five minutes with some strange and hilarious girl, he's head over heels. With his luck, though, he'll never see her again, and he'll remain a girlfriendless, moony-eyed virgin. Forever. But another chance meeting brings them together, only to have a misunderstanding drive them apart. Madcap mishaps, raunchy hilarity, and deep romance follow these two wherever they go. For two people so clearly destined for each other, they sure have a hell of a lot of trouble even getting together. "Filled with madcap, hilarious moments and deep romance, A Totally Awkward Love Story will have readers laughing out loud as they commiserate with Sam and Hannah and remember their own awkward moments." --Hypable.com "Broad City meets Judy Blume." --YABooksCentral.com "An engaging and endearing story of what it is to find your place in the world and a person to share it with." --Kirkus Reviews