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Owen Egerton

    Owen Egerton is an author whose works delve into the depths of the human experience with a unique sense of humor and keen observation. His writing explores complex relationships and the search for meaning in the modern world, often with a surprising and provocative edge. Egerton's style is characterized by vivid language and an ability to craft characters who are both vulnerable and resilient. His literary output offers readers a journey filled with both contemplation and amusement.

    How Best To Avoid Dying
    The Book of Harold
    Everyone Says That at the End of the World
    DadLabs Guide to Fatherhood
    Marshall Hollenzer is Driving
    Hollow
    • 2018

      Hollow

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The narrative weaves a compelling story that explores the intricacies of human relationships and the impact of personal choices. Set against a backdrop of rich emotional landscapes, it delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the search for redemption. The characters are vividly drawn, each grappling with their own struggles and desires, making for an engaging and thought-provoking read. This award-winning work stands out for its lyrical prose and deep psychological insight, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and connections.

      Hollow
    • 2016

      This Word Now

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Designed to ignite creativity, this book serves as a powerful tool for both novice and experienced writers. Offering inspiration and practical guidance, it encourages authors to overcome obstacles and fuel their writing journey. With its metaphorical matches and kindling, it aims to spark ideas and motivate writers to complete their projects.

      This Word Now
    • 2014

      How Best To Avoid Dying

      Stories

      • 222 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.6(139)Add rating

      This collection of short fiction offers a darkly comic exploration of life and death, showcasing Owen Egerton's razor wit and compassionate insight. The stories navigate the painful yet beautiful aspects of existence, revealing the surprising twists and heart-wrenching moments that come with the inevitability of mortality. Through clever storytelling, Egerton captures the delicate balance between humor and sorrow, inviting readers to reflect on the transient nature of life.

      How Best To Avoid Dying
    • 2013

      Everyone Says That at the End of the World

      • 370 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(279)Add rating

      In a universe where Earth serves as a mental asylum, the impending shutdown brings chaos for its inhabitants. The narrative follows a ghostly slacker couple preparing for parenthood, an egotistical actor seeking redemption, and a prophetic hermit crab on a cross-country journey. As they navigate the final four days, they encounter inter-dimensional time travelers, Jesus clones, and bizarre prosthetic limbs, all contributing to the surreal and catastrophic events marking the planet's demise.

      Everyone Says That at the End of the World
    • 2012

      The Book of Harold

      The Illegitimate Son of God

      • 242 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.5(31)Add rating

      The story follows a middle-aged suburban man who, during a dull office party, declares himself the Second Coming of Christ. He sets off on a 200-mile journey to Austin, accompanied by a diverse group of misfit disciples. This unconventional pilgrimage explores themes of faith, identity, and the search for meaning in modern life, blending humor and introspection as the unlikely group navigates their beliefs and relationships along the way.

      The Book of Harold
    • 2009

      DadLabs Guide to Fatherhood

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(39)Add rating

      We Screwed Up So You Don’t Have To So the kid’s butt is redder than a baboon’s and he’s screaming like a crazed hockey fan. What to do? Powder or butt paste? Who can a new father ask?  The guys at DadLabs have you covered. Full of hilarious and practical information inspired by their award-winning Web site, DadLabs Guide to Fatherhood will teach       •  Why sex is overrated (and other lies new fathers tell themselves)     •  The incredibly disgusting varieties of baby poop     •  Why washing bottles will not make your balls fall off     •  Essential OB/GYN office survival tips     •  Things you should never ever say during labor     •  Why other parents’ children are inferior to yours     •  And much, much more! Full of guy-friendly, earthy, sometimes off-color, but always practical advice, DadLabs Guide to Fatherhood proves that being a guy with a sense of humor and being a skillful parent are not mutually exclusive.

      DadLabs Guide to Fatherhood
    • 2000

      Marshall Hollenzer is Driving

      • 236 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(34)Add rating

      What if you believed that "for the price of a cup of coffee you could save a child's life?"What if your life closely resmbled the life of a caged budgie bird?What if the most real part of your life were the words in books?Would you let your world shatter?

      Marshall Hollenzer is Driving