You Can't Be Serious

You Can't Be Serious
Author: Kal Penn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982171405

The star of the Harold and Kumar franchise, House, and Designated Survivor recounts why he rejected the advice of his aunties and guidance counselors and, instead of becoming a doctor or “something practical,” embarked on a surprising journey that has included confronting racism in Hollywood, meeting his future husband, and working in the Obama administration, in this “incredibly joyful and insightful” (Kiefer Sutherland) memoir. You Can’t Be Serious is a series of funny, consequential, awkward, and ridiculous stories from Kal Penn’s idiosyncratic life. It’s about being the grandson of Gandhian freedom fighters, and the son of immigrant parents: people who came to this country with very little and went very far—and whose vision of the American dream probably never included their son sliding off an oiled-up naked woman in the raunchy Ryan Reynolds movie Van Wilder…or getting a phone call from Air Force One as Kal flew with the country’s first Black president. “By turns hilarious, poignant, and inspiring” (David Axelrod, New York Times bestselling author), Kal reflects on the most exasperating and rewarding moments from his journey so far. He pulls back the curtain on the nuances of opportunity and racism in the entertainment industry and recounts how he built allies, found encouragement, and dealt with early reminders that he might never fit in. He describes his initially unpromising first date with his now-fiancé Josh, involving an 18-pack of Coors Light and an afternoon of watching NASCAR. And of course, he reveals how, after a decade and a half of fighting for and enjoying successes in Hollywood, he made the terrifying but rewarding decision to take a sabbatical from a fulfilling acting career for an opportunity to serve his country as an Obama White House aide. Above all, You Can’t Be Serious shows that everyone can have more than one life story. The book “is insightful, funny, and instructive for anyone who’s ever grappled with how they fit into the American dream” (Ronan Farrow, New York Times bestselling author), and demonstrates that no matter who you are and where you come from, you have many more choices than those presented to you. And okay, yes, it’s also about how Kal accidentally (and very stupidly) accepted an invitation to take the entire White House Office of Public Engagement to a strip club—because, let’s be honest, that’s the kind of stuff you really want to hear about.

Kal's Fate

Kal's Fate
Author: Aaron Frale
Publisher: Aaron Frale
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2024-08-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

An innocent girl with a mysterious father… … finds herself a fugitive on the galaxy’s most wanted list. Considered too fragile, Kal is forbidden to join the raising of the Et’Tal’s home and feels as if she has shamed her family. Her lithe stature links her to her absent father. He left the village to fight in the Teristaque Wars and never returned. She meets Sarge, a strange star species called Human, who seems to know the secret of the patch from her father’s uniform. Before she can get clarity, a fierce Teristaque death squad descends on her village, murders everyone in it, and takes Kal prisoner. Kal wants more than just answers. She wants revenge.

Jordie

Jordie
Author: Ric Smit
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2014-10-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1499023766

Jordie is book 2 in the Other Dimension stories of which Siankseys Snake is book 1 but it can be read as a stand-alone story After seeing two of his friends disappear into the Dimension of Wood, Wind and Water Senior Sgt. Harry Knott comes under the scrutiny of the World Security Agency. Their interest in him combined with the bumbling actions of a news at all costs journalist sees him banished into the other dimension where he becomes a Wraitha flesh and blood person during the night but only a gas during the day.

The Unlisted: Sabotage (Book 3)

The Unlisted: Sabotage (Book 3)
Author: Justine Flynn
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0734419600

The time is now. The Unlisted can't trust anyone. Along with twins Dru and Kal Sharma, they have evaded the Infinity Group by sticking together. But with Kal increasingly under the control of Infinity, they can't be sure he is still on their side. With Infinity Group's power growing stronger, the Unlisted realise they can no longer stay in the shadows. They are ready to do everything the can to sabotage Infinity's mind control technology. Friends become enemies, enemies become allies and brother will turn against brother in this exciting conclusion to The Unlisted series.

Blaze

Blaze
Author: Michelle M. Pillow
Publisher: The Raven Books LLC
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1625011415

This alpha male alien isn't prepared for the hardheaded beauty determined to follow him home. NYT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, shows what mischief happens when sexy aliens looking for love land in Las Vegas, the city of decadence and sin. Sev (aka Blaze) isn't looking for commitment, but there is no way in hell he's letting his brother go to Earth to search for a woman by himself. He's prepared to yank the idiot out of every jailhouse and ice cream parlor (don't ask) if he has to. It wouldn't be the first time. He can handle a good fight. But what this alpha isn't prepared for was the hardheaded beauty determined to follow him home. Book Three of the Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides series by NY Times and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the Series Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Especially if you are an awkward hot alien looking for a little loving in sin city! Author Note: Remember Galaxy Brides Corporation from Dragon Lords? This is that company in modern day when it first started. Qurilixen World series installments can be read in any order. Praise for Blaze 5 Stars! "Fun adventure romance with aliens on earth." LG Brusse, Bookbub (2021) 5 Stars! "Michelle M Pillow and the narrator knocked this out of the park. A definite must listen to!!" Kristin Chontelle (K's Reviews), Goodreads (2021) Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides series: Spark Flame Blaze Ice Frost Snow A Qurilixen World Novella The Qurilixen World is an extensive collection of paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction romance novels by award-winning author, Michelle M. Pillow, and includes several series installments: Dragon Lords, Lords of the Var®, Space Lords, Captured by a Dragon-shifter, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, Dynasty Lords, Qurilixen Lords, and more. Intergalactic Dating Agency books are standalone series (each from different authors with the same theme): Michelle M. Pillow's Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides is part of her Qurilixen World. Other authors include Kenzie Cox, V. Vaughn, Elsa Jade, Erin Kellison, Tasha Black, Ellis Leigh, Susan Hayes, Annie Nicholas, Cara Bristol, Sue Mercury, Lea Kirk, Mina Carter, Susan Grant, Skye MacKinnon, Tamsin Ley, Candice Gilmer, Kate Rudolph, A.M. Griffin, Demelza Carlton, Sophie Stern, AC James Includes: Paranormal, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Alien Romance, Paranormal Romance, Alpha Male, Romance, fated mates, action and adventure, romantic comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, Science Fiction & Fantasy, First Contact, alien contact, comedy, galactic romance, galactic quest, hea, humor, humorous romance, romance, romantic adventure, sfr, sci-fi romance, space adventure, space adventure, space exploration, space romance, miner, blue collar hero, contemporary, Las Vegas, mail order brides, interstellar romance, alien mate romance, space books for adults, sci fi, sci fi books, sci fi romance, sci fi adventure, sci fi series, space marine, alien warrior

Chipless

Chipless
Author: Kfir Luzzatto
Publisher: PINE TEN, LLC
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1938212738

THE CHIP IN YOUR BRAIN IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR HAPPINESS AND THE KEY TO YOUR HEALTH. IT GUIDES YOU, IT LOOKS AFTER YOU . . . AND IT TURNS YOU INTO A COMPLACENT SLAVE. Kal is a young scientist, who fits well in the chip-regulated society. But when he accidentally discovers how the chip is playing with his mind, his life is in danger. Amber is a chipless girl from afar with a problem of her own. She helps Kal to escape the city police and they flee the city together. Now that the chip no longer controls him, Amber also arouses in Kal new, confusing feelings with which he has a hard time coping. Amber is more important to the city rulers than Kal imagines, and the hunt for them both is on. They must travel through dangerous territories to reach a safe destination, and time is running out for Kal. If they fail to get there in time, both his life and the hope of fighting the city tyrants will be lost. Stay tuned for the sequel coming in 2021!