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Cheery Finds for Bleak Times

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Need some extra cheer in your life right about now? We got you. Check out this list of humourous, delightful and joyful books, movies and music to help you find that silver lining, even in the bleakest of times.

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Furiously Happy

Furiously Happy

A Funny Book About Horrible Things

by Lawson, Jenny

eBook - 2015

Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Furiously Happy explores the author’s lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Furiously Happy explores the author’s lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. Show less

Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Furiously Happy explores the author’s lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Furiously Happy explores the author’s lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. Show less

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Hyperbole and a Half

Hyperbole and a Half

Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

by Brosh, Allie

eBook - 2013

Hyperbole and a Half showcases the author’s unique voice, leaping wit and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. Hyperbole and a Half showcases the author’s unique voice, leaping wit and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. Show less

Hyperbole and a Half showcases the author’s unique voice, leaping wit and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. Hyperbole and a Half showcases the author’s unique voice, leaping wit and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. Show less

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High Fidelity

High Fidelity

by Hornby, Nick

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

Also available as an eBook. Rob is a record shop owner in his mid-thirties whose girlfriend just left him. This prompts an exploration into his most memorable split-ups and soon he’s asking himself some big questions about life and love. Also available as an eBook. Rob is a record shop owner in his mid-thirties whose girlfriend just left him. This prompts an exploration into his most memorable split-ups and soon he’s asking himself some big questions about life and love. Show less

Also available as an eBook. Rob is a record shop owner in his mid-thirties whose girlfriend just left him. This prompts an exploration into his most memorable split-ups and soon he’s asking himself some big questions about life and love. Also available as an eBook. Rob is a record shop owner in his mid-thirties whose girlfriend just left him. This prompts an exploration into his most memorable split-ups and soon he’s asking himself some big questions about life and love. Show less

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The Last Black Unicorn

The Last Black Unicorn

by Haddish, Tiffany

Downloadable Audiobook - 2017

Also available as an eBook. From stand-up comedian, actress and breakout star of "Girls Trip", Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last Black Unicorn, a ...Show more Also available as an eBook. From stand-up comedian, actress and breakout star of "Girls Trip", Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last Black Unicorn, a sidesplitting, hysterical, edgy and unflinching collection of (extremely) personal essays, as fearless as the author herself. Show less

Also available as an eBook. From stand-up comedian, actress and breakout star of "Girls Trip", Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last Black Unicorn, a ...Show more Also available as an eBook. From stand-up comedian, actress and breakout star of "Girls Trip", Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last Black Unicorn, a sidesplitting, hysterical, edgy and unflinching collection of (extremely) personal essays, as fearless as the author herself. Show less

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Less

Less

A Novel

by Greer, Andrew Sean

eBook - 2017

Less tells the story of Arthur Less. Of how he almost falls in love in Paris, almost falls to his death in Berlin and how on a desert island in the Arabia...Show more Less tells the story of Arthur Less. Of how he almost falls in love in Paris, almost falls to his death in Berlin and how on a desert island in the Arabian Sea, he encounters that last person on Earth he wants to face. Less is about our shared human comedy and above all else, love. Show less

Less tells the story of Arthur Less. Of how he almost falls in love in Paris, almost falls to his death in Berlin and how on a desert island in the Arabia...Show more Less tells the story of Arthur Less. Of how he almost falls in love in Paris, almost falls to his death in Berlin and how on a desert island in the Arabian Sea, he encounters that last person on Earth he wants to face. Less is about our shared human comedy and above all else, love. Show less

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The Sellout: a Novel

The Sellout: a Novel

by Beatty, Paul

eBook - 2015

The Sellout is a biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court. This winner of the Man Booker Prize 2016 showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. The Sellout is a biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court. This winner of the Man Booker Prize 2016 showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. Show less

The Sellout is a biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court. This winner of the Man Booker Prize 2016 showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. The Sellout is a biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court. This winner of the Man Booker Prize 2016 showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. Show less

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Shrill

Shrill

Notes from a Loud Woman

by West, Lindy

eBook - 2016

Also available as a downloadable audiobook. With inimitable good humor, vulnerability and boundless charm, Lindy West boldly shares how to survive in a wo...Show more Also available as a downloadable audiobook. With inimitable good humor, vulnerability and boundless charm, Lindy West boldly shares how to survive in a world where not all stories are created equal and not all bodies are treated with equal respect, and how to weather hatred, loneliness, harassment and loss, and walk away laughing. Show less

Also available as a downloadable audiobook. With inimitable good humor, vulnerability and boundless charm, Lindy West boldly shares how to survive in a wo...Show more Also available as a downloadable audiobook. With inimitable good humor, vulnerability and boundless charm, Lindy West boldly shares how to survive in a world where not all stories are created equal and not all bodies are treated with equal respect, and how to weather hatred, loneliness, harassment and loss, and walk away laughing. Show less

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A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian

by Lewycka, Marina

eBook - 2006

Tells the side-splittingly funny story of two feuding sisters, Vera and Nadezhda, who join forces against their father’s new, gold-digging girlfriend. As ...Show more Tells the side-splittingly funny story of two feuding sisters, Vera and Nadezhda, who join forces against their father’s new, gold-digging girlfriend. As the hostilities mount and family secrets spill out, A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian combines sex, bitchiness, wit and genuine warmth in its celebration of the pleasure of growing old disgracefully. Show less

Tells the side-splittingly funny story of two feuding sisters, Vera and Nadezhda, who join forces against their father’s new, gold-digging girlfriend. As ...Show more Tells the side-splittingly funny story of two feuding sisters, Vera and Nadezhda, who join forces against their father’s new, gold-digging girlfriend. As the hostilities mount and family secrets spill out, A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian combines sex, bitchiness, wit and genuine warmth in its celebration of the pleasure of growing old disgracefully. Show less

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Streaming Video - 2016

Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new...Show more Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec, and dog Tupac. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws must face their options. Show less

Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new...Show more Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec, and dog Tupac. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws must face their options. Show less

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Streaming Video - 1986

Bueller? Bueller? This classic teen comedy tells the story of Ferris Bueller who is a legend in his own time thanks to his uncanny skill at cutting classe...Show more Bueller? Bueller? This classic teen comedy tells the story of Ferris Bueller who is a legend in his own time thanks to his uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last grand duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day escapade through the streets of Chicago. Show less

Bueller? Bueller? This classic teen comedy tells the story of Ferris Bueller who is a legend in his own time thanks to his uncanny skill at cutting classe...Show more Bueller? Bueller? This classic teen comedy tells the story of Ferris Bueller who is a legend in his own time thanks to his uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last grand duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day escapade through the streets of Chicago. Show less

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Eagle Vs Shark

Eagle Vs Shark

Streaming Video - 2007

When oddball Lily meets the eccentric Jarrod at a “dress as your favorite animal” party, it’s a match made in outcast heaven. This hilarious story about relationships and redemption finds humor in unexpected places and proves love is truly blind. When oddball Lily meets the eccentric Jarrod at a “dress as your favorite animal” party, it’s a match made in outcast heaven. This hilarious story about relationships and redemption finds humor in unexpected places and proves love is truly blind. Show less

When oddball Lily meets the eccentric Jarrod at a “dress as your favorite animal” party, it’s a match made in outcast heaven. This hilarious story about relationships and redemption finds humor in unexpected places and proves love is truly blind. When oddball Lily meets the eccentric Jarrod at a “dress as your favorite animal” party, it’s a match made in outcast heaven. This hilarious story about relationships and redemption finds humor in unexpected places and proves love is truly blind. Show less

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Dave Made A Maze

Dave Made A Maze

Streaming Video - 2017

An unaccomplished and frustrated artist builds a cardboard box fort in his living room and winds up trapped with a gang of oddball explorers in a fantasy world of his own creation, threatened by booby traps and a bloodthirsty Minotaur. An unaccomplished and frustrated artist builds a cardboard box fort in his living room and winds up trapped with a gang of oddball explorers in a fantasy world of his own creation, threatened by booby traps and a bloodthirsty Minotaur. Show less

An unaccomplished and frustrated artist builds a cardboard box fort in his living room and winds up trapped with a gang of oddball explorers in a fantasy world of his own creation, threatened by booby traps and a bloodthirsty Minotaur. An unaccomplished and frustrated artist builds a cardboard box fort in his living room and winds up trapped with a gang of oddball explorers in a fantasy world of his own creation, threatened by booby traps and a bloodthirsty Minotaur. Show less

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Hearts Beat Loud

Hearts Beat Loud

Streaming Video - 2018

Frank, a single dad and record store owner, is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop...Show more Frank, a single dad and record store owner, is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery. Show less

Frank, a single dad and record store owner, is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop...Show more Frank, a single dad and record store owner, is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery. Show less

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It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

Streaming Video - 2016

After a sudden proposal from her easy-going boyfriend, a neurotic jingle writer must decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. After a sudden proposal from her easy-going boyfriend, a neurotic jingle writer must decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. Show less

After a sudden proposal from her easy-going boyfriend, a neurotic jingle writer must decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. After a sudden proposal from her easy-going boyfriend, a neurotic jingle writer must decide whether she'll join the ranks of her married friends or take a leap and pursue her fantasies. Show less

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The Commitments

The Commitments

Streaming Video - 2014

Fueled by raw talent and driven by dreams of glory, a dozen dead-enders from Dublin’s gritty North Side share a passion for soul music that takes their band on a wild rollercoaster ride from the streets to superstardom. Fueled by raw talent and driven by dreams of glory, a dozen dead-enders from Dublin’s gritty North Side share a passion for soul music that takes their band on a wild rollercoaster ride from the streets to superstardom. Show less

Fueled by raw talent and driven by dreams of glory, a dozen dead-enders from Dublin’s gritty North Side share a passion for soul music that takes their band on a wild rollercoaster ride from the streets to superstardom. Fueled by raw talent and driven by dreams of glory, a dozen dead-enders from Dublin’s gritty North Side share a passion for soul music that takes their band on a wild rollercoaster ride from the streets to superstardom. Show less

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Ellen Degeneres' I'm Gonna Make You Dance Jams

Ellen Degeneres' I'm Gonna Make You Dance Jams

Streaming Music - 2013

Everybody dance now! If this compilation CD featuring songs from C+C Music Factory, Madonna and Usher, to name a few, doesn’t get you dancing or least smiling than we need to get you 500 ccs of happiness stat! Everybody dance now! If this compilation CD featuring songs from C+C Music Factory, Madonna and Usher, to name a few, doesn’t get you dancing or least smiling than we need to get you 500 ccs of happiness stat! Show less

Everybody dance now! If this compilation CD featuring songs from C+C Music Factory, Madonna and Usher, to name a few, doesn’t get you dancing or least smiling than we need to get you 500 ccs of happiness stat! Everybody dance now! If this compilation CD featuring songs from C+C Music Factory, Madonna and Usher, to name a few, doesn’t get you dancing or least smiling than we need to get you 500 ccs of happiness stat! Show less

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La La Land

La La Land

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Streaming Music - 2016

Features scores and songs from the 2016 romantic musical film, composed and orchestrated by Justin Hurwitz and performed by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Features scores and songs from the 2016 romantic musical film, composed and orchestrated by Justin Hurwitz and performed by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Show less

Features scores and songs from the 2016 romantic musical film, composed and orchestrated by Justin Hurwitz and performed by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Features scores and songs from the 2016 romantic musical film, composed and orchestrated by Justin Hurwitz and performed by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Show less

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Motown 50 Fanthology

Motown 50 Fanthology

Streaming Music - 2019

Motown 50 Fanthology celebrates Motown’s 50th anniversary and includes tracks voted on by fans, featuring hits from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and more! Motown 50 Fanthology celebrates Motown’s 50th anniversary and includes tracks voted on by fans, featuring hits from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and more! Show less

Motown 50 Fanthology celebrates Motown’s 50th anniversary and includes tracks voted on by fans, featuring hits from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and more! Motown 50 Fanthology celebrates Motown’s 50th anniversary and includes tracks voted on by fans, featuring hits from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and more! Show less

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Sing Street

Sing Street

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

by Reynor, Jack

Streaming Music - 2016

Sing Street tells the story of a boy starting a band to impress a girl in 1980s Ireland. The soundtrack features music from the era, including songs from The Cure, Hall & Oats and Duran Duran, as well as original songs from the film. Sing Street tells the story of a boy starting a band to impress a girl in 1980s Ireland. The soundtrack features music from the era, including songs from The Cure, Hall & Oats and Duran Duran, as well as original songs from the film. Show less

Sing Street tells the story of a boy starting a band to impress a girl in 1980s Ireland. The soundtrack features music from the era, including songs from The Cure, Hall & Oats and Duran Duran, as well as original songs from the film. Sing Street tells the story of a boy starting a band to impress a girl in 1980s Ireland. The soundtrack features music from the era, including songs from The Cure, Hall & Oats and Duran Duran, as well as original songs from the film. Show less

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2020 Grammy Nominees

2020 Grammy Nominees

Streaming Music - 2020

This compilation CD features a diverse collection of the year’s most impactful Grammy-nominated music, and includes tracks by artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lizzo and Taylor Swift, to name a few. This compilation CD features a diverse collection of the year’s most impactful Grammy-nominated music, and includes tracks by artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lizzo and Taylor Swift, to name a few. Show less

This compilation CD features a diverse collection of the year’s most impactful Grammy-nominated music, and includes tracks by artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lizzo and Taylor Swift, to name a few. This compilation CD features a diverse collection of the year’s most impactful Grammy-nominated music, and includes tracks by artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lizzo and Taylor Swift, to name a few. Show less

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