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Read the books in any order, but this is a great introduction to the Odds, Sods and Surprises Collection.

Forty-one short stories that stretch from a pickup in the bar, to Caribbean ferries. From the reading of the will, to last week's quiz night.

They last as long as a drink, but live in the mind forever. A foray into the worlds of people who twist and turn, and never end up where you thought they were heading. Everyday worlds? Everyday people? Maybe, but...

• Could you live up to a Category Four name? Or cope with Year 10?

• See how you'd manage with the women you meet in "The Prim Reaper, "The Yuli Accord" or "Not my Mirror"

• Would you dare to lecture on "The Ten Command Moments"?

• This guy on the ferry is the biggest nerd... isn't he?

• Find out what "The Pry Mintser" really regrets.

• It perhaps wasn't the best time and place to Wolf-whistle the beauty crossing the foyer.

• Would you support the plot against King Aethelwulf?

• Do you have A Beautiful Pair?"

"Five stars anytime." "Highly entertaining; ranging over so many different situations, characters and moods." "Such a surprise - something for everyone." "Very, very readable; this book lifted my spirit, sometimes made me think, and often had me laughing."