I adore how meta 'Selp Helf' is—it’s a terrible self-help book written by a character who’s terrible at everything. Miranda Sings, created by Colleen Ballinger, 'authors' this mess, and it’s brilliant in its intentional awfulness. The chapters are backwards, the grammar is atrocious, and the advice is downright dangerous (see: 'how to make friends by ignoring boundaries'). It’s a love letter to absurdist comedy, and I’ve gifted it to friends who appreciate irony. Ballinger’s commitment to the bit is impressive—even the copyright page is written in Miranda’s voice.
The book 'Selp Helf' is such a hilarious gem—I couldn’t stop laughing while reading it! The author is Miranda Sings, the quirky alter ego of Colleen Ballinger. Miranda’s whole persona is this delusional, tone-deaf 'star' who gives terrible life advice, and the book perfectly captures her chaotic energy. It’s packed with absurd tips, like how to 'become famous' by harassing celebrities or 'improving' your singing by ignoring pitch.
What makes it funnier is how deadpan it all is. Miranda doesn’t break character for a second, and the illustrations are intentionally awful doodles. If you’ve watched her YouTube videos, the book feels like an extended episode. It’s not for everyone—some might find the humor too cringe—but if you enjoy satire that doesn’t take itself seriously, it’s a riot. I still flip through it when I need a mood boost.
Colleen Ballinger wrote 'Selp Helf' under her Miranda Sings persona, and wow, does it embody Miranda’s brand of 'terrible but confident' advice. I stumbled onto it after binge-watching her YouTube antics, and the book is just as unhinged. From 'how to date' (spoiler: stalk people) to 'career tips' (demand free stuff), it’s a masterclass in satire. The handwriting-like font and fake coffee stains make it feel like Miranda scribbled it herself. It’s niche humor, but if you get it, it’s gold.
Miranda Sings’ 'Selp Helf' is Colleen Ballinger’s brainchild, and it’s a train wreck in the best way. The book’s charm lies in its utter lack of actual help—just Miranda’s delusional ramblings. My favorite part? The 'autographed' photo insert. Ballinger’s background in theater shines through the character’s over-the-top personality. It’s not deep literature, but as a parody of influencer culture, it’s spot-on.
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"What happens when you meet a tall and handsome elf king who has saved your life but kill your temper?"
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"I'm more of a man in this house. Why can't you let me be on top?" Sean asked with a pout.
Oswin groaned, rolling his eyes and wondering just how much more innocent Sean could be. "It takes a heavy responsibility to be the top," he replied.
"Responsibility? Then it's perfect. I'm making more money, cooking,..."
"Sean. I'm talking about things like stretching and penetrating," Oswin explained as he ignored the bulge in his pants. "Do you even have experience?”
“Then teach me, your majesty.”
“With pleasure.”
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It all starts when the elf king, Oswin Alvingham, mysteriously gets stuck in the human realm and loses his powers. As he roams the unfamiliar一dirty and low class if he is to describe Earth, he stumbles into Sean Cooper, a fresh graduate, and a full-time table-waiter, who gets bullied in the alley. Though Oswin's magical power is lost, his physical strength remains invincible. When he rescues Sean, the latter decides to take him in as gratitude. And that is where the mess begins. How can the king of the elf cope with his new life? How can Sean convince himself not to be evil enough to kick his savor out of his house? Most importantly, how do an average mortal and the noble upper-class immortal live together under the same roof and on the same bed?
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P.S:
1) This book contains mature and explicit 18+ scenes.
2) It also contains little graphic violence in some chapters, but I'll put a warning on the top of those chapters.
3) The ELF here is inspired by Lord of The Ring Series. Therefore, they are tall, slender and beautiful. Not tiny little beings like in children fairy tales.]
Since The Fires of Alira one thousand five hundred years ago, dragons have lived separate from the other races in Midgar. They rarely make contact with others, unless in terms of conflict.
Eleonora is the descendant of the dragon sovereign, and will one day assume the throne of the Perilous Horde herself. The horde, despite years of murky conflict, forges an alliance with the human kingdom of Samirya located in the northern region. It is no longer a matter of petty bickering. Now, with the eve of a Great War looming over them, both groups lives depend on a truce.
As conflict thickens and land disputes grow increasingly more bitter, the chieftain of the Perilous Horde makes a final desperate move to unite the two worlds: the dragons will send an ambassador to protect the humans capital city of Mimmgar from the oncoming invasion.
And who should be that ambassador be but Eleonora?
Eleonora just hopes to complete that task quickly so she can return home, but soon finds that the humans are nothing like she expected. Forming an unforeseen connection with the human king, and becoming captivated by a young blacksmith, she begins to question everything she's ever known and learns that her homeland may have some terrible secrets of its own.
Book one of A Dragon’s Legacy.
Exiled from Faerie. Hunted by her own. Torn between fate and freedom.
Lena tried to kill her royal fiance and she would’ve succeeded, if not for the magic that branded her a traitor and cast her out of Faerie. Now banished to Earth, she hides in plain sight as a healer at a quiet supernatural clinic, determined to live a low-profile, no-romance life.
But when the local wolf pack starts circling, and one rugged, maddeningly patient shifter makes her magic sing, Lena’s vow to stay detached begins to fray.
Then she’s taken.
Kidnapped by a shadowy organization bent on hybridizing the supernatural factions, Lena is forced to heal their tortured test subjects to keep them alive. One of them, blood tainted and power-warped, calls to her magic just as deeply as the wolf did. And he’s not alone either. His brother, bound to the resistance and searching for his missing twin, shares that same impossible pull.
Three mates. One fractured destiny.
With enemies on all sides; an unrelenting Order, a Fae court that wants her silenced, and a ticking clock on the lives of those she's sworn to protect; Lena must decide: hide, run... or become the weapon no one saw coming.
Meet Esmerelda Sleuth. Sleuth is her name and investigating is her game. (Paranormal Investigating, that is.)
Esmerelda makes a good living as an investigator in a rather progressive firm. She lives a stable and sensible life until she meets Lance; an old money "hottie" who works for a real estate firm next to her building. After accepting an invitation for a weekend getaway party, she quickly discovers that Lance has a secret. He is wealthy. That part is true. And, yes, he's procured a job as a realtor in the building next door. His secret is that he belongs to an underground society of humans who didn't abandon their connection to magic centuries ago when religion declared it evil and he has traveled through time specifically to find her and bring her back to his time to marry him. If that isn't enough of a far fetched tale to absorb, he informs her that she was born in his time to a family belonging to that same secret society and was promised in marriage to him as an infant. When enemies who didn't want to see the union of families take place made attempts on her life, her parents sent her into the future and erased her memories of them as a precaution.
Possessing virtually no belief in magic, ghosts, psychics, time travel, etc., it takes some doing on Lance's part to convince her to believe his story and go back with him. When she does, the lies, deceit and attempts on her life start all over again. Will she escape emotionally and physically unscathed?
"The Other Side Of the Mirror" is a steamy-paranormal-romance- mystery-thriller and book one of the Esmerelda Sleuth series.
She is the epitome of joy. Bubbly, adorable, and innocently sweet. All her life she had devoted herself to caring for her loved ones.
All of a sudden, her dreams came true. No, there's no time for love. Food is her romance, cooking is her passion. But what if, unexpectedly love comes knocking on her door? Will she run or stay?
He doesn't care for a mate. In fact, he doesn't care for romance at all. His energy is too much drained from managing his realm. He doesn't even have the energy to bed a woman.
But what if, unexpectedly he meets his silver hand? Will he fight for her?
I picked up 'Selp Helf' on a whim after seeing it recommended on a bookworm forum, and let me tell you, it's a riot! The physical copy I have is 176 pages of pure, unadulterated chaos—exactly what you'd expect from a parody self-help book written by a cat. The pages are packed with hilarious 'advice' like 'How to guilt humans into feeding you early' and 'The art of napping strategically.' What's wild is how thick the paper feels—probably to survive claw marks. It's the kind of book you flip through when you need a laugh, and the page count feels just right for its absurd brilliance.
I later found out there's an audiobook version narrated by a guy doing his best 'disapproving feline' voice, which adds another layer of comedy. Honestly, 176 pages might sound short, but with dense illustrations and meme-worthy one-liners, it overdelivers. My only gripe? No scratch-and-sniff section.
I stumbled upon 'Selp Helf' while browsing for quirky self-help books, and it quickly became one of my favorites! You can find it on major platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Book Depository. I personally ordered mine from Amazon because of the fast shipping and reliable customer service. Sometimes indie bookstores like Powell’s or even eBay have used copies if you’re hunting for a bargain.
If you’re into ebooks, check out Kindle or Google Play Books—they often have digital versions for instant gratification. The book’s humor and unconventional advice make it worth the hunt, so don’t give up if it’s temporarily out of stock somewhere!