NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour. In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy. A Familiar Foe: The Baudelaires’ worst enemy, Count Olaf, returns with a terrible new identity and a plot to get his hands on their fortune. Witty Storytelling: Told with the delightfully melancholic and clever voice of Lemony Snicket, who warns readers at every turn to read something else instead. Intelligent Children vs. Oblivious Adults: Inventor Violet, reader Klaus, and biter Sunny must use their unique talents to outsmart the adults who are supposed to be helping them. The Reptile Room: Before the misery begins, the orphans find a brief moment of happiness in Uncle Monty’s marvelous collection of snakes, including the mysterious Incredibly Deadly Viper.

A Series of Unfortunate Events #2: The Reptile Room

Klaus and Violet Baudelaire meet a person who helps them try to rescue Sunny from Count Olaf and his henchmen.

A Series of Unfortunate Events #10: The Slippery Slope

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy. Are you made fainthearted by death? Does fire unnerve you? Is a villain something that might crop up in future nightmares of yours? Are you thrilled by nefarious plots? Is cold porridge upsetting to you? Vicious threats? Hooks? Uncomfortable clothing? It is likely that your answers will reveal A Series of Unfortunate Events to be ill-suited for your personal use. A librarian, bookseller, or acquaintance should be able to suggest books more appropriate for your fragile temperament. But to the rarest of readers we say, "Proceed, but cautiously." A Nefarious Villain: Meet Count Olaf, a greedy and repulsive guardian with one scraggly eyebrow, a mysterious eye tattoo, and a terrible plan to steal the Baudelaire fortune. Gothic Fiction for Kids: A story of mysterious fires, a dilapidated mansion, uncomfortable clothing, and the pervasive feeling that something terrible is always about to happen. An Unbreakable Sibling Story: Follow Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire—three intelligent and resourceful children who must rely on their unique talents to survive in a world of incompetent adults. A Witty, Irreverent Voice: Discover a literary and hilarious tale that speaks directly to the reader, defining vocabulary and delighting in its own miserable telling.

A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning

The pages of this book contain such unpleasantness as a giant stamping machine, a disappointing library, and coupons.

A Series of Unfortunate Events #4: the Miserable Mill [Netflix Tie-In Edition]

Still pursued by the evil Count Olaf, the Baudelaire orphans attempt to reach a very important VFD meeting, but first they must travel in a rattletrap submarine to the Gorgonian Grotto, a dangerous underwater cave, in search of the sugar bowl.

A Series of Unfortunate Events #11: The Grim Grotto

WARNING: LISTENING TO THIS TAPE WILL ONLY MAKE YOU WEEP... Dear Listener, If you are looking for a story about cheerful youngsters spending a jolly time at boarding school, look elsewhere. Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent and resourceful children, and you might expect that they would do very well at school. Don't. For the Baudelaires, school turns out to be another miserable episode in their unlucky lives. Truth be told, within the chapters that make up this dreadful story, the children will face snapping crabs, strict punishments, dripping fungus, comprehensive exams, violin recitals. S.O.R.E., and the metric system. It is my solemn duty to stay up all night reading my history of these three hapless youngsters into a microphone, but you may be more comfortable getting a good night's sleep. In that case, you should probably listen to something else. With all due respect, LEMONY SNICKET

A Series of Unfortunate Events #5: The Austere Academy CD

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES A Warning from the Publisher: Many readers have questions about Lemony Snicket, author of the distressing serial concerning the trials of the charming but unlucky Baudelaire orphans, published under the collective title A Series of Unfortunate Events. Before purchasing, borrowing, or stealing this book, you should be aware that it contains the answers to some of those questions, such as the following: 1. Who is Lemony? 2. Is there a secret organization I should know about? 3. Why does Lemony Snicket spend his time researching and writing distressing books concerning the Baudelaire orphans? 4. Why do all of Lemony Snicket's books contain a sad dedication to a woman named Beatrice? 5. If there's nothing out there, what was that noise? Our advice to you is that you find a book that answers less upsetting questions than this one. Perhaps your librarian, bookseller, or parole officer can recommend a book that answers the question, "Aren't ponies adorable?"

A Series of Unfortunate Events: Lemony Snicket

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Dear Reader, You have undoubtedly picked up this book by mistake, so please put it down. Nobody in their right mind would read this particular book about the lives of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire on purpose, because each dismal moment of their stay in the village of V.F.D. has been faithfully and dreadfully recorded in these pages. I can think of no single reason why anyone would want to open a book containing such unpleasant matters as migrating crows, an angry mob, a newspaper headline, the arrest of innocent people, the Deluxe Cell, and some very strange hats. It is my solemn and sacred occupation to research each detail of the Baudelaire children's lives and write them all down, but you may prefer to do some other solemn and sacred thing, such as reading another book instead. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket

A Series of Unfortunate Events #7: the Vile Village [Netflix Tie-In Edition]