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Her new chapter starts nowJo Sorsby is hiding from her past when she agrees to run her uncle's beloved stationery shop. Glimpsing the lives of her customers between the warm wooden shelves, as they scribble little notes and browse colourful notebooks, distracts her from herbruised heart.When she meets Ruth, a vicar running from a secret, and Malcolm, a septuagenarian still finding himself, she suddenly realizes she isn't alone.They each have a story that can transform Jo's life if only she can let them in.The perfect gift for book lovers, The Keeper of Stories meets The Lost Bookshop in this gorgeous novel about secrets, second chances and finding friendship in the most unlikely places.

A Times, Guardian, and Good Housekeeping Book of the Year for 2022Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction'It takes the most ferocious intelligence, skill, and a deep reservoir of sadness to write a novel as funny as this. I adored it' - Meg Mason, bestselling author of Sorrow & BlissMeet the Hanrahan family.Ray, the father. Acclaimed artist and notorious narcissist, who is obsessed with his own reputation.Lucia, his long-suffering wife. A lauded sculptor yet terrified of what recognition could bring. And she has a secret of her own which could tear the family apart.Leah, the eldest daughter, devoted to her father and convinced of his genius.Patrick, Lucia's sensitive son, who has finally decided to strike out by himself.Jess, the youngest daughter, insecure and facing a daunting decision.As they gather for a momentous weekend - the first exhibition of Ray's artwork in many decades - each member of the family must finally make a choice. And when they do, once tensions have boiled over and the guests have departed, what will be left of theHanrahans?Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022, The Exhibitionist is the extraordinary fifth novel from Charlotte Mendelson, a dazzling exploration of art, sacrifice, toxic family politics, queer desire and personal freedom.'A devastating treat of a novel: funny, furious, dark and delicious' - Sarah Waters, bestselling author of Fingersmith

A CRY FOR WAR. OR A CHANCE AT PEACE?'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' Jennifer L.Armentrout, bestselling author of From Blood and AshShe was raised as a soldier. And as an heir to an empire. General Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The Veliantfamily murdered her mother and that she will be the one to deliver vengeance.The Endless War has devastated Zarrah's people. So when she's given command of the city at the center of the conflict, Zarrah vows to destroy the gathered forces and theirVeliant prince leader. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, enemy soldier complicates Zarrah's plans.Especially as they discover they have the same dreams-and begin to find passion in each other's arms. When identities are revealed,Zarrah must decide . .. war or peace?PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New YorkTimes bestselling author of Kill the QueenHeart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page! Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf KingPRAISE FOR DANIELLEL.JENSEN'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . .I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas bestselling author of, A Court of Thorns and Roses'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 'Stunning world-building, avivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist

'Salman Rushdie's greatest novel' Sunday TimesMoraes 'Moor' Zogoiby is the last in line of a crooked and fantastical dynasty of spice merchants and crime lords from Cochin. He is also a compulsive storyteller and an exile. As we travel with him on a route that takes him from India to Spain, he spinshis labyrinthine family tale of mad passions and volcanic family hatreds, of titanic matriarchs and their mesmerised offspring, of premature deaths and curses that strike beyond the grave.But does the India of his parents - populated by extravagant artists, piratical gatekeepers and mysterious lost paintings - still exist? And will he ever discover what became of his fiery and tempestuous mother? Moraes' epic quest to uncover the truth ofthe past is a love story to a vanishing world, and also its last hurrah.**One of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**

A rákellenes csodagyógyszer összezsugorítja a tumort, és biztosít még néhány évet Hazelnek, ám ő így is folyamatosan a végső stádiumban van, és a diagnózisában már megírták az élete utolsó fejezetét. De amikor a támaszcsoportban megjelenő, isteniAugustus Waters képében bekövetkezik a nem várt fordulat, Hazel történetét is át kell írni.A CSILLAGAINKBAN A HIBA mélyenszántó, vakmerő, pimasz és kíméletlen mű, lélegzetelállító felfedezőút az élet és a szerelem kacagtató, vérpezsdítő és tragikus birodalmában.John Green, a New York Times munkatársa, aki többek között Printz-éremmel, Printz-oklevéllel és Edgar-díjjal büszkélkedhet, már kétszer jutott be a LA Times könyvdíjának döntőjébe. John és testvére, Hank a Vlog fivérek (youtube.com/vlogbrothers), a netegyik legnépszerűbb videoblogjának szerzői. Csatlakozz John 1,1 millió követőjéhez a Twitteren (@realjohngreen), vagy látogasd meg a johngreenbooks.com weboldalon!John az indianai Indianapolisban él feleségével és fiával.Szellemesebb, karcosabb Love Story a net nemzedékének.Family CircleEz már majdnem zseniális egyszerűen döbbenetes nem fél a hatalmas, egyszerű, őszinte érzelmektől.TIMEKacagtató Szívet tépő... Ragyogó.Entertainment WeeklyTökéletes, elégikus komédia.USA TodayGreen a fiataloknak ír, de prózája annyira olvastatja magát, hogy az dacol mindenféle beskatulyázással Az olvasó hálás lesz azért a kis örökkévalóságért, amelyet eltölthet a könyv olvasásakor.NPR.orgGreen megmutatja az igaz szerelmet. Két tizenéves segíti és elfogadja egymást a legmegalázóbb testi-lelki megpróbáltatásokban - és ez sokkal romantikusabb bármely naplementénél a tengerparton.New York Times Book ReviewMinden szempontból diadal.Booklist

Now a Netflix movie, starring Susanna SkaggsA New York Times bestsellerThe dying wish of 16-year-old Lina's mother was for her daughter to live in Tuscany and get to know her father, whom Lina has never met. Howard is the best man I've ever known, her mother says, he'll keep you safe. Why did her mother wait so long totell her about him? Lina has a happy life in Seattle and doesn't want to leave. Shortly after she arrives at Howard's home, Lina meets Sonya, who gives Lina a diary that belonged to Lina's mother, the one she had kept while she was a photography studentin Florence. While Lina is living her life and exploring Tuscany with her handsome neighbour, Ren, she follows in the footsteps of her mother and gets to know her as never before. She also finds out the truth about her father. Mostly she finds out aboutherself.

'A beautiful and profound retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles and Circe'Gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' - Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Elektra_______________If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next?Monster. Man-hater. Murderess. Forget everything you've been told about Medusa.Internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton flips the script in this astonishing retelling of Greek myth, illuminating the woman behind the legend at last.Exiled to a far-flung island after being abused by powerful Gods, Medusa has little company other than the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. Haunted by the memories of a life before everything was stolen from her, she has no choice but to makepeace with her present: Medusa the Monster. But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is blown apart, unleashing desire, love... and betrayal.Adapted from the hardback illustrated by Olivia Lomenech-Gill, this paperback edition is perfect for readers who loved Circe and Ariadne, as Medusa comes alive in a new version of the story that history set in stone long ago._________________'. a must-read for women of all ages' - Red magazine'Utterly transporting' - Guardian Books of the Year'. an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' - Irish Times

Forgetting is terrifying. Remembering is worse...Charlie Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they could walk. They've been in love since the age of fourteen. But as of this morning... they are complete strangers. Their first kiss, their first fight, the moment they fell in love... everymemory has vanished.Now Charlie and Silas must work together to uncover the truth about what happened to them and why. But the more they learn about the couple they used to be... the more they question why they were ever together to begin with.Forgetting is terrifying, but remembering may be worse.The Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us joins forces with the New York Times bestselling author of The Wives for a gripping, twisty, romantic mystery unlike any other.Praise for Never Never:'Gripping' Bella'Compelling page-turner from a great writing duo' My Weekly'A glorious thriller - you'll be asking for more!' Chat'A tortuous romance mystery that will keep you guessing' Sunday PostReaders love Never Never...'Incredible chemistry between the characters... will keep you glued to the pages''Thought provoking, exciting, original, and so romantic''Kept me on the edge of my seat''Never once did it disappoint''Didn't want it to end!''Such a good read''Couldn't put it down!''Refreshingly different... read it in a day''Such a captivating concept and plot'

Megan Fox showcases her wicked humor throughout a heartbreaking and dark collection of poetry. Over the course of more than 80 poems, Fox chronicles all the ways in which we fit ourselves into the shape of the ones we love, even if it means losingourselves in the process.'These poems were written in an attempt to excise the illness that had taken root in me because of my silence. I've spent my entire life keeping the secrets of men, my body aches from carrying the weight of their sins. My freedom lives in these pages,and I hope that my words can inspire others to take back their happiness and their identity by using their voice to illuminate what's been buried, but not forgotten, in the darkness,' says Fox.Pretty Boys Are Poisonous marks the powerful debut from one of the most well-known women of our time. Turn the page, bite the apple, and sink your teeth into the most deliciously compelling and addictive book you'll read all year.

Step into Starling House - if you dare . . . Alix E. Harrow reimagines Beauty and the Beast in this gorgeously modern Gothic fantasy, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Naomi Novik.Nobody in Eden remembers when Starling House was built. But the town agrees it's best to let this ill-omened mansion - and its last lonely heir - go to hell. Stories of the house's bad luck, like good china, have been passed down the generations. Opalknows better than to mess with haunted houses, or brooding men. But when an opportunity to work there arises, the money might get her brother out of Eden. Starling House is uncanny and full of secrets - just like Arthur, its heir. It also feelsstrangely, dangerously, like something she's never had: a home. Yet Opal isn't the only one interested in the horrors and the wonders that lie buried beneath it. Sinister forces converge on Eden - and Opal realizes that if she wants a home, she'll haveto fight for it. Even if it involves digging up her family's ugly past to achieve a better future. She'll have to go down, deep down beneath Starling House, to claw her way back to the light . . . This is a romantic and spellbinding Gothic fairytale fromHugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow.

I hear someone coming.It has happened before. I pause and listen but no longer hear anything. I sigh. As always, hope is snatched away before it can take root. And so then, as always, I am carried back to that first December so very long ago. . .Rooted in the elemental landscapes of Sussex, Brittany and the Languedoc, here are tales of ghosts and spirits seeking revenge, grief-stricken women and haunted men coming to terms with their destiny.

Includes a complete reprint of Shakespeare's source, Robert Greene's PandostoThe Winter's Tale is Shakespeare's most perfectly realized tragi- comedy, as notable for its tragic intensity as for its comic grace and, throughout, for the richness and complexity of its poetry. It concludes, moreover, with the most daring and movingreconciliation scene in all Shakespeare's plays.Though the title may suggest an escapist fantasy, recent criticism has seen in the play a profoundly realist psychology and a powerful commentary on the violence implicit in family relationships and deep, longlasting friendships. Stephen Orgel's editionconsiders the play in relation to Renaissance conceptions of both dramatic genre and the family, traces the changing critical and theatrical attitudes towards it, and places its psychological and dramatic conflicts within the Jacobean cultural andpolitical context. The commentary pays special attention to the play's linguistic complexity, and the edition also includes a complete reprint of Shakespeare's source, Pandosto, by Robert Greene.

Nick Hornbys erfolgreichster RomanKinder sind so ungefähr das letzte, was sich Will Freeman, 36 Jahre alt und überzeugter Single, wünscht. Er lebt gut und faul von den Tantiemen eines Weihnachtslieds, das sein Vater 1938 komponiert hat. Seine Tageverbringt er mit Nichtstun, und an den Abenden bemüht er sich zur Zerstreuung um junge, alleinerziehende, gutaussehende Mütter.Marcus hat mit seinen zwölf Jahren ganz andere Probleme. Seine Eltern sind getrennt, und seine Mutter hat die beängstigendeNeigung, ständig in Tränen auszubrechen. In der Schule ist Marcus nicht zuletzt wegen seiner Kleidung, seines Haarschnitts und seines Musikgeschmacks ein Auáenseiter. Zum Glück bringt ihn das Schicksal mit Will zusammen. Und was das Schicksal einemschenkt, das lässt man so schnell nicht wieder los Nick Hornbys erfolgreichster Roman wurde verfilmt mit Hugh Grant, Toni Colette und Rachel Weisz. Der Film wurde wie das Buch ein riesiger Erfolg.

Thousands of years ago, the Empire of Atlantis was a wonderful place. The people of Atlantis built computers, amazing buildings, and fantastic flying machines. One day, a great storm came to Atlantis. The waters rose and soon they covered everything. Injust one day, the whole of Atlantis disappeared. Milo studied Atlantis and taught his students everything he knew about it. Many did not believe his stories. Was Atlantis a real place?

The third novel in the international bestselling Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, following four new customers in a cafe where customers can travel back in time. On the hillside of Mount Hakodate in northern Japan, Cafe Donna Donna is fabled for itsdazzling views of Hakodate port. But that's not all. Like the charming Tokyo cafe Funiculi Funicula, Cafe Donna Donna offers its customers the extraordinary experience of travelling through time. From the author of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Talesfrom the Cafe comes another story of four new customers, each of whom is hoping to take advantage of the cafe's time-travelling offer. Among some familiar faces from Toshikazu Kawaguchi's previous novels, readers will also be introduced to: A daughterwho begrudges her deceased parents for leaving her orphaned A comedian who aches for his beloved and their shared dreams A younger sister whose grief has become all-consuming A young man who realizes his love for his childhood friend too late Translatedfrom Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot and featuring signature heart-warming characters and wistful storytelling, in Before Your Memory Fades, Kawaguchi once again invites the reader to ask themselves: what would you change if you could travel back intime?

'This beautifully produced edition collects, in chronological order, fifty-two of Anton Chekhov's short stories written between 1883 and 1898. It is a 'full deck', intended to reflect the diversity and inventiveness of the author's lesser-known fiction... compelling and even graceful' The Times Literary SupplementA masterfully rendered volume of Chekhov's stories from award-winning translators Richard Pevear and Larissa VolokhonskyChekhov's genius left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short fiction. Now, renowned translators Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky give us their superb renderings of fifty-two Chekhov stories. Thisvolume, which spans the full arc of Chekhov's career and includes a number of tales translated into English for the first time, reveals the extraordinary variety of his work. Ranging from the farcically comic to the darkly complex, the stories arepopulated by a remarkable range of characters who come from all parts of Russia, all walks of life, and who, taken together, have democratized the short story. This is a collection that promises profound delight.'The premier Russian-to-English translators of the era' The New Yorker'The reinventors of the classic Russian novel for our times' PEN/Book of the Month Translation Prize Citation

Against the unforgiving landscape of a hospital, I fell in love with a mischievous, sun-eyed boy who became my only joy in that desolate place. That's what made it all the more soul-crushing when he committed suicide in front of me.Since then, I've sworn never to love anyone again. With three exceptions: My friends, Sony, Neo, and Coeur, a little gang of rebellious, dying kids. Sony leads the charge with the air of freedom and only one lung to breathe it. Neo, a bad-tempered andwheel-chaired writer, keeps track of our great deeds from stealing to terrorizing our nurse. Coeur is the beautiful boy, the muscle, the gentle giant with a failing heart.Before death inevitably knocks down our doors, my thieves and I have one last heist planned. A great escape that will take us far from abusive parents, crippling loss, and the realities of our diseases. So what happens when someone else walks through thedoor? What happens when a girl joins our party and renders me speechless with her mischievous smile? What happens when she has suns in her eyes, and as terrified as I am to lose again, I start to fall?Trigger warnings found in foreword.

From the bestselling author of A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime, Monica Murphy delivers an addictive story of second chances and star-crossed love . . .Spencer Donato was Sylvie Lancaster's little secret.They fell deeply in love while at Lancaster Prep - where Sylvie's parents ran the school.Their relationship a whirlwind of passion.But Sylvie committed the ultimate betrayal.And she lost him for good . . .Until one day she runs into him at a wedding.He's older and still unbearably handsome.Their undeniable connection draws them together.But will he trust her again?Or walk away from her forever?

The original hero. A brand-new adventure. Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even giants - but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school. Too bad the Greek gods haveother plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete. First up: the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede, is missing his golden chalice. Not only is this embarrassing (why do the gods keep losing their magical items?), it's also potentially disastrous. Onesip from the cup will turn any mortal into a powerful god. And the old gods do not take kindly to newbies. Can Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover find the chalice before it falls into the wrong hands? And even if they do, will they be able toresist its awesome power. . .? Readers new to the Percy Jackson universe and long-time fans will love this epic adventure - full of legendary heroes, mythical creatures, ancient Greek gods and enduring friendship - from the global bestseller Rick

The highly anticipated conclusion to the Stolen Heir duology by #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Holly Black. An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal.Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude ready to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, should Oak attempt toregain the trust of the girl he's always loved, or remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign-even if it means ending Wren, too... With war looming and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak's guile nor his wit will beenough to keep everyone he loves alive. He will have some terrible choices to make. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes the stunning blood-soaked conclusion to the Stolen Heir duology.

The Hunger Games meets vampires in the first book of the bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, a heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue.Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always - always - guard your heart.The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.But winning won't be easy, pitting Oraya against the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, she will be forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father's crown - and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.But there's no room for compassion in the Kejari - and nothing more deadly than love . . .The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, the bestselling TikTok sensation by Carissa Broadbent. It is followed by The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King.This new hardback edition features beautiful, brand-new case art and a detailed map of the Obitraes.

From the international bestselling author of KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE LOST CITY OF Z, a mesmerising story of shipwreck, mutiny and murder, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth.On 28th January 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty's ship TheWager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon, The Wager was wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The crew, marooned formonths and facing starvation, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days, traversing 2,500 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes.Then, six months later, another, even more decrepit, craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways and they had a very different story to tell. The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes - they were mutineers.The first group responded with counter-charges of their own, of a tyrannical and murderous captain and his henchmen. While stranded on the island the crew had fallen into anarchy, with warring factions fighting for dominion over the barren wilderness. Asaccusations of treachery and murder flew, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-death-for whomever the court found guilty could hang.

THE HILARIOUS NEW REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKPublished in the USA as Cassandra in ReverseIf you had the power to change the past... where would you start?Cassie has never really fitted in. She remembers everything. Understands nothing. And consistently says the wrong thing.So when she gets dumped, fired AND her local café runs out of banana muffins - all in one day - it feels like the end of the world.But then Cassie discovers she has the power to go back and change things.With endless chances to get it right, can she stop it all from going wrong?'Witty, touching and totally absorbing' Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie ProjectNot your average story. Not your average character.But fitting in is overrated. . .BUY THE STAND-OUT BOOK OF 2023As featured on Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2 Book Club, The Times & Daily Mail

In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays

En Barcelona, una prostituta que va entrando en la vejez entrena a su perro para llorar ante la tumba que ha escogido para sí misma. En Viena, una mujer se vale de su don de ver el futuro para convertirse en la adivina de una familia rica. En Ginebra, elconductor de una ambulancia y su esposa acogen al abandonado y aparentemente moribundo ex presidente de un país caribeno, solo para descubrir que sus ambiciones políticas siguen intactas. En estos doce relatos magistrales acerca de las vidas delatinoamericanos en Europa, García Márquez transmite la melancolía, tenacidad, pena y ambición que forma la experiencia del emigrante.

The House of Atreus is cursed. A bloodline tainted by a generational cycle of violence and vengeance. This is the story of three women, their fates inextricably tied to this curse, and the fickle nature of men and gods. Clytemnestra The sister of Helen,wife of Agamemnon - her hopes of averting the curse are dashed when her sister is taken to Troy by the feckless Paris. Her husband raises a great army against them and determines to win, whatever the cost. Cassandra Princess of Troy, and cursed by Apolloto see the future but never to be believed when she speaks of it. She is powerless in her knowledge that the city will fall. Elektra The youngest daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, Elektra is horrified by the bloodletting of her kin. But can sheescape the curse, or is her own destiny also bound by violence?