Harpercollins aug 2022 (373 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An empowering and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about appreciating and celebrating our differences. Little Miss Tiny wishes she was taller. But Mr Tickle loves his long arms, perfect for tickling. Do you appreciate what makes you unique The Mr Men and Little Miss are all different, and it's time for them to realise that they're all uniquely brilliant in their own way! Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover You The Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.; Bilderbuch 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A sensitive and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about worries, big and small, and how to manage them. Mr Worry worries about everything. It sometimes starts with a funny feeling in his tummy. Do you ever feel worried Everyone worries sometimes. But Mr Worry worries all the time. Can Mr Calm and Little Miss Sunshine help him to ease his worries Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover You The Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.; Bilderbuch 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A fun and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about the power of kindness and the happiness it brings. Lots of the Mr Men and Little Miss are kind. Mr Happy loves making his friends happy by doing kind deeds. But it can be easier to do what you want without thinking of others. Have you ever found it difficult to be kind Mr Mean probably finds it the hardest to be kind. Can Mr Happy and Little Miss Giggles help him to learn that small acts of kindness bring much happiness Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover You The Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.; Bilderbuch 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious new space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang! Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things - but her inventions don't always turn out how she expects . . . And when Suzie invent the Super 3DTV Gizmo she ends up getting transported into her favourite TV show - Space Blasters! On board the space ship with Captain Jane, Spaceman Jack and alien with attitude Five-Eyed Frank, Suzie is soon exploring new planets - like the smelly Planet Cheddar - and meeting plenty of aliens. But when moons start disappearing, it's up to Suzie to save the universe. Can she put her inventing skills to use And will she ever get home Funny, accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged 6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest - and space! STEM themes woven throughout, including real mindbending space facts and pages from Suzie's inventors' notebook 224 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A fearless, fun-filled fairytale - perfect for any little reader who loves a twist in the tale! \* With a fabulously foiled cover! \* Kingsley is the finest cat in the kingdom. How does he know His crystal ball tells him so! But one day, the crystal ball has a different story to tell. A new cat by the name of Snowy White has arrived in the kingdom. She's beautiful . . . she's kind . . . and Kingsley is determined to get rid of her. Luckily, though, Snowy gets a helping hand - or seven - from some very special new friends! The third hilarious title in a fun-filled fairytale series with empowering messages for young readers! Perfect for fans of The Fairytale Hairdresser and The Lion Inside series. Look out for:Rabunzel and Cindergorilla 32 pp. Englisch. Schauer, Loretta (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -As the brutal Second World War stretches on with no end in sight, life for ordinary Dutch people in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands is fraught with peril and hardship. There is very little to eat and the population lives under the constant threat of arrest and enslavement.After the murder of her beloved uncle and the capture of her brother by the Germans, Edda is determined to do anything she can to help the resistance fight back against their oppressors. But what can a teenage girl do and how much risk is she willing to take Award-winning author Tom Palmer shines a light on the incredible work of the WWll Dutch resistance, in a story inspired by the childhood of Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn.; Nominiert: Cheshire Schools Book Award, 2023.Nominiert: Archway Learning Trust Book of the Year, 2023.Nominiert: Wolverhampton Childrens Book Award, 2023.Ausgezeichnet: Berkshire Book Award, 2023.Ausgezeichnet: Young Quills Award, 2023 208 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Left on the steps of an orphanage when she was just days old, Nancy Sunday was brought up in hardship - until the kindly Rosalind Carey took her in. Now eighteen years old, Nancy is an adopted member of the Carey family. But she can't help wondering who her parents really were. When Nancy is sent away to finishing school, she finds herself in the midst of London society. There she meets Freddie Ashton - kind and warm-hearted, he might just be the man of Nancy's dreams. But she knows his wealthy parents would never let him marry a penniless foundling. And she has also caught the eye of another man - the charming and dangerous Gervase North, who has reasons of his own for discovering Nancy's parentage. Will Nancy ever find where she truly belongs 512 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Left on the steps of an orphanage when she was just days old, Nancy Sunday was brought up in hardship - until the kindly Rosalind Carey took her in. Now eighteen years old, Nancy is an adopted member of the Carey family. But she can't help wondering who her parents really were. When Nancy is sent away to finishing school, she finds herself in the midst of London society. There she meets Freddie Ashton - kind and warm-hearted, he might just be the man of Nancy's dreams. But she knows his wealthy parents would never let him marry a penniless foundling. And she has also caught the eye of another man - the charming and dangerous Gervase North, who has reasons of his own for discovering Nancy's parentage. Will Nancy ever find where she truly belongs Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 New York Times BestsellerWhat would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared In Mitch Albom's profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be 'the Lord.' And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in.'Thank the Lord we found you,' a passenger says.'I am the Lord,' the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom's most beguiling novel yet.Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange man really who he claims to be What actually happened to cause the explosion Are the survivors in heaven, or are they in hell The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is discovered-a year later-when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat. It falls to the island's chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened. A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them. 288 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 New York Times BestsellerWhat would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared In Mitch Albom's profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be 'the Lord.' And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in.'Thank the Lord we found you,' a passenger says.'I am the Lord,' the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom's most beguiling novel yet.Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange man really who he claims to be What actually happened to cause the explosion Are the survivors in heaven, or are they in hell The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is discovered-a year later-when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat. It falls to the island's chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened. A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them. 288 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Action sequences to speed the blood' The Times HER WORD IS HER WEAPON The sequel to EVERY SKY A GRAVE that will leave you speechless. For fans of Anne Leckie and N. K. Jemisin comes an explosive and ambitious series about the power of words set far in the future, far away - but with a message about truth that hits home. WHAT IS THE COST OF SILENCE Mankind has spread itself across the galaxy, building a near-utopia ruled by the Ascendance, with order maintained by their wielding of the Deep Language of the cosmos. Rebellions can be wiped out and planets destroyed with a single word. Elyth, former Ascendance agent, is on the run. Lost after her discoveries of corruption in the system, she longs for the simplicity and blind dedication of her life as an agent. But Elyth is quickly tracked and cornered by the Ascendance. However, they aren't there for punishment. Instead, they offer her a deal. Elyth agrees to join a team of elite agents exploring a new planet in order to clear her name and rejoin the fold. But things soon start to go awry. Strange sounds are heard in the wilderness, horrifying creatures are seen stalking the forests, and even the landscape itself seems to change during the night. As expedition members start dying, two things become clear: the planet is awake, and it is speaking back. 448 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A violent, action-packed police procedural' The Times 'Scandi-noir at its very bleakest . this is a story that lingers long in the mind' Daily Mail 'A dark, engrossing and fast-paced read' Financial Times A DEAD WOLF A DRUG DEAL GONE WRONG A LETHAL FEMALE ASSASSIN Hannah Wester, a detective in the remote northern Swedish town of Haparanda, finds herself on the precipice of chaos. When human remains are found in the stomach of a dead wolf, Hannah knows that this summer won't be like any other. The remains are soon linked to a bloody drug deal that went down just across the border in Finland. But how did the victim end up in the woods outside Haparanda And where have the drugs and money gone Hannah and her colleagues are soon caught up in an increasingly complex investigation. But time is scarce and they aren't the only ones looking. When the secretive and deadly Katja shows up, unexpected and brutal events start to pile up. In just a few days, life in the border town is turned upside down. Not least for Hannah, who is finally forced to confront her own past. 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Action sequences to speed the blood' The Times HER WORD IS HER WEAPON The sequel to EVERY SKY A GRAVE that will leave you speechless. For fans of Anne Leckie and N. K. Jemisin comes an explosive and ambitious series about the power of words set far in the future, far away - but with a message about truth that hits home. WHAT IS THE COST OF SILENCE Mankind has spread itself across the galaxy, building a near-utopia ruled by the Ascendance, with order maintained by their wielding of the Deep Language of the cosmos. Rebellions can be wiped out and planets destroyed with a single word. Elyth, former Ascendance agent, is on the run. Lost after her discoveries of corruption in the system, she longs for the simplicity and blind dedication of her life as an agent. But Elyth is quickly tracked and cornered by the Ascendance. However, they aren't there for punishment. Instead, they offer her a deal. Elyth agrees to join a team of elite agents exploring a new planet in order to clear her name and rejoin the fold. But things soon start to go awry. Strange sounds are heard in the wilderness, horrifying creatures are seen stalking the forests, and even the landscape itself seems to change during the night. As expedition members start dying, two things become clear: the planet is awake, and it is speaking back. 448 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - You think you know your neighbours. When Jeannie Symonds vanishes without a trace, her small town is thrown into disarray. You think you know who to trust. Cara Jakes, a trainee investigator, begins to interview Jeannie's friends and neighbours, sure that someone has something to hide. Behind every door is a different story. But how can you separate the truth from the lies 'An immersive page-turner, filled with shocks, twists and vivid characters. I was completely captivated' B.P. Walter 496 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Funny, razor-sharp and full of twists, this is a fantastic second novel from one of the funniest voices in fiction!' My Weekly It's supposed to be the perfect day.After getting away with literal murder, Meddy can't wait to settle down and marry the love of her life, Nathan. She's found the dress, got the dream venue at Christ Church College, Oxford, plus having a destination wedding comes with the added bonus of not having to invite her very large extended family. .But is it even a wedding if nobody gets killed Although when her meddling aunties get involved, Meddy knows her wedding is going to be anything but quiet. Even though there's no dead body hidden in the freezer this time, for better or worse, it's certainly going to be a day she's never going to forget. ------------------------------ 352 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Funny, razor-sharp and full of twists, this is a fantastic second novel from one of the funniest voices in fiction!' My Weekly It's supposed to be the perfect day.After getting away with literal murder, Meddy can't wait to settle down and marry the love of her life, Nathan. She's found the dress, got the dream venue at Christ Church College, Oxford, plus having a destination wedding comes with the added bonus of not having to invite her very large extended family. .But is it even a wedding if nobody gets killed Although when her meddling aunties get involved, Meddy knows her wedding is going to be anything but quiet. Even though there's no dead body hidden in the freezer this time, for better or worse, it's certainly going to be a day she's never going to forget. ------------------------------ 352 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - You think you know your neighbours. When Jeannie Symonds vanishes without a trace, her small town is thrown into disarray. You think you know who to trust. Cara Jakes, a trainee investigator, begins to interview Jeannie's friends and neighbours, sure that someone has something to hide. Behind every door is a different story. But how can you separate the truth from the lies 'An immersive page-turner, filled with shocks, twists and vivid characters. I was completely captivated' B.P. Walter 496 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson, now available in paperback.Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she's back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer.But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls-the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case.Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders.But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive.\* Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 \* People Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021\* 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson, now available in paperback.Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she's back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer.But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls-the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case.Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders.But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive.\* Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 \* People Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021\* 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Unforgettable' RED - 'Memorable' OBSERVER - 'A family overflowing with secrets' LOUISE HARE - 'Impossible to put down' CHRIS WHITAKER - 'Searing' ELLE - 'A chilling literary thriller' GRAZIA From hot new talent, Ella King, comes an unforgettable story about a family gone bad . . ._________________________________________________________________ LILY IS A GOOD DAUGHTER Every evening she pours Mama a glass of perfectly spoilt orange juice. She arranges the teddy bears on Mama's quilt, she puts on her matching pink clothes. Anything to help put out the fire of Mama's rage. MAMA IS A GOOD LIAR But Mama is becoming unpredictable, dangerous. And as she starts to unravel, so do the memories that Lily has kept locked away for so long.She only wanted to be good, to help piece Mama back together. But as home truths creep out of the shadows, Lily must recast everything: what if her house isn't a home - but a prison What if Mama isn't a protector - but a monster . . . _________________________________________________________________ 'Disturbing, poignant and memorable all at once - an exploration of a very dark relationship between a daughter and her mother' OBSERVER 'A riveting novel exploring how family ties can both make us and break us' RED 'Beautiful, disturbing, impossible to put down. Bad Fruit heralds a seriously impressive new talent in Ella King' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Masterful in its evocation of the complexity of mother-daughter relationships . . . a writer to watch' HARPER'S BAZAAR Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -"A joy to read!' New York Timesbestselling author Margaret Peterson HaddixWhat would you do if you accidentally brought a monster to life and set him loose on your town Adventurous and charming, this middle grade twist on Frankenstein features a precocious main character who does just that. Perfect for fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak and the Greenglass House series. Frances Stenzel was just trying to prove her scientific worth to her parents so they would take her with them to their scientific symposiums for onceinstead, she reawakened her great-grandfather's secret and most terrible invention.Before it can destroy the town, she sets off after it, with her pet chimp and sarcastic robot tutor by her side. But monster-hunting isn't easy, and she'll have to face a persistent constable, angry locals, and an unexpected friendship aheadall while the trail for the monster goes cold and time is running out beforeher science career, and the city itself, are doomed forever.Full of thrills and heart alike, Frances and the Monster takes readers through winding streets and over perilous rooftops, with wily monsters, unpredictable twists, and powerful friendships waiting along the way.She wanted to prove she was a scientist. But what happens when your greatest experiment has a mind of its own - A Frankenstein Retelling: Perfect for kids who love classic monster stories, this tale puts a brilliant young scientist in charge of a creature she can't control.- Sarcastic Robot Tutor: Frances is never alone thanks to Hobbes, her mechanical tutor whose logicaland often sarcasticadvice is not always helpful.- Intelligent Animal Sidekick: With the help of an intelligence serum, Fritz the chimpanzee is more than a pethe's Frances's partner in crime-stopping and monster-hunting.- A Thrilling Monster Hunt: Chase a mysterious creature through the snowy streets and over the rooftops of 1930s Bern, Switzerland, before a determined constable catches you first. 352 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Oloomi's novel examines trauma in a multifaceted way.facing the challenges of sustaining an identity in countries with blurred borders and marginalized peoples, where vestiges of the lost past remain embedded in the landscape.' Los Angeles Review of Books'A love story of the most fevered, brutal order.Propulsive, erotic, and darkly dreamlike.' VultureA new novel by PEN/Faulkner Award winner Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi, 'written with the intensity of early Marguerite Duras and Ferrante'sDays of Abandonment,'about a young woman's search for healing in the fall-out of an affair with a much older man, a personal and political exploration of desire, power, domination, and human connection (The Millions).Written with the intensity of early Marguerite Duras and Ferrante'sDays of Abandonment, Savage Tonguesis an autobiographical novel that weaves personal and political history,exploring questions of violence, post-colonial identity, and inter-faith friendship.At seventeen, Arezu, an Iranian American teenager, travels to Andalusia in southern Spaina historically Islamic and Sephardic spaceto reconnect with her estranged father. Instead, she is left in the care of Omar, a forty-year-old Lebanese man, and drawn into a charged and catastrophic relationship that shatters her just at the cusp of adulthood.Two decades later, Arezu inherits the same apartment where her life was irrevocably altered.She returns with her best friend, Ellie,a Jewish scholar devoted to the Palestinian cause, to excavate the place together.As the twopush through visions of the brutal past and symbols of future cruelty,asking what it means to find agency in the face of violence,the lush landscapes of Andalucia and Israel/Palestine echo each other like ghostly apparitions, haunting one another across time and memory.Equal parts Shirley Jackson, Rachel Cusk, and Clarice Lispector, Savage Tongues re-writes the narratives we assign to love, power, and memory, the profound intimacy born of the deepest pain, and the life-long search for healing. 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - How far would you go to discover your destiny It's the cusp of Natasha Sizlo's forty-fourth birthday. Still reelingfrom her disastrous divorce, she's navigating life as a single mum alongside a cutthroat career in LA real estate. In the meantime, her ex-husband is dating a Hollywood star and she's just broken it off with her handsome but non-committal French boyfriend. Just when it seems things can't get worse, her beloved father is given months to live. So when she's gifted a session with an astrologist, Natasha -though a sceptic - figures she has nothing to lose. The reading is so eerily accurate that Natasha asks about her ex-boyfriend, the Frenchman she can't get over. To her surprise, the astrologist tells her that he is perfect for her. His birthday and birthplace - 2 November 1968 in Paris - line up with her astrological point of destiny. Natasha is distraught. Panicked, even. Is he really The One Then she has a lightning bolt of an idea: her ex isn't the only man born on 2 November 1968 in Paris. Natasha's soulmate is still out there - she just has to find him. Unforgettable, inspiring and with a dusting of astrologicalmagic, Natasha's journey reveals what can happen when youask the universe for what you want and open your heartwhen the answer finally comes. 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - How far would you go to discover your destiny It's the cusp of Natasha Sizlo's forty-fourth birthday. Still reelingfrom her disastrous divorce, she's navigating life as a single mum alongside a cutthroat career in LA real estate. In the meantime, her ex-husband is dating a Hollywood star and she's just broken it off with her handsome but non-committal French boyfriend. Just when it seems things can't get worse, her beloved father is given months to live. So when she's gifted a session with an astrologist, Natasha -though a sceptic - figures she has nothing to lose. The reading is so eerily accurate that Natasha asks about her ex-boyfriend, the Frenchman she can't get over. To her surprise, the astrologist tells her that he is perfect for her. His birthday and birthplace - 2 November 1968 in Paris - line up with her astrological point of destiny. Natasha is distraught. Panicked, even. Is he really The One Then she has a lightning bolt of an idea: her ex isn't the only man born on 2 November 1968 in Paris. Natasha's soulmate is still out there - she just has to find him. Unforgettable, inspiring and with a dusting of astrologicalmagic, Natasha's journey reveals what can happen when youask the universe for what you want and open your heartwhen the answer finally comes. 304 pp. Deutsch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan's uplifting romantic comedy for book lovers tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator-who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident-and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel, a second chance at love she never expected.For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. She's found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger. On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world's most beloved romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book-with Brock McNight, the industry's hottest, most secretive voice. Sewanee doesn't buy what romance novels are selling-not after her own dreams were tragically cut short-and she stopped narrating them years ago. But her admiration of the late author, and the opportunity to get her grandmother more help, makes her decision for her. As Sewanee begins work on the book, resurrecting her old romance pseudonym, she and Brock forge a real connection in a slow burn romance, hidden behind the comfort of their secret identities. Soon, she is dreaming again, but secrets are revealed, and the realities of life come crashing down around her once more.If she can learn to risk everything for desires she has long buried, she will discover a world of intimacy and acceptance she never believed would be hers. 432 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan's uplifting romantic comedy for book lovers tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator-who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident-and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel, a second chance at love she never expected.For Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. She's found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger. On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world's most beloved romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book-with Brock McNight, the industry's hottest, most secretive voice. Sewanee doesn't buy what romance novels are selling-not after her own dreams were tragically cut short-and she stopped narrating them years ago. But her admiration of the late author, and the opportunity to get her grandmother more help, makes her decision for her. As Sewanee begins work on the book, resurrecting her old romance pseudonym, she and Brock forge a real connection in a slow burn romance, hidden behind the comfort of their secret identities. Soon, she is dreaming again, but secrets are revealed, and the realities of life come crashing down around her once more.If she can learn to risk everything for desires she has long buried, she will discover a world of intimacy and acceptance she never believed would be hers. 432 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NOW A LILLY'S LIBRARY PICK!'The most heartfelt read.a surprising delight of a novel.'--ShondalandAn unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two very different people in a London suburb.Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in Wembley, in West London after losing his beloved wife. He shops every Wednesday, goes to Temple, and worries about his granddaughter, Priya, who hides in her room reading while he spends his evenings watching nature documentaries.Aleisha is a bright but anxious teenager working at the local library for the summer when she discovers a crumpled-up piece of paper in the back of To Kill a Mockingbird. It's a list of novels that she's never heard of before. Intrigued, and a little bored with her slow job at the checkout desk, she impulsively decides to read every book on the list, one after the other. As each story gives up its magic, the books transport Aleisha from the painful realities she's facing at home.When Mukesh arrives at the library, desperate to forge a connection with his bookworm granddaughter, Aleisha passes along the reading list.hoping that it will be a lifeline for him too. Slowly, the shared books create a connection between two lonely souls, as fiction helps them escape their grief and everyday troubles and find joy again. 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NOW A LILLY'S LIBRARY PICK!'The most heartfelt read.a surprising delight of a novel.'--ShondalandAn unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two very different people in a London suburb.Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in Wembley, in West London after losing his beloved wife. He shops every Wednesday, goes to Temple, and worries about his granddaughter, Priya, who hides in her room reading while he spends his evenings watching nature documentaries.Aleisha is a bright but anxious teenager working at the local library for the summer when she discovers a crumpled-up piece of paper in the back of To Kill a Mockingbird. It's a list of novels that she's never heard of before. Intrigued, and a little bored with her slow job at the checkout desk, she impulsively decides to read every book on the list, one after the other. As each story gives up its magic, the books transport Aleisha from the painful realities she's facing at home.When Mukesh arrives at the library, desperate to forge a connection with his bookworm granddaughter, Aleisha passes along the reading list.hoping that it will be a lifeline for him too. Slowly, the shared books create a connection between two lonely souls, as fiction helps them escape their grief and everyday troubles and find joy again. 400 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -"A joy to read!' New York Timesbestselling author Margaret Peterson HaddixWhat would you do if you accidentally brought a monster to life and set him loose on your town Adventurous and charming, this middle grade twist on Frankenstein features a precocious main character who does just that. Perfect for fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak and the Greenglass House series. Frances Stenzel was just trying to prove her scientific worth to her parents so they would take her with them to their scientific symposiums for onceinstead, she reawakened her great-grandfather's secret and most terrible invention.Before it can destroy the town, she sets off after it, with her pet chimp and sarcastic robot tutor by her side. But monster-hunting isn't easy, and she'll have to face a persistent constable, angry locals, and an unexpected friendship aheadall while the trail for the monster goes cold and time is running out beforeher science career, and the city itself, are doomed forever.Full of thrills and heart alike, Frances and the Monster takes readers through winding streets and over perilous rooftops, with wily monsters, unpredictable twists, and powerful friendships waiting along the way.She wanted to prove she was a scientist. But what happens when your greatest experiment has a mind of its own - A Frankenstein Retelling: Perfect for kids who love classic monster stories, this tale puts a brilliant young scientist in charge of a creature she can't control.- Sarcastic Robot Tutor: Frances is never alone thanks to Hobbes, her mechanical tutor whose logicaland often sarcasticadvice is not always helpful.- Intelligent Animal Sidekick: With the help of an intelligence serum, Fritz the chimpanzee is more than a pethe's Frances's partner in crime-stopping and monster-hunting.- A Thrilling Monster Hunt: Chase a mysterious creature through the snowy streets and over the rooftops of 1930s Bern, Switzerland, before a determined constable catches you first.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Oloomi's novel examines trauma in a multifaceted way.facing the challenges of sustaining an identity in countries with blurred borders and marginalized peoples, where vestiges of the lost past remain embedded in the landscape.' Los Angeles Review of Books'A love story of the most fevered, brutal order.Propulsive, erotic, and darkly dreamlike.' VultureA new novel by PEN/Faulkner Award winner Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi, 'written with the intensity of early Marguerite Duras and Ferrante'sDays of Abandonment,'about a young woman's search for healing in the fall-out of an affair with a much older man, a personal and political exploration of desire, power, domination, and human connection (The Millions).Written with the intensity of early Marguerite Duras and Ferrante'sDays of Abandonment, Savage Tonguesis an autobiographical novel that weaves personal and political history,exploring questions of violence, post-colonial identity, and inter-faith friendship.At seventeen, Arezu, an Iranian American teenager, travels to Andalusia in southern Spaina historically Islamic and Sephardic spaceto reconnect with her estranged father. Instead, she is left in the care of Omar, a forty-year-old Lebanese man, and drawn into a charged and catastrophic relationship that shatters her just at the cusp of adulthood.Two decades later, Arezu inherits the same apartment where her life was irrevocably altered.She returns with her best friend, Ellie,a Jewish scholar devoted to the Palestinian cause, to excavate the place together.As the twopush through visions of the brutal past and symbols of future cruelty,asking what it means to find agency in the face of violence,the lush landscapes of Andalucia and Israel/Palestine echo each other like ghostly apparitions, haunting one another across time and memory.Equal parts Shirley Jackson, Rachel Cusk, and Clarice Lispector, Savage Tongues re-writes the narratives we assign to love, power, and memory, the profound intimacy born of the deepest pain, and the life-long search for healing.…