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1. Pronssiyö - Helena Immonen
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Mihin voi luottaa, kun liittolaiset pettävät? Britannian tiedustelupalvelun MI6:n entinen operaattori Sandra Fox on palannut Lontooseen johtamaan uutta, salaista hybridiuhkien torjuntayksikköä – kunnes eräänä iltana hänen ovelleen ilmestyvä pikkuveli Oscar tempaa hänet mukaan painajaismaiseen vyyhteen. Seuraavana yönä iranilainen liikemies putoaa kuolemaansa Lontoossa kesken juhlien. Kaaoksen keskellä Oscar kidnappaa juhlista salaperäisen naisen ja katoaa. Pian miestä jäljittävät niin Lontoon poliisi kuin Iranin tiedustelupalvelu. Sandra ryhtyy tutkimaan liikemiehen kuolemaa sekä veljensä osuutta tapahtumiin yhdessä suomalaisen kollegansa Antto Havun kanssa.  Samaan aikaan Suomi kohtaa ennennäkemättömän kriisin, kun maahan kohdistuu vakava terrori-isku. Lisäksi Sandra ja Antto saavat vihiä Yhdysvaltojen mittavasta hybridioperaatiosta Grönlantiin. Mutta onko kaikki sitä, miltä ensin näyttää? Mitä enemmän Antto ja Sandra saavat selville, sitä kauhistuttavammalta kaikki vaikuttaa. Tapahtumia näyttää ohjailevan salainen järjestö, jonka tavoitteena on järkyttää maailmanjärjestystä. Pronssiyö jatkaa Horros-trilleristä tuttujen Anton ja Sandran tarinaa. Se on toinen osa hybridiuhkiin, tiedusteluun ja salaliittoihin keskittyvässä, hyytävän ajankohtaisessa Havu-sarjassa.  Helena Immonen (s. 1986) on turvallisuuspolitiikkaan perehtynyt journalismin ja viestinnän ammattilainen, sissiradisti ja reserviupseeri. Hänen Operaatio Kettu -sarjansa on ollut sekä myynti- että arvostelumenestys. Hän kirjoittaa myös suosittuja lasten- ja nuortenkirjoja. |
2. Master and Commander - Patrick O'Brian
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Set sail for the read of your life … Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Now, for the first time, they are available in electronic book format, so a whole new generation of readers can be swept away on the adventure of a lifetime. Master and Commander is the first of Patrick O’Brian’s now famous Aubrey/Maturin novels, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. It establishes the friendship between Captain Jack Aubrey RN and Stephen Maturin, who becomes his secretive ship’s surgeon and an intelligence agent. It contains all the action and excitement which could possibly be hoped for in a historical novel, but it also displays the qualities which have put O’Brian far ahead of any of his competitors: his depiction of the detail of life aboard a Nelsonic man-of-war, of weapons, food, conversation and ambience, of the landscape and of the sea. O’Brian’s portrayal of each of these is faultless and the sense of period throughout is acute. His power of characterisation is above all masterly. This brilliant historical novel marked the début of a writer who grew into one of our greatest novelists ever, the author of what Alan Judd, writing in the Sunday Times, has described as ‘the most significant extended story since Anthony Powell’s A Dance to the Music of Time’. Reviews ‘…full of the energy that comes from a writer having struck a vein… Patrick O’Brian is unquestionably the Homer of the Napoleonic wars.’ James Hamilton- Paterson ‘You are in for the treat of your lives. Thank God for Patrick O’Brian: his genius illuminates the literature of the English language, and lightens the lives of those who read him.’ Kevin Myers, Irish Times ‘In a highly competitive field it goes straight to the top. A real first-rater.’ Mary Renault About the author Patrick O’Brian, until his death in 2000, was one of our greatest contemporary novelists. He is the author of the acclaimed Aubrey–Maturin tales and the biographer of Joseph Banks and Picasso. He is the author of many other books including Testimonies, and his Collected Short Stories. In 1995 he was the first recipient of the Heywood Hill Prize for a lifetime’s contribution to literature. In the same year he was awarded the CBE. In 1997 he received an honorary doctorate of letters from Trinity College, Dublin. He lived for many years in South West France and he died in Dublin in January 2000. |
3. The Power Broker (Pulitzer Prize Winner) - Robert A. Caro
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PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • A modern American classic, this huge and galvanizing biography of Robert Moses reveals not only the saga of one man’s incredible accumulation of power but the story of his shaping (and mis-shaping) of twentieth-century New York. One of the Modern Library’s hundred greatest books of the twentieth century, Robert Caro's monumental book makes public what few outsiders knew: that Robert Moses was the single most powerful man of his time in the City and in the State of New York. And in telling the Moses story, Caro both opens up to an unprecedented degree the way in which politics really happens—the way things really get done in America's City Halls and Statehouses—and brings to light a bonanza of vital information about such national figures as Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt (and the genesis of their blood feud), about Fiorello La Guardia, John V. Lindsay and Nelson Rockefeller. But The Power Broker is first and foremost a brilliant multidimensional portrait of a man—an extraordinary man who, denied power within the normal framework of the democratic process, stepped outside that framework to grasp power sufficient to shape a great city and to hold sway over the very texture of millions of lives. We see how Moses began: the handsome, intellectual young heir to the world of Our Crowd, an idealist. How, rebuffed by the entrenched political establishment, he fought for the power to accomplish his ideals. How he first created a miraculous flowering of parks and parkways, playlands and beaches—and then ultimately brought down on the city the smog-choked aridity of our urban landscape, the endless miles of (never sufficient) highway, the hopeless sprawl of Long Island, the massive failures of public housing, and countless other barriers to humane living. How, inevitably, the accumulation of power became an end in itself. Moses built an empire and lived like an emperor. He was held in fear—his dossiers could disgorge the dark secret of anyone who opposed him. He was, he claimed, above politics, above deals; and through decade after decade, the newspapers and the public believed. Meanwhile, he was developing his public authorities into a fourth branch of government known as "Triborough"—a government whose records were closed to the public, whose policies and plans were decided not by voters or elected officials but solely by Moses—an immense economic force directing pressure on labor unions, on banks, on all the city's political and economic institutions, and on the press, and on the Church. He doled out millions of dollars' worth of legal fees, insurance commissions, lucrative contracts on the basis of who could best pay him back in the only coin he coveted: power. He dominated the politics and politicians of his time—without ever having been elected to any office. He was, in essence, above our democratic system. Robert Moses held power in the state for 44 years, through the governorships of Smith, Roosevelt, Lehman, Dewey, Harriman and Rockefeller, and in the city for 34 years, through the mayoralties of La Guardia, O'Dwyer, Impellitteri, Wagner and Lindsay, He personally conceived and carried through public works costing 27 billion dollars—he was undoubtedly America's greatest builder. This is how he built and dominated New York—before, finally, he was stripped of his reputation (by the press) and his power (by Nelson Rockefeller). But his work, and his will, had been done. |
4. Incorruptible - Eric Ries
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***THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** From Eric Ries, creator of The Lean Startup , comes a bold and urgently needed rethink of how organizations are built—and why success itself so often turns companies against the people and principles that made them worth building in the first place. "MAGNIFICENT." - Rory Sutherland, vice chairman of Ogivly and author of Alchemy "INDISPENSIBLE!" - Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor "THE BEST AND MOST IMPORTANT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR." - Dan Heath, New York Times bestselling author of Reset The Lean Startup transformed how a generation of entrepreneurs build products and sparked a global movement for smarter, faster innovation. Now Eric Ries takes the next step, asking a deeper question: how can we build companies that stay true to their mission once they succeed? In Incorruptible , Ries reveals the hidden forces that cause even great organizations to drift from their values and shows how to design businesses that can withstand that pressure. Drawing on two decades of work with founders, CEOs, and investors around the world, offers the blueprint for “mission-locked” organizations that can grow, prosper, and endure without losing their soul. Including wide-ranging examples such as Cadbury, John Lewis Partnership, Vanguard and Anthropic, Incorruptible uncovers the urgent need for purpose-driven leadership. It gives every builder, founder, executive, investor or citizen the tools to create enterprises that uplift rather than exploit. We all have a role to play in shaping a better future. This book is the place to start. |
5. Baron of the North - Griff Hosker
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With the Empress Matilda about to marry the Count of Anjou, Alfraed is thrown into a world of intrigue and treachery as he tries to hold on to the North. When he succeeds he finds that he is punished and sent to the east by King Henry and his family held hostage in the Tower of London. He finds himself embroiled in plots and campaigns there where he finally serves with his father's old comrades; the Varangian Guards. |
6. Music in the Early Twentieth Century - Richard Taruskin
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The universally acclaimed and award-winning Oxford History of Western Music is the eminent musicologist Richard Taruskin's provocative, erudite telling of the story of Western music from its earliest days to the present. Each book in this superlative five-volume set illuminates-through a representative sampling of masterworks-the themes, styles, and currents that give shape and direction to a significant period in the history of Western music. Music in the Early Twentieth Century , the fourth volume in Richard Taruskin's history, looks at the first half of the twentieth century, from the beginnings of Modernism in the last decade of the nineteenth century right up to the end of World War II. Taruskin discusses modernism in Germany and France as reflected in the work of Mahler, Strauss, Satie, and Debussy, the modern ballets of Stravinsky, the use of twelve-tone technique in the years following World War I, the music of Charles Ives, the influence of peasant songs on Bela Bartok, Stravinsky's neo-classical phase and the real beginnings of 20th-century music, the vision of America as seen in the works of such composers as W.C. Handy, George Gershwin, and Virgil Thomson, and the impact of totalitarianism on the works of a range of musicians from Toscanini to Shostakovich |
7. Rules for the Summer - Meghan Quinn
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They set rules for the summer - and broke every single one . . . Renley Gossage has nothing but a struggling candy shop and a dream. She is determined to make it as Cape Meril's confectionary queen with no help, no shortcuts - and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy. Theo Williams never thought he'd be flying across an ocean to propose to a stranger, but here he is, knocking on Renley's door with a shiny diamond. She's the one person who might be able to stop his life from falling apart, so he's here with a marriage proposal - and more importantly for Renley, a business proposal . . . The Deal: Theo needs a wife so his stiff-upper-lipped father won't cut him off. Renley needs a financial backer, even if she's too stubborn to admit it. The Rules: One fake engagement. One summer. Zero romance. But between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbours, and the chaotic schemes of Renley's aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real. Except Renley can't let go of the idea that standing on her own two feet means not accepting help. And Theo's past is about to catch up with him. By the time the candy shop doors reopen, they'll have to decide if this is just a summer fling - or a happily ever after worth breaking the rules for . . . Everyone is OBSESSED with Rules for the Summer : ' LOVED ... How many boxes does this book check? ✅ ummm ALL OF THEM!... oh boy, do you feel the heat! 🔥🚒❤️🔥🧯' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' INCREDIBLE ... I mean I felt I may need to go take a cold shower after reading a couple scenes! 😅😅🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥... So so soooo good! 🥹🥹' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely LOVED this story!!!!... I was laughing so hard!!!! ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' PERFECT ... I will never think about truth or dare the same again... Theo had me full on BLUSHING while strolling the aisles of Costco. If the people ONLY KNEW! Phew. Amazing .' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Had me laughing from the start & it never let up!... gosh, was it a fun ride!! ... swoony, sweet, and heartfelt read that will have you loving every second... will have you swooning & sweating .' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Had me laughing out loud crying while also being so sweet and swoony! Hands down the funniest MQ book that I've read!... phenomenal 10/10 ... delicious 😮💨🥵' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' OMG ... I fell in love... absolutely obsessed .' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Had me both laughing and crying and I loved every second 🥹... 100000/10 .' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
8. The Wicked and the Warped - Robert Rath
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A Necrons Novel Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner return, continuing their rivalry for better or worse. Fate has given them a gift – an ancient world from the necrons' past has returned, but uncovering its secrets may prove more difficult than they anticipated. READ IT BECAUSE  It's another chance to see the scintillating relationship between these two luminaries of the necron race, and another glimpse into their unique view of time and the upstarts that populate the galaxy. THE STORY Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner hate each other. Orikan is a master astromancer, not content with merely observing the future when the opportunity to shape it is within his grasp. Trazyn is an egotistical historian and meddler, stealing people and events out of the present to forever preserve them in his gallery. Their feud has lasted millennia, destroyed worlds, and defined their immortality. When the opening of the Great Rift delivers a mysterious world from the necrons' past back into realspace, Trazyn sees an opportunity – this is his chance to not only mend his quarrel with the embittered Orikan, but to uncover the fate of the last expedition to the Chaos-corrupted planet of Amenthis. What horrors of the past will they unearth in its depths, and what will their discoveries mean for their future? Written by Robert Rath. |
9. Summerween - Joss Wood
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'I loved this… Its Gilmore Girls meets Halloween… I had such a fun time, I want to live in Halloween Town! Kept me entertained… I read it in one day.' ★★★★★ Welcome to Solstice Springs … where it’s Halloween year-round, pink skeletons wear beachwear, and the town's biggest debate is whether the ghosts are real or just good for business. Wren Dunlop's summer plan was simple: Hide from viral infamy ✓Drink rosé by the lake ✓Avoid all men forever ✓ Too bad her godmother (part-time witch and full-time Mayor) has other ideas. Now Wren's teaching dance for the Summerween spectacular, in a studio that might be haunted, and trying very hard not to notice the mysterious new guy in town, Dane Trafford. Between bonfire wishes and midnight confessions, fairy lights and watermelon jack-o-lanterns, Wren and Dane might just discover that Solstice Springs’ real magic isn't supernatural… Tropes: Friends to loversForced proximityHalloween in summerSmall-town setting Readers LOVE Summerween! 'THIS!!! THIS!!! THIS!!!! This book is where it's at!' ★★★★★ 'I’m totally for summerween this year. I’m getting my pink flamingo and paddling pool as we speak' ★★★★★ 'What a fun freaking book! Can we find this town in real life?' ★★★★★ 'Summerween feels like someone trapped 'Gilmore Girls', 'Halloweentown', and a deeply horny summer vacation inside a pumpkin spice margarita shaker and just started free-pouring … this place got me immediately' ★★★★ 'Spooky, flirty, cozy, and fun! I wanna move to this town' ★★★★ 'I've already recommended to all my witchy friends' ★★★★★ 'Watermelon jack-o-lanterns, skeletons in Hawaiian shirts, and Halloween all year round. I loved every minute of it' ★★★★ 'This book surprised me in the best possible way' ★★★★ 'Completely stole my heart' ★★★★ 'I wanted to pack my bags and move to Solstice Springs' ★★★★ 'This hit all the vibes for me' ★★★★★ 'Cozy chaos is my jam, and this book is absolutely packed with it!' ★★★★★ 'Just like a pumpkin spice latte, a hint of spice but very cozy and comforting' ★★★★★ 'The vibes were immaculate ... I finished this book wanting to decorate my house with skeletons while eating watermelon' ★★★★ About the author Joss Wood writes romances featuring messy emotions, simmering attraction, sharp banter, and the kind of happily-ever-after that makes all the emotional damage worth it. Her books set in Solstice Springs feature a very quirky small town, lovable chaos agents, nosy neighbours, invested ghosts, all-year-round Halloween energy, and enough spice to fog up a window or two. She’s been writing stories forever and has written more than eighty books for various publishers. She strives to create characters who are flawed, funny, emotionally vulnerable, and deeply relatable. When she’s not writing, she’s usually over-caffeinated, under-exercised, planning her next trip, or being emotionally manipulated by her two cats and her enormous, spectacularly badly behaved dog. |
10. The Score - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Dean and Allie... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Score now for the perfect friends with benefits romance! Also available in Deluxe HB He knows how to score, on and off the ice . . . Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn't have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she's nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won't include the king of one-night stands. It'll take more than flashy moves to win her over . . . Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls . . . he's a ladies man, all right, and he's yet to meet a woman who's immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world - and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It's not over until he says it's over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it's time to stop focusing on scoring . . . and shoot for love. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Tropes 🏒College hockey romance 🏒One night stand 🏒Secret dating 🏒Spicy romance 🏒Frenemies to lovers |
11. The Goal - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Tuck and Sabrina... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Goal now for the perfect forced proximity romance! She's good at achieving her goals . . . College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cut-throat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated . . . Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist . . . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review 💘💘💘 Tropes 🏒College hockey romance 🏒He falls first 🏒One night stand 🏒Accidental pregnancy 🏒Grumpy x Sunshine |
12. Role Model - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny, out-and-proud social media manager, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.  The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal… Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence" with the team’s peppy social media manager. Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about the trade, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. Even when he’s developing a crush he’s sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior… That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to. Suddenly, Troy’s move to the new team feels like an opportunity—for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
13. Say You Swear - Meagan Brandy
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If she isn't mine in the end, I'll still be hers. It's torture, but it's true... For years, I've dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant. It didn't matter how wild I allowed my imagination to run, my future was clear, and he was it. Until suddenly, he wasn't. Now there's a new man in my life, one who isn't afraid to go after what he wants, and what he wants... is me. They say first loves last forever... I hope they're wrong. The emotional, romantic BookTok hit about new love after heartbreak, featuring all your favourite tropes: Sports romance Brother's best friend vs friends to lovers The ultimate book boyfriend Readers can't get enough of SAY YOU SWEAR: 'This book was PERFECTION' 'I don't even know how I'm supposed to read any other books after this one' 'I've never cried so hard reading a book in my entire life' 'Noah Riley has my heart' 'Omg this book!!! Nothing will ever match it' |
14. Foxx - Paisley Hope
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Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Silver Pines series comes a binge-worthy dark motorcycle romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. Aiden Foxx runs the Disciples of Sin motorcycle club with strict control and zero tolerance for weakness. A former Navy SEAL turned outlaw king, he lives by one rule - trust no one. Then Mia Tyler walks into his bar. Platinum hair, ocean eyes, and a body that tempts him to break every vow he’s ever made. Foxx knows Mia is dangerous. He knows she’s hiding something. But when suspicion collides with desire, resisting her becomes impossible, even after he discovers she’s a rival with her own deadly agenda. When war ignites, Foxx must decide: is she the enemy who could destroy him. . .or the only woman who might save him? ------------------------------------------------------ Tropes : 🖤 Rivals to lovers 🖤 Forbidden love 🖤 Dark romance 🖤 Motorcycle club romance 🖤 Forced proximity 🖤 Morally grey MMC Readers can’t get enough of the Soldiers of Bedlam series: ‘One of the best books I have ever read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I could not read this book fast enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Perfect’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Ten stars!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Read within a day and couldn’t put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I devoured this is one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Another masterpiece from Paisley Hope’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review |
15. The Throne of Broken Gods - Amber V. Nicole
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!! NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER !! 'Once in a while I read a series that reminds me of just why I love enemies to lovers, slow burn, and morally grey characters so much. Gods and Monsters is that series. This is perfection. Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULI Don't miss this second addictive instalment in the Gods & Monsters series from BookTok sensation, Amber V. Nicole! _________________________ WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS . . . When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good . . . once. Dianna is hellbent on revenge. As the last shred of her humanity is ripped from her, she decides to embrace her monstrous side and set the worlds alight. Samkiel alone refuses to believe that she has become the monster that everyone else sees, and he'll do anything in his power to save her from herself, even if it means losing her. With every realm now at risk from Kaden's army, and a myriad of new threats on the horizon, Samkiel can't afford to let his guard down. And as Dianna's thirst for blood only increases, he is running out of time to save them both . . . Don't miss the first in the series, The Book of Azrael, and make sure to check out The Dawn of the Cursed Queen, and The Wrath of the Fallen-all out now in stunning paperbacks! _________________________ 'Amber's series breaks the rules in the best way. Her main character is strong, capable, and unapologetically powerful. There is no damsel here. This story is filled with fast-paced action, an in-depth world, and a romance that goes from simmer to boil. If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDY 'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end. Leaving me literally screaming for more. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to get more our morally corrupt heroine who you can't help but root for, along with the giggle inducing banter between her and the heroic god Samkiel' HANNAH NICOLE MAERHER ⭐ Readers can't get enough of Samkiel and Dianna! ⭐ 'This was a wild ride that kept me on my toes, broke my heart thoroughly and made me cry so much . . . I can't wait for book 3' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I'm just so blown away by everything in this series . . . I'm SO excited for the next book and can't wait to be back in this world!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A brilliant, perfect and extraordinary book, that I'm going to recommend to everyone, because everyone needs to read this miracle!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Amber Nicole is a freaking genius' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This sequel was everything I could have wished for and more. . . . Amber's worldbuilding is utter perfection' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
16. Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING FOLLOW-UP TO FOURTH WING AND IRON FLAME The third book in the record-breaking Empyrean series from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. 'Incredible storytelling on every page' THE SUN ' Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' INDEPENDENT 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' DAILY MIRROR - A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertainty - the battle has truly begun. With enemies closing in from all corners, they need an army. They need power. And they need to unravel the dark truth about what's really happening on the continent before it's too late. Violet must embark on her most dangerous mission yet and travel beyond the failing wards to seek allies who will stand with Navarre. The trip will push her to the very edge of her power, and the odds of dying are far greater than the hope of success. But Violet will risk everything to save her dragons, her family, and him . . . even if it means keeping a secret so big it could destroy them all. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? -- PRAISE FOR THE EMPYREAN SERIES 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM |
17. The Dixon Rule - Elle Kennedy
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Welcome back to Briar U! Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Dixon Rule now for the perfect enemies-to-lovers romance! 'I told them I had a girlfriend.' I start to laugh. 'This is the greatest day of my life.' 'Oh, it gets better, Dixon. I told them it was you.' Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She's rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can't take the hint it's over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off. Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. Sure, he's a tall, gorgeous hockey player, but he's messing with her turf. This calls for some ground rules: no parties in her apartment, leave her teammates alone, and - most importantly - leave her alone. What Diana doesn't realize is that Shane's sick of hook-ups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to make her jealous . . . and who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbour? Despite Diana's reluctance to break her rule, a fake relationship is the perfect solution for her own ex issues, and soon she can't deny something is sizzling between her and Shane. Something hot and completely unexpected. And it might just be getting a little too real. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
18. Love, Theoretically - Ali Hazelwood
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"The reigning queen of STEM romance."— The Washington Post An Indie Next and Library Reads Pick! Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain .   The many lives of theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway have finally caught up with her. By day, she’s an adjunct professor, toiling away at grading labs and teaching thermodynamics in the hopes of landing tenure. By other day, Elsie makes up for her non-existent paycheck by offering her services as a fake girlfriend, tapping into her expertly honed people-pleasing skills to embody whichever version of herself the client needs.   Honestly, it’s a pretty sweet gig—until her carefully constructed Elsie-verse comes crashing down. Because Jack Smith, the annoyingly attractive and arrogant older brother of her favorite client, turns out to be the cold-hearted experimental physicist who ruined her mentor’s career and undermined the reputation of theorists everywhere. And he’s the same Jack Smith who rules over the physics department at MIT, standing right between Elsie and her dream job.   Elsie is prepared for an all-out war of scholarly sabotage but…those long, penetrating looks? Not having to be anything other than her true self when she’s with him? Will falling into an experimentalist’s orbit finally tempt her to put her most guarded theories on love into practice? |
19. Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo
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This fantasy epic from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation is perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Sarah J. Maas and Laini Taylor. Praise for the Grishaverse: "This is what fantasy is for." The New York Times Book Review Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams - but he can't pull it off alone. A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction - if they don't kill each other first. An epic exploration of the Grishaverse from the writer of SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING, nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal. Read all the books in the Grishaverse: The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The King of Scars Duology King of Scars Rule of Wolves Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Lives of Saints Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." - The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." - Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." - Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." - The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." - Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." - USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." - Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series |
20. Twisted Hate - Ana Huang
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Discover the addictive world of the Twisted series from Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, Ana Huang! Read Twisted Hate now for a steamy enemies to lovers romance. He hates her . . . almost as much as he wants her. Gorgeous, cocky, and fast on his way to becoming a hotshot doctor, Josh Chen has never met a woman he couldn't charm - except for Jules f**king Ambrose. The beautiful redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but she also consumes his thoughts in a way no woman ever has. When their animosity explodes into one unforgettable night, he proposes a solution that'll get her out of his system once and for all: an enemies with benefits arrangement with simple rules. No jealousy. No strings attached. And absolutely no falling in love. *** Outgoing and ambitious, Jules Ambrose is a former party girl who's focused on one thing: passing the attorney's bar exam. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a doctor who puts the SUFFER in insufferable . . . no matter how good-looking he is. But the more she gets to know him, the more she realizes there's more than meets the eye to the man she's hated for so long. Her best friend's brother. Her nemesis. And her only salvation. Theirs is a match made in hell, and when the demons from their past catch up with them, they're faced with truths that could either save them . . . or destroy everything they've worked for. Twisted Hate is a steamy enemies with benefits/enemies to lovers romance. It's book three in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone. Can't wait for The Striker ? Read Twisted Hate to see Asher Donovan's first appearance in the Anaverse Warning: It contains explicit content and profanity. Recommended for 18+ *** Why fans love Ana Huang ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! ' King of Greed ? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang's Version)' Lauren Asher 'WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS' Ali Hazelwood 'Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished' @Aymanreads 'Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances' Goodreads Review 'This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together' Goodreads Review 'Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over' Goodreads Review 'Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!' Goodreads Review |
21. Neuromancer - William Gibson
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The book that defined the cyberpunk movement, inspiring everything from The Matrix to Cyberpunk 2077. The sky above the port was the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel. William Gibson revolutionised science fiction in his 1984 debut Neuromancer . The writer who gave us the matrix and coined the term 'cyberspace' produced a first novel that won the Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick Awards, and lit the fuse on the Cyberpunk movement. More than three decades later, Gibson's text is as stylish as ever, his noir narrative still glitters like chrome in the shadows and his depictions of the rise and abuse of corporate power look more prescient every day. Part thriller, part warning, Neuromancer is a timeless classic of modern SF and one of the 20th century's most potent and compelling visions of the future. His later work, The Peripheral , has been adapted into a series by Amazon Prime, starring Chloë Grace Moretz. Readers are hooked on Neuromancer: 'Wow. This is a wild ride. If you liked Philip K. Dick's writing . . . if you liked Bladerunner, if you liked The Matrix . . . you will love Neuromancer ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Like nothing I have read before . . . Gibson's writing is poetry , not jargon . . . [it's] slick and jagged like a serrated knife . . . Yeah I am a big, big fan . . . a unique, important and truly amazing reading experience ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Basically a futuristic crime caper . The main character is Case, a burnt-out hacker, a cyberthief . . . Challenging? Yes. But it's electrifying once you get it . . . Neuromancer is in me like a teabag, flavouring my life, and I can't imagine what it would be like if I hadn't pressed on ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'For me it was a sci fi thriller , two of my favourite genres rolled into one. I was grabbed immediately by the characters of Cole and Molly - especially Molly with her attitude, her mirror eyes and the blades under her fingernails . . . This is a very visual book and it was easy to start choosing who would play the roles in a movie' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
22. Teräviä esineitä - Gillian Flynn & Maria Lyytinen
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"Tarina jäi pyörimään päähäni kuin kerälle vetäytynyt sihisevä käärme" - Stephen King Itsetuhoinen nuori toimittajanainen palaa kotikaupunkiinsa tekemään juttua kahden surmatun koulutytön tapauksesta ja joutuu kohtaamaan oman, kauhistuttavan menneisyytensä. Flynn on mestari kuvaamaan kovaa peliä säkenöivän älykkäästi ja purevasti, aina yhtä terävällä huumorillaan. Flynnin esikoisteoksessa Sharp Objects on tutut Flynn-elementit: karmivan unohtumaton naispuolinen henkilögalleria, lukijaa kierosti sumuttava juoni ja pahaenteinen tunnelma. Yhdysvaltalainen Gillian Flynn työskenteli Entertainment Weeklyn tv-kriitikkona ennen ryhtymistään kokopäiväiseksi kirjailijaksi. Hän on julkaissut kolme kehuttua jännitysromaania: Sharp Objects (2006), Dark Places (2009) eli Paha paikka (suom. 2014) ja Gone Girl (2012) eli Kiltti tyttö (suom. 2013). Flynnin debyytti, Sharp Objects nousi Edgar-palkintoehdokkaaksi, toisella trillerillään, Paha paikka, Flynn ylitti itsensä ja näytti kyntensä, ja kolmas kirja ampaisi kansainväliseksi sensaatioksi. |
23. Red Rising - Pierce Brown
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I would have lived in peace. But my enemies brought me war. The dazzling first book in the explosive global sensation from Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown. Darrow is a Red, a member of humanity's lowest caste, toiling beneath the surface of Mars to make the planet liveable for future generations. Believing that his sweat and blood will create a better world for his children. But everything Darrow has been told is a lie. Humanity reached the surface long ago. Vast cities and lush wilds spread across the planet, while Reds like Darrow suffer in the dirt. Driven by revenge - and the memory of lost love - Darrow will sacrifice everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, where the next generation of humanity's overlords struggle for power. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies. Even if it means becoming one of them . . . READERS LOVE RED RISING ' A ridiculously good book with complex world-building, riveting characters, and a crazy sci-fi space school. What more could you want in a story? ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What an intense, visceral, twisty story. There's a lot more of Lord of the Flies here than Hunger Games or Ender and it just builds and builds to a heck of a conclusion' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' This was such a clever beginning to this series! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
24. The Inner Game of Tennis - W. Timothy Gallwey & Bill Gates
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“A Zen classic” ( The Washington Post ) about achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue and a foreword by NFL coach Pete Carroll “ The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country-club tennis players.”—Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball and The Big Short This phenomenally successful guide to mastering the game from the inside out has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Billie Jean King has called the book her tennis bible; Al Gore has used it to focus his campaign staff; and Itzhak Perlman has recommended it to young violinists. Based on W. Timothy Gallwey’s profound realization that the key to success doesn’t lie in holding the racket just right, or positioning the feet perfectly, but rather in keeping the mind uncluttered, this transformative book gives you the tools to unlock the potential that you’ve possessed all along. “The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a state of “relaxed concentration.” With chapters devoted to trusting the self and changing habits, it is no surprise then, that Gallwey’s method has had an impact far beyond the confines of the tennis court. Whether you want to play music, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. In this fiftieth-anniversary edition, the principles of the Inner Game shine through as more relevant today than ever before. No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success. |
25. The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller
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MESTRA -THE NEW SHORT STORY BY MADELINE MILLER OUT 29 SEPTEMBER **OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD** WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION A SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Captivating' DONNA TARTT 'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT 'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUE Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. 'An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad' GUARDIAN 'Sexy, dangerous, mystical' BETTANY HUGHES 'Beautifully descriptive and heart-achingly lyrical' DAILY MAIL |
26. A Darkness More Than Night - Michael Connelly
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Harry Bosch meets an ex-FBI profiler in one of the most disturbing cases he has faced...From the bestselling author of THE LINCOLN LAWYER. BOSCH TV STARTS FEBRUARY 2015. Terry McCaleb's enforced quiet lifestyle on the island of Catalina is a far cry from the hectic excitement of his former role as an FBI profiler. However, when small-time criminal Edward Gunn is found dead, McCaleb becomes embroiled in a disturbing and complex case leading him to cross the path of Harry Bosch. This infamous detective has always teetered on the brink of darkness in order to get inside the head of the killer. Is it possible that he has stepped across that finely drawn line and embraced darkness? |
27. Aika luvata - Lynne Graham
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Minisarja: Odotuksen aika (3/3) Cesario di Silvestri ja naiset on ääntä nopeampi yhdistelmä. Euroopan upeimpien naisten viettely on hänelle minuuttien kysymys...    Paitsi yhden! Ujo Jessica Martin kieltäytyy viikonloppuhuveista Cesarion kanssa. Sitten Cesarion omistamasta Halston Hallista katoaa arvokas maalaus - ja kun hämärämiehiksi teon takana paljastuvat Jessican vähemmän edustuskelpoiset sukulaiset, Cesario saa tarvitsemansa edun! Juuri nyt hänelle riittää hetken ilo; tulevaisuudessa hän tarvitsee myös perijän... |
28. The Night We Met - Abby Jimenez
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This book is also available as a limited edition Deluxe HB with designed endpapers and sprayed edges In everyone's life, there's a split-second decision that can change everything . . . For Larissa, it came when choosing which guy to ride home with after a concert. That night, she had no idea she'd met the perfect man. She and Chris are great together, co-parenting a slightly unhinged rescue Yorkie, sharing their favourite books, and judging bread (pumpernickel for the win!). For the first time amid all her side hustles to scrape by, things finally feel easy. But Chris isn't the one who drove Larissa home all those months ago - Chris is her boyfriend's best friend. All Chris wants is for Larissa to be happy. Standing by on the sidelines is slowly killing him, but making a move would destroy someone else. And he's just not that guy. With her dazzling acumen for knowing the human heart, Abby Jimenez delivers a gripping read that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way. 🎆 |
29. One Night: Unveiled - Jodi Ellen Malpas
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From the Top 10 bestselling author of THIS MAN, comes the unmissable final book in the ONE NIGHT series. They made their choice. And now Livy and Miller must fight for a life without secrets - and a passion without limits. . . Livy has never known pure desire like this. The gorgeous and mysterious Miller Hart captivates her, seduces her, and worships her in deliciously sinful ways. He knows her innermost thoughts, drawing her ever deeper into his dangerous world. Miller will do anything to keep Livy safe, even if it means risking his own life. But his dark history isn't the only thing that threatens their future together. As the truth of Livy's family legacy unravels, an unsettling parallel between past and present comes to light. With her world spinning out of control, Livy finds herself caught between the rapture of an all-consuming love - and a deadly obsession that could destroy them both. Breathtaking, intense and utterly gripping, this brand new novel is a must-read for all of Jodi's devoted fans as well as readers of Sylvia Day, J. Kenner and anyone who needs to escape with a love affair that will set your pulse racing... |
30. Flickan som lekte med elden - Stieg Larsson
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"Det finns inga oskyldiga. Däremot finns det olika grader av ansvar." Lisbeth Salander Den andra boken i Stieg Larssons Millenniumserie, succéfenomenet som sålt 100 miljoner exemplar världen över. En journalist och hans researchpartner hittas mördade och allt pekar på att Lisbeth Salander är skyldig till morden. Mikael Blomkvist misstänker att dödsfallen är kopplade till en traffickingoperation som leds av den ökände gangstern ‘Zala' - och att man försöker sätta dit Salander. En rad dramatiska händelser får Lisbeths mörka förflutna att göra sig påmint, och hon bestämmer sig för att göra upp med det förgångna en gång för alla. Hon ska straffa dem som förtjänar att straffas. Stieg Larssons tre romaner i Millenniumserien har för alltid gjort avtryck i spänningslitteraturen. Stieg Larsson avled 2005 och hann inte uppleva den globala succé böckerna gjort, med miljontals läsare som tagit Blomkvist och Salander till sina hjärtan. "Allt som imponerade i debuten är intakt också i uppföljaren: den skickliga personskildringen, den vassa dialogen, samhällskritiken, humorn och den sanslöst spännande intrigen." - Svenska Dagbladet "Det är både roligt och snyggt. Lisbeth Salander är den coolaste av hämndänglar, på rymmen ur Storebrors hus." - Aftonbladet "Lisbeth Salander är en av de mest originella och minnesvärd thrillerhjältarna på senare tid." - The New York Times (US) |
31. The Algebraist - Iain M. Banks
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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. 'Banks is a phenomenon' William Gibson It is 4034 AD. Humanity has made it to the stars but Fassin Taak, a Slow Seer at the Court of the Nasqueron Dwellers, will be fortunate if he makes it to the end of the year. The Nasqueron Dwellers inhabit a gas giant on the outskirts of the galaxy, in a system awaiting its wormhole connection to the rest of civilisation. In the meantime, they are dismissed as decadents living in a state of highly developed barbarism, hoarding data without order, hunting their own young and fighting pointless formal wars. Abruptly seconded to a military-religious order he's barely heard of - part of the baroque hierarchy of the Mercatoria, the latest galactic hegemony - Fassin Taak has to travel again amongst the Dwellers. He is in search of a secret hidden for half a billion years. But with each day that passes a war draws closer - a war that threatens to overwhelm everything and everyone he's ever known. Praise for the novels of Iain M. Banks: 'Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution' Independent on Sunday 'Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future' Guardian 'Jam-packed with extraordinary invention' Scotsman 'Compulsive reading' Sunday Telegraph Books by Iain M. Banks: Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata The State of the Art Against a Dark Background Feersum Endjinn The Algebraist Also now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks' Culture series of novels in incredible detail. |
32. My Favorite Half-Night Stand - Christina Lauren
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By the New York Times bestselling authors of the “resoundingly life-affirming tale” ( Entertainment Weekly ) Love and Other Words and The Unhoneymooners , a laugh-out-loud romp through online dating and its many, many fails. Millie Morris has always been one of the guys. A UC Santa Barbara professor, she’s a female-serial-killer expert who’s quick with a deflection joke and terrible at getting personal. And she, just like her four best guy friends and fellow professors, is perma-single. So when a routine university function turns into a black tie gala, Mille and her circle make a pact that they’ll join an online dating service to find plus-ones for the event. There’s only one hitch: after making the pact, Millie and one of the guys, Reid Campbell, secretly spend the sexiest half-night of their lives together, but mutually decide the friendship would be better off strictly platonic. But online dating isn’t for the faint of heart. While the guys are inundated with quality matches and potential dates, Millie’s first profile attempt garners nothing but dick pics and creepers. Enter “Catherine”—Millie’s fictional profile persona, in whose make-believe shoes she can be more vulnerable than she’s ever been in person. Soon “Catherine” and Reid strike up a digital pen-pal-ship...but Millie can’t resist temptation in real life, either. Soon, Millie will have to face her worst fear—intimacy—or risk losing her best friend, forever. Perfect for fans of Roxanne and She’s the Man , Christina Lauren’s latest romantic comedy is full of mistaken identities, hijinks, and a classic love story with a modern twist. Funny and fresh, you’ll want to swipe right on My Favorite Half-Night Stand . |
33. Shadows of Treachery - Christian Dunn, Nick Kyme, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, John French, Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill & Gav Thorpe
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From the battlefields of Phall and Isstvan, to the haunted shadows of Terra itself – the greatest war in the history of mankind rages on. While the traitor Legions continue their campaign of terror across the galaxy, preparations are made for the defence of the Imperial Palace and the final, inevitable reckoning that must yet come between Horus and the Emperor...  This anthology spans the entire Horus Heresy, with short stories from Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill and Gav Thorpe, as well as two brand new novella-length tales.  Learn the fate of Rogal Dorn’s fleet originally sent to Isstvan III in ‘The Crimson Fist’ by John French, and descend deeper into the darkness of the Night Lords Legion in ‘Prince of Crows’ by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. |
34. Tilaisuus totuudelle - Lynne Graham
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Minisarja: Odotuksen aika (1/3) Alejandro Navarro Vasquez, Olivaresin itsevaltainen kreivi, janoaa tilaisuutta puolustaa kunniaansa... Hänen vaimonsa on pettänyt häntä, ja jo se on espanjalaisen kunniakäsityksen mukaan anteeksiantamatonta. Katkera totuus hajonneesta avioliitosta varjostaa lisäksi Alejandron jokaista onnistumista. Tilaisuus saada oikeutta avautuu, kun yksityisetsivä onnistuu vihdoin löytämään Jemiman - ja kertoo, että Alejandron vaimolla on kaksivuotias poika... |
35. Grave Dance - Kalayna Price
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The second book in the Alex Craft urban fantasy series about a Grave Witch who can talk to the dead . Perfect for fans of Charlaine Harris and Cassandra Clare. "Memories hid in every cell of the body. Memories that my grave magic could unlock and give shape as a shade. Of course, that depended on having enough of the body at my disposal for my magic to fill in the gaps." After a month spent recovering from a vicious fight with a sorcerer, Grave Witch Alex Craft is ready to get back to solving murders by raising the dead. With her love life in turmoil thanks to the disappearance of FBI agent Falin Andrews and Death's shocking 'L word' confession, Alex is eager for the distractions of work. But her new case turns out to be more of a challenge than she was expecting. The police hire Alex to consult on a particularly strange investigation in a nature preserve. The strange part? There are no bodies, just leftover pieces. With a probable serial killer on the loose and no way to raise a shade without a body, Alex will have to rely solely on her ability to sense the grave to lead her to the dead. But with the strain of overusing her magic, this might be the last case Alex ever solves . . . **BOOK SIX IN THE ALEX CRAFT SERIES, GRAVE DESTINY , IS AVAILABLE 2nd APRIL!** |
36. Mystic River - Dennis Lehane
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The New York Times bestselling novel from Dennis Lehane is a gripping, unnerving psychological thriller about the effects of a savage killing on three former friends in a tightly knit, blue-collar Boston neighbourhood. There are threads in our lives. You pull one, and everything else gets affected. When they were children, Sean Devine, Jimmy Marcus and Dave Boyle were friends. But then a strange car pulled up their street. One boy got in the car, two did not, and something terrible happened - something that ended their friendship and changed all three boys forever. Twenty-five years later, Sean Devine is a homicide detective. Jimmy Marcus is an ex-con who owns a corner store. And Dave Boyle is trying to hold his marriage together and keep his demons at bay - demons that urge him to do horrific things. When Jimmy Marcus' daughter is found murdered, Sean Devine is assigned to the case. His personal life unravelling, he must go back into a world he thought he'd left behind. His investigation brings him into conflict with Jimmy Marcus, who finds his old criminal impulses tempt him to solve the crime with brutal justice. And then there is Dave Boyle, who came home the night Jimmy's daughter died covered in someone else's blood... |
37. Not in Love - Ali Hazelwood
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An Indie Next and a Hall of Fame LibraryReads Pick! A forbidden, secret affair proves that all’s fair in love and science—from New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all , but she has enough : a few friends she can always count on, the financial stability she yearned for as a kid, and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-fought. Until a hostile takeover and its offensively attractive front man threatens to bring it all crumbling down. Eli Killgore and his business partners want Kline, period. Eli has his own reasons for pushing this deal through—and he’s a man who gets what he wants. With one burning exception: Rue. The woman he can’t stop thinking about. The woman who's off-limits to him. Torn between loyalty and an undeniable attraction, Rue and Eli throw caution out the lab and the boardroom windows. Their affair is secret, no-strings-attached, and has a built-in deadline: the day one of their companies will prevail. But the heart is risky business—one that plays for keeps. |
38. My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Ottessa Moshfegh
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Read THE savagely funny razor-sharp satire of a woman looking out from the abyss. 'When I'd slept enough, I'd be okay. I'd be renewed, reborn.' On the surface, our narrator has everything you could want in life. She's young, thin, pretty, a recent Columbia graduate and lives in an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan paid for, like everything else, by her inheritance. But there is a vacuum in her life, and she's got the perfect solution. She's going to take a year under sedation to relax and hide away from the world. What could possibly go wrong? Blackly funny, merciless and compassionate, My Year of Rest and Relaxation, is the perfect read for fans of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and 'The book that everyone is talking about' The Times 'Diamond-hard entertainment' Guardian 'Electrifying...compelling...Moshfegh's protagonist is an unlikely revolutionary' Vanity Fair |
39. Beloved - Toni Morrison
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Sethe is now miles away from Sweet Home, the farm where she was kept as a slave. Unable to forget the unspeakable horrors that took place there, she is haunted by the violent spectre of her dead child, the daughter who died nameless and whose tombstone is etched with a single word, ‘Beloved’. A tale of brutality, horror and, above all, love at any cost, Beloved is Toni Morrison’s enduring masterpiece and best-known work. ‘Dazzling. . . Magical. . . An extraordinary work’ New York Times ‘Toni Morrison was a giant of her times and ours… Beloved is a heartbreaking testimony to the ongoing ravages of slavery, and should be read by all’ Margaret Atwood ‘An American masterpiece’ A. S. Byatt WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE **One of the BBC’s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World** |
40. His Majesty's Dragon - Naomi Novik
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In the first novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, a rare bond is formed between a young man and a dragon, and together they must battle in the Napoleonic Wars. “A terrifically entertaining fantasy novel.”—Stephen King Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France’s own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte’s boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire. “Just when you think you’ve seen every variation possible on the dragon story, along comes Naomi Novik. . . . Her wonderful Temeraire is a dragon for the ages.”—Terry Brooks Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS |
41. Ironwood - Michael Connelly
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THE NEW BLOCKBUSTER THRILLER FROM MILLION COPY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MICHAEL CONNELLY 'The second book in the new series from America's greatest living crime writer is another absolutely unputdownable police procedural' DAILY MIRROR 'If you're not yet a Connelly reader, this is as good an entry point as you will find' FINANCIAL TIMES 'All the characters are well drawn and the interplay is complex but rewarding. The man can do no wrong' BELFAST TELEGRAPH **** Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated-by twenty-two miles of ocean-from the troubles of Los Angeles County. But now a threat is coming to his safe haven. Acting on a tip from a confidential informant, Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night at the Airport in the Sky, a remote airstrip in the mountains. A duffel bag of drugs is dropped and the deputies move in, but things quickly go sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pickup man into the mountainside brush, shots are fired on the runway and the plane flies off. An internal inquiry follows, putting Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility for the disastrous operation. But he is determined to find out who brought deadly violence to his island, and begins his own secret investigation into the drug deal gone wrong. While under orders to remain in the sheriff's substation, he finds in the lost and found a valuable backpack that was never claimed. He traces it to a woman who disappeared while hiking on the island four years ago. But then why was the pack only turned in two months back? Now thoroughly intrigued, he follows the mystery all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Renée Ballard. Stilwell and Ballard work the case from both sides of the channel, and soon realize they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities. Meanwhile, frustrated at being shut out of an investigation on his own island, Stilwell risks his already shaky standing in the department to pursue a case whose reach is wider than he ever imagine. 'If you're not yet a Connelly reader, this is as good an entry point as you will find' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Pacy, ably-structured, well-written... a very good holiday read' THE CRITIC CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY: 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'The best mystery writer in the world' GQ 'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A master' STEPHEN KING 'America's greatest living crime writer' DAILY EXPRESS 'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH |
42. Machines Like Me - Ian McEwan
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**Number One Sunday Times Bestseller** Charlie, drifting through life and dodging full-time employment, is in love with Miranda, a bright student who lives with a terrible secret. When Charlie comes into money, he buys Adam, one of the first batch of synthetic humans. With Miranda's assistance, he co-designs Adam's personality. This near-perfect human is beautiful, strong and clever - and soon a love triangle forms, which leads Charlie, Miranda and Adam to a profound moral dilemma. Can you design the perfect partner? What makes us human? Our outward deeds or our inner lives? Provocative and moving, Machines Like Me explores whether a machine can ever truly understand the human heart. 'Funny, thought-provoking and politically acute... ' Sunday Times 'Dazzling' Guardian 'An unsettling examination of the human condition. Bold, clever' Sunday Telegraph |
43. You, With a View - Jessica Joyce
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'An electrifying debut, and the perfect summer read... A million out of five stars!' Ali Hazelwood, The Love Hypothesis ' Swoony, sexy, funny, and profoundly moving' Ava Wilder , How to Fake it in Hollywood ' This road trip romance is guaranteed to sweep you off your feet! ' Amy Lea , Set on You ' Stunningly heartfelt and sexy beyond words' Rachel Lynn Solomon , The Ex Talk --- Two weeks on the road... stuck in a car with your high-school enemy. Noelle Shepard is grieving the loss of her beloved grandmother when she discovers decades-old photos and letters that hint to a forbidden love in her gram's past. Needing to know the full story, she creates a TikTok video appealing for information - and it goes viral. Through her video, she manages to track down her grandmother's secret love, Paul, who offers to take her on the honeymoon road-trip he and Gram planned but never got to go on. Noelle jumps at the chance to make this one last connection with her grandmother. There's just one problem - Paul's grandson is Noelle's frustratingly handsome high-school rival Theo. And Theo has to come, too. It's only two weeks. Surely Noelle can survive that long? But with one car between them - and often only one bed - it doesn't take long for things to heat up... --- Readers are LOVING You, With a View 'I can't wait for everyone to scream about this... Absolute romance perfection ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was a couldn't-put-it-down/read-almost-in-one-sitting read for me... A true romance novel where my heart was left a mushy happy mess' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK IS PERFECT TO ME' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An absolute stunner of a debut. The banter between the two characters is top-notch and hilarious' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Do yourself a favour and add this to your TBR immediately !' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
44. Ship of Destiny - Robin Hobb
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'Even better than the Assassin books. I didn't think that was possible' George R.R. Martin The dragon, Tintaglia, has been released from her wizardwood coffin, only to find that the glories of her kingdom have passed into ancient memory. Meanwhile, Malta Vestrit navigates the acid flow of the Rain Wild River in a decomposing boat, accompanied by the Satrap Cosgo and his Companion Kekki. Against hope, a ship appears in the alien waters, but does it mean rescue, or a further nightmare, for Malta? In ruined Bingtown, the citizens are at war, If the city is to survive, Ronica Vestrit must unite all its peoples – both Trader and Tattooed – and liberate the city once and for all. Althea and Brashen are finally at sea together, sailing the liveship Paragon into pirate waters in a last-ditch effort to rescue the Vestrit family liveship, Vivacia, stolen by the Pirate king, Kennit; but there is mutiny brewing in their rag-tag crew; and in the mind of the mad ship itself… Majestic and sweeping, Ship of Destiny concludes the tale of the Vestrit family and their part in the history of The Liveship Traders with a soaring and unforgettable finale to this unique series of epic fantasy. Reviews 'What makes her novels addictive is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics' The Times ‘Hobb is superb’ Conn Iggulden ‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ Guardian About the author Robin Hobb is one of the world’s finest writers of epic fiction.She was born in California in 1952 but raised in Alaska, where she learned how to raise a wolf cub, to skin a moose and to survive in the wilderness. When she married a fisherman who fished herring and the Kodiak salmon-run for half the year, these skills would stand her in good stead. She raised her family, ran a smallholding, delivered post to her remote community, all at the same time as writing stories and novels. She succeeded on all fronts, raising four children and becoming an internationally best-selling writer. She lives in Tacoma, Washington State. |
45. Empire of the Vampire - Jay Kristoff
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'This book is bloody brilliant' V.E. Schwab ‘A ripping read’ Joe Abercrombie The SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestseller from the award-winning author of the Nevernight Chronicle It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. Ever since, vampires have waged war against humanity building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Gabriel de León, half man, half monster, and last remaining silversaint – a sworn brother of the holy Silver Order dedicated to defending the realm from the creatures of the night – is all that stands between the world and its end. Imprisoned by the very monsters he has vowed to destroy Gabriel is forced to tell his story – a story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the War of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope: The Holy Grail. Featuring the darkly beautiful illustrations of Bon Orthwick (@monolimeart) Reviews ‘A gothic bloodbath that will leave any reader breathless. The story is a vast apocalyptic canvass, reminiscent of Justin Cronin’s THE PASSAGE or even Stephen King’s THE STAND, yet Kristoff’s work stands on its own ruthless merit as the opening gambit of a richer tale yet to unfold. I can’t wait to return again to this rich, lush, and bloody world. Until then, read this book now!’ — James Rollins, No.1 NEW YORK TIMES author of THE LAST ODYSSEY and THE STARLESS CROWN ‘A wonderfully crafted tale, the pieces as meticulously interlocked as fine woodwork. A chilling new take on vampire lore and those who must battle that darkness. EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE looks fearlessly at how ruthless Good must become when confronted with unrelenting Evil’ — Robin Hobb, SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author 'Brilliant and unputdownable, with tenderness and light bound into the bitter dark of a grim and fascinating world' — Laini Taylor, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of STRANGE THE DREAMER 'This book is bloody brilliant' — V.E Schwab, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE Praise for The Nevernight Chronicle: ‘If you love Robin Hobb or George R.R. Martin, you will adore NEVERNIGHT’ — STARBURST ‘With a delicate balance of the ancient and the magical, this tense and brutal tale is unflinching, thrilling and satisfying’ — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Joins lyrical high fantasy, Pratchett-like humour and unflinching descriptions of violence . . . something special’ — SCIFI NOW About the author JAY KRISTOFF is a #1 international, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction. He is the winner of eight Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, has over two million books in print and is published in over thirty-five countries, most of which he has never visited. He is as surprised about all of this as you are. He is 6’7” and has approximately 10,000 days to live. He does not believe in happy endings. |
46. Flora ja mahdollisen rajat - Lynne Graham
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Minisarja: Odotuksen aika (2/3) Naiset ovat valmiita ylittämään mahdollisen rajat sanoakseen kyllä kaikkeen, mitä Angelo van Zaal haluaa - joten Angelo kokee elämänsä järkytyksen, kun omanarvontuntoinen Flora Bennett sanoo hänen suunnitelmilleen ei kiitos!    Flora haluaa adoptoida edesmenneen sisarensa tyttövauvan, kun Angelo uskoo ryhtyvänsä tytön huoltajaksi itse. Ikään kuin jo se ei koettelisi Angelon temperamenttia: Floralla on otsaa olla välittämättä selvästä... luonnonvoimasta heidän välillään. Ja kun keino suostutella Flora mukaan Angelon suunnitelmiin löytyy, siihen kuuluu odottamaton raskaus ja kolme uutta vauvaa... |
47. Children of Strife - Adrian Tchaikovsky
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They thought they’d found refuge. But paradise became their prison. The Sunday Times bestselling science-fiction adventure from the master of the genre, Adrian Tchaikovsky. Centuries ago, a maverick terraforming team played God with a distant planet. Out of their vanity and spite, something terrible and unexpected arose. Generations later, tormented scientist Alis is among the crew of the research vessel that rediscovers this lost outpost. But Alis wakes from nightmares of her own making to an all-too-real catastrophe on board. The rest of the crew has vanished – leaving only Cato, the belligerent mantis-shrimp captain, and Kern, the ship’s AI. Searching for their lost fellows, Alis and Cato must venture into the darkness of the planet below. What did those ancient terraformers unleash? And will their last surviving crewmate become a greater threat than the world itself? The journey that began with Children of Time reaches a new, terrifying frontier in Children of Strife , featuring epic adventure, first contact and the nature of intelligence among the stars. * * * Praise for the series: ‘ Children of Time has a fabulous sense of scale that only someone as talented as Adrian Tchaikovsky can pull off . . . Very much recommended’ – Peter F. Hamilton ‘Brilliant science fiction and far-out world building’ – James McAvoy ‘A joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human’ – Patrick Ness 'An exemplar of classic widescreen science fiction’ – New Scientist Children of Strife was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 30/03/2026. |
48. Caraval - Stephanie Garber
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Welcome, welcome to CARAVAL , the first book in Stephanie Garber’s enchanting, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Caraval series, about two sisters swept up in a mysterious competition filled with magic, heartbreak, and danger THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER! Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful and cruel father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over. But this year, Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to attend. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, and her sister disappears forever. Continue the adventure in Legendary, Finale, and Spectacular― out now! Also by Stephanie Garber: The Once Upon a Broken Heart Series: - Once Upon a Broken Heart - The Ballad of Never After - A Curse for True Love - The Mirror of Infinite Endings Alchemy of Secrets |
49. The Cat Who Caught a Killer - L T Shearer
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'Charming and original. This book is the cat’s whiskers' – Anthony Horowitz, author of The Twist of a Knife The Cat Who Caught a Killer by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read, set in West London, for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and S. J. Bennett’s The Windsor Knot . Meet Conrad. Conrad is a cat. You’ve never met a detective like him before. Neither has Lulu Lewis, until he walks into her life one summer’s day. Mourning the recent death of her husband, the former police detective had expected a gentle retirement, quietly enjoying life on her new canal boat, The Lark, and visiting her mother-in-law in a nearby care home. But when her mother-in-law dies suddenly in suspicious circumstances, Lulu senses foul play and resolves to find out what really happened. And a remarkable cat named Conrad will be with her every step of the way . . . Praise for LT Shearer: 'Perfect for all those who love their crime cosy' – Peter James, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Roy Grace series 'My favourite detective duo . . . had me curled up and purring from first page to last' – Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners 'A terrific read' – J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder And readers are loving Conrad the cat detective . . . Five Star Reader Reviews: 'This was such a charming tale and a genuine mystery that had me glued to my e-reader from start to finish' 'I absolutely loved this book! Conrad was a wonderful character who I would love to encounter again' ' I just loved Conrad the talking cat who really is the star of this gentle murder mystery story' |
50. The Twelve Nights Of Christmas - Sarah Morgan
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His housekeeper, or his Christmas present? Unexpectedly homeless for the festive season, and exhausted from transforming the penthouse of the hotel where she works into a dazzling winter wonderland, chambermaid Evie Anderson secretly sleeps over. Woken by an outrageously sensual kiss, Evie feels her body come alive…until she realises her seducer is Rio Zaccarelli, her dangerously attractive new boss! This Christmas, it’s imperative Rio’s reputation appears spotless – but innocently enticing Evie is a temptation he can’t resist! Their scorching chemistry leads to twelve nights of endless pleasure. But will it last once the decorations come down? About the author USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes hot, happy contemporary romance. Her trademark humour and sensuality have gained her fans across the globe and two RITA® Awards from the Romance Writers of America. Sarah lives near London with her family. Visit her at www.sarahmorgan.com |
51. The Greek's Blackmailed Wife - Sarah Morgan
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In order to secure the Greek island resort he's always wanted, ruthless tycoon Zander Volakis needs to change his image–fast! The only person who can help him is the woman who betrayed him five years ago: his wife! But Lauranne O'Neill refuses to work with Zander. He has the power to ruin her life again. To play with Zander is to play with fire… ! Her refusal leaves Zander with only one choice: he will buy her back and blackmail her until she's his…. About the author USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes hot, happy contemporary romance. Her trademark humour and sensuality have gained her fans across the globe and two RITA® Awards from the Romance Writers of America. Sarah lives near London with her family. Visit her at www.sarahmorgan.com |
52. Transcription - Ben Lerner
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Winner of the Orwell Prize Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by The New York Times From “the most talented writer of his generation” (Giles Harvey, The New York Times Magazine ), a lightning flash of a novel that is at once a gripping emotional drama and a brilliant examination of the devices, digital and literary, we use to store—or to erase—our memories. The narrator of Ben Lerner’s new novel has traveled to Providence, Rhode Island, where he is to conduct what will be the final published interview with Thomas, his ninety-year-old mentor and the father of his college friend Max. Thomas is a giant in the arts who seems to hail from the future and the past simultaneously and who reenchants the air when he speaks. But the narrator drops his smartphone in the hotel sink. He arrives at Thomas’s house with no recording device, a fact he is mysteriously unable to confess. What unfolds from this dreamlike circumstance is the unforgettable story of the triangle formed by Thomas, Max, and the narrator, and an exploration of fathers and sons, male friendship and rivalry, and the challenges of parenting in a burning world. One of the first great novels about the early days of Covid, it is also a brilliant meditation on those technologies that enrich or impoverish our connection to one another, that store or obliterate memory. Full of startling insight, but summoning the intensity of a séance, Lerner’s writing shows us how the air is full of messages, full of ghosts. Ultimately, Transcription demonstrates what only a work of fiction can record. |
53. It Had to Be a Duke - Vivienne Lorret
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USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret launches a new series with a sparkling romance about a spinster, a duke, and a fake engagement that blurs the lines between enemies and lovers… Verity Hartley always tells the truth. Well, mostly. However, when her snooty neighbor returns to their small hamlet to brag about having a grand Season, a plethora of ballgowns, and so many suitors that she cannot possibly decide which one to marry, Verity tells a lie. She claims to be betrothed. To a duke. Who happens to be her family’s sworn enemy. But what are the odds that he would ever learn of this one, little, harmless falsehood? Magnus Warring, the Duke of Longhurst, is on the precipice of marrying an heiress to save his estate from financial ruin. At least, he was. Until he hears an unbelievable rumor that he is already betrothed. To the daughter of a liar, cheat, and swindler! Needing to protect his reputation, he hunts down the culprit. And when he finds the untamed beguiler, she has the audacity to ask him to lie for her. To pretend to be her fiancé! One week, that’s all Verity needs. Then Magnus can return to his life. But nothing is ever that simple. Sometimes it doesn’t take that long to fall in love, even with the enemy. |
54. Basic Economics - Thomas Sowell
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The bestselling citizen’s guide to economics  “Thomas Sowell is the nation’s greatest living economist.” — American Spectator   Basic Economics is a citizen’s guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who wishes to understand how the economy functions. Drawing on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history, Sowell explains basic economic principles for the general public in plain English.   |
55. Clive Cussler's Fire Strike - Mike Maden
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JOIN JUAN CABRILLO AND THE OREGON CREW IN THE LATEST EXPLOSIVE THRILL-RIDE FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon must battle an army of genetically engineered mercenaries to stop a hypersonic missile attack in this explosive new instalment The Adventure King' Sunday Express 'Just about the best in the business' New York Post ---- A hypersonic missile. A genetically engineered army. A worldwide plot of destruction . . . When Juan Cabrillo, captain of the state-of-the-art Oregon , is hired to extract an undercover operative in Kenya, he lands his crew in a snakepit of trouble – and at the centre of a possible Middle Eastern war. Seeking to block the deadly ambitions of a Saudi prince, Cabrillo's crew need to find two missing hypersonic missiles while also facing down a force of bio-hacked soldiers endowed with an unquenchable appetite for violence. From a remote Tibetan fortress via the Amazon rainforest to the jagged mountains of Yemen, the Oregon team must use every shred of courage and cunning they can muster to stop the Arabian Sea turning red . . . |
56. Writing High-Performance .NET Code, 2nd Edition - Ben Watson
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Take performance to the next level! This book does not just teach you how the CLR works---it teaches you exactly what you need to do now to obtain the best performance today. It will expertly guide you through the nuts and bolts of extreme performance optimization in .NET, complete with in-depth examinations of CLR functionality, free tool recommendations and tutorials, useful anecdotes, and step-by-step guides to measure and improve performance. This second edition incorporates the advances and improvements in .NET over the last few years, as well as greatly expanded coverage of tools, more topics, more tutorials, more tips, and improvements throughout the entire book. New in the 2nd Edition: - 50% increase in content! - New examples, code samples, and diagrams throughout entire book - More ways to analyze the heap and find memory problems - More tool coverage, including expanded usage of Visual Studio - More benchmarking - New GC configuration options - Code warmup techniques - New .NET features such as ref-returns, value tuples, SIMD, and more - More detailed analysis of LINQ - Tips for high-level feature areas such as ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and WPF Also find expanded coverage and discover new tips and tricks for: - Profiling with multiple tools to quickly find problem areas - Detailed description of the garbage collector, how to optimize your code for it, and how to diagnose difficult memory-related issues - How to analyze JIT and diagnose warmup problems - Effective use of the Task Parallel Library to maximize throughput - Which .NET features and APIs to use and which to avoid - Instrument your program with performance counters and ETW events - Use the latest and greatest .NET features - Build a performance-minded team - ...and so much more |
57. Everyone Here is Lying - Shari Lapena
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ORDER the brand-new unputdownable thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Shari Lapena: GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER ------- THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The most addictive book I've read in ages… Just brilliant .' LISA JEWELL ' Fast paced, tightly-plotted and with twists so well executed they floored me . Loved every word!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Genius. I loved it .' ANDREA MARA ------- Welcome to Stanhope - a safe neighbourhood. A place for families. William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he's been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So, when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper. Hours later, Avery's family declares her missing. Suddenly Stanhope doesn't feel so safe. And William isn't the only one on his street who's hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery's neighbours become increasingly unhinged. Who took Avery Wooler? Nothing will prepare you for the truth… ------- Praise for Everyone Here is Lying : 'Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read. A chilling exploration of the worst-case repercussions and extensive fallout of a brief affair.' SARAH VAUGHAN, author of Anatomy of a Scandal 'A taut , clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets . . . Prepare to be consumed!' ASHLEY AUDRAIN, author of The Whispers 'I inhaled Everyone Here Is Lying . The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever , and the writing is as perfect as can be .' LIZ NUGENT, author of Strange Sally Diamond 'Shari Lapena is a modern master of the psychological thriller , and all of her considerable talents are at work in Everyone Here Is Lying .' STEVE CAVANAGH, author of Fifty Fifty 'You simply can't put it down' ROBERT GOLD, author of Twelve Secrets 'I defy you to put it down until you know what happened to Avery Wooler.' GILLY MACMILLAN, author of The Fall 'Shari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections ' Literary Review 'A fast-paced read with jaw-dropping twists ' The i ------- Readers love Everyone Here is Lying: ***** This book was a revelation ***** A well written story that is totally unforgettable ***** Couldn't wait for the next chapter - never saw the twist!!! ***** Gripped from the first few lines ***** As always, Shari Lapena doesnt disappoint. Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller, April 2024 Not a Happy Family, Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Spring 2023 Shari Lapena's books have sold over 2 million copies across all formats [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024] |
58. Witch Hat Atelier volume 9 - Kamome Shirahama
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AT THE BORDERLINE With their magic contraptions in hand, Coco and her friends head to Ezrest for the annual festival, Silver Eve! The cobblestone streets of the crown city are lined with vibrant tents, and visitors from across the land partake in reunions and greetings anew. Here, witches, royals, the Knights Moralis, and even the Three Wise converge—each party carrying with them their private motivations and powerful histories. However, the bright lights and merriment lure in the uninvited as well… |
59. Viking Sword - Griff Hosker
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Jarl Dragon Heart and his special sword prove to be magnets for every young warrior who wishes to make a name for himself. After three assassination attempts the Viking goes to Wessex where he helps Egbert, the King of Wessex fight off an invasion from Mercia backed by Danes from Jorvik .A fast moving book that concludes in a cataclysmic battle in the Isles of Man. |
60. The Very Definition of Love - Sophia Benoit
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Bridgerton meets Emily Henry in this fresh take on regency romance about a wallflower writing a dictionary of bawdy slang who arranges her own marriage to the ultimate instructor: the town rake. 'Sexy and witty . . . a clever regency romance that kept me giggling' JOSS RICHARD 1816 - Harriet Bancroft doesn't mind that she's on her fifth season with no marriage prospects, it gives her more time to write her dictionary of modern slang. Words are her passion, especially the exciting, filthy ones men have kept hidden from women for far too long. Enter the ultimate teacher . . . When Harriet accidentally finds herself in a compromising situation with the notorious rake Lord Alexander, she has no choice but to sort of kidnap him and strong-arm him into an elopement. This arranged marriage has a very particular condition - it will be in-name-only, leaving each of them to follow their own interests. For Harriet that's her work; for Alexander, that's women. But love has a different lesson in mind . . . Soon Alexander's rakish lifestyle is not nearly as fun as spending time with Harriet, and Harriet's beginning to worry that she might actually like her husband. Behind the closed doors of their respectable home, things become a little . . . complicated. After all, who better to teach her the very thorough meaning of these indecent words than the renowned lover, Lord Alexander Stirling? Perhaps this marriage will teach them both a little more about that word they've been avoiding - love. Tropes ❤️🔥 Enemies-to-lovers 💍 Marriage of convenience 🛌 There's only one bed 💘 Yearning 📚 He teaches her 💐Regency era 💕 Rake x wallflower Praise for The Very Definition of Love 'Hot, heartfelt, and witty. This smart and sexy Regency romance is the very definition of a page-turner' Lauren Kung Jessen 'A witty, sexy, and deliciously fun romp! Historical romance readers will love Sophia Benoit's charming debut!' Liana De la Rosa 'Endless pleasures: a bawdy romance, a good laugh, and a sneaky education in the Regency era's filthiest slang . . . heartfelt, sizzling, and witty' Hannah Orenstein 'Wickedly nerdy and unapologetically hot . . . a sparkling new voice in romance!' Ella Dawson '[A] playful and sexy Regency debut' Publishers Weekly |
61. The Duke's Somerset Sins - Anne Knight, Colleen Kelly & Kay K Denner
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This is your invitation to the Bastards' Ball.  All of London knows the sixth Duke of Somerset for his sprawling wealth, stern demeanor, and the antics of his five (mostly) illegitimate children, known in ballrooms and gossip rags as the  Somerset Sins . But each of the Sins is soon in for a surprise. The duke is dying, and he has one demand for his children: marriage. If they can't secure a spouse that meets his approval, he'll find one for them with a glittering ball on Valentine's Day. Christened the  Bastards' Ball , the  beaumonde  will turn out in droves to watch one of the most powerful men in England play matchmaker for his unruly brood. Except, much like their father, the Sins have their own schemes. •William - the duty-bound heir finds himself locked in a room with a beautiful, free-spirited woman he shouldn't want but desperately does. •Alex - the charming rake hatches the perfect plan to wed the lovely flowerseller, and annul the marriage later. •Addy - the hellion likes all the things a duke's daughter shouldn't: gambling, wearing waistcoats, and a certain lovely proprietress of a gaming hell. •Sebastien - the independent industrialist will do anything to further his financial interests, even marry an intriguing older woman in exchange for a share in her family's business. •Sophie - the darling of the family who decides to break free and find her own adventure, alongside a gruff, working man with the eyes of a poet traveling the same direction. Discover each Sin's story in this steamy anthology of interconnected novellas. One family, five stories, a thousand ways to start a scandal.  Spend your Valentine's Day with the Somerset Sins. |
62. Historiens återkomst: Europa och världsordningens sammanbrott - Martin Kragh
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I vissa skeden av historien sker händelseutvecklingen så hastigt att den värld som tagits för given plötsligt faller samman. Rysslands krig mot Ukraina. Det upptrappade våldet i Mellanöstern. Kinas växande makt. Ett USA där Trumps återkomst till Vita huset ytterligare vidgat sprickorna i den regelbaserade världsordningens fundament. I den här boken beskriver Martin Kragh den brytningstid vi nu genomlever i ett vidare sammanhang – mot bakgrund av försöken att under två sekel etablera en världsordning stabil nog att stå emot historiens flodvågor. Med den följer Kragh upp succén med Det fallna imperiet . |
63. Neuroscience For Dummies - Frank Amthor
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A fascinating look at what’s rattling around in your skull Neuroscience For Dummies introduces you to the mind-boggling study of the human brain. It tracks to the content of a typical introductory neuroscience class at the college level —and it’s perfect for anyone curious about what makes us tick. New technologies and an explosion of research have completely transformed our understanding of memory, depression, the mind-body connection, learning, and genetics. This updated edition—still in classic, beginner-friendly Dummies style—covers the latest research advances and technologies in the field of neuroscience. Put some knowledge about the brain into your brain. Grasp the basic concepts and applications of neuroscience Understand the brain’s structure and function Explore how the brain impacts memory, learning, and emotions Discover how the brain is connected with other physical systems For students and general readers alike, Neuroscience For Dummies is a great way to understand what’s going on inside our heads. |
64. Bear Head - Adrian Tchaikovsky
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Honey the genetically engineered bear starts a revolution on the Red Planet in the new novel from the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time. WELCOME TO HELL CITY, MARS Jimmy Martin has a sore head. He's used to smuggling illegal data in his headspace. But this is the first time it has started talking to him. The data claims to be a distinguished academic, author and civil rights activist. It also claims to be a bear. A bear named Honey. Jimmy has nothing against bioforms – he's one himself, albeit one engineered out of human stock – and works with them everyday in Hell City, building the future, staking mankind's claim to a new world: Mars. The problem is that humanity isn't the only entity with designs on the Red Planet. Out in the airless desert there is another presence. A novel intelligence, elusive, unknowable and potentially lethal. And Honey is here to make contact with it, whether Jimmy likes it or not. PRAISE FOR BEAR HEAD: 'An unashamedly thrilling escapade' The Times 'Funny, appalling, gruesome and uplifting... Propelled by a cracking plot that balances dystopian satire with a palpable sense of moral peril' Daily Mail 'An absolute whammy of a read, and a must for anyone who enjoys a smart, fast-paced, hugely entertaining blast of speculative fiction... This is one of those books where you can just throw yourself and abandon yourself to a fabulous story, knowing you will be entertained throughout' LoveReading 'A rousing good read' Guardian 'If you're a fan of Black Mirror, this classic dystopian book will have you hooked within the first few pages. Smart, fast-paced, and razor-sharp, this book is surprisingly funny while still remaining deeply thought-provoking' Daily Express |
65. En plena noche (Trilogía de Illumbe 2) - Mikel Santiago
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Más de 1.500.000 de lectores ya recomiendan la trilogía de Illumbe. Tras el éxito de El mentiroso , empieza la segunda parte de la trilogía ambientada en Illumbe, el pueblo con más misterios y secretos del País Vasco. Un grupo de rock. Un concierto. Una chica desaparecida. Han pasado más de veinte años, pero hay noches que nunca terminan. ¿Puede una noche marcar el destino de todos los que la vivieron? Han pasado más de veinte años desde que Diego Letamendia, estrella del rock en declive, actuó por última vez en su pueblo natal, Illumbe. Esa fue la noche del final de su banda y su grupo de amigos, y también la de la desaparición de Lorea, su novia. La policía nunca logró esclarecer lo ocurrido con la chica, que fue vista saliendo a toda prisa de la sala de conciertos, como si huyera de algo o de alguien. Después de aquello, Diego emprendió una carrera de éxitos en solitario y jamás regresó al pueblo. Cuando uno de los miembros de la banda muere en un extraño incendio, Diego decide volver a Illumbe. Han pasado muchos años y el reencuentro con los antiguos amigos es difícil: ninguno de ellos sigue siendo la persona que fue. Mientras, crece la sospecha de que el incendio no fue accidental. ¿Es posible que todo esté relacionado y que, tanto tiempo después, Diego pueda encontrar nuevas pistas sobre lo que pasó con Lorea? Mikel Santiago vuelve a ambientar en el pueblo imaginario del País Vasco, donde ya transcurría su anterior novela, El mentiroso , esta historia marcada por un pasado que podría tener terribles consecuencias en el presente. Este thriller magistral nos envuelve en la nostalgia de los años noventa al tiempo que vamos desenredando el misterio de aquella noche que todos luchan por olvidar. |
66. Salvar el fuego (Premio Alfaguara de novela 2020) - Guillermo Arriaga
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PREMIO ALFAGUARA DE NOVELA 2020 ENTRE LOS 30 MEJORES LIBROS DE LITERATURA EN ESPAÑOL DE 2020 SEGÚN EL MUNDO Una historia de amor entre el miedo y la rabia en un país dividido Por el autor de El Salvaje, Amores perros, 21 gramos y Babel «La llama de un fósforo dura solo unos segundos, pero es capaz de incendiar un bosque.» Salvar el fuego es una historia que explora la capacidad de los seres humanos para cruzar las fronteras de la locura, el deseo y la venganza. Marina es una coreógrafa, casada, con tres hijos y una vida convencional. José Cuauhtémoc proviene de los extremos de la sociedad, un homicida condenado a cincuenta años de cárcel, un león detrás del cristal, siempre amenazante y listo para atacar. Entre ambos se desarrolla una relación improbable. Poco a poco, ella entra en un mundo desconocido y brutal hasta que desciende a las entrañas mismas del fuego. De tintes shakespearianos, ritmo trepidante y gran tensión, esta novela relata las paradojas de un país y las contradicciones más feroces del amor y la esperanza. Con esta obra escrita desde diversos puntos de vista y en diferentes tiempos, Arriaga se sitúa entre los escritores más arriesgados y apasionantes de la literatura actual. «Narra con intensidad y dinamismo una historia de violencia en el México contemporáneo donde el amor y la redención aún son posibles. El autor se sirve tanto de una extraordinaria fuerza visual como de la recreación y reinvención del lenguaje coloquial para lograr una obra de inquietante verosimilitud.» DEL ACTA DEL JURADO DEL XXIII PREMIO ALFAGUARA DE NOVELA, presidido por Juan Villoro e integrado por Laura Alcoba, Edurne Portela, Antonio Lucas, Jesús Rodríguez Trueba, y Pilar Reyes La crítica ha dicho: «Una novela de enorme intensidad que se lee de manera trepidante y apasionada.» Juan Villoro, presidente del jurado «El mexicano Guillermo Arriaga no es solo un escritor de la gran pantalla sino un narrador de raza, cuyas obsesiones vitales dejan honda huella en el lector.» Matías Néspolo, El Mundo «Una novela fabulosa, con un pulso magnífico; un premio justo.» Jorge Raya Pons, The Objective «Novela de ritmo desbocado como el alud de sangre, droga y frenesí de unos personajes que lo apuestan todo a un futuro débil pero al que necesitan aferrarse.» Luis Alemany, Antonio Lucas y Manuel Llorente, El Mundo ("Los mejores 30 libros de literatura en español de 2020") «Querido maestro, Guillermo Arriaga: gracias. Porque leer Salvar el fuego en estos días tan complejos de confinamiento, soledad, ruido, temor, esperanza y confianza me ha salvado de otros fuegos, esos que te abrasan y que no apagan las lágrimas por cuantiosas u oceánicas que sean.» Sonia Asensio, InfoLibre «Una animalada de novela, qué pulso narrativo, qué ritmo, qué historia, qué México partido en dos, qué cantidad de miserias y pasiones: un novelón.» Carles Francino, La Ventana (Cadena Ser) «Tiene tal fuerza que te empuja una y otra vez contra la pared. [...] Una novela ambiciosa y compacta, sin postizos o artificios innecesarios.» Carlos Zanón, El País «Una abrasadora historia de amor [...] con una vigorosa narrativa. [...] Su novela más sólida.» Francisco Millet Alcoba, La Opinión de Málaga «Un libro que late, como el fuego de su título, en las manos.» Jesús García Calero, ABC |
67. Double Crossed - Brian Wood
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The Sunday Times Bestseller that inspired BBC drama Danny Boy At the age of 23, Brian Wood was thrust into the front line in Iraq, in the infamous Battle of Danny Boy. Ambushed, he led a charge across open ground with insurgents firing at just five soldiers. On his return, he was awarded the Military Cross. But Brian's story had only just begun. Struggling to re-integrate into family life, he suffered from PTSD. Then, five years later, a letter arrived: it summoned him to give evidence at the Al-Sweady Inquiry into allegations of war crimes by British soldiers during the Iraq invasion of 2003. After years of public shame, Brian took the stand and delivered a powerful testimony, and following the tense inquiry room scenes, justice was finally served. Phil Shiner, the lawyer who made the false accusations, was struck off and stripped of an honorary doctorate. In this compelling memoir, Brian speaks powerfully and movingly about the three battles in his life, from being ambushed with no cover, to the mental battle to adjust at home, to being falsely accused of hideous war crimes. It's a remarkable and dark curve which ends with his honour restored but, as he says, it was too little, too late. |
68. Spinning Silver - Naomi Novik
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “One of the year’s strongest fantasy novels” (NPR), an imaginative retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale from the bestselling author of Uprooted . NEBULA AND HUGO AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF PASTE ’ S BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library With the Nebula Award–winning Uprooted, Naomi Novik opened a brilliant new chapter in an already acclaimed career, delving into the magic of fairy tales to craft a love story that was both timeless and utterly of the now. Spinning Silver draws readers deeper into this glittering realm of fantasy, where the boundary between wonder and terror is thinner than a breath, and safety can be stolen as quickly as a kiss. Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty—until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold. When an ill-advised boast draws the attention of the king of the Staryk—grim fey creatures who seem more ice than flesh—Miryem’s fate, and that of two kingdoms, will be forever altered. She will face an impossible challenge and, along with two unlikely allies, uncover a secret that threatens to consume the lands of humans and Staryk alike. Includes the new bonus short story “Hoodwinked” Praise for Spinning Silver ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Time, Tordotcom, Popsugar, Vox, Vulture, Paste, Bustle, Library Journal “A perfect tale . . . A big and meaty novel, rich in both ideas and people, with the vastness of Tolkien and the empathy and joy in daily life of Le Guin.” — The New York Times Book Review “Gorgeous, complex, and magical . . . This is the kind of book that one might wish to inhabit forever.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Cool and clever and . . . dire and wonderful.” —Laini Taylor, author of Strange the Dreamer “The Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale has never been as captivating. . . . Spinning Silver further cements [Novik’s] place as one of the genre greats.” — Paste |
69. Someone to Watch Over Me - Judith McNaught
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Discover the sensual and sweeping power of love in New York Times bestselling author Judith McNaught’s contemporary romances that will make “you laugh, cry, and fall in love again” ( RT Book Reviews ). Leigh Kendall is relishing her stellar Broadway acting career in her marriage to Logan Manning, scion of an old New York family, when her husband finds the perfect mountain property for their dream house. But while driving upstate on a winter’s night, Leigh is run off the road in the midst of a blinding blizzard. When she awakes in the local hospital, seriously injured, the police inform her that her husband has mysteriously disappeared, and Leigh becomes the focus of their suspicions. The more she discovers about her husband and his business affairs, the less she realizes she knew about Logan Manning. Now, Leigh is heading deeper and deeper into unknown territory—where friends and enemies are impossible to distinguish, and the truth becomes the most terrifying weapon of all in this thrilling tale filled with unrelenting suspense, unforgettable characters, and powerful traces of greed, ambition, and desire. |
70. What Is Consciousness? - Stephen Wolfram
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From the Ruliad to Awareness: A Computational Account of Consciousness In the Wolfram Physics Project, the ruliad—the entangled limit of all possible computations—serves as the substrate from which both physical law and subjective experience emerge. Within this framework, consciousness is modeled not as an independent phenomenon but as a consequence of the computationally bounded nature of observers. Such observers maintain persistence of identity while coarse-graining their trajectories through rulial and branchial space, generating a coherent thread of experience from the underlying combinatorial structure. This essay integrates the mechanics of space, time and quantum phenomena with the informational constraints that define an observer's perspective. And by treating consciousness as an inevitable corollary of these constraints, Wolfram links its study directly to foundational physics—making awareness another dimension of the same computational fabric that governs the universe. |
71. Preaching to the Choir - Adrian Tchaikovsky
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Elena Mendes thought she understood what “old money” was. She knew her boyfriend Ross Enderbough was rich. Like, “old money” rich. She knew he was the scion of some eccentric British line that predates the whole United States. She knew he didn’t really get on with his family, and that he fled to America to study free of their influence. Ross has been summoned to Enderby, the family mansion built as a monastery centuries ago, for an exclusive, mysterious family gathering that happens only once a generation. Spouses and partners aren’t invited, but Ross has asked Elena to come anyway for moral support. But there are secrets in the mouldering old pile, and terrors in the unkempt woods on the estate. And Elena slowly comes to realise that “old money” means so much more than she’d ever imagined… |
72. The War on Reality - Dr. Frank Turek & Phoenix Hayes
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Returning to the Source of All Reality For decades, society has grown increasingly untethered from objective truth. But now it has raised the stakes by attempting to rewrite reality itself. Identity is declared, biology is negotiable, feelings outrank facts, and silence is violence…but speaking is also violence, depending on the day.   How do we help our culture, our churches, and the next generation regain their footing on the timeless truths about reality?  By reconnecting them to the One who created it.  In The War on Reality , authors Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes peel back the layers of confusion, deception, and misinformation with clear thinking, sharp humor, and unapologetic truth.  Drawing from Scripture, logic, philosophy, science, and history, Frank and Phoenix tackle life's biggest questions about God, human nature, morality, identity, and destiny. Along the way, they expose the destructive ideas pulling Western civilization off course and show how to get back to solid ground.  Let this guide sharpen your vision in this war, deepen your trust in the One who created reality, and equip you to witness boldly in a culture that desperately needs truth. |
73. Punch Drunk Love Vol. 5 - moscareto & Okdong
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After a dramatic departure from their previous company, Park Seon-woo and Jeong Tae-moon are working together yet again, this time in a true boss/subordinate relationship. Things are as spicy as ever in the bedroom, but for some reason, even though Seon-woo stays at Mr. Jeong's every night, the topic of moving in together makes Tae-moon nervous. It's already hard enough as it is, keeping their relationship--and Tae-moon's bastard parentage--a secret at work, then Tae-moon's jerk of a father butts in again to insist on meeting Seon-woo's disturbingly normal parents. Can Seon-woo and Tae-moon's relationship withstand the inevitable fallout? |
74. Как выработать уверенность в себе и влиять на людей, выступая публично - Дейл Карнеги
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Умение уверенно общаться, внятно доносить мысли до собеседника, отстаивать свою точку зрения, находить подход к целевой аудитории и управлять ее мнением — навыки, без которых невозможен успех в современном информационном мире. Общение, как в узком кругу, так и с широкой аудиторией, имеет свои законы, которые важно знать. Дейл Карнеги — всемирно известный тренер по саморазвитию и блестящий оратор, книги которого издаются миллионными тиражами на многих языках, поможет вам разобраться в этой теме. Следуя его советам, вы сможете преодолеть застенчивость и страх публичных выступлений, научитесь говорить красиво и убедительно, находить правильные темы, доводы и контраргументы, привлекать и надежно удерживать внимание слушателей. |
75. The Lord of Stariel - A. J. Lancaster
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The Lord is dead. His grand estate is sentient. And enemy Fae are knocking at the door. Welcome to Stariel: where the land chooses its master, and the family is far more magical than they let on. Everyone knows who the magical estate will choose for its next ruler. Or do they? Will it be the lord’s eldest son, who he despised? His favourite nephew, with the strongest magical land-sense? His scandalous daughter, who ran away from home years ago to study illusion? Hetta knows it won’t be her, and she’s glad of it. Returning home for her father’s funeral, all Hetta has to do is survive the family drama and avoid entanglements with irritatingly attractive local men until the Choosing. Then she can leave. But whoever Stariel chooses will have bigger problems than eccentric relatives to handle. Winged, beautifully deadly problems. For the first time in centuries, the fae are returning to the Mortal Realm, and only the Lord of Stariel can keep the estate safe. The Lord of Stariel is the first book in the Stariel quartet, a romantic cozy fantasy series about fae, magical estates and complicated families. READER REVIEWS ‘I absolutely, unequivocally loved this book . . . and there's nothing I love more than dry humour’ ‘Downton Abbey with faes . . . believable, likeable characters that defy tropes’ ‘I was captivated within the first few pages . . . I couldn’t put the book down’ ‘Oh man, it was great . . . Highly recommended and I can't wait to dive into book two!’ ‘A writing style that is as clean and fresh as a mountain lake . . . have now bought all four books and they will be on permanent rotation’ Spice: 🌶 |
76. Ruthless in All - Jessica Steele
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Whisked off into the Welsh mountains, without so much as a by-your-leave, by the overpowering Blane Hunter, Arden had plenty of time to reflect—and plenty of time to fall in love with him too. But it soon became painfully obvious that the only woman in Blane's life was, and always would be, his dead wife Delcine. How could Arden ever fight her memory? |
77. The Day After - Brian Tyler Cohen
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shameless, Brian Tyler Cohen explores how Republicans have abused power, how Democrats have refused to exercise power when they held it, and how progressives should wield power if they are fortunate enough to win a free and fair election in a post-Trump world. This book is a wake-up call about the decades-long project that led to Trump’s America. It’s the playbook for progressives who want to do far more than restore the status quo. This is how we build a stronger country, with hope and opportunity for all — before our democracy slides into a distant memory. |
78. Unshakeable - Fr. Mike Schmitz
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The key to transforming your life is within your reach. In a world filled with noise, confusion, and constant change, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or off balance. But what if the answer to lasting peace, purpose, and joy is in the virtues you practice every day? In Unshakeable: Building a Life of Virtue in a World of Chaos, Fr. Mike Schmitz—beloved host of The Bible in a Year and The Catechism in a Year podcasts—reveals how cultivating virtue can help you become the joyful and peaceful person God made you to be. With his signature clarity, compassion, and honesty, Fr. Mike takes readers on a journey through 15 essential virtues that have the power to help Catholics deepen their faith and anchor their lives in Christ. Inside Unshakeable, readers will discover: How to live out the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love in everyday life Practical ways to grow in the cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance Practical ways to live out in every day life the virtues of Faith Hope Love Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance The transforming power of virtuous character traits like humility, loyalty, generosity, and joy Real-life examples and saint stories that show heroic virtue in action Challenges, reflections, and tools to help them build lasting habits And more! No matter what comes your way, Unshakeable will equip you with the practical tips and inspiration to use the virtues to have joy, purpose, and peace of Christ in all circumstances. |
79. Punch Drunk Love Vol. 4 - moscareto & Okdong
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Communication is not Park Seon-woo's strong suit. It's made him enemies at work--who now want to send him packing--but worse than that, it's made Mr. Jeong think Seon-woo's parents abused him. Hoping to clear up the matter, Seon-woo brings Mr. Jeong home to meet his parents, but that only creates new misunderstandings! Fortunately, it seems to bring the two even closer together, to Seon-woo's delight and Tae-moon's bewilderment. And as Seon-woo starts to follow Mr. Jeong's advice about improving his appearance, he notices a big change in how his coworkers treat him...a change that makes Tae-moon seethe with jealousy! |
80. Des Knaben Wunderhorn - Clemens Brentano & Achim von Arnim
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Des Knaben Wunderhorn stellt eine eindrucksvolle Sammlung dar, die tief in das Volksliedgut der deutschen Romantik eintaucht und die Vielfalt des kulturellen Erbes jener Zeit in einer breiten stilistischen Palette präsentiert. Von beschwingten Liebesliedern über melancholische Balladen bis hin zu nachdenklichen historischen Gesängen – die Anthologie entfaltet eine reiche Textur an Geschichten und Emotionen. Herausgegebene Huldigung an die mündliche Überlieferung, betont sie die Bedeutung des Volkslieds als kulturelles Gedächtnis, das generationenübergreifend wirkt und auch heute neue Resonanzen findet. Die Kompilation der Werke von Clemens Brentano und Achim von Arnim, zwei führenden Köpfen der deutschen Romantik, zeigt die enge Zusammenarbeit und das kollektive Streben, das kulturelle Erbe zu bewahren und neu zu interpretieren. Beide Autoren waren maßgeblich von der aufkommenden Romantik, mit ihrem Hang zur Natur und der Rückbesinnung auf die Einfachheit und Ursprünglichkeit des Volkes, beeinflusst. Durch die Zusammenführung dieser stoischen Stimmen in einem Band wird dem Leser ein reicheres Verständnis der Epoche und ihrer Sehnsüchte geboten. Diese Anthologie bietet dem Leser eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, in die Tiefen der deutschen Volksseele einzutauchen und eine Bandbreite an Perspektiven und Ausdrucksformen aus einer bewegten Epoche der Geschichte zu erleben. 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn' lädt dazu ein, literarische Schätze zu entdecken und in eine Welt längst vergangener, jedoch immer noch lebendiger Traditionen einzutauchen. Eine Einladung zu Reflexion und Entdeckung, die der Leser nicht ungenutzt verstreichen lassen sollte. |
81. Тіло веде лік - Бессел ван дер Колк
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Травматичний досвід закарбовується в тілі та змушує людину щоразу наново проживати біль. Доктор Бессел ван дер Колк взяв на себе обов’язок відшукати шляхи звільнення з цієї пастки. Його практичні та теоретичні дослідження психологічної травми безцінні, коли треба перебудувати сприйняття, усвідомити причину страждань, знайти вдалий спосіб лікування й наново пізнати себе. Ця книжка містить вичерпну інформацію, пов’язану з травмою, висвітлюючи такі різноманітні аспекти:відкриття в галузі нейронауки;причини травми, закладені у проблемних стосунках;наслідки травми,як-от амнезія, дисоціація, депресивні розлади тощо;способи лікування, як безмедикаментозні, так і з використанням фармпрепаратів;приклади соціальних проєктів, які можуть допомогти повторній адаптації пацієнтів у суспільстві. |
82. Punch Drunk Love Vol. 3 - moscareto & Okdong
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Park Seon-woo is finally living his ultimate fantasy as Jeong Tae-moon's exclusive sex partner following a heartfelt and possibly over-the-top confession. No longer bound to seedy motels, he's now invited to Mr. Jeong's luxury apartment for steamy nights of passion. And is it just his imagination, or is Mr. Jeong being a lot nicer to him? While Seon-woo would prefer being degraded and yelled at, Mr. Jeong's kindness is making him feel a whole new set of emotions. Could it be that they're moving beyond the stage of exclusive sex partners and into...boyfriend territory?! |
83. From Villainess to Healer: Volume 2 - Punichan
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Charlotte Cocoriara: daughter of a duke, jilted fiancée of a crown prince, and possessor of past-life knowledge of her world. Using that knowledge, she’s shed her old life to adventure as Sharon, the Healer who helped the Hero’s party conquer a new dungeon. Now, they’ve invited her on a visit to the Cait Sith homeland to help a sickly—and adorable—little girl. Concocting life-saving potions, taking on an apprentice...saving the Pope?! This former villainess will face plenty of tribulations as she continues her life of adventure! |
84. God in Public - N. T. Wright
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Drawing on a collection of lectures that N. T. Wright delivered from 1999 to 2015, God in Public brings together the message of Jesus--in its larger biblical context--and the challenges of the contemporary public and political worlds. In this book, Wright challenges the West's response to 9/11 and then expands to discuss a more Jesus-inspired way of approaching the public problems we find ourselves in, based on following Jesus' life and teachings. As Wright demonstrates the many ways in which faithful exegesis of scripture can throw fresh light--God's light--on the great philosophical and ethical problems of our day, he discusses urgent questions such as:  What has Christianity to do with power?Why must the church remind those in authority of their responsibilities?What can Christians do to act as the voice of the voiceless? |
85. Capitalism and the Emergence of Civic Equality in Eighteenth-Century France - William H. Sewell
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There is little doubt that the French Revolution of 1789 changed the course of Western history. But why did the idea of civic equality—a distinctive signature of that revolution—find such fertile ground in France? How might changing economic and social realities have affected political opinions?   William H. Sewell Jr. argues that the flourishing of commercial capitalism in eighteenth-century France introduced a new independence, flexibility, and anonymity to French social life. By entering the interstices of this otherwise rigidly hierarchical society, expanded commodity exchange colored everyday experience in ways that made civic equality thinkable, possible, even desirable, when the crisis of the French Revolution arrived. Sewell ties together masterful analyses of a multitude of interrelated topics: the rise of commerce, the emergence of urban publics, the careers of the philosophes, commercial publishing, patronage, political economy, trade, and state finance. Capitalism and the Emergence of Civic Equality in Eighteenth-Century France offers an original interpretation of one of history's pivotal moments. |
86. Wedding Dashers - Heather McBreen
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After a case of mistaken identity and an almost one-night stand, two stranded wedding guests have to find their way to their final destination together, in this riotously fun debut romance. Ada’s little sister is getting married. Which should be a happy thought, right? But the once close sisters have been in a year long fight, the wedding is all the way in Ireland, and Ada is so broke that she just barely managed to get a ticket on a budget airline. And as if things couldn’t get worse, said airline just cancelled her connection. Which means Ada is stuck in London with no way to make it to the wedding. Surely she’s hit rock bottom? So, there’s no reason for her not to spill her heart out about the over-the-top wedding, her sister’s worryingly quick engagement, and the womanizing best man she’s dreading meeting to a handsome also-stranded stranger at the bar. Until she realizes the stranger is headed to the same wedding. Oh, and he’s the infamous best man. Now, Jack and Ada must put their simmering attraction behind them to make it to Belfast before they miss the nuptials. But between flat tires, missed trains, and suspect hostels, Jack and Ada start to question whether their feelings are worth going the distance, or just a distracting detour along the way. |
87. How to Feed the World - Vaclav Smil
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'There is no author whose books I look forward to more' Bill Gates ' A fascinating deep dive...a wonderful fact-based tour of our food system, past and present. It opens up plenty of interesting debates on what to do next to feed 10 billion people without wrecking the planet' Hannah Ritchie, author of Not the End of the World In this ambitious, myth-busting book, leading scientist and internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil investigates many of the burning questions facing the world today: Why are some of the world’s biggest food producers also the countries with the most undernourished populations? Why is food waste a colossal 1,000kcal per person daily, and how can we solve that? Could we all go vegan and be healthy? Should we? How will we feed the ballooning population without killing the planet? How to Feed the World shows how we misunderstand the essentials of where our food really comes from, how our dietary requirements shape us, and why this impacts our planet in drastic ways. Ultimately, this data-based, rigorously researched guide explains how we will survive and thrive long into the future. |
88. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter - Carson McCullers
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Carson McCullers’ prodigious first novel was published to instant acclaim when she was just twenty-three. Set in a small town in the middle of the deep South, it is the story of John Singer, a lonely deaf-mute, and a disparate group of people who are drawn towards his kind, sympathetic nature. The owner of the café where Singer eats every day, a young girl desperate to grow up, an angry drunkard, a frustrated black doctor: each pours their heart out to Singer, their silent confidant, and he in turn changes their disenchanted lives in ways they could never imagine. |
89. Politeness (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit) - Mike Berenstain
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This Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook celebrates the joy of faith, family, and friends—values essential to a wholesome and fulfilling life! Kids ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this sweet, faith-based story filled with fun, colorful illustrations—it’s the perfect read-aloud for any day!  Gramps loves to play his violin, but unfortunately, he isn't very good! Brother, Sister and Honey Bear learn that being polite is more than just saying 'Please' and 'Thank you'.  This 32-page hardcover storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about being polite. When Gramps finds his old violin, the cubs are happy to listen. But when they hear Gramps play, they must learn how to choose kind words and be polite! |
90. Кафка на пляже - Харуки Мураками
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Я заметил, что на груди белой майки налипло что-то черное, по форме - вроде большой бабочки с раскрытыми крыльями… В мерцающем свете люминесцентной лампы стало понятно: это темно-красное кровавое пятно. Кровь свежая, еще не засохла. Довольно много. Я наклонил голову и понюхал пятно. Никакого запаха. Брызги крови - совсем немного - оказались и на темно-синей рубашке, где она была не так заметна. А на белой майке - такая яркая, свежая… Кошмарное странствие по лабиринтам души - в новом романе Харуки Мураками "Кафка на пляже".Харуки Мураками - яркая личность в современном литературном мире. Этот японский писатель покорил своей особенной прозой читателей по всему миру. В книгах Мураками всегда скрывается какая-то тайна, они пронизаны глубокими мыслями. Интересные и странные герои надолго запоминаются, необычные сюжетные линии крутятся где-то в мыслях прочитавшего. В библиографии японского автора 12 романов и многочисленные сборники рассказов, переводы, эссе и даже сказки. Роман " Кафка на пляже " откроет новые грани таланта писателя. |
91. Summary of Thomas Nagel's Mind and Cosmos - Everest Media
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The mind-body problem is not just a local problem, having to do with the relation between mind, brain, and behavior in living animal organisms, but that it invades our understanding of the entire cosmos and its history. #2 The argument from the failure of psychophysical reductionism is a philosophical one. It argues that because the physical sciences cannot provide a comprehensive theory of everything, any other more or less unified understanding must take in the entire cosmos as we know it. #3 The reductionist neo-Darwinian account of the origin and evolution of life is highly implausible. It is difficult to believe that life as we know it was created through a sequence of physical accidents and natural selection. However, many people have no doubt that accidental genetic variation is enough to support the actual history of evolution by natural selection. #4 The idea that historical understanding is part of science has become familiar through the transformation of biology by evolutionary theory. But more recently, with the acceptance of the big bang, cosmology has also become a historical science. Mind, as a development of life, must be included as the most recent stage of this long cosmological history. |
92. A Modern History of the Kurds - David McDowall
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David McDowall's ground-breaking history of the Kurds from the 19th century to the present day documents the underlying dynamics of the Kurdish question. The division of the Kurdish people among the modern nation states of Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Iran and their struggle for national rights continues to influence the politics of the Middle East. Drawing extensively on primary sources - including documents from The National Archive and interviews with prominent Kurds - the book examines the interplay of old and new aspects of the struggle, the importance of local rivalries and leadership within Kurdish society, and the failure of modern states to respond to the challenge of Kurdish nationalism. In this new and revised edition, McDowall also analyses the momentous transformations affecting Kurdish socio-politics in the last 20 years. With updates throughout and substantial new material included, this fourth edition of the book reflects the developments in the field and the areas which have gained importance and understanding. This includes new analysis of the Kurdish experience in Syria; the role of political Islam in Kurdish society and Kurds' involvement in Islamist Jihad; and issues surrounding women and gender that were previously overlooked, from the impact of the women's equality movement to how patriarchal practices within the Kurdish community still limit its progress. The foundation text for Kurdish Studies, this book highlights in detail the changing situation of the Kurds across the Middle East. |
93. Video Game Hits for Easy Piano - Various Authors
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Music from 7 popular video games arranged for early intermediate/intermediate piano] Titles: Angry Birds Theme * Bratja (Full Metal Alchemist) * Dearly Beloved (Kingdom Hearts) * Dragonborn (Skyrim Theme) * Eyes on Me (Final Fantasy VIII) * Main Theme (Final Fantasy I) * Sadness and Sorrow (Naruto). |
94. Beneath the Moon - Yoshi Yoshitani
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Powerful and universal retellings of seventy-eight divine stories, legends, and myths from around the world, each accompanied by a gorgeous illustration from acclaimed artist Yoshi Yoshitani. Many of the lessons we learn are shared stories passed among cultures and generations. In this riveting collection of fables and folktales from cultures across the globe, characters from beloved fairytales, cultural fables, ancient mythologies, and inspirational deities are brought to life, including Sleeping Beauty (Italy), Rapunzel (Germany), Jack and the Beanstalk (England), Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico), Sun God Ra (Egypt), the Crane Wife (Japan), and dozens more. Lesser-known stories introduce characters such as the volcano goddess Pele from Hawaii; Mwindo, the wise and powerful king of the Nyanga people; and the strong and resilient Yennenga, mother of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso. The recurring themes of conquering evil, overcoming adversity, and finding love and companionship are woven throughout this collection. Yoshi Yoshitani's art style is fresh and unique, featuring diverse and multicultural characters. Each story features a lush and vibrant illustration. |
95. The Devil of Nanking - Mo Hayder
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"Exceedingly creepy . . . The diabolically gifted British author spins a fascinating mystery from the legacy of Japanese atrocities during World War II." — Entertainment Weekly   With the redolent atmosphere of Ian Rankin and the spine-chilling characters of Thomas Harris, Mo Hayder's The Devil of Nanking takes the reader on an electrifying literary ride from the palatial apartments of yakuza kingpins to deep inside the secret history of one of the twentieth century's most brutal events: the Nanking Massacre.   A young Englishwoman obsessed with an indecipherable past, Grey comes to Tokyo seeking a lost piece of film footage of the notorious 1937 Nanking Massacre, footage some say never existed. Only one man can help Grey. A survivor of the massacre, he is now a visiting professor at a university in Tokyo. But he will have nothing to do with her.   So Grey accepts a job in an upmarket nightspot, where a certain gangster may be the key to gaining the professor's trust. An old man in a wheelchair surrounded by a terrifying entourage, the gangster is rumored to rely on a mysterious elixir for his continued health. Taut, gritty, sexy, and harrowing, The Devil of Nanking is an incomparable literary thriller set in one of the world's most fascinating cities—Tokyo—from an internationally bestselling author.   "A haunting, lyrical, disturbing, important, suspenseful, wonderfully written and beautiful book." —Harlan Coben |
96. The Problem with Levinas - Simon Critchley & Alexis Dianda
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Levinas's idea of ethics as a relation of responsibility to the other person has become a highly influential and recognizable position across a wide range of academic and non-academic fields. Simon Critchley's aim in this book is to provide a less familiar, more troubling, and (hopefully) truer account of Levinas's work. A new dramatic method for reading Levinas is proposed, where the fundamental problem of his work is seen as the attempt to escape from the tragedy of Heidegger's philosophy and the way in which that philosophy shaped political events in the last century. Extensive and careful attention is paid to Levinas' fascinating but often overlooked work from the 1930s, where the proximity to Heidegger becomes clearer. Levinas's problem is very simple: how to escape from the tragic fatality of being as described by Heidegger. Levinas's later work is a series of attempts to answer that problem through claims about ethical selfhood and a series of phenomenological experiences, especially erotic relations and the relation to the child. These claims are analyzed in the book through close textual readings. Critchley reveals the problem with Levinas's answer to his own philosophical question and suggests a number of criticisms, particular concerning the question of gender. In the final, speculative part of the book, another answer to Levinas's problem is explored through a reading of the Song of Songs and the lens of mystical love. |
97. The Grammar of Ornament - Owen Jones
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The Grammar of Ornament was written by British architect and designer Owen Jones in the mid-19th century and is still in print today. Jones' theories on color, pattern and ornament were widely read by members of the Arts and Crafts Movement and became key principles of design in the decorative arts they produced. This book was created from a scan of the original artifact, and as such the text of the book is not selectable or searchable. |
98. The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine - Stan Berenstain & Jan Berenstain
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Join the Berenstain Bears as they celebrate Valentine’s Day! This beloved story is the perfect read for your little Valentine. Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic storybook from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It’s Valentine’s Day and Sister has a special card for a cub named Billy. But when Billy ends up having a special card for Sister, the tables are turned. Continue to celebrate the true meaning of the seasons with more heartwarming holiday books from the Berenstain Bears! -The Berenstain Bears’ and the Real Easter Eggs -The Berenstain Bears and the Mama’s Day Surprise -The Berenstain Bears and the Papa’s Day Surprise -The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat -The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear |
99. The Burning Man - Phillip Margolin
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From bestselling author Phillip Margolin, a fast-paced legal thriller packed with page-turning suspense. Peter Hale is a young attorney struggling to make his own mark in his father's venerable law firm when he is presented with the opportunity of a lifetime. During the trial of a multimillion-dollar case, Peter's father, the lead counsel, suffers a heart attack and asks Peter to move for a mistrial until he's feeling better. Peter decides this is his only chance to prove to his father that he is the terrific lawyer he knows himself to be, and he chooses to carry on with the case against his father's wishes. In his zeal to prove himself, Peter neglects his client and ends up losing everything—the case, his job, and his father. Unemployed and disinherited, Peter takes the only job he is offered—that of a public defender in a small Oregon town. He hopes that if he can make good there, he can reinstate himself in his father's good graces. But his ambition again gets the best of him when he takes on a death-penalty case, representing a mentally retarded man accused of the brutal hatchet murder of a college coed. He's in way over his head, and it's only when Peter realizes that his greed and his ego may end up killing his client that he begins to understand what it really takes to be a good lawyer—and to become a man. |
100. Himalaya - Michael Palin
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Michael Palin tackles the full length of the Himalaya in this terrific number one bestseller. Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden valleys of the Hindu Kush, ancient cities like Peshawar and Lahore, the mighty peaks of K2, Annapurna and Everest, the gorges of the Yangtze, the tribal lands of the Indo-Burmese border and the vast Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh. Facing altitudes as high as 17,500 feet as well as some of the world's deepest gorges, Palin also passed through political flashpoints like Pakistan's remote north-west frontier, terrorist-torn Kashmir and the mountains of Nagaland, only recently open to visitors. |
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