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Inside a luxury housing complex, two misfit teenagers sneak around and get drunk. Franco Andrade, lonely, overweight, and addicted to porn, obsessively fantasizes about seducing his neighbor - an attractive married woman and mother - while Polo dreams about quitting his gruelling job as a gardener within the gated community and fleeing his overbearing mother and their narco-controlled village. Each facing the impossibility of getting what he thinks he deserves, Franco and Polo hatch a mindless and macabre scheme. Written in a chilling torrent of prose by one of our most thrilling new writers, Paradais explores the explosive fragility of Mexican society - fractured by issues of race, class and violence - and how the myths, desires, and hardships of teenagers can tear life apart at the seams.

What makes us who we are? And why do we lead one life and not another? The year is coming to a close and Asle, an ageing painter and widower who lives alone on the southwest coast of Norway, is reminiscing about his life. His only friends are his neighbour, Asleik, a traditional fisherman-farmer, and Beyer, a gallerist who lives in the city. There, in Bjorgvin, lives another Asle, also a painter but lonely and consumed by alcohol. Asle and Asle are doppelgangers - two versions of the same person, two versions of the same life, both grappling with existential questions about life, death, love, light and shadow, faith and hopelessness. Written in melodious and hypnotic 'slow prose', The Other Name: Septology I-II is an indelible and poignant exploration of the human condition by Jon Fosse, 'a major European writer' (Karl Ove Knausgaard), in which everything is always there, and past and present flow together.

'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue __________________A brilliant and touching romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone and The Happy Ever After Playlist. When Vanessa Price quit her job to pursue her dream of traveling the globe, she wasn't expecting to gain millions of YouTube followers who shared her joy of seizing every moment. For her, living each day to its fullest isn't just a motto. Her mother and sister never saw the age of 30, and Vanessa doesn't want to take anything for granted.But after her half-sister suddenly leaves Vanessa in custody of her baby daughter, life goes from 'daily adventure' to 'hourly nappy change'. The last person Vanessa expects to show up offering help is the hot lawyer next door, Adrian Copeland. After all, she barely knows him. No one warned her that he was the Secret Baby Tamer or that she'd be spending a whole lot of time with him and his geriatric Chihuahua.Now she's feeling things she's vowed not to feel. Because the only thing worse than falling for Adrian is finding a little hope for a future she may never see._______________________FIND OUT WHY READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH ABBY JIMENEZ . . . 'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat.' L. G. Shen, USA Today Bestselling Author'Harnessing sass, heartfelt struggle, and unapologetic sexuality, Jimenez's debut is as hysterical as it is tear-jerking' Publishers Weekly'Let's get one thing straight, Abby Jimenez is hilarious' Goodreads reviewer'I laughed, I teared up, and most importantly, I didn't want to put it down' Goodreads reviewer'Not only is this book hilarious and heartfelt, it felt real' Goodreads reviewer'5 stars isn't enough for this laugh out loud, beautifully honest, and sometimes heart-breaking novel' Goodreads reviewer

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - The Complete Screenplay is the latest masterpiece from the world-renowned author J.K. Rowling. This book, published in 2022, is a thrilling addition to the beloved Fantastic Beasts series. It dives into the magical world of Albus Dumbledore, revealing secrets that will captivate both new readers and longtime fans of the series. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves fantasy, adventure, and the magic of J.K. Rowling's storytelling. The book is published by the prestigious Little, Brown Book Group. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey into the world of Fantastic Beasts.

'Anyone who binge-watched Bridgerton needs this feminist regency romance on their radar' Cosmopolitan'Pulls on every heartstring: perfection' Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author'Excellent' Jodi Picoult, No.1 New York Times bestselling authorGoing toe-to-toe with a brooding Scotsman is rather bold for a respectable suffragist, but when he happens to be one's unexpected husband, what else is an unwilling bride to do?London banking heiress Hattie Greenfield wanted just three things in life:1. Acclaim as an artist2. A noble cause3. Marriage to a young lord who puts the gentle in gentlemanWhy then does this Oxford scholar find herself at the altar with the darkly attractive financier Lucian Blackstone? Trust Hattie to take an invigorating little adventure too far. Now she's stuck with a churlish Scot who just might be the end of her ambitions . . .When the daughter of his business rival all but falls into his lap, Lucian sees opportunity. As a self-made man, he has vast wealth but holds little power, and Hattie might be the key to finally setting his political plans in motion. Driven by an old desire for revenge, he has no room for his new wife's apprehensions or romantic notions, bewitching as he finds her.But a sudden journey to Scotland paints everything in a different light. Hattie slowly sees the real Lucian and realizes she could win everything - as long as she is prepared to lose her heart.Why readers love Evie Dunmore . . . 'Electric chemistry, witty dialogue and compelling characters light up the page in this delightful novel' Chanel Cleeton'A unique intersection of history, romance, and women's rights . . . a spot where I could happily stay forever' Jodi Picoult'Evie Dunmore is a phenomenon!' Anna Campbell'Swoonworthy romance' Eva Leigh'Dazzles and reminds us all why we fell in love with historical romance' Julia London'Simply superb! Evie Dunmore will wow you' Gaelen Foley'Dunmore creates pure magic with this charming, romantic novel' Jennifer Probst'An absolute triumph and a joy to read' Roshani Chokshi'Evie Dunmore is my favourite historical romance author!' Stephanie Marie Thornton

Fez, 1954, and American ex-pat Stenham reluctantly accepts a guide for his night-time walk home through the streets of the Medina. A nationalist uprising is transforming the country, much to the annoyance of Stenham, who enjoys the trappings of the old city. His path soon crosses with the young, illiterate son of a healer, another outsider to the newly politicised life of Morocco, in this brutally honest novel of life in the midst of terrorism, violence and the ugly opportunism that accompanies both.Bowles's most masterly novel combines his classic themes: the conflict of Eastern and Western cultures and the trials of otherness.

Hva gjør en fortelling god? Hvilke grep bruker forfattere for å skape oppslukende fortellinger? Denne håndboken er rettet mot alle som vil lære å skrive bedre. Siden boken opprinnelig ble utgitt som Fortellekunst i 2011, er den blitt et referanseverk i skriveteknikker.På en lettfattelig og begeistret måte viser Langeland hvilke grep forfattere tar i bruk for å bygge opp en vellykket fortelling. Håndboken baserer seg på et rikt tilfang av teksteksempler, særlig fra Per Pettersons Ut og stjæle hester - en av de største norske romansuksessene de siste tiårene. Den inneholder også et kapittel om å skrive for film og tv.Henrik H. Langeland har holdt skrivekurset Fortellekunst i en årrekke. Både kurset og denne boka er rettet mot alle som er glad i å skrive.

A newly married woman longs, irrationally, for a silk umbrella; a husband chases away his wife's beloved cat; a betrayed mother impulsively sacks her housekeeper. Underneath the surface of these precisely observed tales of love, marriage and family life in mid-century Copenhagen pulse currents of desire, violence and despair, as women and men dream of escaping their conventional roles and finding freedom and happiness - without ever truly understanding what that might mean.

Ida Heier er småbarnsmor og dramatiker. Nå har hun møtt sitt livs kjærlighet; den ti år eldre professoren Arnold Busk. Han er også gift og har barn. Etter et par lengtende år for Ida, gir han opp sitt gamle liv for henne. Det er begynnelsen på et turbulent og grenseløst kjærlighetsforhold.

Ved begynnelsen av det tjuende århundret, i utkanten av Det russiske imperiet, slår en georgisk familie seg opp ved hjelp av en hemmelig sjokoladeoppskrift. Stasia lærer den av faren sin, og tar den med seg til både St. Petersburg og Tbilisi. Hennes unge ektemann befinner seg i hjertet av Den russiske revolusjon.Etter Sovjetunionens oppløsning herjer borgerkrigen i Georgia, og familien er blitt spredt. Kitty, Stasias datter, har flyktet til London, mens oldebarnet Nitsa har flyttet til Berlin.Til niesen Brilka forteller Nitsa familiens historie, og skaper med det en episk slektskrønike som utfolder seg gjennom hele «det røde århundret». Det åttende livet er en reise gjennom et Europa i endring og et rystende og rørende flettverk av kjærlighet, krig og tragedier. Og en sjokoladeoppskrift som viser seg å bære med seg både ekstase og fortapelse.«Eventyrlig god roman! ... årets store sommerbok! (...) kaotisk vakker og brutal (...) en sjelden leseropplevelse.» Guri Hjeltnes, VG (Terningkast 6)«Et mesterverk.» Jan Ø. Helgesen, Nettavisen (Terningkast 6)«Det åttende livet (Til Brilka) er en blodig og frodig slektskrønike fra Stalins fødeland (...) Som man vil forstå, er dette en rik roman med store fakter, ei bok å dykke ned i og bli totalt oppslukt av. Selv ble jeg hekta.» Inger Bentzrud, Dagbladet (Terningkast 5)«... en vidunderlig lesereise ... boka lukter klassikerstatus. Språket renner sprudlende og lett som det første glasset med Sovetskoye Shampanskoye gjennom halsen. Du risikerer til og med å lære noe, ikke bare om Sovjetunionen eller Georgia, men om folkene der, som jammen har hatt sitt å stri med, men som ellers har levd og drømt og elsket og tapt og vunnet som resten av oss.» Steinar Brandslet, Stavanger Aftenblad (Terningkast 5)«En god gammeldags mursteinsroman (...) nesten umulig å legge fra seg.» Bjørn Gabrielsen, Dagens Næringsliv«... 1245 sider folder seg ut en i fortelling som er uten et kjedelig øyeblikk - det er en stor prestasjon. I et sanselig, sensuelt språk, godt ivaretatt på norsk av oversetter Ute Neumann, vever Haratischwilli frem historien .... 'Det åttende livet' blåser liv i min frosne, nordiske sjel. Romanen er satt sammen av like deler blod og begjær. Overgrep og kjærlighet. Svart hav og sjokolade. Det er bare å la seg flyte med.» Knut Hoem, NRK

Vi følger Andreas Doppler og elgen Bongo et stykke inn i Värmland, hvor de møter speideren og fugleelskeren von Borring og ei narkoman gammel dame som vil forandre verden. Romanen er en fortsettelse av Doppler (2004).

Romanen gir en mangfoldig skildring av et kystmiljø, hvor folket er avhengig av lofotfisket for å livberge seg. Kristaver Myran er en av de sentrale skikkelsene. Han går til anskaffelse av båten Kobben, til tross for at fartøyet har kantret mange ganger. På båten mønstrer et fattig, men livfullt mannskap. Romanen beretter om mismot over dårlig fiske og fattigdom så vel som glede over storfangst og pustepauser i hverdagen. Romanen bygger på blant annet det historiske slaget i Trollfjorden i 1890 mellom dampbåteierne og robåtfiskerne.

Dette er den første romanen i Kongedreperkrøniken.

Sofies verden er både en filosofihistorie og romanen om Sofie og Hilde. Men filosofiens historie og historien om Sofie henger nøye sammen. For å oppklare en rekke mysterier i Sofies verden trenger vi de europeiske tenkernes innsikt.

Fifty years in the future, America is a wasteland ruled by despotic super villain fiefdoms. Since our heroes fell, what happened to Wolverine has remained a mystery... in his place stands an old man, named Logan. Though content just to care for his family, when his new life is threatened, Logan must travel across this strange new America on a mission to secure his future and rediscover his past. Collecting Wolverine Vol. 3 66-72 and Giant-Size Old Man Logan 1

&b>A breathtaking fantasy romance set in an Ottoman-inspired world of courtly conspiracies and chivalric fealty, as Prince Kadou and his bodyguard Evermer investigate a counterfeiting operation that could topple their empire.&/b>

For cynical twenty-three-year-old August, moving to New York City is supposed to prove her right: that things like magic and cinematic love stories don't exist, and the only smart way to go through life is alone. She can't imagine how waiting tables at a 24-hour pancake diner and moving in with too many weird roommates could possibly change that. And there's certainly no chance of her subway commute being anything more than a daily trudge through boredom and electrical failures.But then, there's this gorgeous girl on the train.Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile, showing up in a leather jacket to save August's day when she needed it most. August's subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon, she discovers there's one big problem: Jane doesn't just look like an old school punk rocker. She's literally displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help her. Maybe it's time to start believing in some things, after all.Casey McQuiston's One Last Stop is a magical, sexy, big-hearted romance where the impossible becomes possible as August does everything in her power to save the girl lost in time.

All three instalments of the amazing Bromeliad trilogy available again in one very special edition. To the thousands of tiny nomes living under the floorboards of a large department Store, there is no Outside. No Day or Night, no Sun or Rain. They're just daft old legends. Until they hear the devastating news that the Store is to be demolished...And so, their journey begins.From the store to an abandoned quarry - where they find the monster Jekub - and on to a place where they must steal one of those space shuttle things, all the nomes want is to get home again. They don't mean to cause any trouble... A magnificent trilogy of tales about a race of little people struggling to survive in a world full of humans.'Pratchett gives his cast plenty of personality and fuels the plot with nonstop comedy.' Kirkus Reviews'Witty, funny, wise and altogether delightful.' LocusFrom the world's number one fantasy writer, Terry Pratchett.

The history-making saga of the High Republic era continues! With the stakes higher than ever before and time running out quickly, the Jedi must mount a daring rescue - just as the Nihil unleash a nameless terror! Marshal Avar Kriss is more determined than ever to bring Lourna Dee to justice, but do Stellan Gios and the Jedi Council agree? While Keeve Trennis struggles with what she experienced on the Nihil base, the truth about Sskeer is finally revealed - and the Jedi prepare for war! As phase one of the High Republic era enters its final stages, everything is about to change! Plus: Discover the true origins of Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil and sworn enemy of the Jedi order! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #11-15 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - EYE OF THE STORM #1-2.

A bestselling and award-winning debut collection from one of South Korea's most prominent young writers

&b>A thrilling standalone adventure set in the world of the Polity. When a far-flung colony is attacked by powerful alien raptors, its inhabitants will be forced to fight back even as war changes them in monstrous ways.&/b>

The Great Gatsby meets Practical Magic in this lush, decadent gothic novel where a young woman gets swept into a glittering world filled with illicit magic, romance, blood debts and murder

When everything is lost, can she find the strength to love again?

Gladiator meets Cormac McCarthy's The Road in the brilliant new thriller from the country's leading Ancient Rome expert.

Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world's greatest hero, but greatness won't come easy.