Giovanna Scocchera Libros

Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend. Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas. Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance. If she hopes to escape Arobynn's clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade ... knowing that if she fails, she'll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life. A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling -- and deadly -- world. Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate Lord The Assassin and the Healer The Assassin and the Desert The Assassin and the Underworld The Assassin and the Empire

THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES AND #1 NYT BESTSELLER 'One for Philip Pullman fans' THE TIMES 'This one is an automatic buy' GLAMOUR 'Ambitious, sweeping and epic' EVENING STANDARD 'Razor-sharp' DAILY MAIL 'An ingenious fantasy about empire' GUARDIAN Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. Oxford, 1836. The city of dreaming spires. It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world. And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows. Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift. Until it became a prison... But can a student stand against an empire? An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance. 'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of empire, a distillation of dark academia, and a riveting blend of fantasy and historical fiction - a monumental achievement' Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE R.F. Kuang's book 'Babel' was a New York Times bestseller w/c 11-09-2022.

Pár měsíců po druhé světové válce se Juliet Ashtonová, úspěšná autorka humoristických esejů, rozhlíží po námětu na novou knihu. Prostřednictvím korespondence se dozvídá o Spolku přátel krásné literatury a koláče z bramborových slupek, který během války založili obyvatelé okupovaného ostrova Guernsey. Jejich osudy ji natolik zaujmou, že se rozhodne ostrov navštívit. Juliet sama prožila válku v Londýně, ale nikdy nepoznala izolaci, jaké byli vystaveni ostrované. Guernsey má své podvodníčky, opilce, dobráky i hrdiny, a z jejich humorného i dojemného vyprávění se před Juliet vyvstává živý obrázek společenství, kde v těžkých dobách krystalizují lidské povahy. Když při tajných vepřových hodech vznikne čtenářský spolek, většina jeho členů nikdy nedržela v ruce jinou knihu než bibli. Juliet se na ostrově dostane víc než srdečného přijetí a brzy se ukáže, že v novém prostředí najde inspiraci pro svoji další knihu.

En las tenebrosas minas de sal de Endovier, una muchacha de dieciocho años cumple cadena perpetua. Es una asesina profesional, la mejor en lo suyo, pero ha cometido un error fatal. La han capturado. El joven capitán Westfall le ofrece un trato: la libertad a cambio de un enorme sacrificio. Celaena debe representar al príncipe en un torneo a muerte, en el que deberá luchar con los asesinos y ladrones más peligrosos del reino. Viva o muerta, Celaena será libre. Tanto si gana como si pierde, está a punto de descubrir su verdadero destino. Pero ¿qué pasará entretanto con su corazón de asesina?

The story revolves around the tragic death of an eight-year-old boy in a playground, with the investigation focusing on his eleven-year-old neighbor as the prime suspect. London solicitor Daniel Hunter, known for taking on challenging cases, steps in to defend the accused. As he navigates the complexities of the case, themes of innocence, justice, and the impact of societal perceptions unfold, highlighting the struggles of a young boy caught in a harrowing situation.

Scottish entrepreneurs aimed to cut a road across the infested swamps of Panama's Darien peninsula. In The Rising Sun, a young Scot, Roderick Mackenzie, describes the horrors and difficulties the crew of one boat faced when they arrived there.

Dorothy Hewett, una delle voci più significative della narrativa australiana, ha scritto opere come Il cottage sull'Oceano, che occupano un posto di rilievo nella letteratura del Novecento. La sua vena romantica e gotica trova la sua espressione più piena in questa raccolta di racconti, I raccoglitori di fragole e altri racconti. In queste pagine, che coprono quarant'anni della vita dell'autrice, si dispiega il mondo incantato dell'infanzia e del paesaggio rurale, un «mondo di cameratismo e sassi che volano, di discussioni lunghe e serie e insulti taglienti, di lacrime e risate a crepapelle». In Joey, un bambino di tre anni cerca di dare un senso ai misteri della vita. Nelle Barriere di Jarrabin, una ragazzina di undici anni affronta i pregiudizi razziali di una piccola città dell'entroterra. Chi si ricorderà della dolce Alice? è una storia d'amore giovanile. I raccoglitori di fragole racconta di una coppia, un ragazzo bianco e sua moglie aborigena. Joe Anchor's Rock parla di un bambino e di una tomba nascosta. Ti dispiacerebbe se passassi a trovare un mio amico? narra di un viaggio lungo la costa. Il risveglio della signorina Huggett ruota attorno a una figura infantile, mentre Sul Terrace descrive un breve incontro sessuale. Il Galle Face Hotel è una storia misteriosa, piena di presagi oscuri e presenze spettrali, come L'ombra delle sorelle Darkling.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK - EXCERPT TO NEW NOVEL KATABASIS! "Hard to put down, harder to forget." -- Stephen King White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences... Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she claims to be. In this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel, June Hayward and Athena Liu were meant to be twin rising stars. Athena is a literary darling, while June feels like a nobody. After witnessing Athena's tragic death, June impulsively steals her completed manuscript, an experimental novel highlighting the contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I. June edits and submits the novel as her own, rebranding herself as Juniper Song with an ambiguously ethnic author photo. She believes this important story deserves to be told, regardless of the teller. The New York Times bestseller list seems to agree, but as evidence mounts against her, June finds it increasingly difficult to escape Athena's shadow. As she races to protect her secret, June confronts how far she will go to claim what she thinks she deserves. With an immersive first-person voice, this novel explores themes of diversity, racism, cultural appropriation, and the alienation of social media, making it timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable.

Ambientato nella California degli anni Settanta, "Lune di miele" è la storia autobiografica, comica, amara, eccessiva e commovente dell'amicizia tra due giovani aspiranti scrittori, Jim Stark (in cui l'autore ritrae se stesso) e Ralph Crawford (ispirato a Raymond Carver, di cui Kinder fu effettivamente grande amico).

Set in the twilight years of Sherlock Holmes, the story delves into the legendary detective's struggle with aging and memory loss. As he reflects on his final case, Holmes grapples with the impact of his past decisions and the unresolved mysteries that haunt him. The narrative explores themes of identity, legacy, and the passage of time, offering a poignant look at a beloved character through the lens of his later life. The film adaptation features performances by Ian McKellen and Laura Linney, bringing this introspective tale to the screen.

Blancanieves es la única persona en el mundo aún más bella que la malvada reina Ravenna, deseosa de acabar con ella. Pero lo que la reina no imagina es que la joven que amenaza su reinado ha sido entrenada en las artes de la guerra por el cazador que tenía la misión de asesinarla. Y es aquí donde la historia que conocíamos de Blancanieves tiene otro final... Una nueva, sobrecogedora y sorprendente versión del cuento clásico.