Lila Kennedy navigates the chaos of her life, juggling a broken marriage, two rebellious daughters, a crumbling home, and an elderly stepfather. As her career falters and her love life becomes increasingly complex, the unexpected arrival of her estranged father from Hollywood forces her to confront her past. This contemporary tale explores themes of forgiveness, love, and the true meaning of family, revealing that even those we struggle to accept can offer valuable lessons.
En el este del África musulmana, en vísperas a la Primera Guerra Mundial, un niño swahili que sueña extraños sueños deja su hogar para seguir al tío Aziz, un rico mercader árabe de la costa. En este viaje, iniciático, el primer conocimiento que adquiere Yusuf es que Aziz no es su tío: su padre, en bancarrota, lo ha vendido para cancelar parte de sus deudas. Obligado a cuidar de la tienda de Aziz, Yusuf se ocupa también del huerto amurallado de su amo, ese paraíso verde bañado por cuatro arroyos. En el jardín cifrado, amores secretos consumen a los protagonistas. De los árboles cuelgan espejos en los que lo observa y espía la triste y desfigurada mujer del amo. Por los senderos pasea una criada a quien Yusuf desea sin esperanzas. En el aire resuenan cuentos del mundo ajeno, aún más arcano el oscuro interior de África, guardado por licántropos, sitio del paraíso terrestre cuyas puertas vomitan fuego.
A Sunday Times Book of the Year 2023, this bestseller is described as "giddily joyful" and "delightful," showcasing Jojo Moyes' unique ability to create relatable, complex female characters. The story follows Sam, who is barely holding onto her job and family, and Nisha, who seemingly has it all until her husband files for divorce, leaving her locked out of her luxurious life. A chance bag mix-up at the gym brings their worlds together, leading to a chaotic journey where both women feel increasingly invisible and alone. However, they discover that no woman is an island; support can come from unexpected places, including those who initially seem to ruin your life.
The narrative is a heartwarming exploration of female friendship and solidarity, emphasizing that together, women can reclaim what is rightfully theirs. Critics praise the book for its humor, emotional depth, and engaging characters, highlighting Moyes' knack for making readers laugh and cry within the same pages. This uplifting tale is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the strength found in community, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a blend of wit and warmth in storytelling.
The Sunday Times No.1 Bestseller 'Elegant, atmospheric, compelling. I absolutely loved it' - Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel 'A book of beauty and insight . . . awe-inspiring. Burton is a master storyteller' - Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie 1705. Thea Brandt is about to turn eighteen, and at the theatre in Amsterdam's golden city centre she has met the love of her life. At home, the Brandt family faces ruin, and Thea's aunt Nella is convinced the only solution is to find Thea a wealthy husband among the city's elite. As Thea and Nella clash over the demands of duty and the heart, past secrets begin to overwhelm their present. Will each woman be able to rescue her destiny from the whims of fortune? Returning the reader to the resplendent world of the million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, The House of Fortune is a story of love, fate, and two women determined to make their own way.
Ocho meses después de la muerte de Will, Louisa intenta reconstruir su vida. Lucha contra el dolor, el insomnio y los recuerdos de un amor que ya no existe. Impulsada por los deseos que Will despertó en ella, viaja a París, pero se siente sola y confusa, encontrando consuelo solo en sus recuerdos. Regresa a Londres y comienza a trabajar en un bar del aeropuerto, donde los aviones que llegan y salen le recuerdan que la vida sigue mientras ella se siente estancada. Tras un accidente, regresa a casa de sus padres, donde se siente amada y protegida, pero aún así se encuentra en un punto muerto. Su padre la anima a asistir a reuniones que ayudan a las personas a lidiar con la pérdida. Justo cuando cree que está lista para avanzar, una desconocida aparece en su puerta y cambia todo. Lou había prometido a Will vivir valientemente y aceptar los desafíos. Para cumplir esa promesa, ahora debe aprender a vivir y amar sin él.
"Un día de otoño de 1686, una joven de dieciocho años llama a la puerta de una casa señorial en el barrio más acomodado de Ámsterdam. Nella Oortman se ha trasladado del campo a la ciudad para convivir con su marido, Johannes Brandt. Como regalo de boda, Johannes obsequia a su flamante esposa con un objeto muy de moda entre la gente pudiente de la época: una réplica de su propia casa en miniatura que Nella deberá poblar con figuras. Sin embargo, poco a poco, el amable pasatiempo se irá transformando en la clave de una serie de inquietantes revelaciones que conducirán a Nella a desenmascarar los secretos más oscuros de los actuales moradores de la casa --incluido su marido--, arrojando luz sobre los peligros que amenazan la supervivencia de su nueva familia. ... Con admirable precisión, la autora recrea el ambiente de Ámsterdam a finales del siglo XVII, un mundo áspero y riguroso donde los gremios burgueses se enfrentaban al fanatismo religioso y la intransigencia del poder establecido. Una lectura inolvidable."--Jacket
Nao lives in Tokyo. She is sixteen, and has decided to write a diary before she kills herself. She has plenty of material-school bullies, depressed parents-but she particularly wants to chronicle the life of her great-grandmother, Jiko, a Buddhist nun. And eventually, Nao thinks, her diary will find its reader. Ruth lives with her husband on the Pacific coast of Canada. A few months after the 2010 tsunami she finds a Hello Kitty lunchbox washed up on the shore. It contains a diary.
Destined delivers all the romance and action that fans expect as it brings Aprilynne Pike’s Wings series to a deeply satisfying conclusion. Laurel used to think she was an ordinary girl from Crescent City, California. She never would have believed she was truly a faerie from a realm called Avalon. Now Laurel must risk her life to save Avalon from destruction by Yuki—a rare and powerful Winter faerie—and troll-hunter Klea. But Laurel won’t have to fight alone; David and Tamani, two boys she loves in different ways, will be by her side, along with her best friend, Chelsea. Readers of the Need and Graceling series will want to follow Laurel’s story from its beginning in Wings to its heart-stopping end in Destined.
The final instalment of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'. Bruised and battered, Jared, Simon and Mallory return home to find their home completely ransacked and discover that Mulgarath has made off with their mother and Spiderwick's Guide.
Practice English with the popular Spiderwick Chronicles. Twins Jared and Simon, along with their sister Mallory, discover they're not alone in their aunt's old house. They seek to uncover the mystery, but goblins, trolls, fairies, and elves do everything to stop them. Each volume includes a vocabulary list and a guide for parents and teachers.
John Densmore vivió entre 1965 y 1971, desde su puesto como baterista, el laberinto emocional de la carrera de los Doors, marcada por el ácido. Este libro es su verdad sobre Jim Morrison y la banda, ofreciendo raras visiones llenas de profunda y honesta autoconciencia.
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick
Chronicles and get ready for the series soon to be streaming on Disney+ with
the second installment in the adventures of the Grace children. Thanks to the
mysterious field guide left behind by their long-lost great-great-uncle,
Arthur Spiderwick, life for the Grace kids - Jared, Simon and Mallory - is
beyond weird. When Simon goes missing, Jared is certain creatures from the
faerie world have something to do with it. Mallory is not convinced. That is,
until she and Jared contend with a band of menacing goblins. Simon is clearly
in danger, and it's up to Mallory and Jared to save him before it's too late.
Miles Vorkosigan is the leader of a fast growing mercenary force and the hero of an all-out space battle. At the end of the conflict, he heads a fleet of 19 ships and 3,000 troops. The only problem is, it is treason--as in, a hanging offense--to command a private army.
Treći nastavak Zelaznyjevih Amberskih kronika otkriva naznake novog paralelnog svijeta koji prijeti uništenjem Ambera. Corwin - glavno lice romana i vladar u Amberu - pokušat će otkriti prirodu nepoznatih uljeza, dok se u isto vrijeme bori protiv zavjere svoje braće i sestara da ga svrgnu s prijestolja.
