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Giappone, inizi degli anni '70. In un paese già scosso dagli effetti dei violenti moti studenteschi del '68, Ryū, Lily e il loro gruppo di amici gravitano nei dintorni della base militare americana di Yokota, a poche decine di chilometri da Tokyo, di cui frequentano alcuni dei soldati lì di stanza. Vivono una quotidianità scombinata, fatta di un uso costante e ossessionato di qualsiasi sostanza stupefacente si ritrovino a portata di mano, di sesso estremo, di piccoli furti e di qualunque altro comportamento vada a costituire un'anomalia e una sfida alle regole.

I understood I was an outcast, an introverted gamer nerd with a system of avoiding anything that breathed. But that was because I had a pretty horrid past, one involving wolves ripping through my parents at the dinner table when I was four. Much like what is happening right now… As I said, I have minimal experience socializing with people. But when a bunch of guys from school randomly decide to chase me down park lines and turn into a pack of wolves, I start to think that maybe my social skills aren’t the problem.

Ally Hawkins has never had a Valentine’s Day date—but this is her year. She can feel it in her endlessly optimistic heart. So when she stumbles upon a love potion at a county fair, she figures…why not? It’s silly, it’s smelly, and she’s a grown woman. But then—bam—the very guy she’s been crushing on asks her to lunch. Coincidence? She thinks not.

Christian was the only son his parents had, but both died before he had the chance to know them. He grew up with friends who became part of his life for many years. They all had very tragic stories to tell and were all experiencing a Void within that none of them could explain. After years of trying different things and ways to live a better life, they always ended up in more pain and trouble than before. In the midst of their greatest confusion, something very mysterious happened to one of them and left the others extremely suspicious.

On a weekend morning, college roommates, Ah Li and Panda, wake up with very different reactions to the night before. They have been chased and tear-gassed in the streets of their city after joining tens of thousands of others to protest a national security law that would effectively spell the end of democracy in Hong Kong. Ah Li couldn’t get out of bed, her heart heavy with the lingering images of the police and the violence on the streets, and her worries about the future of her hometown.

Nobody in Manhattan eats better than Bernice Black. It’s 1972, and she is the city’s busiest restaurant critic, juggling her fiance and his two young sons with demands of fine dining. Bernice talks fast, walks faster, has a razor-sharp wit and no patience for anything--or anyone--that gets in her way. When she stops by the famed restaurant of her favorite chef and mentor, Laurent Tirel, early one morning, she stumbles across a horrific scene in the kitchen: Laurent's severed head, perfectly preserved in a flawless mold of jellied aspic.

Get ready for a wild ride through dark streets, where monsters roam, magic crackles, and heroes fight shadows at every turn. From wizards to vampires, gods to shapeshifters, these stories will drag you into a world where the impossible is just another day.

Bruce Munro’s first novel, The Burnt Lands, chronicles a summer in a small town on the outskirts of Ottawa. Through this true story, we follow two young delinquents, Bruce and Johnny, as they drop out of school with the promise of a life of freedom in a stolen car. As their misfit lifestyle becomes increasingly debaucherous the two find themselves living in a deserted forest trying to figure out what’s next.

Roots in the Air is a journey of love and perseverance, the struggle of a family, a town, and a country for its identity. You will stop from time to time to laugh and feel as I do as I share this novella with you.

Kora Caselli is the second oldest of the Caselli siblings. Right along with her brother, she’s had to grow up quicker than she wanted to. Sacrificing the life, she thought she would have to be there for her youngest siblings and step into a role that was always chosen for her. As a federal judge, Kora Caselli, or Judge Case, has built her career on being fair—sometimes, tough—and about business within her courtroom. At 34, she’s one of the youngest and most feared judges in the system, known mostly for the high-profile cases she has tried.

London is gripped by terror as a mastermind recreates history's most gruesome murders—without ever dirtying his hands. Paramedic Tom Freedman recruits his killers from the shadows of the internet, manipulating the broken and desperate to carry out his deadly vision. Emotionally damaged criminologist Ethan Marshall is dragged into the case, tasked with stopping a predator who thrives on control and chaos. When Tom's twisted game turns personal, Ethan receives chilling taunts and watches as the killer tightens his grip, pulling him further into the nightmare.

When teenagers Jamal Deng and Aisha Saforo are shot dead on the edge of a notorious estate, DS Chris Ashcroft knows why he’s been assigned the case—and he doesn’t like it one bit. Refusing to write the murders off as gang violence, Ashcroft insists on digging deeper—something doesn’t add up. Jamal and Aisha came from different worlds. They had no reason to be together . . .

The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.

The Cities Classics Collection: London, Paris, New York allows you to step into the vibrant streets of three of the world's most iconic cities through a carefully curated collection of literary masterpieces. From the foggy alleys of London to the grand boulevards of Paris, and the buzzing avenues of New York, these stories bring to life the essence of urban life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and timeless experiences of the people who shaped these cities.

Soms brengt een verkeerde afslag je precies op de juiste bestemming Al tien jaar lang neemt Audrey elke dag dezelfde route naar haar werk. Zodra ze de rotonde naar het parkeerterrein nadert, verandert ze in Audrey van hr. Die Audrey is gemotiveerd en betrouwbaar, drinkt groene thee en maakt iedere dag to-dolijstjes. Maar eigenlijk staat ze op instorten. Elke ochtend wordt het moeilijker om uit bed te komen; ze gebruikt de snoozefunctie steeds vaker. En telkens als ze de rotonde ziet verschijnen, stelt ze zich voor hoe het zou zijn om gewoon door te rijden en een ander leven te beginnen.

Imagina por un momento que eres Marcus Cooper. Un extraño elegante te encuentra en un bar. Estás borracho. Hablas mucho. Sin que te des cuenta, él está aprendiendo sobre ti. Tu deseo de dinero y mujeres. Al final de la noche, te hace una propuesta de un millón de dólares para causar un accidente por conducir ebrio. ¿Te suena loco? Tal vez, tal vez no.

Mado Kaaris rebelliert gegen ihre Familie, die Männer, gegen ein Leben, das sie in vorgepresste Bahnen lenkt. Nur, welche Chancen bieten sich ihr? Reicht es aus, nach Paris zu gehen, nachts durch die Clubs zu tanzen, Pillen zu werfen und sich mit Gelegenheitsjobs über Wasser zu halten? Nach fünf Jahren Paris fühlt sie sich um ihre Freiheit betrogen, von den Männern ausgenutzt und erniedrigt. Sie schlägt einen Boxer nieder, der sie aus Eifersucht in seinem Apartment einsperrt, und flüchtet nach Hause zu ihrer Großmutter, um ein paar Tage unterzutauchen.

“Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us.” Step into the dazzling, deceptive world of the 1920s—a world bathed in champagne, jazz, and whispered secrets. In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald invites us to peer beyond the shimmering curtain of the American Dream, exposing the illusions that lie at its glittering heart. This is not just a love story. It is a haunting elegy for a generation intoxicated by wealth, ambition, and the desperate need to reinvent oneself.

Sheriff Naya Largusa has spent her entire life in the peaceful, tight-knit community of a small town in rural Colorado. Everything is on track for her to have a great career, until she receives a life-altering phone call one Sunday afternoon. Naya’s brother Vance has just been diagnosed with cancer, and not the kind that the doctor thinks will improve. In fact, he’s slated to get worse. Having no one else in the family to help, Naya immediately packs up her simple life and heads to Denver, exchanging her Sheriff’s badge for a job as a detective.

Avery, a strait-laced lawyer living in London, is the typical eldest daughter, though she’s hiding a secret that could undo her perfect life forever. Bonnie was a boxer but, following a devastating defeat, she's been working as a bouncer in LA, until one reckless night threatens to drive her out of the city. And Lucky, the rebellious youngest, is a model in Paris whose hard-partying ways are finally catching up with her. Then there was Nicky, the beloved fourth sister, whose unexpected death left Avery, Bonnie and Lucky reeling.