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Nanà a Milano di Cletto Arrighi è un ritratto vivace e spietato della borghesia milanese dell’Ottocento. Con ironia tagliente e una prosa incisiva, il romanzo ci porta nel cuore di una città in fermento, tra salotti eleganti e tensioni sociali, dove il progresso incontra il conformismo. Arrighi, con sguardo acuto, svela ipocrisie e contraddizioni di un’epoca che somiglia fin troppo alla nostra. Un’opera imprescindibile per chi ama la letteratura che racconta, provoca e lascia il segno.

സർക്കാർ ഓഫീസിലെ ക്ലാർക്കും നോവലിസ്റ്റുമായ കേശവന്റെ ഇ എം എസ്സിനെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള നോവലാണ് ഈ നോവലിലെ പ്രമേയം. തൊട്ടിലിൽ കിടന്നുകൊണ്ട് ചുമരിലെ ഇ.എം.എസ് ഫോട്ടോ കണ്ടുകൊണ്ടും വളരുന്ന അപ്പുകുട്ടൻ ഇ.എം.എസ്സിനെ ആരാധിച്ചും ധ്യാനിച്ചും മറ്റുകുട്ടികളിൽനിന്നും വ്യത്യസ്തനായി വളർന്നു. അപ്പുക്കുട്ടനും അവനെകുറിച്ചെഴുതുന്ന കേശവനും ചുറ്റും സംഘർഷങ്ങൾ വളരുകയായിരുന്നു.

Del autor del éxito de ventas La asombrosa tienda de la señora Yeom ★ El fenómeno literario coreano que seduce al mundo ★ "Kim Ho-yeon, el autor coreano que arrasa." La Razón Un soplo de aire fresco llega para brindar apoyo y felicidad desde el lugar más insospechado Comienza un día de verano en la acogedora tienda siempre abierta del barrio de Cheongpa-dong. La encargada es Seon-suk, que vive frustrada con su problemático hijo. Mientras Min-sik, hijo de la dueña de la tienda, la encantadora señora Yeom, ejerce como propietario aunque no está para nada interesado en llevar el negocio.

It's 1967 in Montreal, the Expo is in full swing, and Audrey Parker has just moved with her dad to Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, a whole new neighbourhood full of different kinds of people to spy on. Audrey is a lot of things: articulate, disarming, forthright. And, as her father reminds her often, indecently nosy. Audrey scribbles every observation down in her notebooks—from which foods her new teacher eats for lunch, to how blue the water is in Greece, to what time the one-legged man across the street gets home. She is certain she will soon root out a murderer or uncover a mystery.

Ajoni "Khaotic" Brooks lives his life like any other hustler. He makes his money, takes care of his family, and stays out the way. He goes above and beyond for the ones he loves, and that very reason is why he has to do a five-year bid. His last weekend as a free man was spent enjoying life and the little freedom he had left. What he didn't expect was for that night to change his forever.

In his first novel, the best-selling true crime author and star of ID's hit series Dark Minds takes you into the world of a sadistic serial killer.

In an unnamed city, a young woman deals with an unspeakable tragedy, and her boyfriend’s subsequent hospitalization. Torn from her normal routines—coffee, sex, barhopping, and disc golf—she finds herself in an unfamiliar world of hospital visits and doctor’s appointments, all while navigating an unexpected move to a new apartment and enduring the disapproval of her boyfriend’s mother, as well as the gossip of her friends and coworkers.

When Louis’ old army buddy Owen shows up with a plan to drive a gang off a local estate, Louis reluctantly agrees to help. But the job turns deadly… After Owen kills the gang’s leader—the son of London’s most ruthless crime lord, Fritz, revenge is inevitable. As Fritz’s fury erupts, Louis and his comrades are dragged into a deadly game of survival. With hitmen closing in and secrets surfacing, Louis must protect his family while confronting Fritz’s crumbling empire. But Fritz, haunted by loss and his double life, is losing control of the world he has built.

Set in the post-pandemic publishing industry, two rival editors are forced to share a “hot desk” on alternating days of the week, much to each other’s chagrin. Not knowing who the other is, they begin to leave passive aggressive Post-it notes on their shared (and reviled) cactus.

Pierre has been trying his hardest to protect Erica from the cold streets, even though that means hurting her in the process. Besides telling her how much he loves her, he decides it’s time to show her and her father just how serious he is. Pierre puts his street life to the side and tries to live the life that would be better for Erica and the babies.

Charles Dickens ist bis heute einer der meistgelesenen Autoren Englands und seine famose Weihnachtsgeschichte läuft Jahr für Jahr in der xten Verfilmungsvariante pünktlich zum Geburtstag von Jesus plus minus 1-3 Tage beim Fernsehsender freier Wahl in den meisten bekannten Sprachregionen dieses Planeten.

Detective Lola Harris is called to a local park where the body of a woman has been pulled out of the river. On the victim’s wrist is a tattoo. A dolphin and a heart. Lola knows who she is instantly – the woman half the Glasgow force have been searching for: missing juror, Kathryn Main. Kathryn was on the jury that convicted reality TV star Carter Craig of a double murder. Just weeks later, the verdict was overturned. Carter walked free. Three jurors were arrested for misconduct. A fourth, Kathryn Main, disappeared. Then, a witness comes forward with shocking new information.

A fast paced novella about a woman with a dark past who enters a nunnery to escape the demons that haunt her. She was involved in an unsolved murder and wants to put it all behind her. She becomes obsessed by a disturbing thought and vows to silence the one man who can send her to Hell.

Shruti's Bank account is hacked and her money is stolen just before the due date for paying rent. Mr Patil, her landlord has already threatened to throw her out if she cannot pay her rent in time. She gives up all hope until she chances upon a conversation at the mall that gives her an idea on catching the thieves. Will she find the culprits in time to pay her rent? Find out in 'Rent Scam', a story by Sophia John that will surely tug at your heart and also at your purse strings.

Jara steht auf der alten Eisenbahnbrücke über der Ruhr und starrt ins tiefdunkle Gewässer. Anto, die gerade noch neben ihr saß, ist in den Fluss gesprungen und taucht nicht wieder auf. Das Einzige, was Jara von hier oben erkennen kann, ist der Baseballschläger, mit dem sie in dieser Nacht ein Autofenster eingeschlagen haben und der jetzt nicht sinken will. Als Jara zum ersten Mal auf Anto trifft, ist diese zwar die schlechteste Spielerin auf dem Fußballplatz, aber trotzdem mit Abstand die mutigste.

Clad in hurt and pain, twenty-four-year-old Allure has completely bolted her heart and shut off her emotions, except for a select few—to hell with everyone else. With her brash personality and rude attitude, she is constantly operating in survivor mode while working as a massage therapist at a lavish spa. When her favorite customer offers her an intriguing and tempting opportunity, Allure grabs the chance to increase her bank account. When a run-in with another customer piques her interest, will it be enough to thaw out her cold heart and icy demeanor?

Johnny Washington is a ruthless survivor, a Black teen raised on the streets of LA, a battlefield of broken families, rival gangs, and minimum wage—all under the cold, watchful eye of the men and in blue. But Johnny's found a loophole. He knows the freight yards like the back of his hand. He and his crew, Josh and Buddy, hit them often, stealing just enough to get by. Until Josh is gunned down by a security guard, who gets his brains bashed in by Buddy. Out of options, Johnny turns to Elliot Davis, a local kingpin who recruits and exploits Johnny's sister until she's no longer useful.

Jessie doesn’t believe in love at first sight. Until one sunny Saturday in London, a fire alarm in Whole Foods throws her into a stranger's arms. Cal is charming and funny: their chemistry is instant. Quick-fire flirting turns into the most romantic day of Jessie’s life. But that evening they're forced apart before swapping numbers. Jessie is devastated – has she just lost the one? After weeks of searching, Cal turns up on her doorstop holding two dozen red roses. It feels like fate. The only thing is, they’re not for her…

Julius Gallalucci's plans have all fallen through, leaving him stressed and scrambling weeks before his album release and tour announcement. When the pressure becomes too much, he and his team duck off to Eastover to revamp and recharge. What he didn't plan for was his world to clash with a wide-eyed beauty who would prove more of a muse than a distraction.

When it rains it pours but after, there's always sunshine .Come take one last ride with Jania, Remy, and KeKe as they explore the true meaning of love while addressing the demons of their past. In the first two installments it was an emotional ride, but in the grand finale the prize is so much better. In life they learn that anything worth fighting for doesn't come easy and in order to love with with no limits, you had to be open to change.

When Rahim and Jamila leave their beloved Bangladesh for the promise of Queens, New York, they carry with them dreams of success and happiness. Their initial years shine with possibility as they welcome two daughters and embrace their new community. But beneath the surface, tensions simmer as Jamila's growing devotion to Salafi Islam creates an insurmountable divide in their marriage. Their world completely unravels when their eldest daughter chooses love over tradition, announcing her engagement to a non-Muslim.

În Brooklynul înzăpezit, o tamponare ușoară în trafic declanșează o neașteptată poveste de iubire târzie. Richard Bowmaster, un profesor universitar ipohondru și solitar, lovește mașina condusă de o guatemaleză, Evelyn Ortega, care trăiește și lucrează ilegal în casa unui afacerist dubios. Ceea ce la început pare un accident minor ia o turnură neașteptată când tânara, în mod evident terorizată, sună la ușa lui Richard. Speriat, acesta cere ajutorul Lucíei Maraz, proaspăta lui chiriașă și colegă, o chiliană greu încercată de viață, dar voluntară și optimistă.

Marco è un noto attore milanese sul viale del tramonto. I film in cui recitava vincevano Oscar, adesso interpreta “prestigiosi” ruoli da defunto in pellicole di serie B. E quando non è sdraiato in una bara ad aspettare il ciak, gli restano lunghe e solitarie passeggiate infarcite di ricordi. L’unico tocco di brio alla sua esistenza arriva da Luciana, la “sadomasomasterchef” a cui piacciono i giochi sessuali a base di senape in grani. Mirko è un ragazzo stralunato della provincia di Lecce.

Berlin Shuffle by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz, translated by Philip Boehm, is a forthcoming title from Metro Audio.

The stories are all set in New York City and concern themselves with various facets of life in Gilded Age New York City—from the highest of high society to the commonest pensioner in less fashionable neighborhoods in boarding houses. The stories are about manners and mores; about the people of various strata of society relating to each other and the world around them.

With trembling hands, Meg knocks on the door of the large manor house. Behind her, the view down to the river is spectacular. She’s here to be the nanny to two young children. It’s not the job Meg is anxious about, though. It’s the house itself that scares her, and the secrets lurking inside. Not only that, but will her new employer recognise her? The door opens. A beautiful, smiling woman greets her and ushers her inside.

From the moment they laid eyes on one another, Kane and Serenity wanted forever with one another, flaws and all. That was before they realized that they were on separate pages in life. Undoubtedly, the two souls love one another deeply. But as time passes, their chosen diverging paths begin to strain their relationship. Serenity's unwavering dedication to her dreams leads her to make a difficult decision—to move to New York and pursue her career on a grander scale. Their separation is painful, and the distance between them shatters the love they once shared.

First published in 1971, The Goodby People is perhaps the greatest novel ever written about post-Manson, pre-Disney Los Angeles.

Audrey Wade longs to escape her domineering father and the bleak streets of post-war Yorkshire. Hollywood glitters with glamour, freedom, and the promise of a life with her best friend Freddie. But when Freddie abandons her, Audrey is left to chase her dreams alone. Rex Trent is more than Hollywood’s leading man. Charismatic and dangerously handsome, he’s adored by millions and watched by powerful enemies in a paranoid 1950s America. One wrong move could destroy him. When Rex proposes, Audrey is swept into Hollywood’s glamour and high-stakes secrets.

William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him. He was a member of several singing and dramatic groups when he met 17 year old Athol Estes, daughter of a wealthy Austin family. Despite her mother’s objection owing to Athol’s tuberculosis, they began courting and in July 1887, they eloped and soon married.