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Her Borrowed Angel traces the life of book-smart Madeline Wharton Saldivar from her childhood in rural, deeply segregated Georgia to adulthood in northern Mexico and southern Texas.Maddie's life, like all lives, plays out against the current events and changing social moods of the times. Deeply committed to family-and horses, or at least the idea of horses-Maddie struggles with the painful truths and impossible situations of abuse and dysfunction within her own small world.Buoyed by her sister Hattie's infallible courage, as well as her own ability to catalog life into manageable increments she understands through her book learning and an ability to manufacture faith to lean on, Maddie survives her childhood-only to be disowned when she falls in love with Tavo, an undocumented worker at the dude ranch she flees to when she leaves home to help Hattie escape.Over her lifetime, Maddie collects more angels than horses and confronts the harsh reality that her half-brother, Wally, might have been right when he warned her that book-smart wasn't as useful as life-smart.Wife, mother, and teacher, Maddie's life changes with the birth of her granddaughter-her borrowed angel.Her Borrowed Angel is an emotional story of one woman's life as she faces the highest of highs and the depths of despair. Maddie's faith and horses carried her through the tough times, and provided an escape. Author Leslie P. Garcia tells this poignant story of overcoming obstacles and finding the strength from within when life is tough. Her Borrowed Angel is a book which will resonate with you and is one that is needed as we face so many challenges these days.Note: This book contains content that might make some readers uncomfortable.

Be not inhospitable to - handsome - demons, lest they be angels in disguise.Two things are well-known about Alberto.One: he's gorgeous. Like it or not, like him or not, there's no debating that.Two: Alberto feels nothing and everyone constantly jokes about it. Floating about like a drifting cloud, Alberto likes minding his own business, but out of nowhere, an angry guy named Mathias charges into his life, demanding answers. Deep down, he knows Mathias isn't the solution to his problems, but it doesn't matter, as long as he feels something.But here's the annoying thing with feelings: they can sneak up on you at the least opportune time ...Mathias is new in town and enrolled at Colette International due to unfortunate circumstances. His devotion to his family places him face to face with a puzzling equation, one he never thought he'd have to solve before.Now he's forced into the path of a schoolmate he particularly dislikes, and not without reasons. The only problem is, he can't seem to take his eyes, nor his hands, off him.He was promised a peaceful senior year after everything he went through. But Mathias already knows life is never that easy.And now he's in the thralls of an unfeeling demon.------------------------He Looks So Fine is a seven-part story about two young men's rediscovery of empowerment, communication and trust, about the lasting damages of trauma and the healing virtues of friendship. Part One is 360 pages long and contains arcs 1 to 3 pertaining to Alberto and Mathias's journey. The upcoming Part Two is longer; it contains arcs 4 to 7 and concludes their story.As it features several characters from the previous books, it's usually recommended to read the series from the start. However, the tone of this story is darker and more mature and differs from the rest of the series. As a result, this book can also be enjoyed as a standalone.Content Warning: Due to the presence of difficult themes, sexual content and other potentially upsetting scenes, this work isn't intended for readers below the age of eighteen. (A full content warning list can be found at the beginning of the book.)

Louis thought he had it all figured out. He couldn't have been more wrong.If you ask Louis, he's a rock star.Just the right amount of sarcastic, cute, and only slightly delusional. He attends the best high school - in Paris no less - has the coolest best friend and the fiercest girlfriend, and he's absolutely, a hundred per cent straight. So no, Michael, the new British student, with his dark curls and sweet smiles, doesn't interest him whatsoever. And when a teacher pairs the two to write an essay together and Louis gets all worked up about it, he can always tell himself he doesn't have a choice.Slowly and inevitably, the two of them become friends, and perhaps a little more. Soon, Michael's presence in Louis's life makes him question everything: his lifestyle, his friendships, and whether he actually ever liked girls.I Want To Kiss You In Public is a story about friendship, self-love, truth and heartbreak, sprinkled with over-the-top comedy, suitable for fans of Skam, Skins, and Sex Education.Please check out the content warnings before reading. The Colette International characters act like teens in many ways, including the unsavory ones; such as cussing, drinking, and making mistakes. Influenced by Japanese Boys' Love stories, the series are also unapologetically cartoonish at times.

The gripping historical debut about a family separated by the Berlin wall - perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See, In Memoriam and Alone in BerlinSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2024SELECTED AS ONE OF INDEPENDENT'S BEST HISTORICAL FICTION OF THE YEAR 2024'A tautly plotted, deeply involving novel that packs a real emotional punch ... I can't recommend this novel highly enough' Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us'A hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, family and societal unrest all set against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall' Glamour_____Imagine waking up and a wall has divided your city in two. Imagine that on the other side is your child...Lisette is in hospital with her baby boy. The doctors tell her to go home and get some rest, that he'll be fine.When she awakes, everything has changed. Because overnight, on 13 August 1961, the border between East and West Berlin has closed, slicing the city - and the world - in two.Lisette is trapped in the east, while her newborn baby is unreachable in the west. With the streets in chaos and armed guards ordered to shoot anyone who tries to cross, her situation is desperate.Lisette's teenage daughter, Elly, has always struggled to understand the distance between herself and her mother. Both have lived for music, but while Elly hears notes surrounding every person she meets, for her mother - once a talented pianist - the music has gone silent.Perhaps Elly can do something to bridge the gap between them. What begins as the flicker of an idea turns into a daring plan to escape East Berlin, find her baby brother, and bring him home....Based on true stories, The Silence in Between is a page-turning, emotional epic that will stay with you long after you finish reading.______BOOKSELLER LOVE for THE SILENCE IN BETWEEN:'Without a doubt one of the best books I have read this year... I can't recommend this book enough'Abbey Rowlinson'Absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. A must-read'Dominika 'A sublime story, told beautifully'Kurde, Horsham'A truly compelling and moving novel with two incredible female characters I won't forget in a hurry'Tilly Fitzgerald 'Kind, thoughtful and poignant... an uplifting and hopeful story'Lauren'A powerful and emotional book'Neil Challis, Windsor 'A thought provoking, ultimately kind and beautifully researched debut'Beth, Chesterfield 'I genuinely loved this - it's definitely a stand out novel of 2024'Helen, Scarborough 'A cracking debut from this talented new author'Jen Mackay, Windsor 'This truly has the potential to be the next big story, so full of heart as it is!'Libby Low'A powerful story of human resilience and family bonds'Emma Smith, Bedford 'A beautiful but heart-breaking read from a wonderful new voice in historical fiction'Victoria, Aviemore 'An excellent novel... a sensitive retelling of two critical and terrible periods of Berlin history'Sean Farrell'An incredible book full of heartbreak, hope, unbreakable love... I don't think this book will ever leave me. I will be recommending it to customers as a must read'Hayley Ralls, St Neots

Tag med tilbage, hvor det hele startede for bestsellerforfatteren Amor Towles. Debuten fra 2011 følger en ung, kompromisløs kvinde gennem et skelsættende år i 30’ernes New York, hvor hun må lære at begå sig blandt byens rige og berygtede borgere.New York, Nytårsaften 1937. Katey Kontent, 25-årig sekretær på Wall Street, fejrer årets sidste aften på en snusket jazzklub i Greenwich Village, da Tinker Grey, en verdensvant, velhavende og charmerende bankmand træder ind i lokalet og sætter sig ved nabobordet. Et tilfældigt møde, som skal vise sig at blive et vendepunkt i tilværelsen for dem begge.Igennem et år følger vi Kateys færden i den glitrende nye omgangskreds, der består af Condé Nast-folk, smarte beboere på Upper East Side, mangemillionærer og en enke, der er langt fremme i skoene. Men gennem glitter og glamour kan også anes aftegningerne af misundelse, illoyalitet og begær, der gemmer sig under overfladen.Et spørgsmål om dannelse er en sprudlende skildring af New York i tiden efter Depressionen, hvor kontraster og krystaller for en stund stjæler en ung kvindes hjerte.

Moderrollen udforskes i en rå coming-of-age-fortælling, hvor en moderløs opvækst bliver selve livets præmis.Xuela Claudette Richardson mister sin mor i samme øjeblik, hun kommer til verden, og må derfor famle sig igennem tilværelsen uden den kvinde, hun deler navn med.Hun vokser op i et hjem, hvorfra hun kan høre bølgernes brusen, og under sin skolegang flytter hun ind i et værelse med bliktag i Jack LaBattes hus. Jack bliver hendes første elsker, og siden forelsker hun sig i stevedoren Roland, som stjæler irsk linned til hende fra de skibe, han aflæsser. Men i sidste ende gifter Xuela sig med den engelske læge, Philip Bailey.Xuelas verden er intenst sanselig med dufte af overmodne frugter, krystalviolet, svovl og regnvåde vejbaner, og den syder af Xuelas sorg over sin mor, frygt for sin far og en altomsluttende ensomhed. Og under alt andet løber den strøm, som Xuelas liv vugger på: moderløsheden og barnløsheden.Selvbiografien om min mor er en lyrisk fortælling om kærlighed og karakterdannelse og en meditation over livet og døden på øen Dominica.

"Berlin Atomized is the world bridged, coupled, and made fast—by the latest lost generation and by Julia Kornberg's border-and-genre-crossing talent, as restless as a flame." —Joshua Cohen, author of the Pulitzer Prize and National Jewish Book Award winning The NetanyahusA kinetic, globetrotting novel following three siblings—Jewish and downwardly mobile—from 2001 to 2034, as they come of age against the major crises of the 21st century.Berlin Atomized begins in Buenos Aires of the early 2000s with the self-baptisms of Nina Goldstein. She bathes too frequently, washing with fervor and repeating: “I am not asleep.” She grows up partying and taking undeserved siestas, while her eldest brother Jeremías is drawn into the city’s powder keg music scene, and the middle sibling, Mateo, learns of his terminal illness and prepares to join the IDF. Though Argentina faces the worst economic crisis in its history, the Goldsteins are being reared in a newly developed gated community that displaces working class families. Each sibling rehearses their escape from the capitalist Eden of their birth, unaware that the gated community will soon be underwater, and their family scattered all over the earth.The second half of the novel takes place between 2018 and 2035, invoking and imagining possible futures for this existence in migration. Jeremías lives in Paris until an undeclared war destroys the city, and Nina, after tracing Mateo’s last steps to his death in Tel Aviv, ends up in Berlin, where the European Union is found in the shambles of its own history. From Punta del Este to Paris, Berlin to Jerusalem, Brussels to Tokyo, the novel progresses into a dire near future of constant flight and fire as the siblings search for one another.Defiant and dexterous, percussive and percolating with violent light, Berlin Atomized is Julia Kornberg’s napalm-ic debut—a tale about the end of the world, as told by the clear-eyed youth to which that world had been promised.

"A beautiful, big-hearted treasure of a novel." --Lily KingFrom the award-winning author of The One-in-a-Million Boy comes a deeply moving novel about second chances, unlikely friendships, and the life-changing power of sharing stories. Our Reasons meet us in the morning and whisper to us at night. Mine is an innocent, unsuspecting, eternally sixty-one-year-old woman named Lorraine Daigle...Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, is being released from prison after serving twenty-two months for a drunk-driving crash that killed a local kindergarten teacher.Harriet Larson, a retired English teacher who runs the prison book club, is facing the unsettling prospect of an empty nest.Frank Daigle, a retired machinist, hasn't yet come to grips with the complications of his marriage to the woman Violet killed.When the three encounter each other one morning in a bookstore in Portland--Violet to buy the novel she was reading in the prison book club before her release, Harriet to choose the next title for the women who remain, and Frank to dispatch his duties as the store handyman--their lives begin to intersect in transformative ways.How to Read a Book is an unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives. With the heart, wit, grace, and depth of understanding that has characterized her work, Monica Wood illuminates the decisions that define a life and the kindnesses that make life worth living. .

"Little Lord Fauntleroy," penned by the prolific and enchanting wordsmith Frances Hodgson Burnett, stands as a timeless classic that weaves a tale of innocence, resilience, and the transformative power of love. Published in 1885, this literary gem continues to captivate hearts with its poignant narrative and unforgettable characters.At the heart of the story is Cedric Errol, a winsome and angelic boy with golden curls and an innate goodness that radiates from his very being. Raised in humble circumstances by his widowed mother in New York, Cedric's life takes an unforeseen turn when he discovers that he is the heir to the Earldom of Dorincourt in England. His transition from an American commoner to the titled "Little Lord Fauntleroy" becomes a captivating exploration of identity, kindness, and the enduring qualities that define true nobility.Burnett's prose, as eloquent as a melody, paints a vivid tapestry of Victorian England and the sprawling Dorincourt estate. From the opulent halls of the grand manor to the picturesque English countryside, readers are transported into a world of aristocracy and privilege, where young Cedric's purity and goodness become a beacon of light that transforms those around him.Cedric's relationships are at the heart of the narrative, particularly his bond with his gruff and initially austere grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt. The transformation of this relationship is a testament to the redemptive power of love and the ability of a child's pure heart to soften even the most hardened souls. As Cedric navigates the intricacies of his newfound aristocratic life, he remains a paragon of virtue, inspiring both young and old to believe in the enduring power of goodness.The novel's charm lies not only in its engaging plot but also in the endearing characters who populate its pages. Cedric's unshakeable optimism, his mother's unwavering love, and the diverse cast of supporting characters create a rich and memorable tapestry. Whether it's the loyal Dick Tipton or the feisty and warm-hearted Mrs. Mellon, each character contributes to the novel's warm and inviting atmosphere."Little Lord Fauntleroy" serves as a celebration of the innocence of childhood and a gentle reminder that goodness and compassion are forces that can bridge even the widest gaps. Burnett's narrative unfolds with a seamless blend of humor, tenderness, and moral depth, making it a literary masterpiece that transcends time.As readers embark on the journey with Cedric Errol, they are not only treated to a charming story but also invited to reflect on the enduring values that make this classic a cherished and relevant work. "Little Lord Fauntleroy" is a literary treasure that continues to enchant audiences, proving that the magic of kindness and the purity of heart are perennial themes that resonate across generations.

Dreamers, schemers, addicts, innocents. They are all coasting.Coasting follows music industry aspirants, a brooding record store clerk, goth teens, and others into rehearsal rooms, 12-step meetings, a cult indoctrination, even a Russian heavy metal bunker. Along the way, they pursue success, connection, and a sense of purpose.Perched between Middle Men and A Visit from the Goon Squad, Coasting is Ari Rosenschein's debut collection.Praise for Coasting"With the insight of a socio-anthropologist and the familiarity of your favorite bartender, Ari Rosenschein introduces us to new West Coast archetypes who follow the tradition of California Dreaming into the 21st century."-Nikki San Pedro, Newfound Journal"With sharp prose and intimate details, Coasting reveals a Los Angeles full of grief, loss, disappointment, illusions, and especially surprise."-Victoria Patterson, author of The Secret Habit of Sorrow and The Little Brother "Ari Rosenschein's Coasting does for Gen Y punks and rockers seeking artistic fame and glory in Los Angeles roughly what Candide did for-and to-its nai¿vely optimistic protagonist. A superb debut collection."-Peter Selgin, author of Duplicity and Life Goes to the Movies "Ari Rosenschein's Coasting is not only quick, it's quick-witted and razor sharp and not without its fair share of knowing nods and chuckles at the ridiculousness of, in general, the lives we lead when we're trying to convince ourselves of their greater significance. A must-read."-Eugene Robinson, author of Fight: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking but Were Afraid You'd Get Your Ass Kicked for Asking "His characters inhabit a backstage space, a few steps from glory, looking for the next gig, hoping for a big break, reveling in every note along the way. Their sweet, gritty persistence is irresistible."-Ana Maria Spagna, author of Uplake: Restless Essays of Coming and Going "Candid, poignantly tragic, and humorous, Rosenschein's stories pluck at the nitty-gritty of what it takes to coast. The anxiety and thrill will keep you turning pages."-Sarah Jones, author of Lies I Tell Myself "Rosenschein limns these lives so evocatively, we're torn between feeling smug superiority in one breath, and then complete identification in the next. A master craftsman, Rosenschein holds up a mirror to our desperate wish for something better, and the sundry ways we make peace with what is."-Bernadette Murphy, author of Harley and Me: Embracing Risk on the Road to a More Authentic Life "He is an honest and astute chronicler of the vain and solipsistic, and though a few characters stumble into moments of insight, Rosenschein lets the rest churn in their perpetual adolescence. Coasting will make recovering scenesters laugh, nod, and cringe in recognition, and then give thanks they grew up."-Kara Vernor, author of Because I Wanted to Write You a Pop Song "The characters in Coasting breathe life back into the bygone era of Walkmans and used record stores, of garage bands and Myspace. These musicians, rock and roll aficionados, scenesters, producers, and fame-seekers coast through Los Angeles with eyes toward the derelict, the debauched, and the beautiful."-Nathan Elias, author of Coil Quake Rift and The Reincarnations

A seemingly ordinary, twenty-one year old girl named Iris is waking up in a bed she's only slept in once, and in a room she's never woken up in before, on this, her very first day as a mature university student.On what at first seems like yet another typical day in Iris's humdrum life, things take a curious turn when she just so happens to cross paths with a mysterious young man, holding a secret he's so far managed to keep to himself.And after an old and uninvited acquaintance appears from out of the painful past she thought she'd left behind, Iris soon discovers she's far from the ordinary girl she always considered herself to be.Elephant Shoes is a story about the power that's in all of us, how we use that power, and whether we should use it at all.

"Danmarks grimmeste by" som smuk prisme i fabulerende mosaik-roman.Helsinge er blevet kaldt "Danmarks grimmeste by" og "Nordsjællands røvhul". Det vrimler med kuriøse skæbner og typer i Helsinge. Og de udgør fortællingen om Danmarks udvikling og 1980'ernes sorte krise og pastelfarvede fest.I midten af Helsingeevangeliet rumsterer en excentrisk præstefar - sammen med de helt normale og de andre originaler, der bebor enhver gennemsnitlig dansk stationsby.Christian Mohr Boisen er journalist for bl.a. Børsen og Euroman og forfatter til en lang række biografier, fag- og børnebøger, samt oversætter. Helsingeevangeliet er hans skønlitterære debut.

Torrance Brown has not always been the easiest man to get along with, especially in the eyes of his six children - Drake, Karla, Mary, Andre, Adrianna, and Antoine. With his marriage to fiancée Gretchen Nelson approaching, the Brown siblings hope their father's second chance at love will change him and their family for the better. But secrets, lies, and old grudges threaten to tear the family apart before they can reach their new beginning. Can the Browns come together to solve their family issues or will they be pushed apart to the point of no return?

"On a cold winter's evening in 1987, six middle-school paperboys wander an unfamiliar Milwaukee neighborhood, selling newspaper subscriptions, fueled by their stupid manager Kevin's promises of cash bonuses and dinner at Burger King. But the freaks come out at night in Hampton Heights. Sent out into the neighborhood in pairs, the boys will encounter a host of primordial monsters--and triumph over them. Sigmone, who is bussed to a white school, is stuck with Joel, a white kid who idolizes Black culture. Mark, who's wrestling with his sexuality, joins his secret crush, Ryan -- who has a crush of his own. Nishu and Al are outsiders; one is a second-generation immigrant, the other a poor kid in a rich school. Over the course of one eventful evening, the three pairs will encounter the wild things of Hampton Heights--werewolves, witches with a centuries-old story to tell, and a creepy, ancient monster who feeds on memories. Meanwhile, Kevin is having an adventure of his own, seducing a beautiful woman in the neighborhood's tavern -- but there's something weird about her fingernails... Funny, thrilling, outrageous, and sneakily beautiful, Dan Kois's 'Hampton Heights' captures without sentimentality the dreams and fears of teenage boys in a tender horror-comedy about camaraderie, bravery, vulnerability, and the terrifying prospect of growing up"--

Los Altibajos De La Adolescencia Se Entrelazan Con Mensajes De Superación Y Empoderamiento PersonalEn esta colección de historias cortas sinceras y conmovedoras, acompaña a Elena mientras escribe su diario persoanl, una joven adolescente que navega por las complejidades de la vida, el amor y la amistad. Desde la emoción del primer enamoramiento hasta los desafíos de la pérdida y el perdón, el viaje de Elena resuena en lectores de todas las edades. A través de narrativas auténticas y emociones genuinas, Enfrentando el Laberinto captura la esencia de la adolescencia, explorando temas universales como el autodescubrimiento, la resiliencia y el crecimiento personal.Únete a Elena en este cautivador viaje mientras descubre el poder de la amistad, el valor de la familia y el coraje para abrazar los altibajos de la vida". Ordena tu libro hoy!

She was an outsider suddenly thrust into an impossible situation. Isn't that how all the best legends begin?

"En 1951, una misteriosa anciana confronta a Pilar Aguirre en La Ciâenaga, un pueblo fronterizo entre Mâexico y Texas. Convencida de que Pilar le robâo el marido, le arroja una maldiciâon que cae tambiâen sobre su familia. Medio siglo despuâes, Lulâu Muänoz estâa lidiando con una vida caâotica, sobre todo, con su inminente fiesta de quinceaänos. Como si fuera poco, fallece su amada abuela. En el funeral, una desconocida glamourosa y solitaria aparece para cambiarle la vida. Rica en detalles cinemâaticos --desde rodeos polvorientos, un concierto de Selena y el confort de las baladas que se tocan en las reuniones familiares-- este memorable debut nos enfrenta a dos poderosas voces femeninas: la de una mujer que debe reconciliarse con su pasado y la de una joven que se esfuerza por abrazar su futuro. Es, sobre todo, una carta de amor a la cultura tejana y a la importancia de la familia." --

From New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard comes the eagerly anticipated follow-up to her beloved novel Count the Ways--a complex story of three generations of a family and its remarkable, resilient, indomitable matriarch, Eleanor.Following the death of her former husband, Cam, fifty-four-year-old Eleanor has moved back to the New Hampshire farm where they raised three children to care for their brain-injured son, Toby, now an adult. Toby's older brother, Al, is married and living in Seattle with his wife; their sister, Ursula, lives in Vermont with her husband and two children. Although all appears stable, old resentments, anger, and bitterness simmer just beneath the surface.How the Light Gets In follows Eleanor and her family through fifteen years (2010 to 2024) as their story plays out against a uniquely American backdrop and the events that transform their world (climate change, the January 6th insurrection, school violence) and shape their lives (later-life love, parental alienation, steadfast friendship). With her trademark sensitivity and insight, Joyce Maynard paints an indelible portrait of characters both familiar and new making their way over rough, messy, and treacherous terrain to find their way to what is, for each, a place to call "home."

The hunt has begun.Miss Rebecca Tarleton takes her shot to beat the gentleman at her father's annual hunt festivities. The event offers a unique occasion to showcase her archery and equestrian skills and the opportunity to make her peace with the forest, which nearly conquered her many years ago.Before the games begin, the sudden arrival of a gentleman for whom Rebecca has long had affection gives her a chance to persuade him to see her as more than a childhood family acquaintance. Their never-ending propensity to argue with one another and her friend's increasingly vexing presence puts her endeavors to the test. Rebecca finds herself stretched to the limit when the games lead to some intriguing and unusual business opportunities as she reins in a couple of the men of T.H.E.T.A.In true Rebecca fashion, it'll be a wild ride. If she's to do a thing, she goes after it. Will Rebecca win the hunt? Or will the hunt conquer her?Sweet and clean historical fiction romance with a modern twistNote: The Hunt contains spoilers to book 2, Who is Madalene?

When Kasper is seven, his mother steals him away from London and takes him to India. His new life is dream-like: no formal education, the freedom to explore, and the mascot-like status the spiritual community confers on him. Then one day his mother is gone and Kasper must find his own path. Liftman is about the search for home, belonging, identity and truth.

"Set in the Carolinas in the 1940s, a young woman reckons not just with the unforgiving landscape, but with the rocky emotional terrain that leads from innocence to wisdom as jealousy and betrayal threaten to accomplish what hardship never could--divide the family for good"--