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Stille nu er en roman om kærlighed og katastrofer. En voldsom natur danner ramme om menneskets grusomhed og kredser om overgreb på natur og mennesker. En fortælling om en kvindes hævn og de dystre konsekvenser. Et gådefuldt land­skab. En togulykke i det norske fjeld. En lavine af is og fortvivl­else. En kvinde leder efter sin elskede, som tilsyneladende er forsvundet, men der er noget, hun har overset. En fortælling, der åbner for mørket i ethvert menneske.

Sabrina hat lange für ihre Freiheit gekämpft. Stalking, Kontrollzwang, Psychoterror ... Das alles will die Fotografin in ihrem neuen Leben hinter sich lassen. Da trifft sie bei einem Fotoshooting ausgerechnet auf Robin Winter - Profifußballer und Frauenheld.Ihre schlagfertige Art scheint ihn nicht abzuschrecken, genauso wenig ihre rätselhafte Vergangenheit. Denn auch er hat ein Geheimnis, das seine Karriere bedroht.Während Sabrina langsam Vertrauen zu Robin fasst, holt der Albtraum ihrer Kindheit sie wieder ein. Und sie muss sich entscheiden: Will sie ihre Unabhängigkeit um jeden Preis bewahren oder kann sie ihre Gefühle für Robin zulassen?Kann diese Liebe gegen alle Schwierigkeiten bestehen?

Sjette bog på dansk af multi-prisvindende Donal Ryan er en tumultarisk samtidsfortælling om en håndfuld stærke kvinder i en irsk landsby – hvor alle kender alle – nogle af dem tilbageholdende og stille, andre med et ordforråd så sprængfyldt af bandeord, at man bliver aldeles stakåndet. The Washington Post skriver om romanen:”Et lille irsk mirakel … der er indlejret så meget visdom på disse sider – om at leve og om at skrive … Ryan har sin helt egen følelsesmæssige spændvidde og særlige måde at fange storheden i det, der kunne ligne små liv, men ikke er det.”Har du ikke allerede læst resten af Donal Ryans forfatterskab, er det hermed anbefalet! Og hvis du har, vil du efterhånden begynde at genkende flere af de meget menneskelige indbyggere i County Tipperary, Irland; alle bøgerne rummer selvstændige historier, mens personernes liv overlapper hinanden, som de nu gør, når man bor i mindre bysamfund.

In his latest book of poetry, writer Kevin M Sheetz takes readers on an undulating ride of highs and lows. Of Time and Again offers an intimate glimpse of one man's greatest elations and deepest heartaches, delivered with a matter-of-fact sense of reluctant acceptance. Along with his undeniably personal work, Sheetz also utilizes abstraction and experimental modes, with references to his spirituality and mindfulness practice throughout.Complimenting the written work, Of Time and Again contains a series of collages by Andy Holsteen, which help reinforce the themes of cyclicality and confusion inherent to this book. Curious readers will surely be thrilled by this little book that speaks to universal Truth, while simultaneously being in a world of its own.

This never-before-told true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz with her sister is a remarkable tale of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love."...readers will admire Hinda's devotion to her family and her determination to resist her Nazi captors as they attempt to dehumanize her. There's also a remarkable love story at the heart of this novel-a relationship that will surprise and delight readers for its ability to withstand the most terrible of circumstances... A moving work..."─Kirkus ReviewsHinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing."With its added value of emotional and atmospheric richness, Tatae's Promise is a 'must have' acquisition for any library looking at high-quality fiction and nonfiction accounts of Polish Jewish history, concentration camp experience, and the power of survival. These explorations will also attract book clubs interested in selecting and contrasting a few quality titles on all these subjects, powered by an oral history that comes to life through solid literary excellence and collaborative determination.─Midwest Book Review"Hinda Mondlak's story is nothing short of extraordinary... Inspired by her father's promise and last words to her just before his execution-'You will live; you will tell'-this riveting adaptation urgently demands only one thing from us: we must listen!"─Eli Rubenstein, religious leader, Congregation Habonim Toronto; National director, March of the Living Canada; director, International March of the Living; Appointed to the "Order of Canada" by the Governor General of Canada"This moving and suspenseful book tells the story of Hinda Mondlak, who escaped from Auschwitz with her sister. Based on hours of her taped testimony, it describes in rich detail every phase of the persecutions she endured-Nazi occupation, the village ghetto, the death journey to Auschwitz, beatings, illness, starvation, escape, and then a harrowing flight from Russian troops. Saved occasionally through the unexpected kindness of others and always by her own courage, Hinda is vividly alive in this reweaving of her memories. A memorable story of resilience and enduring love."─Betty Sue Flowers, PhD, Professor Emeritus UT-Austin; former director, Johnson Presidential Library, Editor, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth"As a student of the Holocaust and one who interviewed Holocaust survivors for Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah History Foundation, I thought I had heard it all. Now, I know I was wrong. This is not your ordinary Holocaust story. Do yourself a favor. Find out for yourself."─Mike O'Krent, Founder and CEO, LifeStories Alive; Holocaust survivors interviewer for Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah History FoundationIf you were captivated by the New York Times #1 bestseller The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, or, the Pulitzer Prize Winner All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, you will love Tatae's Promise.

A deliciously depressing collection of not-so-pretty poems, birthed and nurtured in the bleakest recesses of a woman's tormented soul.Each one a painful reminder that stars cannot shine without darkness.Each one a stinging wound that bleeds onto the page with imagery to inspire and help you purge your own personal demons.

Season of My Soul is a collection of poetry and prose that explores a journey of loss, redemption in Christ, and self-love. The poems are raw and honest, and they speak to the universal human experience of pain, grief, and hope.The poems in this collection explore the full range of human emotions, from joy and hope to sorrow and despair. But through it all, the poems offer a message of hope and redemption in Christ.In "The Darkness," the author describes the pain of losing a dream. But in "The Light," she finds hope in her faith and in the love of God "Abba Father". The poems in Season of My Soul are a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and find redemption in Christ.Whether you are a lifelong Christian or just beginning your journey of faith, Season of My Soul is a book that you will cherish. The poems in this collection will speak to your heart and help you grow in your faith.What to Expect from Seasons of My SoulSeasons of My Soul is a journey through the ups and downs of life, with a focus on God's faithfulness through it all. You can expect to find:The layout of the Book Each poem is (on the front page) followed by a related bible verse (on the back page of each poem).Confirmation and promises of God to stand on. When you're feeling lost or uncertain, these poems will remind you of God's promises and give you the strength to keep going.Confidence that God has been with you through the pain, trials, and joy. These poems will help you reflect on the ways God has been with you through your own seasons of life, and give you hope for the future.A reminder of the depth of God's love. These poems will fill you with God's love and peace, and remind you of His presence.Empowerment to reflect on how good God is. These poems will inspire you to praise God for His goodness.Order your copy today and discover the power of poetry to heal and transform.

Max er halvvejs gennem 1.g og har altid været mere optaget af stjerner og galakser, end fester og venner. Hans mor er bekymret og lover ham et kørekort, hvis han tilmelder sig en gruppe for ensomme unge. Max er hurtig til at stemple de fire andre som tabere, men da en ny pige tilslutter sig gruppen ændrer alting sig. Sylvia er alvorligt syg: Hvis ikke hun får et nyt hjerte, inden sommeren er ovre, dør hun. Alle i gruppen bliver tvunget til at se på sig selv og på livet med nye øjne. Men tiden er imod dem, og det samme er universet: For hvordan undgår man at ødelægge alting, når man har et sort hul indeni? Om forfatteren:Lise Villadsen (f. 1985) debuterede med "Tigerhjerte" i 2018. Forfatterskabet kredser ofte om familier, venskab og romantisk kærlighed. Hendes skrivestil er kendetegnet ved en særlig let og varm tone, der får både unge og voksne til at læse med. Romanen "Kvantespring" (2020) er solgt til 8 lande bl.a. England og Tyskland.

Sommeren 1941 og krigen raser i Europa. Tyskerne marcherer mod Ukraine. De tre kvinder Halya, Liliya og Vika har prøvet modgang før. De mistede deres familier og venner under hungersnøden og Stalins udrensning. Og endnu en gang er deres elskede Ukraine truet af krig. "Ukraines døtre" er en rørende historie om menneskelig styrke og store tab i skyggen af krig og konflikt, og historien om, hvordan kærligheden finder vej i selv de mørkeste tider. Om forfatteren:Erin Litteken er historiker og international bestsellerforfatter. Som ung blev hun grebet af sin families historie i Ukraine før, under og efter Anden Verdenskrig, og der ligger stor research bag hendes to historiske romaner. Hun bor i Illinois, USA med sin mand og sine børn.

16-årige Katya og hendes familie lever et enkelt liv på landet. Da Stalins mænd kommer for at kollektivisere jorden og deportere enhver, der nægter, bliver landet ramt af en altomfattende hungersnød. Elskende bliver adskilt, venner bliver fjender, og kun glimt af menneskelighed, mod og kærlighed levner håb. Halvfjerds år senere finder den unge enke Cassie sin bedstemors dagbog fra Ukraine. Endelig forstår hun familiens mørke hemmeligheder og den fortid, der var for grum til at blive givet videre. Om forfatteren:Erin Litteken er historiker og international bestsellerforfatter. Som ung blev hun grebet af sin families historie i Ukraine før, under og efter Anden Verdenskrig, og der ligger stor research bag hendes to historiske romaner. Hun bor i Illinois, USA med sin mand og sine børn. "Minder fra Kyiv" er inspireret af forfatterens egen historie fra Ukraine under den store hungersnød i 1930'erne og i årene op mod Anden Verdenskrig. Romanen er oversat til 14 sprog og vandt i 2022 prisen She Reads Best Historical Fiction Award.

Poetry Collection by Nadine Hitchiner. Nadine Hitchiner is a German writer and author of the chapbook Bruises, Birthmarks & Other Calamities (Cathexis Northwest Press, 2021). She has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and was named a 2023 Best of the Net Finalist. Her work was published in GASHER, Bending Genres, Hayden's Ferry Review, The Citron Review and others. She lives in her hometown with her husband and their dog."'It's difficult to tell apart what the heart remembers, and what the mind remembers' is a riveting line from Practising Ascending, a collection by Nadine Hitchiner. In this sprawling book Hitchiner disentangles what the heart and mind claim as absence, examines what they carry as grief, and commemorates what they hold as memory. Hitchiner writes a striking, precise line with a haunting, exquisite aesthetic. This is a superb debut."- Jose Hernandez Diaz, author of The Fire Eater, Bad Mexican, Bad American, & The Parachutist."Nadine Hitchiner's collection Practising Ascending is a powerful volume of enchantment and magic. Told with clear-eyed vulnerability and intimacy, Hitchiner takes us on an exploratory journey of family, love, grief, lineage, religion, and daughterhood, each poem painted against the backdrops of food, nature, animal, body, and soft places. I was spellbound by her gorgeous prose and poetry, her quiet disruption of the blank page, each line a satisfying accompaniment to the next. Most of all, I appreciated its center, its emotional core wherein lies Hitchiner and her husband through the various waves of their lives and relationship, enthralling me with each poem and page. By the end of the collection, my role as a reader became clear: to ascend this world into hers." - Sofía Aguilar, author of STREAMING SERVICE: season two "Nadine Hitchiner's Practising Ascending is a collection of poetry that crochets insight and mundanity, lyricism and humor. These poems present a world in which everything banal is beautiful and vulnerability is vital. Hitchiner writes the kind of poems that make other poets say, "I wish I'd written that!" (See: "Self-Portrait as Tinder" and "What Do You Expect Me to Say, Clearly I was Disappointed") Behind her signature dazzling metaphors and similes are beautiful and pulsing truths. This is a hard book to put down."- Lexi Pelle, author of Let Go With The Lights On

Frances Thomas was born in Wales, where she now lives, having spent many years in London. She has written various books for adults and children, including a biography of Christina Rossetti. She has won the Welsh Arts Council's Tir na nOg prize four times for her children's books. She has also written two 'poetry journals', A Bracelet of Bright Hair and Dancing in the Chequered Shade. Her most recent work is the Girls of Troy quartet, published by SilverWood Books. For more information, visit her website at www.francesthomas.org.

Hauntings at the Hour of Noon follows the journey of a lonely human who seeks meaning and purpose in her life while processing trauma, love, and loss.Along the way, she discovers the importance of making connections and seeks lessons from the natural world. This poetry and prose book explores themes of ego work, time travel, death and rebirth, change and grief, as she delves into her own past and the interconnectedness of all things. Through her reflections and introspection, she ultimately finds hope, healing, and a renewed sense of self, offering inspiration to those also travelling the path of self-discovery.

1981: Die kurze Begegnung mit einer gestrandeten Passagierin verändert das Leben eines Kapitäns für immer. Sie hinterlässt ihm ein Buch, mit der Bitte es fertig zu lesen und ihr das Ende zu erzählen.Viele Jahre später trifft die zwölfjährige Anna an ihrem Geburtstag einen alten Mann, der in einem Leuchtturm darauf wartet, die Liebe seines Lebens wiederzusehen. Eine Liebe, die auf einem Schiff und mit einem Buch begann. Und eine Geschichte, die das Mädchen nun für immer begleiten wird.2017: Ein Kapitän wird in die Notaufnahme eingeliefert. Alle Symptome deuten zunächst auf einen Herzinfarkt hin. Bei der Untersuchung erkennt Herzchirurg Christian jedoch, dass er es mit einer noch völlig unbekannten Krankheit zu tun hat. Nachdem sein Patient unerwartet stirbt, macht er sich auf die Suche nach der Ursache.Als er dabei zufällig auf die mittlerweile erwachsene Anna trifft, ahnen beide noch nicht, was sie verbindet. Und das es mehrere Teile des Buches gibt ...Eine Geschichte von Büchern, Schiffen und Sehnsucht.

A GRAZIA BOOK CLUB PICK, Ghost Girl, Banana is a powerful debut novel about the family secrets unearthed by a surprise inheritance. Set between Hong Kong in the 1960s and London in the 1990s, and revealing the hidden life of a mother to her daughter, it asks questions of identity, race and belonging.'A real nail-biter ... so winningly chronicled by Wharton' NEW YORK TIMES'Ambitious ... readers won't be disappointed as Wharton ultimately resolves many mysteries in the book' GUARDIAN'An astounding debut ... written with emotion and astuteness, this deserves to be on book prize lists' PRIMA1966: Sook-Yin is exiled from Kowloon to London with orders to restore honour to her family. As she strives to fit into a world that does not understand her, she realizes that survival will mean carving out a destiny of her own.1997: Sook-Yin's daughter Lily can barely remember the mother she lost as a small child. But when she is unexpectedly named in the will of a powerful Chinese stranger, she embarks on a secret pilgrimage to Hong Kong to discover the lost side of her identity and claim the reward. But she soon learns that the secrecy around her heritage has deep roots, and good fortune comes at a price.'Genuine and joyously written' Platinum'Brilliant' Hello!'A gripping and evocative tale of family secrets, courage, adversity and love. Sook-Yin and Lily's stories are beautifully told and truly unforgettable . . . such accomplished storytelling and gorgeous prose. Brilliant' Emma Stonex'An absolute wrecking ball of a novel. Ghost Girl, Banana is an enchanting, suspenseful journey through family, distance, money and betrayal. I loved it so much' Erin Kelly'A story of family, love, redemption and belonging, told with such heart and empathy. Essential and utterly unforgettable' Fíona Scarlett'Ghost Girl, Banana is an epic yet deeply intimate novel. I could feel the vibration of these women existing in the wider world; their stories are so skilfully shot through with the hum of change' Kate Sawyer, author of Costa prize-shortlisted The Stranding'An intriguing, beautifully written study of the stories we inherit. I loved being in Lily and Sook-Yin's heads, my heart breaking for them . . . I loved it!' Nikki May'Sparkling prose and a page-turning plot combined with wonderful storytelling . . . An absolutely dazzling debut' Julie Owen Moylan'From the first pages, I was drawn into the worlds of Lily and Sook-Yin and the stories that bind them together across the years. Wiz is a master storyteller, weaving Lily and Sook-Yin's stories of belonging together with elegance and wit' Ronali Collings'Fresh, funny, infuriating, heartbreaking - Ghost Girl, Banana is sure to be a massive hit. I adored it' Emily Koch'Captivating characters and lucid prose' Melissa Fu

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE 2024 DIVERSE BOOK AWARDSHilarious, honest and heartbreaking, MY NAME IS MAAME is the most moving debut - and a heroine you'll never forget.*Shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2024**Read with Jenna Today Book Club Pick**Apple Book of the Month**A 2023 Debut of the Year as chosen by:SUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, VOGUE, RED MAGAZINE, INDEPENDENT, BELFAST TELEGRAPH, HUFFINGTON POST UK, POP SUGAR, HARPERS BAZAAR, MY WEEKLY, EVENING STANDARD, COSMOPOLITAN, BUSTLE* ___________________________________________________________________________'Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!' BONNIE GARMUS, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry'Utterly charming and deeply moving . . . Maddie's journey will resonate with anyone who's had to grow up - or who's still trying to'CELESTE NG, New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere 'I loved every page of this beautiful, heartwarming, empowering book. An exceptional debut from an incredibly exciting new talent' BETH O'LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare'One of the must-reads of the year' SUNDAY TIMES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.What to say on a first date?Back pain in your mid-20s normal?Is it bad to cry at work?% of young people who are also carers?Meet Maddie Wright.She wants to wear a bright yellow suit.She wants to date men who her mother wouldn't like.She wants to stand up to her boss - once and for all.She wants to know why her father can't tell her he loves her.She wants to stop Googling every life choice she makes.But will the world let her?This is a story of heartbreak, friendship, and breaking the rules - it's a book that will leave you feeling braver than you were when you started.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT MY NAME IS MAAME:'Tender and compelling from the word go, Maame is one of the year's most anticipated books' STYLIST'A poignant and heart-warming coming of age story' RED 'George's novel is a deeply moving one, packed with heart and sparkling prose' HARPER'S BAZAAR'Moving, funny, poignant and completely unforgettable, you'll love this beautiful coming of age tale' MY WEEKLY'Funny, resonating and uplifting, Maame is going to be big in 2023' EVENING STANDARD'An accomplished debut from a talented writer' PRIMA*Previously published as Maame*

Blair's wonderfully sensual poems teem with animals and insects who soothe and torment, whose lives and deaths complement and foreshadow joys and sorrows, as the speaker copes with the decline and loss of loved ones: "can there be any/ ecstasy/ like a cardinal/ in a birdbath/ unaware/ of the cat below," which precedes the poem bearing news of her sister's stage four diagnosis. The oneness yields a profound acceptance, as when rotting salmon bodies feed "the future with their pasts,/ bridging life with death/ with life again." -April Ossmann

Butterfly Kisses is a book about love, loss and hope. It is born of the experience of miscarriage. May it honour our beautiful babies who are not physically with us. May it provide solace following pregnancy or infant loss.

Sara Stridsbergs tre teatertekster Medealand, Dissekering af et snefald samt Valerie Jean Solanas skal være præsident i Amerika er her samlet i en udgivelse.I de tre stykker møder vi flygtningen, hævneren Medea, hende, der tager livet af sine børn som hævn mod sin mand. Dronning Kristina Alexandra, der ikke vil gifte sig, ikke vil føde børn, ikke være kvinde. Hun vil være konge. Og Valerie Jean Solanas, Solanas, der skrev det feministiske manifest S.C.U.M, Solanas, som skød kunstneren Andy Warhol, Solanas, der ligger dødssyg på Bristol Hotel i San Francisco.Sammen viser de hvorfor svenske Sara Stridsberg er en af de stærkeste litterære stemmer vi har i Norden.