Narrative temaer: fornemmelse for sted

A song of mourning...and warning.From the depths of Briarsnare Marsh the Yunwi Tsunsdi-the Little People-sing their dirge when death approaches to claim a soul. Sometimes though even death can be fooled. The residents of Boone Creek are shocked by the grisly discovery of seven mutilated corpses-their sons and daughters brothers and sisters-but an even bigger surprise awaits them when the grave gives up its victims.This miraculous resurrection has not gone unnoticed.The Leechers--thirteen men doomed to walk for all eternity in the shadowland between life and death bound by a curse to hunt those who would use uncanny power--unleash their judgment on anyone with a connection to those who have returned.Now it's up to Ezekiel Crane the enigmatic seventh son of a seventh son to thwart the Leechers' grisly mission and discover who has sent them to wreak vengeance on the sleepy Appalachian hamlet he is sworn to protect.The dirge is being sung. Death is coming to the Dark Hollows...with a vengeance."Holloway skillfully weaves a back-woods tapestry of Sherlock Holmes with TV's Supernatural and Justified into a thrilling Appalachian story of magic and mayhem. The Dirge amps up the action menace and mojo for a spookfest of epic proportions with a layered mystery and surprises at every turn. Join Ezekiel Crane and bring your ten-demon bag for another Dark Hollows adventure. This series somehow got even better." - Kane Gilmour Bestselling Author of RAGNAROK and THE CRYPT OF DRACULA

A TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick"A riveting mother-daughter tale." ? Elle"Radiant. ... An intimate account of one family's planting of roots in American soil and the sacrifices great and small that each member makes along the way.? ? Washington PostA sweeping, evocative debut novel following three generations of Vietnamese American women reeling from the death of their matriarch, revealing the family's inherited burdens, buried secrets, and unlikely love stories. When Ann Tran gets the call that her fiercely beloved grandmother, Minh, has passed away, her life is already at a crossroads. In the years since she's last seen Minh, Ann has built a seemingly perfect life?a beautiful lake house, a charming professor boyfriend, and invites to elegant parties that bubble over with champagne and good taste?but it all crumbles with one positive pregnancy test. With both her relationship and carefully planned future now in question, Ann returns home to Florida to face her estranged mother, Huơng.Back in Florida, Huơng is simultaneously mourning her mother and resenting her for having the relationship with Ann that she never did. Then Ann and Huơng learn that Minh has left them both the Banyan House, the crumbling old manor that was Ann's childhood home, in all its strange, Gothic glory. Under the same roof for the first time in years, mother and daughter must face the simmering questions of their past and their uncertain futures, while trying to rebuild their relationship without the one person who's always held them together.Running parallel to this is Minh's story, as she goes from a lovestruck teenager living in the shadow of the Vietnam War to a determined young mother immigrating to America in search of a better life for her children. And when Ann makes a shocking discovery in the Banyan House's attic, long-buried secrets come to light as it becomes clear how decisions Minh made in her youth affected the rest of her life?and beyond.Spanning decades and continents, from 1960s Vietnam to the wild swamplands of the Florida coast, Banyan Moon is a stunning and deeply moving story of mothers and daughters, the things we inherit, and the lives we choose to make out of that inheritance.

"Charlott kikkede fornærmet op og standsede. Hendes musikalske begreb gik ikke uden for dansen, og hendes opfinder ænsede hende ikke mere. Hans øjne havde fået samme glans som vennens.Henne på forhøjningen under det skrå vindue stod den fremmede fru Anita. Hun var kommet til Paris aftenen i forvejen og var i dag, efter en times bekendtskab, hjemmevant mellem alle disse bundfremmede mennesker."Charlott er vant til at være omdrejningspunkt for festerne i det parisiske atelier, hvor kunstnere og musikere mødes for at danse, snakke og nyde livet. En dag er det hele imidlertid anderledes. En dansk maler har taget sin kone, Anita, med, og noget ved hende tiltrækker alle mændenes opmærksomhed. Men hvad vil de med hende, når nu hun er gift? Skal Charlott se hende som en rivalinde? Charlott finder efterhånden ud af, at fru Anitas ægteskab ikke er af den traditionelle slags."Moderne ægteskab" fortæller om kunstnere og andre bohemer i Paris omkring århundredeskiftet. Bogen udkom første gang i 1904.Olga Eggers (1875-1945) var dansk journalist og forfatter. Hun var en markant skikkelse i sin samtid som fremtrædende socialdemokrat og kvindesagsforkæmper. Eggers var optaget af kvinders seksuelle frigørelse og retten til prævention og abort, og hun udfoldede disse emner i flere af sine romaner.I 1933 meldte Eggers sig imidlertid ind i det danske nazistparti og blev i 1945 arresteret af modstandsbevægelsen og døde samme år i Vestre Fængsel. Olga Eggers står tilbage som en kompleks og sammensat skikkelse i dansk kultur- og litteraturhistorie.

When a food critic chokes on a traditional baby trinket in Juliet Vance's King Cake, she loses her dream job as a pastry chef in the French Quarter and finds herself thrust into a supernatural adventure to find a long lost treasure. Forced to team up with the infamous buccaneer Jean Lafitte, the Terror of the Gulf Coast, the two must search the haunted streets of New Orleans and enlist help from local ghostly legends in order to break the centuries-old curse on the treasure. With a fortnight to find the missing jewels, Juliet must decide if she can trust the pirate and join his quest before the clock runs out.If you enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean series or Fine Spirits Served Here, you'll love this thrilling adventure set in the mysterious streets of The Big Easy.

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.

The details of Clyde A. Barbour's early life on the Mississippi River call to mind the adventures of that famous riverboat pilot Mark Twain, and like Twain, Clyde would never be content with a life limited by riverbanks - his dreams and ambitions went far beyond the river's reach. A determined young man with boundless ambition, Clyde became a steamboat captain, a self-taught man with an appreciation of art and culture, and a driven businessman and pioneer of American industry and development. With his beloved Jennie beside him, he set out to build a life for his growing family that would change the lives of almost everyone with whom he came in contact, and of many who never met him.In Barbours Cut, novelist Nancy Potter has painstakingly combined family lore and documented fact to recreate the compelling story of her great- grandparents. In 1900, as today, there were many in America who were determined to make as much money as possible-and by whatever means necessary. Captain Barbour was different, a hard-working laborer and then entrepreneur whose open honesty and sincerity drew people to him and inspired trust. Whenever he saw someone in need or an opportunity waiting to be seized, he acted without hesitation, confidently, shrewdly, and prudently. Clyde suffered many hardships, disappointments, setbacks, and struggles, but he never stopped believing in himself or his vision, and his Jennie never stopped believing in him.

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.

"When small-town dreams clash with big city hearts, Natalie's in for one wild New York minute."I moved to the bustling maze of NYC to escape the label everyone back home stamped on me: the reckless little sister. You'd think the towering skyscrapers, neon lights, and endless sea of yellow cabs would be intimidating. But for this country girl? It's a challenge I'm all too ready to embrace.Amidst crazy parties, whirlwind friendships, and New York bagels, I finally found my place - a killer job in the heart of Manhattan. I also found him. CJ, with his sharp suits, sharper wit, and a smile that could stop New York traffic. One teeny, tiny issue? He's not just some city boy I can flirt with over coffee breaks - he's my off-limits coworker. Yep, cue dramatic music.My heart says, "Go for it!" but my brain reminds me of the iron-clad rule at work: No Dating. Period. Not even if he looks like he stepped out of my wildest dreams.But the city lights shimmer, the subways rattle, and between secret glances and accidental touches, the lines of professionalism blur. I'm trying my best to stay in the friend-zone, but the heart wants what it wants. Especially in a city as unpredictable as New York.Do I risk it all for love? Or do I put my dream job and new life first? Decisions, decisions...Jump into this whirlwind romance that's Bridget Jones meets Sex and the City, but with that sweet 90's nostalgia. Let's face it: in the city that never sleeps, Natalie might be up all night making choices!

This is a story about a Brighton Retirement Home last century. Where the owner keeps ripping off the residents. Until a a senior citizen caled Margaret moves into the home and begins challenging the owner and helping the residents to have a more enjoyable life. She even wins a poker competition taking most of the owners money. Which she uses to improve the residents furniture and also takes the residents to Brighton Pier, and some to Brighton nudist beach to capture a sexy male retiree who is aways chasing women.This was originally a film script series but I never found a producer. So I've converted all the many conversations into this novella. . .

Baseball star Spencer Crews knows April can't stand him, yet his proposition of temporarily living together is the biggest curveball of his career… Making a certain kind of video with my enemy (who happens to be everyone's favorite baseball player) was not my proudest moment, but I blame the alcohol for Spencer's smirk three seconds before our clothes ended up on the floor for our one-night mistake. He said he deleted the video, which is why I didn't expect the jerk to interrupt my date a few months later to break the news that we have a problem. His solution is to avoid the press by staying at his lake house to hide away and I stupidly agree. The next thing I know, I have two tiny eyes staring at me. Yep, I discover Spencer is a hot single dad to a cute little girl secret. And that's not the only twist, because the small town by the lake seems to bring us closer; all of us. Spencer and my arguments fizzle out, and our looks grow longer. We talk like it matters and study one another's bodies. It feels like we are in our own little world. And in the end, I'm not sure if it's Spencer or me who's trying to convince us we may just be worth the chance… Spencer and April bring the banter and steam in this enemies to lovers, single dad, and completely swoon worthy forced proximity story. Worth the Chance is book two in the standalone interconnected Lake Spark series. For lovers of small-town romance with a touch of sports.

Coach Hudson Arrows wants to sweep Piper off her feet, the fact she's his niece's best friend? May just send him into overtime. A scorching one-night stand with a stranger was supposed to be my night of adventure to enjoy and move on. I didn't expect that a few weeks later my friend would introduce said stranger as the man walking her down the aisle because he's her godfather and uncle. And I certainly didn't expect him to be a famous football coach who insists I escape with him to his small town lake house for a rendezvous. He may be old enough to be my dad, but the man's charisma is a winning touchdown straight to my lust-filled mind that agrees. We keep our relationship a secret. It doesn't take long for me to realize that there is more to Hudson than his dirty talking mouth and his persistence that I may be what he's been waiting for. What we have turns into something I didn't bargain for. But I'm not blinded by what is at stake once the world finds out about us. And I'm not sure if it's Hudson or me trying to convince us more, that together, we may just be worth the risk… Hudson and Piper bring the heat into this age-gap, slightly forbidden, and completely swoonworthy story. Worth the Risk is book one in the standalone interconnected Lake Spark series. For lovers of small-town romance with a touch of sports.

Bennett Blisswood wasn't searching for more. But a surprise pregnancy has him thinking that fate has other plans...The one-night stand with Kelsey was my comfort when I needed it and the escape she wanted. The friends-with-benefits arrangement that followed was our fun -barn trysts included. No strings, simple, and easy. That's us. Except Kelsey just threw multiple sticks with two pink lines at me. Looks like our best-laid plans have hit a plot twist.Now we've been thrown together on a deeper level as we are about to become parents.With no hesitation, I'm stepping right up for her and our kid-even making a crib with my bare hands. Of course, the town gossip mill is in full swing as they attempt to figure out the relationship status of Kelsey and me, and they're not the only ones confused. Kelsey is beautiful, stubborn, and makes me want things. Call me traditional, but I make my intentions about our future very clear. She thinks I'm blinded by her growing belly, but her hesitation about us only challenges me to prove her wrong. And if she takes a chance on me, I can't let her down. That's the last thing I can do. Because I'm beginning to feel that Kelsey and me... we may just be something more...This friends (with benefits)-to-lovers, surprise-baby romance is the second standalone book in the small-town Blisswood Brothers series that follows the brothers as they run their family winery and farm, Olive Owl.