Bøger af Annie Lyons

Su amor por los libros será el mejor refugio contra el horror dela guerraAlemania, 1938. A medida que el fascismo se afianza en Europa, las familias judías tienen que tomar la desgarradora decisión de poner a sus hijos a salvo fuera del país, como parte de la operación de rescate Kindertransport.Mientras, en Londres, Gertie está cansada de regentar la Librería Bingham y está pensando en retirarse y traspasar el negocio. Sin embargo, el mundo tiene otros planes para ella. Su vida se transforma por completo cuando acoge a una refugiada judía, Hedy, una adolescente de quince años a la que han separado de su familia.Al principio su relación es tensa, pero pronto estrechan lazos gracias a su amor por la lectura. Cuando los bombarderos alemanes se ciernen sobre el cielo de Londres y todos los ciudadanos deben refugiarse en búnkeres, Gertie y Hedy crean el Club de Lectura del Refugio Antiaéreo. Juntas comprobarán que los libros tienen el poder de unir a la comunidad en los momentos más oscuros de la historia.

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett comes a heartwarming story of found family, love, and making connections through books set against the bombing of London during WWII.London, 1938: The bookstore just doesn't feel the same to Gertie Bingham ever since the death of her beloved husband Harry. Bingham Books was a dream they shared together, and without Harry, Gertie wonders if it's time to take her faithful old lab, Hemingway, and retire to the seaside. But fate has other plans for Gertie.In Germany, Hitler is on the rise, and Jewish families are making the heart-wrenching decision to send their children away from the growing turmoil. After a nudge from her dear friend Charles, Gertie decides to take in one of these refugees, a headstrong teenage girl named Hedy. Willful and fearless, Hedy reminds Gertie of herself at the same age, and shows her that she can't give up just yet. With the terrible threat of war on the horizon, the world needs people like Gertie Bingham and her bookshop.When the Blitz begins and bombs whistle overhead, Gertie and Hedy come up with the idea to start an air raid book club. Together with neighbors and bookstore customers, they hold lively discussions of everything from Winnie the Pooh to Wuthering Heights. After all, a good book can do wonders to bolster people's spirits, even in the most trying times. But even the best book can only provide a temporary escape, and as the tragic reality of the war hits home, the book club faces unimaginable losses. They will need all the strength of their stories and the bonds they've formed to see them through to brighter days.

It's never too late to start living.Infused with the emotional power ofMe Before Youand the irresistible charm ofEleanor Oliphant Is Completely FineandBe Frank with Me, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live.Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic worldall of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isnt going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion.Then she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of color and sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable neighbor, the recently widowed Stanleyafternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties.While the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Roses new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhoodof losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead. But now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye?

'Like a hot cup of tea on a wintry afternoon - absolute comfort' Reader review 'Wow - definitely my book of the year. And in my all time top ten!' Reader review 'This is undoubtedly one of the best books that I have read this year' Reader review

Heather is finally back on Hope Street after running from the memories for so long. She hasn't bumped into many neighbours yet but with her upcoming wedding to plan there's plenty to keep her busy!Fran is still trying to get used to a life without her husband by her side. It's hard enough raising two children on her own - she doesn't have time to even think about dating?Pamela is fed up with being taken for granted by her grown-up children and grumbling husband. She's ready to shake things up a little, but will her family even notice? So when the three women hear about a 'happiness course' starting on Hope Street, surely it's the perfect opportunity to let their hair down, laugh with new friends and maybe even change their lives in ways they never expected?

'I loved every minute of this fantastic story!' Christie BarlowIt's time to face the music...Natalie's husband has just dropped a bombshell she never expected. Six little words no women ever wants to hear - 'I don't love you anymore' - and her whole world has been turned upside-down.Caroline's difficult mother has been kicked out of her nursing home! And with no one else able to take her in, she's going to have to put the past behind her and invite her to stay.Nat and Caroline might live just a few doors away from each other but the two neighbours couldn't be more different! Yet when the beloved Hope Street community hall is threatened with closure, only the community choir can save the day - if they can just find the perfect song in time...A gorgeously uplifting romantic comedy to make your heart sing! Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Kat French.Praise for The Choir on Hope Street:'An absolute gem of a book... I loved every minute of this fantastic story.' Christie Barlow'Wonderful! Uplifting! Delightful! A must read!' Mandy Baggot'A must read this spring!' Laurie Ellingham'An utterly beautiful, feel-good story.' Holly Martin'A fantastic read.' Crafty Marie (top 500 reviewer)'Emotional and heartwarming in equal measure!' Rae Reads

Sometimes having it all isn't enough...Emma has everything she's ever wanted. Her boyfriend's just proposed and her career has finally taken off. And so what if her latest client just happens to be downright gorgeous? She's getting married. Isn't she?Rachel's married with 2.4 children (well, actually, 3) and life is all about trying to leave the house in a non-stained top. Once it was about skinny cappuccinos, cocktails and dynamic ad agency meetings. She wants her old life back, but can it ever be the same?A gripping and laugh out loud story of two sisters and how often you don't know what you've got until it's gone.What readers are saying about Not Quite Perfect'A humorous, lighthearted read' - Fiona's Book Reviews'A great holiday read!' - Jill Steeples, author of Let's Call the Whole Thing Off'Not Quite Perfect is such a page turner... I couldn't put this book down and found myself crying with both laughter and sadness at this touching and thought-provoking story.' - Bookaholic Confessions'Not Quite Perfect is a mixture of heart warming situations and light comedy. I found myself having a giggle and thinking 'that's so like my family', on several occasions and that was nice and refreshing. Also, I will admit that I even cried in a few places because it pulled on my heart strings so much.' - A Book and a Tea'The writing is bubbly and vivid and very entertaining. It's a story about trying to find out what is important in life and also that live can't be perfect all the time.' - Sky's Book Corner