Simon schuster apr 2026 (226 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In this third book to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING and TIKTOK phenomenon They Both Die at the End series, two strangers, each with their own complicated relationship to Death-Cast, help each other learn to live. Paz Dario is tired of living and waiting for Death-Cast to call. If they say he's not dying, he'll just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life. Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives. And with a violent organisation called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. It's time to live. Fate brings Paz and Alano together. But they must survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end. 720 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Witty, moving' Ann Napolitano'Hilarious and heartbreaking' Monica Ali'Made me hoot with laughter' TLS'Reminds me of Nancy Mitford' TelegraphMiranda's parents live in a dilapidated house in rural France that they share with two llamas, eight ducks, five chickens, two cats, and a freezer full of food dating back to 1983. Miranda's father is a retired professor of philosophy who never loses an argument. Her mother likes to bring all conversation back to the War, although she was born after it ended. Married for fifty years, they are uncommonly set in their ways. Miranda plays the role of translator when she visits, communicating the desires or complaints of one parent to the other and then venting her frustration to her sister and her daughter. This wry, moving, exquisitely observed novel introduces a singularly eccentric family and the long-buried secrets that have shaped them. 'The usual desire to kill your exasperating old parents - that's the implied full title of Camilla Barnes's wickedly delightful debut novel' New York Times'Barnes has a wise and radiant sensibility. the balance between gaiety and hidden sorrow is deliciously judged' TLS'Highly engaging, very funny. Will strike a chord with anyone who has elderly parents or difficult relations' Telegraph 256 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THIS IS A PAPERBACK EDITION FOR THE EXPORT MARKET.A darkly humorous yet uplifting novel about a grieving mother who starts working at a funeral home and discovers that the best way to honor the dead is to livefrom the author of the "insightful, moving" (Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author) Sunshine Nails. All Cleo Dang has ever wanted is to be a mother. The day she discovers she's pregnant is the happiest of her life, especially when she learns that her best friend, Paloma, is also expecting. It's a wonderful surprise, and together, they enjoy their pregnancies. But when they both go to the hospital in labor, something goes very, very wrong. Paloma comes home with a baby. Cleo does not. Ravaged by grief, Cleo must now navigate life after losing her baby. She alienates herself from the world, particularly her best friend, who is living the life she so desperately wanted. Forced to take leave from her demanding job as an actuary, Cleo manages to find work at a funeral home, where she meets a revolving cast of bereaved locals and discovers the power of confronting grief. Darkly humorous yet uplifting, Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead follows a grieving mother who starts working at a funeral home and discovers that the best way to honor the dead is to live.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the underwater world of colors in this concept board book from the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. Rainbow Fish's underwater world is filled with colorful sea animals. With bold, beautifully rendered illustrations, this sturdy board book is perfect to keep up with little ones learning their colors.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Little ones can learn numbers as they explore an underwater world in this concept board book from the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series.Rainbow Fish's underwater world is filled with colorful sea animals waiting to be counted. With bold, beautifully rendered illustrations, this sturdy board book is perfect to keep up with little ones learning their numbers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embark on an epic journey, in the jaw-dropping sequel to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Wolf Road, based on real archaeological discoveries, from award¿winning historian and television presenter, Alice Roberts. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Michelle Paver.The seasons are changing and Tuuli, along with her faithful wolf cub, Lupa, is on the move. Leaving her tribe behind, she sets out across the Tundra to discover a new world and find the family of Andar, the friend she has lost. The journey is hard, filled with ferocious animals and dangerous weather. But with danger everywhere, will Tuuli find who she is looking for A stunning journey through a prehistoric landscape, discover the history of our lifetimes in a story of friendship, courage and survival. Beautifully illustrated by Keith Robinson.- Selected as Waterstones Children's book of the Month andThe TimesChildren's Book of the Week.- Perfect for readers who love animal adventures.- Alice Roberts is a highly-accomplished historian and archaeologist with bestselling adult non-fiction. She is also the TV star of Digging for Britain.- Wolf Road was Children's #9bestseller in the TCM chart on 11 June 2024Praise forWolf Road:'A fine storyteller' Philip Pullman'This lost world is beautifully rendered, so rich in detail you can almost smell the campfires . . . a captivating tale.'The Times Children's Book of the Week'A wonderful book - exciting, fascinating, gripping, beautifully written' Anthony McGowan'Highly atmospheric, this impressive story asks questions about human fears across the ages.'Daily Mail'When and where would you go if you could go back in time I wouldn't hesitate to whizz past all the great civilizations . . . and go straight to the moment our early human ancestors met Neanderthals. What did they think of each other How did the communicate . . . A captivating children's tale that can be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in the origins of humanity. Paleo-tastic.' Lucy Bannerman,The TimesChildren's Book of the WeekPraise forWolf Road:'This lost world is beautifully rendered, so rich in detail you can almost smell the campfires . . . a captivating tale.'The Times Children's Book of the Week'A wonderful book - exciting, fascinating, gripping, beautifully written'Anthony McGowan'Highly atmospheric, this impressive story asks questions about human fears across the ages.'Daily Mail.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ramona Spellstar is back for a new term at the Wands Away School and she's going to be learning spells! First, they need to find their special magic wand, but there's a new student who seems to be causing a lot of trouble . . . As sparks start to fly and spells cause chaos, will Ramona be able to bring her friends together Collect your magical badges with Ramona and her friends in this brand new series packed with fun and friendship from bestselling illustrator, Emma Farrarons.A charming and magical fully illustrated series in spot colour for 5+ emerging readers about first experiences.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two friends venture out at night to see if a tree is really haunted in the fifth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stinenow with a brand-new look!No one ever goes into the Fear Street woods at night. Not if they want to come out again. But Dylan and Steve just found a cool tree house thereone that's supposed to be haunted. Are the creepy stories true Dylan and Steve are going to find out. They're spending the night in the tree house in the woods. Just the two of themand maybe a ghost.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three starred reviews! A girl with cerebral palsy navigates loss, grief, and the aftermath of trauma following a school shooting in a world that wasn't built for her in this "intimate, lyrical" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of Roll with It.There is a Before and an After for sixth grader Bea Coughlin. Before the shooting at her school that took the lives of her classmates and teacher and After, when she must figure out how to grieve, live, and keep rolling forward. But as her community rallies in a tidal wave of marches and speeches and protests, Bea can't get past the helplessness she felt in her wheelchair as others around her took cover. Through the help of therapeutic horseback riding, Bea finally begins to feel like herself again. And as she heals, she finds her voice and the bravery to demand change. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The action-packed new series for fans who can't get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters!Hana and her K-Pop Crew are back at for another new adventure!At K-Pop Academy, the friends are preparing for their midyear exams. In order to pass, they must achieve flawlesskalgunmu (synchronized choreography), but it is proving harder than it looks.A legendary crystal drum promises to 'hold the heartbeat of idols past', so surely it will help! But, the drum's untested magic drives them into rivalry instead of rhythm.To pass their exams - and survive the term - the group must learn that true harmony comes from trust, not shortcuts, and there is no 'I' in 'team'.Including:- Heart-pumping action- Catchy K-Pop tunes- Forever friendsReturn to the stage and dance your way into the Huntr/x fandom with a fresh new crew of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.The K-POP ACADEMY SERIES so far:Book 1: The Stage of ShadowsBook 2: The Cursed SpotlightComing soon in the K-POP ACADEMY seres:Book 4: The Guardians' GlowBook 5: The Tiger's EyeBook 6: The Song of Tomorrow.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Afunny, affectionate and reassuring take on the bad day blues from the bestselling creator of I Am Bat and Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea.Seahorse is having a bad day, in a terrible week, in an awful ocean. He woke up wrong and stubbed his tail and everything is wet!So don't tell him funny stories or give him a hug, and DEFINITELY don't give him his favourite snacks on his special plate.Because Seahorse is furious and there is NOTHING you can do about it. Or is there. - Help little ones find the way out of a very bad mood with this gentle and relatable book.- Perfect for encouraging conversations about feelings!- Bold, graphic and appealing artwork showing a delightful underwater world.Also by Morag Hood and illustrated by Ella Okstad:Sophie Johnson: Unicorn ExpertSophie Johnson: Detective GeniusSophie Johnson: Sports Superstar.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The sparkling new diary series continues in The Drama Queens! Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries, with a celebrity twist.Daisy is back at school, but her super-celebrity cousin Maxxy is STILL sharing her room while filming for a new TV show. And it's all anyone can talk about! Daisy's mum is always at the film set with Maxxy, her dad is always busy with work, and her brother Leo is being a teenage tyrant. The only thing keeping Daisy calm are her drama club rehearsals. With only a few weeks to go before the big opening night, Daisy is pouring everything into her performance.But with Maxxy being a total DIVA, sudden strange feelings towards her floppy-haired co-star Olivier, a HUGE SPOT appearing on her chin, and gossiping girls desperate for Maxxy's attention, Daisy will have to channel her inner method actor to keep the show on the road.Drama, BBFs, secrets and theatrics await.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestsellingOllie series.?.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The spooky sequel to Deep Dark, the Times Children's Book of the Week from enchanting storyteller Zohra Nabi comes another Cassia Thorne Mystery this is Enola Holmes with a supernatural twist!She held up the hagstone and she noticed something strange a shimmering light like tiny clustered constellations. It was as though there were something illuminating from the girls. Cassia Thorne uncovered a conspiracy in the deep dark underbelly of London involving a mythical beast, but has been whisked away by her uncle to Ravening Hall, a bleak boarding school on the moors of Lancashire. Far away from everything she has known, Cassia struggles to find a place amongst the girls of the school torn between fitting in with the perfect prefects and the rebellious and wild Martha Torrent. And something sinister happening at the school. At night there is a strange presence in Cassia's room, growing stronger with each day. She spies older girls wandering out onto the moors at night. And the local children are terrified of a child-eating witch that haunts Pendle Hill. Suspecting another supernatural mystery, Cassia begins to investigate. Are the stories about the witches of Pendle Hill true And what do they want with the girls of Ravening Hall Praise for Deep Dark: 'This book is stunning Zohra Nabi writes like a dream and has achieved the impossible by conjuring up a living, breathing Victorian London right before my eyes. I felt like I was right there with Cassia while reading it, magic sparkling around us.' Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers 'A spine-tingling, Dickensian adventure.' The Bookseller 'Meticulously researched and sparklingly written, with an irresistible heroine.' The Guardian 'An atmospheric adventure with a wonderfully engaging heroine this richly evocative story will sweep you away to the streets of 19th century London.' Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork Sparrow.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Campground manager Kate returns in this supernatural, campy, funny horror tale filled with mysterious monsters and spine-chilling encounters - perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Welcome to Night Vale and You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight.Every year, Goat Valley Campground manager Kate sends out a pamphlet titled 'How to Survive Your Camping Experience'. It contains a list of rules to help campers have an enjoyable experience and hopefully survive any encounters with the campground's other. inhabitants.But this year it will take more than a list of rules to keep everyone safe. Monsters that were previously lying dormant are starting to stir, and they're waking up hungry. Among them is the Lady in Chains, a creature feared by both human and inhuman things alike.Her reappearance creates an upheaval in the balance of power in the campground by renewing an old grudge with the harvesters, who are willing to sacrifice anyone they get their hands on in order to gain an advantage.With the harvesters on the prowl, the Lady in Chains hunting her down and a sinister spider infestation to deal with, it looks like Kate is going to have her hands full keeping her campers alive, and she'll need all the allies she can get.Even if those allies aren't actually. human.Based on the popular r/NoSleep Reddit stories, How to Survive Camping is an unputdownable horror series that will terrify you and make you laugh in equal measure.BOOK ONE: The Man With No ShadowBOOK TWO: The Lady in Chains.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A "refreshingheartfelt, humorous, and accessible" (Booklist) young readers edition of the memoir from the most successful woman ever to compete on Jeopardy!and an exploration of what it means to ask questions of the world and of yourself.In eighth grade, Amy Schneider was voted "Most likely to appear on Jeopardy!" by her classmates. Decades later, she finally got her chance. Not only did Amy walk away with $1.3 million while captivating the world with her impressive forty-game winning streak, but she made history and won an even greater prizethe joy of being herself on national television and blazing a trail for openly queer and transgender people around the world. Now, she shares her singular journey that led to becoming an unlikely icon and hero to millions. Her superpowers: boundless curiosity and fearless questioning. Who Is Amy Schneider shows kids that there isn't a right way to be smart nor a wrong way to learn, that curiosity fuels passion, and that discovering your true self begins with asking yourself why.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling picture book makerLucy Ruth Cummins comes an intergalactic tail of boy-meets-dog. One night, a visitor from outer spacearrives inStephen'sgarden.This visitormaylooklike a Dalmatian, but it certainly doesn'tactlike oneand atfirst, Stephen and the visitor get off on the wrong paw. They quibble over kibble, disagree onwho sleeps where, and must abandon earth dogs' approach to bathroom breaks altogether to keep the peace.Will a shared love of bacon be a strong enough foundation for this ordinaryboy and extraordinary dog to learn to live in harmony And will Dalmartian find the true meaning of home ?That's the funny thing about friendship. it unexpectedly comes from unexpected places.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the beloved author of Kit McBride Gets a Wife and Marrying Off Morgan McBride comes a 'sweet, hilarious and totally delicious' love story (Hannah Grace). Beau McBride wants a wife, and his meddling little sister Junebug is itching to find him a mail-order bride. But why stop at just one Beau McBride reckons he's ready for marriage. But his ego is bigger than his brain, and his little sister Junebug can't trust him to find the right woman. So they make a bet, both placing ads in the Matrimonial News for mail-order brides. But when she discovers that Beau has already made his pick, Junebug decides to even the odds . by inviting six more brides to meet her brother. Ellie Neale doesn't expect much from lifeand life hasn't given her much, except a head full of daydreams and her beautiful best friend Diana. And now Diana has answered an ad to be a mail-order bride with some letter-writing help from Ellie and she's leaving for Montana. Unwilling to lose her only friend, Ellie answers an ad of her own, which will take her to the same town Diana is headed for. But there's a hitch: when they arrive, Ellie and Diana realise they're here for the same husband. Along withfive other women! With seven brides vying for Beau's attention, he needs to make a decision fast. The only problem is, his heart longs for the one woman who wants nothing to do with him.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Based on Skydance Animation and Netflix's upcoming feature Swapped, coming in 2026 and sure to be a beloved children's movie for years to come, Ollie's Big Adventure is a gorgeous and fun-filled board book!Meet Ollie and Ivy. Ollie is a Pookoo, the smallest and most vulnerable creature in the valley. Ivy is a Javan, a beautiful bird species that eats the Pookoo's main food source. When they magically switch bodies, these two natural competitors have to learn to work together to survive in a world that is both awe-inspiring and very dangerous. In fact, both of their species' survival depends on it. Come along for a soaring adventure that will delight readers and fans of the film.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introduce young readers to the history and celebration of Juneteenth with this vibrant board book! The Celebrate the World series highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe.On June 19th each year, we celebrate Juneteenth! On this special day, we celebrate freedom for Black people in America. We honor the day with family, food, and fun, and we reflect on African American history. From barbecues to parades, Juneteenth flags to signs and displays, there are many ways to celebrate and support this holiday. Learn all about Juneteenth and its traditions in this celebratory board book. Andrews, Tequitia (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now with a brand-new look!A girl is haunted by her worst fears after meeting a fortuneteller in the sixth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine.Who's afraid of the ghosts of Fear Street Not Kelsey Moore. She's lived on Fear Street all her life, and she's not afraid of anything. Until she meets Madame Valdaa strange old woman who says she can see into the future. She tells Kelsey that only fools are fearless. Kelsey just laughs. But Kelsey isn't laughing when she climbs into bedand finds it full of disgusting sand crabs. Or when she goes for a swimand finds the ocean swarming with giant jellyfish! Now Kelsey is on edge all the time. Has Madame Valda doomed her to live in fear forever.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kaia Gerber's Library Science March Book Club Pick Best Books of 2025 List by Vogue Most Anticipated Novels of 2025 List by Marie Claire Best New Books of Spring 2025 List by Bustle Must-Read Books of Spring 2025 List by Town & Country "The year's best coming-of-age novel is about adults." GQ A hilarious and painfully relatable debut novel about two thirtysomething best friends' messy search for connection and love in New York, perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle, Gabrielle Zevin, and Dolly Alderton.Sometimes friendship can be its own love story.Victor and Zoey are getting old, well older-er, and it's beginning to be a real problem.Best friends for a decade in New York City, they have supported each other through bad dates and office drama, late nights and hungover brunches.As their wild twenties come to a close, though, the dynamic between the two is shifting. Coming off a tough breakup, Victor dedicates his energy towards building a career writing celebrity profiles for one of the last glossy magazines left, while Zoey navigates the terrain at her nascent fashion startup, questioning her future with her fiancé. The friends and acquaintances in their orbitauthors, influencers, "It girls"are also searching for a sense of belonging amidst anxieties and self-doubt.But when tragedy befalls Victor, his once unbreakable bond with Zoey really starts to crack. They find themselves ignoring their ongoing text thread and pushing away what might be the most meaningful relationship of their lives. An immersive, hilarious, and heartbreaking story, this is a debut novel about best friendship, finding yourself, and realizing growing up has as much to do with the person you were as it does with the person you are desperately trying to become.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this third book to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING and TIKTOK phenomenon They Both Die at the End series, two strangers, each with their own complicated relationship to Death-Cast, help each other learn to live. Paz Dario is tired of living and waiting for Death-Cast to call. If they say he's not dying, he'll just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life. Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives. And with a violent organisation called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. It's time to live. Fate brings Paz and Alano together. But they must survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Skandar and the Unicorn Thief meets One Thousand and One Nights in this "action-packed, fantastically imaginative" (BCCB) middle grade fantasy from Rick Riordan Presents author Sarwat Chadda about a girl with the magical power to control the elements with her song.In a land ruled by fierce winged warriors known as eagle garudas, twelve-year-old Nargis is just a poor, lowly human, a Worm who hates the garudas that killed her parents. But even though she can't flyand her childhood attempt left her walking with a crutchshe is far from powerless. Nargis is a spirit singer: able to coax small bits of wind, water, fire, and earth to do her bidding through songwell, sometimes. When Nargis loses control of her power in a high-stakes kite fight, she is exiled. Cast into the desert, she discovers Mistral, an injured boy who turns out to be an eagle garuda, the prince of her enemies! He's on a mission to take back his throne from a terrible vulture garuda. In spite of their mutual distrust, the two have no choice but to forge an unlikely alliance if they want to escape the desert alive. And as Nargis and Mistral battle dangerous assassins, befriend crafty sky pirates, and sneak into the mysterious sky castle of Alamut, Nargis discovers she carries a family secret, one that could bring Monsoon's rains back to the desert, but only if she's willing to risk her life in the bargain. Allyn, Virginia (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fans of Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy, meet your new obsession!The international college-romance phenomenon withover one million copies sold, now being adapted into an Amazon Prime TV series.He's the campus bad boy.She's his neighbour's ex.Who thought becoming roommates was a good idea Lane O'Neill doesn't do drama, and his plan for senior year of college is simple: run the Campus Drivers ride-share app he co-founded with his best friends, cruise campus in his beloved vintage car, and enjoy the attention that comes with the ride. No strings attached.So when Lane stumbles upon a dishevelled woman asleep in his apartment building hallway, every instinct tells him to keep walking. After all, he doesn't do commitment. Unfortunately, Lois is freshly dumped, newly homeless, and a walking magnet for chaos. She's everything Lane avoids - yet somehow impossible to ignore.That's how he ends up with a temporary roommate, just until Lois can afford a new place. Easy enough. Except her relentless optimism and stubborn heart have an annoying knack for slipping past his carefully built walls.Too bad Lois is done playing the good girl, because she's about to break every rule he's ever lived by.Pick this up if you love: opposites attract, frenemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, slow burn/yearning, lots of sexual banter, forced promixity, found family.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The breath-taking third instalment in the bestselling\* found-family fantasy series by BookTok sensation, Andy Darcy Theo.Alexis, Blaise, Caeli and Demi return to the Haven, carrying scars both on the surface and beneath. Shadows whisper to Alexis, destabilising his grasp on reality as he works to reveal his parents' secret, while his friends wrestle with fractured trust and forbidden feelings. As the autumn equinox approaches, distrust mounts, forcing them to confront the true nature of their destiny, before it's too late and they are lost to the shadows forever.- Masterfully intertwines themes of mental health and the bonds of found family- Featuring BookTok's favourite tropes: friends-to-lovers, love triangle, touch her and you die- For readers aged 12+ and perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and LegendbornPRAISE FOR THE SERIES'Explosive, action packed and full of twists' - Bea Fitzgerald, author ofGirl, Goddess, Queen'Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic'- Bill Wood, author ofLet's Split Up'Truly thrilling'- Juno Dawson, author ofHer Majesty's Royal Coven'One of the freshest voices in YA literature, and one of the most vital'- Sasha Peyton Smith, author ofThe Rose Bargain\*Both The Light That Blinds Us and The Dark That Hides Us were instant bestsellers, debuting in the top 10 of the YA chart TCM.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A beautifully expansive novel about race and class. Franklin's emotional and intellectual range is vast. An exceptional debut' - Katie Kitamura, author of Intimacies'So smart, so moving, so earned; as soon as I finished, I started reading it again' - Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!'The precision and ecstasy of Rob Franklin's prose had me entranced. Great Black Hope marks the arrival of a breathtakingly talented writer'- Megha Majumdar, author of A Burning'Great Black Hope will allow you to vicariously experience a sweltering summer in the city - though this debut is much more than a simple tale of hedonism' - BBC Culture'Perfectly captures the heady atmosphere of a New York summer' - Dazed'A new voice in fiction to be reckoned with' Harper's Bazaar 'Best Books of 2025''A book about New York that's part love letter, part reckoning' - Guardian'Gripping' - Daily MailAn arrest for cocaine possession in the Hamptons on the last day of a sweltering summer leaves Smith, a young Black queer graduate, in a state of turmoil. Pulled into the court system and mandated treatment, he finds himself in an absurd but dangerous situation: his class protects him but his race does not. It is just weeks after the death of his beloved roommate Elle, a glamorous member of the Black elite, and he is still reeling from the tabloid spectacle - as well as the lingering question of how well he really knew his closest friend and what happened to her the night she died.When he flees to his hometown of Atlanta and generations of his family of doctors and college presidents and lawyers - the weight of expectations haunts him. ThenCarolyn, the closest friend he has left, goes off the rails, Smith returns to New York only to lose himself in his old life, drawn back into the city's underworld. Will his search for the truth about Elle cost him his freedom and his future Smith goes on a dizzying journey through the New York City nightlife circuit, anonymous recovery rooms, Atlanta's Black society set, police investigations and courtroom dramas, and a circle of friends coming of age in a new era. Great Black Hope is a propulsive, glittering story about what it means to exist between worlds, to be upwardly mobile yet spiralling downward and how to find a way back to hope.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - By the nationally bestselling author of The Burning Side One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they're unable to shake the pull back toward each other in this family saga perfect for readers of Mary Beth Keane and Claire Lombardo.Ryan and Lillian Bright are deeply in love, recently married, and now parents to a baby girl, Georgette. But Lillian has a son she hasn't told Ryan about, and Ryan has an alcohol addiction he hasn't told Lillian about, so Georgette comes of age watching their marriage rise and fall. When a shocking blow scatters their fragile trio, Georgette tries to distance herself from reminders of her parents. Years later, Lillian's son comes searching for his birth family, so Georgette must return to her roots, unearth her family's history, and decide whether she can open up to love for themor herselfwhile there's still time. Told from three intimate points of view, The Bright Years is a tender, true-to-life debut that explores the impact of each generation in a family torn apart by tragedy but, over time, restored by the power of grace and love.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One house. Two worlds. A love that defies time.When Eva's filmstar sister Katrina dies, she leaves California and returns to Trelowarth, Cornwall, where they spent their childhood summers, to scatter Katrina's ashes and in doing so return her to the place where she belongs.But Eva must also confront the ghosts from her own past, as well as those from a time long before her own. For the house where she so often stayed as a child is home not only to her old friends the Halletts, but also to the people who had lived there in the eighteenth century. When Eva finally accepts that she is able to slip between centuries and see and talk to the inhabitants from hundreds of years ago, she soon finds herself falling for Daniel Butler, a man who lived - and died - long before she herself was born.Eva begins to question her place in the present, and in laying her sister to rest, comes to realise that she too must decide where she really belongs, choosing between the life she knows and the past she feels so drawn towards.Praise for Susanna Kearsley:¿'I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters - historical fiction that pulls you in and won't let go!'¿Diana Gabaldon¿'Kearsley has a poetic sensibility and a sense of mystery; she could write the modern Rebecca'¿The Bookseller¿'Evocative and romantic' Nicola Cornick'Sometimes an author catches lightning in a bottle, and Susanna Kearsley does just that'New York Journal of Books'A deeply engaging and compelling historical novel. Susanna Kearsley has written a marvellous book' Bernard Cornwell'One of Canada's best historical fiction writers' The Globe and Mail'Kearsley is nothing less than a magician weaving together the past and the present. utterly unputdownable' M J Rose'A master storyteller' Leslie Howard.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A beguiling dark fantasy debut that smoulders like hearth-fire' AVA REID, author of A Study in Drowning'Strikes the perfect balance between fairytale and terror' JAMISON SHEA, author of I Feed Her to the Beast'A vividly imagined page-turner with a thought-provoking take on gender inequality' KATHRYN FOXFIELD, author of Good Girls Die FirstInspired by Bavarian folklore, Season of Fear is a beautifully dark feminist fairytale for fans of Ava Reid and Hannah Whitten, which features a seductive lesbian romance and explores the power in being different and accepting yourself for who you are. BLOOD SPILLS FROM VEINS, SKIN STARTS TO CRACK, IGNORE THE FOREST; TURN BACK, TURN BACK.In the village of Heulensee, Ilse Odenwald dreams of being afraid. Because in Heulensee, fearfulness is next to godliness.A monstrous forest borders the village - the Hexenwald. Its horrors attack every time the sky turns blood-red. The townsfolk's only defence comes from the gruesome, ancient Saint of Fear, who demands the women and girls offer up their terror in return for its protection.Born without the ability to feel fear, Ilse is an outsider. As hard as she tries, she cannot bring forth the dread that the Saint of Fear demands. When it discovers her divergence, the Saint levels a threat: Ilse must find her fear, or it will devour her sister.Unable to lose Thea, the only person who understands her, Ilse enters the Hexenwald, hoping that the monsters it harbours will finally scare her. But the forest is hiding a multitude of secrets and Ilse is about to discover that there's much more than fear to be found within.…