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The setting is Brooklyn and New York from 1884 to the Blizzard of'88. The Great Snow of Christmas. Humorous and tender incidents of life. In The Great Blizzard, the author brings a special freshness and nostalgia to a time when the Brooklyn Bridge was new, when women took pride in their husbands'whiskers, and when twenty-five cents was highway robbery for a country ham sandwich.

In an Aboriginal town dominated by a haze cloud, which heralds both an eco-crisis and a gathering of the ancestors, Cause Man Steel is chasing a vision to futureproof his people—while his son, Aboriginal Sovereignty, commits suicide. Exhilarating, magnetic, shattering the limits of allegory and fiction, Praiseworthy is an epic for the end of days.

Intergalactic visions, deadly threats, and explosive standoffs between mostly good and completely evil converge in a dystopian fantasy that could only be conceived by the inimitable Walter Mosley, one of the country's most beloved and acclaimed writersMartin Just wakes up one morning after what feels like, and might actually be, a centuries-long sleep with two new innate pieces of knowledge: Humanity is a virus destined to destroy all existence. And he is the Cure.Martin begins slipping into an alternate consciousness, with new physical strengths, to violently defend his family—the only Black family in their neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles— against pure evil. Think Octavia Butler meets Jeff VanderMeer meets Jordan Peele.Expansive and innovative, sexy and satirical, Touched brilliantly imagines the ways in which human life and technological innovation threaten existence itself.

In Delhi's bustling streets, Mr. Zaidi embarks on a personal journey through virtual connections with his American-born grandchildren, Ayaan and Fazal. Amidst the aroma of kadak chai and freshly brewed coffee, Despite his reserved nature and seemingly dull existence, their conversations transcend time and distance, bringing unexpected warmth and joy. Delhi's charm and the warmth of coffee serve as the backdrop to their exchanges in this tale of intergenerational exploration. Hindered by language barriers, cultural differences, and Mr. Zaidi's reservations, their virtual encounters faltered. However, a longing for connection stirs within him, melting his apprehension away. Ayaan's coffee mug and lively spirit with the brewing curiosity of Fazal become catalysts for his own transformation. While Murad, a loving father, strives to foster a deeper bond between his sons and Mr. Zaidi. Follow Mr. Zaidi's heart, as the Zaidi family embarks on a journey of understanding and personal growth, filled with laughter, misunderstandings, and heartfelt conversations.

Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming Buckinghamshire village of Little Leyton.Working shifts at the Dog and Duck pub and running her own doggy-daycare business, Ellie's looking for a simpler way of life in this idyllic English setting.But Little Leyton's landscape is changing: Johnny Tay, Ellie's ex, wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding has moved into the village and is ruffling feathers; and rumour has it that the pub, which holds a special place in Ellie's heart, might be sold. Suddenly, life's looking a whole lot more complicated.... Can Ellie overcome all the challenges to finally find her one true love?A perfect feel-good romantic novel to curl up with. This story of new beginnings, love and friendship is perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Lucy Diamond.What readers say about Jill Steeples:‘Lovely romantic story. Well worth reading, couldn't put it down once I'd started it.'‘It is always nice to escape with a good book and this book will whisk you away. A great, uplifting read that is sure to put a smile on your face.'‘Jill Steeple's experienced hand crafts perfect and engaging stories, well rounded characters and wonderful romance. I can wholeheartedly recommend any of Jill's books to make you smile and feel a little warmer inside than when you began.''It is always nice to escape with a good book and this book will whisk you away for a few hours. A great, uplifting read that is sure to put a smile on your face.''I'm so delighted to have discovered Jill Steeples'writing – the beautiful setting of Primrose Woods (I'd rather like to walk the Wildflower Trail with Pia and Bertie too), the well developed characters and community, the gentle storytelling and the warmth that permeates every page.'

A shocking psychological thriller from bestselling author, J.A. Baker!Three troubled women. One deadly secret.Lissy and her daughter, Rosie, live a quiet life and keep themselves to themselves. But when shocking events at Rosie's school are revealed, their peaceful existence is shattered.Meanwhile, middle-aged women Erica and Beverley appear to have perfect lives, but behind closed doors, things are not all as they seem.All three women are tied together by a terrible secret from their past – the murder of a child. And one of the women is to blame.But is the person responsible the same person who was blamed all those years ago?As the truth slowly begins to surface, it becomes clear that one of the women has revenge in their sights...Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater.Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on'Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!'Diana Wilkinson'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!'L.H. Stacey'A twisty, creepy story, expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!'Amanda James'A psychological thriller that when you finish you realise what a clever, clever read it is. Full of twists, suspense and intrigue, just the ingredients you need in a gripping psychological thriller'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPlease note this is a reissue of The Other Mother by J.A. Baker.

Winner of the Oregon Book Award for Fiction. Kesha Ajọsẹ-Fisher's No God Like the Mother follows characters in transition, through tribulation and hope. Set around the world--the bustling streets of Lagos, the arid gardens beside the Red Sea, an apartment in Paris, and the rain-washed suburbs of the Pacific Northwest--this collection of nine stories is a masterful exploration of life's uncertainty.

From award-winning Métis author Michelle Porter, a powerfully funning and moving story told not just by five generations of Métis women, but also by the land, the bison that surround them, and two utterly captivating dogs. Carter is a young mother on a quest to find the true meaning of her heritage, which she only learned of in her teens. Allie is trying to make up for the lost years with her first born and to protect Carter from the hurt she herself suffered from her own mother. Lucie wants the granddaughter she's never met to help her get to her ancestors in the afterlife. And Geneviève is determined to conquer her demons—before the fire inside burns her up—with the help of the sister she lost but has never been without. Meanwhile, Mamé, in the afterlife, knows that all their stories began with her; she must find a way to cut herself from the last threads that keep her tethered to the living, just as they must find their own paths forward. And a young bison wants to understand why he keeps being moved and whether he should make a break for it and run for his life. This extraordinary novel, told by a chorus of vividly realized, wise, confused, struggling characters attempting to make sense of this life and the next, heralds the arrival of a stunning new voice in literary fiction.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • Longlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction​ • A sweeping and beautifully rendered exploration of home and yearning, following the fracturing of a family upon the demise of its patriarch'Each character here is richly and deeply drawn...This is a novel that encourages us to stand in life's burning doorways, and to think long before we walk away or walk through.”—New York TimesIn the early hours of June 14, 2017, the world watches as flames leap up the sides of a residential high-rise in West London, consuming Grenfell Tower and many of the lives within it. Across town, an earlier spark has caught fire. A cigarette left burning in an ashtray. A table strewn with post-it reminders and old newspapers. And one Cornelius Winston Pitt—estranged husband, complicated dad, and Pitt family patriarch—takes his final breaths alone.These twin tragedies open Diana Evans's A House for Alice, an aching portrait of a family of women shaken by loss and searching for closure. At the novel's center is Alice herself, the Pitt matriarch who, after fifty years in England, now longs to live out her final years in her homeland of Nigeria. Her three daughters are torn on the issue of whether she stays or goes, and while youngest sibling Melissa also grapples with the embers of her own failed relationship, the Pitt family's foundational pillars—of trust, love, and cultural identity—begin to crack.Intimately drawn and set against a fraught political backdrop, yet equally full of hope, humor, and humanity, A House for Alice traces the scars of grief and betrayal across generations and uncovers the secrets we keep from those closest to us.

Sometimes life is full of surprises, especially when you least expect them…Born into the Scottish Clan MacBain and the 17th century ancestral home, Drumblair Castle, Liv MacBain has always dreamt of leaving the ancient homestead and becoming her own person in the world of fashion. From a young age, she worshipped the trailblazing designs of the haute couture glitterati, hoping one day to join them. With older brother Kerr, the rightful heir, Liv has been free to spread her wings. Fast forward. Liv, is now 28 years old, working at a high-end fashion house and living her dream life in New York. She's never been happier. Until everything changes with one devastating phone call from her brother, Kerr, that brings her rushing back to Scotland. Old friends and adversaries resurface and Liv faces a difficult decision that could mean her dream future can no longer be a reality. Or can you have your castle and your career?Praise for Lisa Hobman'Involving and intriguing!'- Sue Moorcroft ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery'- Heidi Swain ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...'- Holly Martin'I loved the book. It's a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!'- Darcie Boleyn'Simply gorgeous'- Jessica Redland'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.'- Kim Nash'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...'- Lucy Coleman'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts'- Mandy Baggot'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.'- Nancy Barone'What a beautiful read'- Sarah Bennett

From bookfluencer and host of the BAD ON PAPER podcast, a riotous holiday rom-com about four friends in NYC who hold onto their unconventional Christmas tradition even when their paths diverge—but the changes they fear might be exactly what they need…Hannah and Finn have spent every Christmas together since college. Neither has anywhere else to go—Hannah's parents died, and Finn's disowned him when he came out. Their tradition of offbeat holiday adventures only grows more outrageous with time. When the pair starts their adult lives in New York City, they add stylish Priya and mysterious Theo to the group, solidifying a found family and sense of belonging they've always craved.But now, when Finn announces a move to L.A., this Christmas may be their last. Hannah is terrified of losing the family she's built for herself, even as her boyfriend nudges her toward commitment. Meanwhile, Finn struggles with the things he's about to leave behind—namely, his unexpressed feelings for Theo. Does growing up mean growing apart? This Christmas the changes these friends fear may be exactly what they need....

In a remote valley in the Black Mountains farmer's daughter Beth is a child of nature, utterly at one with the rugged landscape as she tends the farm's wayward sheep. But change is coming to the mountains, the modern world enters in the form of the construction of a reservoir in a neighboring valley. Parts of the mountain are literally taken away to build the dam, there are people, machinery, noise, the subjugation of nature. Change arrives too with the First World War, emptying the mountains of young men including Beth's beloved brother Daniel, who goes'missing in action'. Their mother turns to religion, their father falls silent. Beth takes to the mountain, and solitude. The arrival of Eric Gill's colony of catholic artists means more change, and more tension with the families of the valley. Although wary of these newcomers Beth meets Gabriel, an apprentice letter carver, who draws her out of her solitude and who also loves the mountain. When the colony relocates to England Beth faces a heart-wrenching choice between her home and the person she loves. Things Found on the Mountain is a Hardyesque coming of age story. At its heart is the dramatic landscape, which suffers, like Beth, a loss of innocence. This moving novel will appeal to fans of Sian James and Maeve Binchy.

Old secrets are brought to light when a family matriarch returns to Brazil after years away in this “original and highly immersive” (Good Morning America) debut that explores the heartbreak and hope of what it means to be from two homes, two peoples, and two worlds.Daniel Cunha has a lot on his mind. He got dumped by his pregnant girlfriend, his grandfather just dropped dead, and on the anniversary of the raid that doomed his drug-dealing aunt and uncle, his mother makes her unwanted return, years after she fled to marry another American fool like his father. Misfortune, however, is a Cunha family affair, and no generation is spared. Not Daniel's grandfather João—poor João—born to a prostitute and forced to raise his siblings while still a child himself. Not João's wife, Marta, branded as a bruxa, reviled by her mother, and dragged from her Ilha paradise by her scheming daughter, Maria. And certainly not Maria, so envious of her younger sister's beauty and benevolence that she took her vicious revenge and fled to the States, abandoning her children: Daniel and Lucia, both tainted now by their half-Americanness and their mother's greedy absence. There's poison in the Cunha blood. They are a family cursed, condemned to the pain of deprivation, betrayal, violence, and, worst of all, love. But now Maria has returned to grieve her father and finally make peace with Daniel and Lucia, or so she says. As New Year's Eve nears, the Cunha family hurtles toward an irrevocable breaking point: a fire, a knife, and a death on the sands of Copacabana Beach. Amid the cacophony of Rio's tumult—rampant poverty, political unrest, the ever-present threat of violence—a fierce chorus of voices rises above the din to ask whether we can ever truly repair the damage we do to those we love in this “fiery debut novel” (The Washington Post).

An Amelia Walden Award Finalist★ Kirkus Reviews ★ SLJ ★ BCCB Award-winning author Laekan Zea Kemp's heart-wrenching novel-in-verse follows two teens who must come together to heal the pain from their pasts, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Ibi Zoboi. Danna Mendoza Villarreal's grandfather is slowly losing himself as his memories fade, and Danna's not sure her plan to help him remember through the foods he once reviewed will be enough to bring him back. Especially when her own love of food makes her complicated relationship with her mother even more difficult. Raúl Santos has been lost ever since his mother was wrongly incarcerated two years ago. Playing guitar for the elderly has been his only escape, to help them remember and him forget. But when his mom unexpectedly comes back into his life, what is he supposed to do when she isn't the same person who left? When Danna and Raúl meet, sparks fly immediately and they embark on a mission to heal her grandfather... and themselves. Because healing is something best done together—even if it doesn't always look the way we want it to. Perfect for fans of:★ Romance★ Instagram poetry★ Mental health awareness★ really good Mexican food!

AN OPRAH DAILY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • The beloved author of Early Morning Riser brings us glittering stories of love—friendships formed at the airport bar, ex-husbands with benefits, mothers of suspiciously sweet teenagers, ill-advised trysts—in all its forms, both ridiculous and sublime.'Parts of my heart are still scattered throughout these perfectly rendered tales.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Then She Was Gone The games and rituals performed by Katherine Heiny's characters range from mischievous to tender: In “Bridesmaid, Revisited,” Marlee, suffering from a laundry and life crisis, wears a massive bridesmaid's dress to work. In “Twist and Shout,” Erica's elderly father mistakes his four-thousand-dollar hearing aid for a cashew and eats it. In “Turn Back, Turn Back,” a bedtime story coupled with a receipt for a Starbucks babyccino reveal a struggling actor's deception. And in “561,” Charlene pays the true price of infidelity and is forced to help her husband's ex-wife move out of the family home. (“It's like you're North Korea and South Korea... But would North Korea help South Korea move?”) Katherine Heiny, one of our most celebrated writers, our bard of waking up in the wrong bed, wearing the wrong shoes, running late for the wrong job, but loved by the right people, has delivered a collection of glorious humour and immense kindness.

Les passagers est un ensemble de sept nouvelles, dans lesquelles apparaissent des tranches de vie, moments imprévisibles, quel que soit l'âge.Au fil des pages, la vie de ces femmes et de ces hommes, devenus aidants, donne à voir la place de l'autre au sein du couple ou de la famille. Également, à travers ces nouvelles, l'auteur montre les ressources, les réflexions, les errements, les convictions de chacun, sans jugement, naturellement, humainement. L'humour et l'amour, bien entendu, n'en sont pas absents.

« Elle » est historienne et photographe à ses moments perdus. Elle a scruté cent fois ses photos d'enfance. Et puis un jour, fascinée par les nouvelles technologies, elle les a numérisées, peintes, décarcassées. Les clichés sont devenus loquaces. Et son histoire s'en est trouvée recomposée. Secrets de familles. Violences d'État, les guerres, violences physiques, parfois à peine dicibles. Mère schizophrène haineuse. Père officier psychorigide. Famille maternelle catholique traditionnaliste. Famille paternelle enfermée dans ses souffrances et ses non-dits. Drôle de chœur familial. Ou comment émerge et s'organise la construction d'une jeune femme née peu après la Seconde Guerre mondiale et aujourd'hui en vie puisqu'il fut un temps où l'avortement était interdit.

It's Christmas and the Beans are ready to celebrate! They love opening presents, but when everything is unwrapped, they have a problem. There's nothing left to open! Baby Bean suggests they have fun playing with all of their new things. But the rest of this illogical bunch come up with their own zany solution. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

A story of sibling love ruptured by the Iron Curtain, by one of the most significant East German writers. “I will never forgive you,” Uli says to his sister Elisabeth. It is 1960 and the border between East and West Germany has long been closed. Their brother Konrad has already fled to the West. Disillusioned by life in the East, Uli also dreams of escape, while Elisabeth still holds out hope for the political project of the GDR. With physical checkpoints and ideological tensions between them, the siblings must navigate emotional rifts as they enter into a drama fueled by love in this unflinching portrayal of life in the early years of the German Democratic Republic. One of the most significant East German writers, Brigitte Reimann (1933–1973) wrote irreverent, autobiographical works that addressed issues and sensibilities otherwise repressed in the GDR. Outspoken and idealistic, she wrote in her diaries that she would rather “live 30 wild years instead of 70 well-behaved ones.” Considered a master of socialist realism, she heeded the state's call for artists to engage with the people, teaching writing classes for industrial plant workers. Of her generation's suffering, she wrote to her brother, “We marched forth carrying such a heavy baggage of ideals.” After her death from cancer in 1973, at age 39, Reimann garnered cult-like attention. This is her first work of fiction to appear in English.

I Mexico City mottar en mann en telefon fra Real del Monte med nyheten om at moren hans er alvorlig syk, noe han og familien må reise til byen for umiddelbart. Oppdag gjennom denne korte historien en serie hendelser som vil forstyrre roen til en hel familie.

»Evaristo schreibt über das moderne Großbritannien wie keine Zweite.« The Guardian In diesem Roman zeigt Bernardine Evaristo einmal mehr, warum sie zu den wichtigsten Stimmen der britischen Gegenwartsliteratur zählt. Ihr unverwechselbarer Schreibstil, ihr trockener Humor, ihr scharfsinniger Blick auf das Zusammenspiel zwischenmenschlicher Beziehungen und gesellschaftlicher Ansprüche – all das verbindet sich in Mr. Loverman zu einem unvergleichlichen Streifzug durch die Caribbean Community in England. Barrington Jedidiah Walker, geboren und aufgewachsen in Antigua, liebt seine Retro-Anzüge und hat zu jeder Gelegenheit das passende Shakespeare-Zitat parat. Mit seiner Frau Carmel führt er ein beschauliches Leben in Hackney: zwei erwachsene Kinder, ein heimeliges Haus, Ruhestand. Doch unter der perfekten Oberfläche führt Barry ein Doppelleben. Seit Kindertagen liebt er seinen Freund Morris, der wie er als junger Mann nach England ausgewandert ist – und Morris liebt ihn. Die tief religiöse und von ihrer Ehe bitter enttäuschte Carmel ahnt, dass ihr Mann sie betrügt, allerdings hat sie keine Ahnung, mit wem. Während sich die Ehe der beiden auf den unvermeidlichen Abgrund zubewegt, entscheidet Barry, dass er endlich offen mit Morris zusammenleben will. Aber ist das möglich, nach all den Jahren des verborgenen Daseins? Mr. Loverman entlarvt die Irrtümer, denen wir in unserem Leben unterliegen. Mit welchen Konsequenzen müssen wir rechnen, wenn wir uns treu bleiben wollen? Und was, wenn die Angst vor diesen Konsequenzen einfach zu groß ist? »Wer Evaristos Bücher noch nicht kennt, sollte das unbedingt ändern – sie schreibt über das moderne Großbritannien wie keine Zweite.« The Guardian »Eine brillante und – wie Mr. Barrington Walker, Esq. selbst zugegeben haben könnte – ausgesprochen kluge Charakterstudie des modernen London.« Independent on Sunday »Das Schreckgespenst Homosexualität hat eine lange Tradition auf den Westindischen Inseln - Bernardine Evaristo widmet sich jedem Aspekt davon. Ein zarter, zukunftsweisender Roman.« The Spectator »Ein tiefgründiger, humorvoller und vor allem anrührender Roman. Evaristo erzählt uns von Lebenswelten, die wir zu kennen glauben, und räumt mit unseren Vorstellungen auf.« Independent »Ein wunderschön geschriebenes Buch, über das hinterher mit jedem reden möchte, den man kennt.« Bloggers Recommend »Evaristo erzählt mit genauem, auch gnadenlosen Blick, pointiert und ironisch von den Dingen, die zu lange im Schatten standen und bis heute stehen.« ttt

A New York Times Best Horror Book of the Year A cynical twentysomething must confront her unconventional family's dark secrets in this fiery, irreverent horror novel from the author of Such Sharp Teeth and Cackle. Nobody has a “normal” family, but Vesper Wright's is truly...something else. Vesper left home at eighteen and never looked back—mostly because she was told that leaving the staunchly religious community she grew up in meant she couldn't return. But then an envelope arrives on her doorstep. Inside is an invitation to the wedding of Vesper's beloved cousin Rosie. It's to be hosted at the family farm. Have they made an exception to the rule? It wouldn't be the first time Vesper's been given special treatment. Is the invite a sweet gesture? An olive branch? A trap? Doesn't matter. Something inside her insists she go to the wedding. Even if it means returning to the toxic environment she escaped. Even if it means reuniting with her mother, Constance, a former horror film star and forever ice queen. When Vesper's homecoming exhumes a terrifying secret, she's forced to reckon with her family's beliefs and her own crisis of faith in this deliciously sinister novel that explores the way family ties can bind us as we struggle to find our place in the world.

Longlisted for the National Book AwardWinner of the Reading the West Book Award in FictionWinner of the Writers'League of Texas Book Award in FictionAn extraordinary short story collection about community, home, betrayal, and forgiveness—from a writer whose “spellbinding, buoyant”• storytelling will break your heart as it tends to the wounds. •Texas Monthly In Holler, Child's eleven brilliant stories, LaToya Watkins presses at the bruises of guilt, love, and circumstance. Each story introduces us to a character irrevocably shaped by place and reaching toward something—hope, reconciliation, freedom. In “Cutting Horse,” the appearance of a horse in a man's suburban backyard places a former horse breeder in trouble with the police. In “Holler, Child,” a mother is forced into an impossible position when her son gets in a kind of trouble she knows too well from the other side. And “Time After” shows us the unshakable bonds of family as a sister journeys to find her estranged brother—the one who saved her many times over. Throughout Holler, Child, we see love lost and gained, and grief turned to hope. This collection peers deeply into lives of women and men experiencing intimate and magnificent reckonings—exploring how race, power, and inequality map on the individual, and demonstrating the mythic proportions of everyday life.

¿Cuántas décadas de silencio puede resistir una familia? Una ambiciosa novela sobre la memoria histórica, el amor y la fortaleza de las mujeres en la posguerra. Ofelia acaba de perder a su padre y, tras recibir la noticia, regresa a su ciudad natal. Una vez allí, no solo se encuentra con el hogar de su infancia, sino también con un pasado familiar que desconocía. En el funeral ha aparecido un misterioso francés que resulta saber mucho más de su padre de lo que ella nunca supo. Será entonces cuando Ofelia se pregunte quiénes fueron realmente sus padres, a los que siempre vio como un humilde trabajador ferroviario y una portera de un edificio señorial. Lo que está a punto de descubrir podría desbaratar por completo su percepción sobre la vida, su familia y la historia de nuestro país. Con una escritura que emociona y estremece, Esther López Barceló disipa esa niebla espesa que cubrió durante lustros el recuerdo de los momentos más duros de la Dictadura. Reseñas: «En esta magnífica novela llena de cuentos, amores, muertes y vidas late lo que somos. Aquí se lee nuestra Historia a través de las voces que la habitan y la habitaron. Sin ellas, la Memoria no existe. Es una historia de historias. Brillante». Cristina Fallarás «Un silencio agotador, una carga inevitable y una mujer en busca de la historia enterrada que grita ser desvelada. Esther López Barceló ha escrito una ficción demasiado real sobre las guardianas de la memoria». Peio H. Riaño «Una opera prima muy valiente que da significado y voz al silencio heredado que forma nuestra memoria». Aroa Moreno

“Yokomizo at his absolute best... From the ominous opening through the brilliant final reveal, [he] ably blends suspense and fair-play detection... A classic of the genre.” —Publishers Weekly, starred reviewAn ingenious classic locked-room murder mystery about the feuding family of a composer that's perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, and Anthony Horowitz This standalone novel features the scruffy sleuth Kosuke Kindaichi—the most famous Japanese detective—created by one of Japan's greatest crime writers: Seishi Yokomizo, the “Japanese Agatha Christie”Locked room mysteries are hot again, and this classic from the golden age of crime presents a mind-bending Japanese mystery from the great Seishi Yokomizo, whose fictional detective Kosuke Kindaichi is a pop culture phenomenon akin to Sherlock Holmes.This time the beloved scruffy sleuth Kosuke Kindaichi investigates a series of gruesome murders within the feuding family of a brooding, troubled composer, whose most famous work chills the blood of all who hear it.Readers will be totally engrossed by one of Yokomizo's most clever guessing games, in which everyone has something to hide.Seishi Yokomizo is perhaps the most popular and feted crime writer in his country's history. His richly atmospheric classic mysteries are a treat for any fan of Golden Age whodunits, taking the reader all over post-war Japan, from remote mountain villages to pirate-plagued islands and the bustling streets of Tokyo. Yokomizo loved to craft ingenious puzzle plots, inspired by the greats of British and American crime, such as John Dickson Carr or Agatha Christie, while his detective, Kosuke Kindaichi, is everything a reader could want from a sleuth: brilliant, eccentric, charming, and unassuming enough to be fatally underestimated by many a murderer...

This epic, sweeping historical novel full of'wondrous complexity” spans continents and a century, and reveals how one act of survival can reverberate through generations (Rachel Khong, author of Goodbye, Vitamin). ​“Remarkable….a haunting, symphonic tale” —New York Times Book Review In 1898, Pirbhai, a teenage boy looking for work, is taken from his village in India to labor for the British on the East African Railway. Far from home, Pirbhai commits a brutal act in the name of survival that will haunt him and his family for years to come. So begins Janika Oza's masterful, richly told epic, where the embers of this desperate act are fanned into flame over four generations, four continents, throughout the twentieth century. Pirbhai's children are born in Uganda during the waning days of British colonial rule, and as the country moves toward independence, his granddaughters, three sisters, come of age in a divided nation. Latika is an aspiring journalist, who will put everything on the line for what she believes in; Mayuri's ambitions will take her farther away from home than she ever imagined; and fearless Kiya will have to carry the weight of her family's silence and secrets. In 1972, the entire family is forced to flee under Idi Amin's military dictatorship. Pirbhai's grandchildren are now scattered across the world, struggling to find their way back to each other. One day a letter arrives with news that makes each generation question how far they are willing to go, and who they are willing to defy, to secure their own place in the world.A History of Burning is an unforgettable tour de force, an intimate family saga of complicity and resistance, about the stories we share, the ones that remain unspoken, and the eternal search for home.Includes a Reading Group Guide.

A compelling mystery, a poignant bildungsroman, and a work of great nostalgia for times just past, COLLECTED WORKS is a novel about love, power and art—and what leads us to make the pivotal decisions that change the course of our lives.Martin Berg's wife, Cecilia, disappeared years ago. His memories of their carefree college days seem ever out-of-reach, and the intellectual curiosities that once made him the object of her desire have given way to mid-life uncertainty. The methodical and quiet life he's made for himself and his adult children couldn't be further from the one he dreamed of in his youth, when the manuscripts lying around his apartment were flush with promise and the ailing publishing house he runs was still new. Perhaps nothing reminds Martin of these failures more than his friend Gustav Becker, a wildly successful painter who's returned to Gothenburg on the eve of his career-defining retrospective.Gustav, meanwhile, is hurting too. His obsession with Cecilia's inexplicable disappearance had made his art hagiographic, fixated on her image. When posters for Gustav's retrospective plaster Cecilia's face on major billboards across the city, Martin's daughter Rakel learns a haunting fact that points toward her mother's whereabouts. She and her brother chase this clue across time, memory, and Europe, to discover why their beloved mother abandoned her family, with the imagined hope that the question of what makes a person can ever be answered.COLLECTED WORKS, a major hit in Sweden, sold over 100,000 copies in its first year in print, instantly making Lydia Sandgren a literary sensation. Winner of the 2020 August Prize for Fiction, the novel is set to publish in 17 territories.

Through his vivid prose and nuanced storytelling, Barbusse delves into the complexities of love, compassion, and vulnerability. The collection offers a range of narratives, from intimate portraits of romantic relationships to examinations of familial bonds and friendships. Barbusse's writing captures the essence of human emotions with a rare sensitivity, delving into the depths of the human soul and shedding light on the tender moments that define our lives. His characters are rendered with depth and authenticity, their struggles and joys resonating with readers on a profound level.'Tenderness'is a testament to Barbusse's mastery of storytelling and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in readers. With his insightful exploration of tenderness, Barbusse invites readers to reflect on the intricacies of human connections and the transformative power of love and compassion.

In Senegal, three modest families share a courtyard. This common space is a small paradise where they meet to cook, dine, talk, evoke memories, and grow together. At one Sunday family gathering, the usual post-meal conversation turns tense when Sada's adolescent son, Dieìry, asks why his father was so friendly with a government official at a televised ribbon-cutting the day before. The conversation quickly devolves into one about respect and duty.In Empire of Illusion, legendary Senegalese novelist Aminata Sow Fall, explores the powerful themes of family, respect, and ethics. What respect does a son owe his father—and vice versa? How does a family maintain a balance of debate and respect? How does a person maintain self-respect when forced to swim in ethically muddy waters? Aminata Sow Fall, the matriarch of Senegalese social-realist fiction delivers yet another trenchant examination of her society, and of the universal challenge of finding, keeping, and giving respect to oneself and others.

O que resta depois da morte de alguém? E se esse alguém for uma mulher negra? Forjando-se no terreno avermelhado pelo sangue das vacas, na fronteira entre Brasil e Uruguai, onde num armário de louças se confundem tiranos e subalternizados, negros e brancos, esta história começa com a morte de tia Eluma, empregada doméstica na cidade com nome de Ana. Quem responde por essa morte? Quem pagará o velório dessa mulher que se cria no batuque e morre na igreja universal do reino de deus? O que a narradora herda da tia e o que abandona? Tendo a vida (e a morte) de tia Eluma como ponto de partida, a narradora puxa o fio que se estende à sua primeira ancestral conhecida da linha materna, passando por outras parentes suas que, para chegarem até aqui, limparam os pés nas pedras dos arroios lavando a roupa suja dos brancos. Entre os pontos altos deste Louças de família está a própria linguagem, que amalgama português, espanhol, iorubá e uma dicção literária surpreendente.

Seventeen stories traverse borderlines, mythic and real, in the lives of Filipino and Filipino American women and their ancestors. Moving from small Philippine villages of the past to the hurricane-beaten coast of near-future Florida, When the Hibiscus Falls examines the triumphs and sorrows that connect generations of women. Daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, cousins, and lolas commune with their ancestors and their descendants, mourning what is lost when an older generation dies, celebrating what is gained when we safeguard their legacy for those who come after us. Featuring figures familiar from M. Evelina Galang's other acclaimed and richly imagined novels and stories, When the Hibiscus Falls dwells within the complexity of family, community, and Filipino American identity. Each story is an offering, a bloom that unfurls its petals and holds space in the sun.

Over the course of one fateful day, Trisha Donahue begins to reclaim her courage and discovers secrets in a familiar place. A surprising, quietly dramatic adventure story infused with Ellen Cooney's warm humor and wisdom. After years of skilled work and dedication, Trisha Donahue is denied a well-earned promotion by her company's male executives, who give it instead to an underqualified man. Devastated, forty-four-year-old Trisha begins to reckon with the demands that exhaust her, the injustices that confront her, and the ways she has betrayed herself “just to fit in” with coworkers who resent and belittle her abilities. But at the Rose & Emerald—a unique rural restaurant Trisha has loved since childhood—her company's annual Banquet Day sets in motion a surprising adventure, revealing unexpected allies, hidden passageways, and an interstellar secret. Encouraged by a vivid cast of characters, from sympathetic coworkers to the mysterious employees of the fabled Rose & Emerald, Trisha makes a decision that will change her professional and personal life forever. From acclaimed author Ellen Cooney, A Cowardly Woman No More is a lively, luminous novel about a wife, mom, and career woman who brings herself first nervously, then more and more bravely, through a monumental transformation.

Ordinary trash becomes extraordinary at the magical School of Garbage—a summer school for young garbologists. Garbage has come to life as animated creatures called junklets are wreaking havoc in elementary schools. Only the specially trained kids from the magical School of Garbage can stop the rise of the trash monsters. With the school's magical janitorial supplies—brooms that can fly, toilet plungers that can reverse gravity, and mops that can capture anything in their strings—the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Landon Murphy discovers the undercover janitorial world when his soon-to-be stepsister, Jade Shu, guides him through a magical portal at the bottom of a dumpster that leads to a fantastical landfill and the home of the School of Garbage, where she has secretly been a student for the last few years. Problems at home with his family make it hard for Landon to feel like he belongs anywhere, but he is quickly welcomed as a student at the intriguing school for wizard-like janitors. His class on the science of garbology is like being a crime-scene investigator, and every student gets to bond with one of three Servites—small, magical animals who exhale enchanted dust to help kids focus or be creative or have energy. Landon and Jade—along with their allies from the original series—are tasked to take out the trash and figure out who—or what—is behind the mysterious garbage attacks and stop them before the entire world is literally trashed.

WINNER OF THE COLORADO BOOK AWARD FOR BEST NOVELA singular debut from “an important and radical new literary voice” (Elif Batuman), The Applicant explores with wit and brevity what it means to be an immigrant, woman, and emerging writerIt's 2017 and Leyla, a Turkish twenty-something living in Berlin is scrubbing toilets at an Alice in Wonderland-themed hostel after failing her thesis, losing her student visa, and suing her German university in a Kafkaesque attempt to reverse her failure.Increasingly distant from what used to be at arm's reach—writerly ambitions, tight knit friendships, a place to call home—Leyla attempts to find solace in the techno beats of Berlin's nightlife, with little success. Right as the clock winds down on the hold on her visa, Leyla meets a conservative Swedish tourist and—against her political convictions and better judgment—begins to fall in love, or something like it. Will she accept an IKEA life with the Volvo salesman and relinquish her creative dreams, or return to Turkey to her mother and sister, codependent and enmeshed, her father's ghost still haunting their lives?While she waits for the German court's verdict on her future, in the pages of her diary, Leyla begins to parse her unresolved past and untenable present. An indelible character at once precocious and imperiled, Leyla gives voice to the working-class and immigrant struggle to find safety, self-expression, and happiness. The Applicant is an extraordinary dissection of a liminal life between borders and identities, an original and darkly funny debut.

A Best Book of 2023 - USA Today, Vogue.com, HipLatina, Largehearted Boy'With tongue-in-cheek humor and sharp cultural criticism, this novel is an unforgettable exploration of diasporic identity politics and the dangers of wanting to belong at any cost.'—Xochitl Gonzalez, The TODAY Show'Lozada-Oliva's apocalyptic debut novel in prose is an ode to complicated family dynamics, the overwhelming ways love can consume and eat us alive.'—Pamela Avila, USA TodayYour granddaughters are lost, Candelaria. Bianca, the brainy archaeologist, had to forfeit her life's work in Guatemala after her advisor seduced and deserted her. Paola, missing for over a decade, resurfaces in Boston as a brainwashed wellness cultist named Zoe. And Candy, the youngest, is a recovering addict who finds herself pregnant by a man she's not even sure ever existed. None of this concerns you of course, until a cataclysmic earthquake hits Boston. Now you must traverse the crumbling city to reach the Watertown Mall Old Country Buffet—for a reason you still cannot disclose—battling strange entities and your own strange past to save your granddaughters and possibly the world.Author of Dreaming of You Melissa Lozada-Oliva delivers an unsettling, raucous debut novel written with tongue-in-cheek humor and sharp cultural criticism that unearths one troubled family's legacy, feasting on diasporic identity politics and examining the limits of bodily autonomy and the dangers of wanting to belong at any cost.A sweeping, mystical novel following three generations of women as they grapple with muddled pasts and predetermined futures, Candelaria is a story of love that eats us alive.

From the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future, where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.WELCOME TO THE FUTURE.There are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago, and now people live a simpler life. Then thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. It's a mysterious mission known only as Project F. It's advanced, it's scientific, and it's going to change the world. It's exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of.And what is adventure without a little danger, right? But how much danger is Keith willing to risk? For himself? For his family? For his community? For the entire world…?Jeanne DuPrau's The City of Ember was an instant hit when it arrived on bookshelves. It has become a modern classic beloved by readers selling hundreds of thousands of copies a year! In her latest novel, she explores timely questions about the Earth and our use of its resources. A bold novel, Project F asks how much you are willing to risk to save the future.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls returns to North Bath, in upstate New York, and to the characters that captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of readers in his beloved best sellers Nobody's Fool and Everybody's Fool.“Sumptuous, spirited... [Russo] paints a shining fresco of a working-class community...” —The New York Times •'Another instant classic, filled with Russo's witty dialogue and warm understanding of human foibles.'—People MagazineTen years after the death of the magnetic Donald “Sully” Sullivan, the town of North Bath is going through a major transition as it is annexed by its much wealthier neighbor, Schuyler Springs. Peter, Sully's son, is still grappling with his father's tremendous legacy as well as his relationship to his own son, Thomas, wondering if he has been all that different a father than Sully was to him.Meanwhile, the towns'newly consolidated police department falls into the hands of Charice Bond, after the resignation of Doug Raymer, the former North Bath police chief and Charice's ex-lover. When a decomposing body turns up in the abandoned hotel situated between the two towns, Charice and Raymer are drawn together again and forced to address their complicated attraction to one another. Across town, Ruth, Sully's married ex-lover, and her daughter Janey struggle to understand Janey's daughter, Tina, and her growing obsession with Peter's other son, Will. Amidst the turmoil, the town's residents speculate on the identity of the unidentified body, and wonder who among their number could have disappeared unnoticed.Infused with all the wry humor and shrewd observations that Russo is known for, Somebody's Fool is another classic from a modern master.

Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction Inseparable when they were girls but now estranged, cousins Akorfa and Selasi have to repair the silences between them or lose each other forever in this moving novel set in Ghana and America from the author of Reese's Book Club pick His Only Wife: “Stunning” (Destiny O. Birdsong, author of Nobody's Magic) When Selasi and Akorfa were young girls in Ghana, they were more than just cousins; they were inseparable. Selasi was exuberant and funny, Akorfa quiet and studious. They would do anything for each other, imploring their parents to let them be together, sharing their secrets and desires and private jokes. Then Selasi begins to change, becoming hostile and quiet; her grades suffer and she builds a space around herself, shutting Akorfa out. Meanwhile, Akorfa is accepted to an American university with the goal of becoming a doctor. Although hopeful that she can create a fuller life as a woman in America, she discovers the insidious ways that racism places obstacles in her path once she leaves Ghana. It takes a crisis to bring the friends back together, with Selasi's secret revealed and Akorfa forced to reckon with her role in their estrangement. A riveting depiction of class and family in Ghana, a compelling exploration of memory, and an eye-opening story of life as an African-born woman in the United States, Nightbloom is above all a gripping and beautifully written novel attesting to the strength of female bonds in the face of societies that would prefer to silence women.

For readers of Isabel Allende, Gabriela Garcia, and Julia Alvarez, the story of a woman who must fight for her love and her child in a Cuba suffocated by oppression A free spirit who spends time near the port of Havana, where her friend Osiris is known as the “Greek sailormen's whore,” teenager Zé becomes pregnant after a brief love affair with a captain's son her age. By the time she realizes her condition, the ship has left and the boy is gone. In her father's Cuba, an unwed teenage mother is a source of scandal and shame and a threat to his ambitions in the Party. He disowns her and brutally throws her out of her home. Led by her mother, she leaves the city for refuge in Matanzas, a university town rich in Afro-Cuban culture, where her mother's sister, a music scholar, lives and where she will raise her child mentored by these three older women—aunt, mother, and Osiris. Years later, Zé's son, Petros, has become a world-class musician bridging Cuban and Greek traditions, while Zé has become a scholar herself. When a recording executive invites Petros to give concerts in Greece, Zé seeks permission from the authorities to leave the island and accompany him. Secretly—a secret they guard from the authorities and her father, now a Party stalwart—they both nourish the hope of somehow finding Petros's father and Zé's one great, lost love. With echoes of the breakout novel that made Zoé Valdés an international literary star, A Greek Love is a tale of passion, endurance, and hope—and a woman's tenacious love.

An NPR Best Book of the YearBy the'master of thinly veiled secrets often kept by women who rage underneath their delicate exteriors'(Kirkus Reviews), Beware the Woman is Megan Abbott at the height of her game.Honey, I just want you to have everything you ever wanted. That's what Jacy's mom always told her. And Jacy felt like she finally did. Newly married and with a baby on the way, Jacy and her new husband, Jed, embark on their first road trip together to visit his father, Dr. Ash, in Michigan's far-flung Upper Peninsula. The moment they arrive at the cottage snug within the lush woods, Jacy feels bathed in love by the warm and hospitable Dr. Ash, if less so by his house manager, the enigmatic Mrs. Brandt.But their Edenic first days take a turn when Jacy has a health scare. Swiftly, vacation activities are scrapped, and all eyes are on Jacy's condition. Suddenly, whispers about Jed's long-dead mother and complicated family history seem to eerily impinge upon the present, and Jacy begins to feel trapped in the cottage, her every move surveilled, her body under the looking glass. But are her fears founded or is it simply paranoia, or cabin fever, or—as is suggested to her—a stubborn refusal to take necessary precautions? The dense woods surrounding the cottage are full of dangers, but are the greater ones inside?

It's 1982. The Knighton women, all living under one roof, are about to be struck with dance marathon fever... Holly, aged twelve, is the youngest of the Knighton clan, and has got her sights set on becoming the best dancer Australia has ever seen. But to do that, she will need to win the dance marathon in front of a crowd of elite tap royalty. Everything is going to plan, until Gran decides the marathon is the latest focus of her activism, bringing the women's movement's progressive values to Adelaide's premier social event of the year. Even worse for Holly, her mother, Lucy, is on the precipice of moving in with the dreaded Weasel Features, who has made his disdain for Holly no secret. Meanwhile Greaty, the matriarch of the family, has got her hands full rewriting the rules of The Women's Annual, weighing up time-honoured traditions of housekeeping and reflecting on what makes a woman's life her own, rather than at the beck and call of society's rules – and men. Bring on a generational conflict that'll leave sequins on the dancefloor. A story about family, the changing lives of women in the 20th century, and the joy of fulfilling one's purpose and dreams, The Knighton Women's Compendium is the heartwarming story of the summer. Praise for The Knighton Women's Compendium'a cleverly conceived and uplifting novel that weaves one girl's odyssey into a reflection on how feminism and the women's experiences that have shaped it, changes over time'– The Age ‘An engrossing family saga.'- Who Magazine

A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • An enchanting novel about Ro, a woman tossed overboard by heartbreak and loss, who has to find her way back to stable shores with the help of a giant Pacific octopus at the mall aquarium where she works.“Immersively beautiful.... A kaleidoscope of originality.'—Weike Wang, acclaimed author of Joan is OkayRo is stuck. She's just entered her thirties, she's estranged from her mother, and her boyfriend has just left her to join a mission to Mars. Her days are spent dragging herself to her menial job at the aquarium, and her nights are spent drinking sharktinis (Mountain Dew and copious amounts of gin, plus a hint of jalapeño). With her best friend pulling away to focus on her upcoming wedding, Ro's only companion is Dolores, a giant Pacific octopus who also happens to be Ro's last remaining link to her father, a marine biologist who disappeared while on an expedition when Ro was a teenager.When Dolores is sold to a wealthy investor intent on moving her to a private aquarium, Ro finds herself on the precipice of self-destruction. Wading through memories of her youth, Ro realizes she can either lose herself in the undertow of reminiscence, or finally come to terms with her childhood trauma, recommit to those around her, and find her place in an ever-changing world.

In this Southern thriller, two families grapple with the aftermath of a murder in their small Arkansas town.After his son is convicted of capital murder, Vietnam War veteran Jeremiah Fitzjurls takes over the care of his granddaughter, Joanna, raising her with as much warmth as can be found in an Ozark junkyard outfitted to be an armory. He teaches her how to shoot and fight, but there is not enough training in the world to protect her when the dreaded Ledfords, notorious meth dealers and fanatical white supremacists, come to collect on Joanna as payment for a long-overdue blood debt.Headed by rancorous patriarch Bunn and smooth-talking, erudite Evail, the Ledfords have never forgotten what the Fitzjurls family did to them, and they will not be satisfied until they have taken an eye for an eye. As they seek revenge, and as Jeremiah desperately searches for his granddaughter, their narratives collide in this immersive story about family and how far some will go to honor, defend—or in some cases, destroy it.

Set sail for the breathtaking island of Jersey in this gorgeous, romantic seriesPeople say that it's hard not to fall in love living on the sunny island of Jersey, but for Bea Philips, still reeling from a divorce and the loss of her beloved godmother, she's not sure she can find the time.While her soon-to-be-ex-husband is trying to take away the home she grew up in, surly but attractive builder Luke is doing it up. Her old flame Tom has just turned up as her new manager at the office, and she has no idea what the mysterious Jersey Kiss is that her godmother has bequeathed to her...Is life going to give Bea a break, so she can keep her dream home, and maybe fall in love?A charming romance perfect for fans of Jessica Redland and Phillipa Ashley.Readers love Georgina Troy!'A gorgeous beachside setting, divine ice-cream sundaes, and a scorching summer love story - this book has it all!'Christina Jones'I thoroughly enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of Prosecco!'Kirsty Greenwood'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer read'Karen Clarke'I live by the sea and felt like running down to the beach after reading this book to get that island feel! Thoroughly recommended'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Fabulous writing, a great book to loose yourself in and some brilliant characters. I couldn't put the book down'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPreviously published as A Jersey Kiss.

La Rochelle, 1740. Après des études de droit, Jean Claude Panet s'engage dans la marine et s'embarque à bord du navire Rubis, direction Nouvelle-France. Au terme d'une pénible traversée, au cours de laquelle on dénombre près de deux cents morts, le jeune homme arrive finalement à Québec. Remerciant toujours la Providence d'être encore de ce monde alors que tant de ses co-passagers ont succombé au choléra, il s'adapte peu à peu à sa nouvelle vie. Après avoir décroché un poste dans un bureau de notaires, il fait la connaissance de la charmante fille d'un notable de la ville, Marie-Louise Barolet. Convaincu d'avoir déniché la perle rare qu'il cherchait pour fonder une famille, il entame bientôt des fréquentations qui confirmeront leur amour réciproque. Destiné à une brillante carrière, Jean Claude est de tous les événements importants de Québec, épaulé par son épouse qui veille sur leurs nombreux enfants. Leur quotidien sera successivement marqué par le conflit entre les Anglais et les Français, la bataille des plaines d'Abraham et le changement de régime. Plus d'une fois, ils devront faire preuve de courage devant l'adversité et les difficultés qui se multiplient pendant cette période charnière. Le destin des Panet doit s'accomplir…

Bulle. Une ville en plein cœur de l'Amérique où s'affichent le bonheur et le progrès des années prospères du baby boom. Sur une famille nombreuse règne un père dominateur, blagueur et bête sociale. S'étant débarrassé de racines trop encombrantes, ce grand petit coq rayonne, comme son pays, avec sa force et son originalité ostentatoire. Son fils s'adresse à lui, pesant le poids de leur héritage commun et du secret paternel. De même souche, leurs masculinités et leurs identités s'entrechoquent dans un récit d'affiliations et de désaffiliations où le fils résiste autrement que son père à son éducation et à un destin tout tracé.

November 1989. The Berlin Wall has just fallen when the East German couple Inge und Walter set out for life in the West. Their son Carl heads to Berlin where he discovers anarchy, love and poetry. Musical and incantatory, Seiler's novel Star 111 tells of the search for authentic existence and also of a family which must find its way back together.

A laugh-out-loud fake dating romantic comedy from MILLION-COPY bestseller Portia MacIntosh!Cara and Millsy have broken up... sort of.After years of being everyone's favourite couple, always up for a party and having fun wherever they go, things have fizzled out.But when they realise they have a whole calendar of events and celebrations with friends and family coming up, Cara and Millsy can't face letting them down.So they decide to make a pact: just convince everyone they're as madly in love as ever and get through the festivities without causing suspicion, and then deal with the break up in the new year. How hard can it be...?Swept up in the festive spirit, will Cara and Millsy fake it til they make it? Or will they realise they are meant to be after all...?Join MILLION-COPY bestseller Portia MacIntosh for the ultimate fake relationship romantic comedy. If you loved The Plus One Pact, you can't miss this!Praise for Portia MacIntosh:'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.'Shari Low'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.'Holly Martin'The queen of rom com!'Rebecca Raisin‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.'Mandy Baggot'A fun, fabulous 5 star rom com!'Sandy Barker on Your Place or Mine?'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read'Rachel Dove on Your Place or Mine?'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!'Laura Carter on Fake It Or Leave It'A hilarious, roaringly fun, feel good, sexy read. I LOVED it!'Holly Martin on Honeymoon For One'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.'Jessica Redland on Honeymoon for One'A feel good, funny and well written book. I read it in 2 days and enjoyed every second!'A.L. Michael on Honeymoon for One'Super-romantic and full of festive spirit. I loved it!'Mandy Baggot on Stuck On You

Step back into the waning years of Queen Victoria's reign, and enter the gritty industrial world of Darlaston, where the Fisher family's ironmaster legacy is at a crossroads. In THE REBELS by Henry Treece, the Fisher family is caught between two worlds. Once unpretentious, strong, and tough, the Fishers now strive for a life of comfortable Victorian gentility. But can they shed the dust and forge of their ancestors without losing themselves in the process?

La aclamada autora de Soñar en cubano nos entrega la continuación de su novela, donde le sigue la pista a cuatro generaciones de la familia del Pino a través de los tumultuosos panoramas contemporáneos de Cuba, Estados Unidos, Alemania y Rusia. Celia del Pino, matriarca de una extensa familia cubana, ha visto a sus descendientes migrar a todas partes del mundo, luchando por comprender sus identidades transnacionales y las tensas relaciones entre unos y otros. En Berlín, el carismático pero conflictivo Ivanito se presenta en el escenario con su personalidad de drag queen, mientras se siente acosado por el fantasma de su madre. Pilar Puente, a la deriva en Los Ángeles, es una escultora y madre soltera con problemas financieros. La prima de Ivanito, Irina, se ha convertido en la acaudalada dueña de una empresa de lencería en Moscú, pero aún se siente profundamente sola tras la muerte de sus padres y el distanciamiento de su herencia cubana. Mientras tanto, en La Habana, Celia se prepara para reunirse con su amante perdido, Gustavo, y se pregunta si la edad y las décadas separados habrán alterado el vínculo que los unía. Alejados de sus raíces cubanas, pero sintiendo todavía la ineludible atracción de la isla, Ivanito y su familia intentan descubrir el lugar al que pertenecen, y junto a quién. A lo largo de un año memorable, cada uno lidiará con su historia mientras son llamados a Berlín para una última y explosiva reunión. Situada veinte años después de los eventos de Soñar en cubano, la nueva novela de Cristina García es una historia épica sobre la familia, la devoción y la búsqueda eterna del hogar.