the girls emma cline

VINTAGE CLASSICS'' AMERICAN GOTHIC SERIESSpine-tingling, mind-altering and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics.A gripping and dark fictionalised account of life inside the Manson family from one of the most exciting young voices in fiction.If you''re lost, they''ll find you...Evie Boyd is fourteen and desperate to be noticed.It''s the summer of 1969 and restless, empty days stretch ahead of her. Until she sees them. The girls. Hair long and uncombed, jewelry catching the sun. And at their centre, Suzanne, black-haired and beautiful.If not for Suzanne, she might not have gone. But, intoxicated by her and the life she promises, Evie follows the girls back to the decaying ranch where they live.Was there a warning? A sign of what was coming? Or did Evie know already that there was no way back?''Taut, beautiful and savage, Cline''s novel demands your attention'' Guardian

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A gripping and dark fictionalised account of life inside the Manson family.If you’re lost, they’ll find you…Evie Boyd is fourteen and desperate to be noticed.It’s the summer of 1969 and restless, empty days stretch ahead of her. Until she sees them. The girls. Hair long and uncombed, jewellery catching the sun. And at their centre, Suzanne, black-haired and beautiful.If not for Suzanne, she might not have gone. But, intoxicated by her and the life she promises, Evie follows the girls back to the decaying ranch where they live.Was there a warning? A sign of what was coming? Or did Evie know already that there was no way back?‘Taut, beautiful and savage, Cline’s novel demands your attention’ Guardian

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'Sultry and engrossing... Take it to the beach and savour every page' ObserverSummer's almost over and Alex is no longer welcome...Alex is a young woman teetering on the edge. Behind on her rent and with nothing to keep her in New York she agrees to spend August by the beach, in the lavish house of the older man she's been seeing.After one misstep at a dinner party she's dismissed with a ride to the station and a ticket back to the city. But Alex decides to stay on the island, charming her way into the lives of the dazzlingly wealthy set who live there and leaving a trail of destruction behind her. Just how long can she keep going before she's found out?'A delicious, dark-sided novel' Guardian'Eerily captivating' Elle 'Compulsively readable' Independent

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**A heart-warming and inspiring story of incredible women on the home-front during World War II from the author of The Bomb Girls**Can four girls protect a whole country? It''s 1941 and the country has been turned upside down. For the aristocratic Walsingham family this means being pushed unceremoniously upstairs while their grand home is taken over by the Army. But for newcomers Ava and Maudie this is a chance to get something more from life. They are at Walsingham Hall to become code girls and break German encryptions. So being sent downstairs to work in the kitchens isn''t exactly what they had in mind. But they do their duty, make new friends and soon even romance looks to be on the horizon. Though life is tough, it has never been more exciting. Meanwhile, upstairs, Lord Walsingham is hiding something. And Maudie and the girls realize that the safety of their country might actually be in their hands after all . . . *PREORDER THE BOMB GIRLS SECRETS NOW*Praise for The Code GirlsFeisty young women, a country house in wartime and a scheming aristocrat - all ingredients for a cracking story with truly endearing characters - Annie Murray, bestselling author of, Now The War Is OverPraise for Daisy Styles''A great read that I think will appeal to fans of wartime sagas and authors like Donna Douglas . . . From dances to disasters, encounters with handsome Yanks, rationing and relationships, The Bomb Girls has all the ingredients of an excellent wartime drama and I thoroughly enjoyed it!'' Onemorepage.com''The story is full of drama, love, heartbreak, friendship and in some part some comedy . . . It''s full of twist and turns and is a real page turner'' LaurahbookblogHere''s what the early readers are saying . . . ''Loved, loved, loved it! ... Cannot wait to read more by this author''''This story tells the story of four very different young girls and how they come together to help the war effect in their own way . . . would highly recommend to others''''A beautifully written book ... An excellent read, from the relationships, the cooking, the love interests and the way war affected everyone''s lives. A must read!''''This book had me gripped from the first page and I had it read in one sitting''''I really loved these characters, they were feisty and believable. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone who enjoys wartime stories. This is one of the best''''I really enjoyed Daisy Styles The Bomb Girls so was overjoyed to find she had written another set in the same era ... a really good story with interesting likable characters''''The storyline was exciting, the characters so interesting and the era well descripted. I would definitely recommend this book''''Fab book!''''Fantastic ... This was full of twists, turns, ups and downs; a real rollercoaster. Loved the plot and loved all the characters. Highly recommended''''I absolutely love these type of books and this one certainly was a great read.. Actually no it wasn''t just great it was fantastic''

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''Completely original, quietly chilling. Mean Girls meets We Were Liars in this compelling, cat-and-mouse thriller featuring enemies made, secrets kept, and tables turned'' LISA GARDNERIf Heathers met The Secret History . . . a darkly gripping coming-of-age story in which friendships can turn deadly in a school which hides devastating secrets. Perfect for fans of My Dark Vanessa. .................It''s 1991, and at the St. Ambrose School for Girls, the exquisite Greta Stanhope reigns supreme. She''s rich, beautiful - and malicious. Sarah Taylor is the new girl at St. Ambrose. Exiled to the elite New England boarding school, Sarah finds the girls here are glossy and sharp-tongued. Withdrawn, prickly and fragile, she doesn''t fit in. Greta won''t let Sarah forget that she''ll never be one of them. But Sarah is determined not to give Greta the satisfaction of breaking her. Yet the line between teenage rivalry and something much darker is thin. When someone ends up dead, Sarah finds herself unravelling. Just how far will she go to protect her own secrets? And is she prepared for what the other girls will do to do the same?Deliciously dark and razor-sharp, The St. Ambrose School for Girls is a compulsive novel that will stay with you long after you turn the last page..................Praise for The St. Ambrose School for Girls:''An intricate, unflinching portrait of growing up, fitting in, and speaking out. The St. Ambrose School for Girls is both a taut thriller and a study on the intensity of teenage relationships and coming-of-age emotions. With its vivid campus setting, twisty mystery, and cast of complicated female characters, this story will burrow into readers'' heads and stay there'' LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here''Mental health, friendship, loyalty, jealousy, corruption, and love all have a place in this highly recommended novel that takes readers on a roller-coaster of events and emotions that the characters experience'' Library Journal (starred review)''Ward tells the story of a vulnerable teen struggling to fit in at a tony boarding school with deep compassion and a lyrical ferocity. A riveting, twisty read'' FIONA DAVIS, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace

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Winner of the Book of the Year at The Isle of Wight Book Awards''As immersive and compelling as the girls themselves. You will get lost in their lives, and want to stay with them forever’ Jennie Godfrey‘A dazzlingly layered family portrait with a mystery at its heart, complete with a cast of characters who feel so real’ Claire Daverley‘A story full of secrets, the weight of family expectations and the love that binds us together, this is a brilliantly readable debut’ Fabulous‘A glamorous family drama… If you love books about rich, beautiful people behaving badly… then you are going to adore The Garnett Girls’Red****Love makes you do things you never thought you were capable of…Margo and Richard’s love affair was fiery, forbidden and all-consuming, but ultimately doomed. When it imploded, Margo was left broken.Margo never spoke a word about the man who abandoned his young family so easily. She’s forged a new life which she’s determined to live her own way, despite the disapproval of her daughters.Her eldest, Rachel longs to escape the responsibility of caring for Sandcove, the crumbling house where she and her sisters were left to run wild.Dreamy Imogen should be getting ready for her wedding but is feeling a dangerous connection to a beautiful stranger.And the youngest of the three, wild, passionate Sacha, is carrying a secret from their past that will shake the family to its core…The Garnett Girls is the Sunday Times bestselling debut which asks whether children can ever be free of the mistakes of their parents.****Readers love The Garnett Girls!''It''s hard to believe this is actually the author''s debut… Brilliant, often moving, constantly relatable tale of family, relationships and heartbreak'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A wonderfully immersive read. It’s beautifully written – a family drama with a hint of intrigue'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The Garnett Girls is a glorious family saga which swept me along, riding the highs and the lows of the three sisters… I felt like I was sitting around a table with friends'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I was completely immersed in the Garnett girls'' world. I still find myself thinking of each of them even after finishing the book… Loved it!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐****Praise for The Garnett Girls:''A rare and wonderful delight’ Lucy Foley‘I adored it’ Bryony Gordon‘A delicious read’ Rachel Joyce‘Richly drawn’ Patrick Gale‘What a gem of a book!’ Erica James‘A smashing debut exploring the secrets every family keeps’ Daisy Goodwin‘Pure pleasure’ Emma Stonex‘Beautifully written’ Jill Mansell‘A wonderfully woven tale of love, friendship and family’ Catherine Alliott

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“This book is a game changer for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. This book will help millions of families, like hers, like yours, like mine, like everyone’s. It’s a book for our time.” – Maria ShriverFrom Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, a deeply personal and richly compassionate supportive guide that helps caregivers care for themselves while they navigate a loved one''s dementia.The day Emma Heming Willis’ husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), all they were given was a pamphlet and told to check back in a few months. With no hope or direction, Emma walked out of that doctor’s appointment frozen with fear, confusion and a sense that her world had just fallen apart.In fact, it had. Bruce and Emma had their story written, their future mapped out. Yet all those dreams crumbled with that diagnosis, and Emma felt alone and more isolated than ever. How would she care for her husband while parenting their young daughters?At that devastating time, Emma just wanted someone who''d been through it to tell her, “This feels terrible right now. Your life is in shambles. But it’s going to be okay. Here are some things to think about and put in place so you cannot just survive but thrive.”With The Unexpected Journey, Emma has written the book she wishes she’d been handed on the day of Bruce’s diagnosis: a supportive guide to navigating the complicated, heartbreaking, and transformative experience that is caregiving for your loved one. Weaving her personal journey as a care partner with the latest research and insights from the world’s top dementia, caregiving, and integrative experts she offers the guidance and wisdom caregivers everywhere so desperately need to hear, including:A diagnosis isn’t just a label, it’s a starting point. It helps you better understand your person’s behavior and respond with more clarity and compassion.Taking care of yourself is not optional; it''s mandatory. It will make you a better care partner. It’s not selfish, it’s self-preserving.You don’t have a choice about being on the dementia caregiving journey. But you do have a choice in terms of how you approach it and reframe it.Caregivers are human so you aren’t always going to be patient and selfless. You have challenges and struggle with conflicting emotions and that’s okay.Ultimately, The Unexpected Journey shows you how to care for yourself while doing one of the hardest, most heartbreaking jobs in the world. Because if you don’t take care of yourself, you are not going to be able to look after anyone else—especially your loved one with dementia.For anyone caregiving for a loved one with any form of dementia, and even for those caregiving for other conditions, The Unexpected Journey shows that you are not alone. As Emma writes, “I know that no two caregiving journeys are the same, but we are connected by the same unchosen thread. It’s not an easy path for you, your loved one or your family. But I’m here to let you know that you are not alone, and, in time, you will find your footing, and a way forward."

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“This book is a game changer for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. This book will help millions of families, like hers, like yours, like mine, like everyone’s. It’s a book for our time.” – Maria ShriverFrom Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, a deeply personal and richly compassionate supportive guide that helps caregivers care for themselves while they navigate a loved one''s dementia.The day Emma Heming Willis’ husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), all they were given was a pamphlet and told to check back in a few months. With no hope or direction, Emma walked out of that doctor’s appointment frozen with fear, confusion and a sense that her world had just fallen apart.In fact, it had. Bruce and Emma had their story written, their future mapped out. Yet all those dreams crumbled with that diagnosis, and Emma felt alone and more isolated than ever. How would she care for her husband while parenting their young daughters?At that devastating time, Emma just wanted someone who''d been through it to tell her, “This feels terrible right now. Your life is in shambles. But it’s going to be okay. Here are some things to think about and put in place so you cannot just survive but thrive.”With The Unexpected Journey, Emma has written the book she wishes she’d been handed on the day of Bruce’s diagnosis: a supportive guide to navigating the complicated, heartbreaking, and transformative experience that is caregiving for your loved one. Weaving her personal journey as a care partner with the latest research and insights from the world’s top dementia, caregiving, and integrative experts she offers the guidance and wisdom caregivers everywhere so desperately need to hear, including:A diagnosis isn’t just a label, it’s a starting point. It helps you better understand your person’s behavior and respond with more clarity and compassion.Taking care of yourself is not optional; it''s mandatory. It will make you a better care partner. It’s not selfish, it’s self-preserving.You don’t have a choice about being on the dementia caregiving journey. But you do have a choice in terms of how you approach it and reframe it.Caregivers are human so you aren’t always going to be patient and selfless. You have challenges and struggle with conflicting emotions and that’s okay.Ultimately, The Unexpected Journey shows you how to care for yourself while doing one of the hardest, most heartbreaking jobs in the world. Because if you don’t take care of yourself, you are not going to be able to look after anyone else—especially your loved one with dementia.For anyone caregiving for a loved one with any form of dementia, and even for those caregiving for other conditions, The Unexpected Journey shows that you are not alone. As Emma writes, “I know that no two caregiving journeys are the same, but we are connected by the same unchosen thread. It’s not an easy path for you, your loved one or your family. But I’m here to let you know that you are not alone, and, in time, you will find your footing, and a way forward."

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GOLD. THEFT. MURDER. A ROAD TRIP TO DIE FOR.''An unrelenting page-turner'' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END''A triumph'' THE i''The real star is the desolate Outback'' THE TIMES''Thrilling . . . It left me breathless'' ALEX MARWOOD, author of THE WICKED GIRLS''Perfectly paced'' SCOTSMAN''Razor-sharp wit meets pumping action'' FEMI KAYODE, author of LIGHTSEEKERS''Beautifully done'' LITERARY REVIEW''A thrilling cross-country chase through remote Australia'' SUNDAY POST''A breathless Outback chase'' THE AGE____________Charlie and Nao are strangers from different sides of the tracks. They should never have met, but one devastating incident binds them together forever.A man is dead and now they are unwilling accomplices in his murder there''s only one thing to do: hit the road in the victim''s twin cab ute, with a bag of stolen gold stashed under the passenger seat.Suddenly outlaws, Nao and Charlie must make their way across Australia''s remote outback using only their wits to survive. They''ll do whatever it takes to evade capture and escape with their lives . . .Thelma & Louise for a new generation, No Country for Girls is a gritty, twisty road-trip thriller that follows two young women on the run across the harsh, unforgiving landscape of Australia.__________What readers are saying about No Country for Girls''What an incredible, high octane, thrilling ride this book is!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088''I desperately wanted to know what happens next'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088''I loved the characters and the setting, which was described with vivid and rich imagery'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088''Incredibly well plotted'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088''Tense and thrilling . . . Highly recommended, there are absolutely no slow bits to this story'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088

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GOLD. THEFT. MURDER. A ROAD TRIP TO DIE FOR.Winner of the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing PrizeShortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger AwardShortlisted for the Davitt Award for Best Adult Crime NovelShortlisted for the ACWA Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime FictionLonglisted for the Authors'' Club Best First Novel Award Longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize''An unrelenting page-turner'' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END''A triumph'' THE i''The real star is the desolate Outback'' THE TIMES''Thrilling . . . It left me breathless'' ALEX MARWOOD, author of THE WICKED GIRLS''Perfectly paced'' SCOTSMAN''Razor-sharp wit meets pumping action'' FEMI KAYODE, author of LIGHTSEEKERS''Beautifully done'' LITERARY REVIEW''A thrilling cross-country chase through remote Australia'' SUNDAY POST____________Charlie and Nao are strangers from different sides of the tracks. They should never have met, but one devastating incident binds them together forever.A man is dead and now they are unwilling accomplices in his murder there''s only one thing to do: hit the road in the victim''s twin cab ute, with a bag of stolen gold stashed under the passenger seat.Suddenly outlaws, Nao and Charlie must make their way across Australia''s remote outback using only their wits to survive. They''ll do whatever it takes to evade capture and escape with their lives . . .Thelma & Louise for a new generation, No Country for Girls is a gritty, twisty road-trip thriller that follows two young women on the run across the harsh, unforgiving landscape of Australia.__________What readers are saying about No Country for Girls''What an incredible, high octane, thrilling ride this book is!'' ''I desperately wanted to know what happens next'' ''I loved the characters and the setting, which was described with vivid and rich imagery'' ''Incredibly well plotted'' ''Tense and thrilling . . . Highly recommended, there are absolutely no slow bits to this story''

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Pakistani artist and activist Shehzil Malik’s empowering picture book celebrates girls carving out the right to ride bikes, in a society where it’s traditionally been only allowed for boys.Zoey has never ridden a bike, as most people in her part of the world feel it’s strictly for boys. So when Sophie and Maya invite her to ride with them in the park, and offer to teach her how, she’s beyond excited. And once she gets the hang of it, she falls in love with the feeling of flying on her bike. But when the girls decide to leave the security of the park and venture into the city, it does not go smoothly—the people are not used to seeing girls riding bikes! Could Zoey’s dad be right that it’s not safe for girls to ride? Or is there something the friends can do to challenge the status quo about girls on bikes?Inspired by the author’s experiences, this empowering story shows that while the rights some of us might take for granted aren’t enjoyed by everyone, change is possible!

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Bestseller in ''Books on Self-esteem and Self-reliance for Young Adults'' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024"... this book is a MUST if you have a growing girl." - online customer review"Some things are super scary especially for a 9-year-old but reading this together, I felt, let her know that she could talk to me about anything." - online customer review"It has everything a girl needs to understand their body and mood changes as they experience this new stage of their lives." - online customer review"A very gentle and friendly guide to growing up." - online customer review"The illustrations are all child-appropriate and the level of detail is set just right." - online customer review"Opens the door for conversations about the changes they are and will be going through." - online customer reviewA sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger girls.A friendly, reassuring and positive guide for girls as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from periods and breast development to body hair and personal hygiene, puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik addresses any worries that girls may have relating to what is ''normal''. She reassures readers and booststheir confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.The Girls'' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such as body image, self-esteem and how puberty affects boys, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.Contents include:- What is puberty?- Your puberty timeline- Breasts and bras- Same age, different stage- Skin changes- Sweats, smells and personal hygiene- Hair in new places- Changes down below- What are periods?- The practical side of periods- Managing periods- Sex explained- Making babies- New feelings- Managing your moods- Healthy eating- The power of exercise- Self-esteem and body image- Privacy and your body- Puberty for boys- Boys have worries, too

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''Lively . . . in giving us the daily details of their lives in the women''s own voices Dunlop does them and us a fine service'' New Statesman''Dunlop is engaging in her personal approach. Her obvious feminine empathy with the venerable ladies she spoke to gives her book an immediacy and intimacy.'' Daily Mail''An in-depth picture of life in Britain''s wartime intelligence centre . . . The result is fascinating, and is made all the more touching by the developing friendships between Dunlop and her interviewees.'' Financial TimesThe Bletchley Girls weaves together the lives of fifteen women who were all selected to work in Britain''s most secret organisation - Bletchley Park. It is their story, told in their voices; Tessa met and talked to 15 veterans, often visiting them several times. Firm friendships were made as their epic journey unfolded on paper.The scale of female involvement in Britain during the Second World War wasn''t matched in any other country. From 8 million working women just over 7000 were hand-picked to work at Bletchley Park and its outstations. There had always been girls at the Park but soon they outnumbered the men three to one.A refugee from Belgium, a Scottish debutante, a Jewish 14-year-old, and a factory worker from Northamptonshire - the Bletchley Girls confound stereotypes. But they all have one common bond, the war and their highly confidential part in it. In the middle of the night, hunched over meaningless pieces of paper, tending mind-blowing machines, sitting listening for hours on end, theirs was invariably confusing, monotonous and meticulous work, about which they could not breathe a word.By meeting and talking to these fascinating female secret-keepers who are still alive today, Tessa Dunlop captures their extraordinary journeys into an adult world of war, secrecy, love and loss. Through the voices of the women themselves, this is a portrait of life at Bletchley Park beyond the celebrated code-breakers, it''s the story of the girls behind Britain''s ability to consistently out-smart the enemy, and an insight into the women they have become.

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Cosy up with the heartwarming and festive wartime story of a group of women finding joy in troubled times, from the beloved Bomb Girls series''It made me smile and it made me cry'' 5***** Reader Review ''An absolute joy to read'' Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Homefront Girls''Wonderful writing which brought history alive'' 5***** Reader Review _________ In times of trouble, can wishes come true? . . . A factory floor might not be their first choice of a place to spend Christmas but pulling together and making do is exactly where the Bomb Girls shine. Gladys, back from singing for the troops in Europe, quietly takes her place on the cordite line. Her old friends are determined to bring back her spark while they work hard to help their country. But what dark secret lies in Gladys''s heart?Will the girls see out another year in a country at war?And, if everyone does their bit, despite the worry, pain and toil, will the Bomb Girls be able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas for all? _________ ''A cracking story with truly endearing characters'' Annie Murray, bestselling author of Now the War is Over ''What a page turner'' 5***** Reader Review ''Couldn''t put this book down'' 5***** Reader Review

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‘Dark, timely and thought-provoking’ THE SUN‘Set to be a big summer hit’ THE INDEPENDENT‘A gripping read that is visceral and raw. Buy it’ GLAMOURThe last time Rachel saw the girls, they were teenagers island-hopping in Greece: making friends, finding love. One golden summer. Now in her thirties, she’s never been able to forget the man she fell in love with back then. Even though he is almost twenty years older than her. Even though she hasn’t seen him since and she’s now married to someone else. And when she crosses paths with one of the girls, she’s confronted with a truth that’s much darker than she ever realized. What really happened to them all that summer? What if everything she remembers is a lie?**********For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, The Girls of Summer is a bold compulsive exploration of sex, power and consent, and what happens when we revisit the past with rose-tinted glasses. 'Reminiscent of HBO's hit The White Lotus... The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa' BOOKLIST'Packs an incredible punch' THE TIMES'Beautifully written, transportive, and thought-provoking' LUCY CLARKE, author of THE CASTAWAYS'A mesmerising, unsettling and gripping debut' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of RUN TIME***********Readers are talking about THE GIRLS OF SUMMER:* 'A superb debut that will linger with you for a long time after you have finished it. A powerful and resonating read.' * * * * ** 'Beautifully written with a tense, emotive plot' * * * * ** 'An excellent debut. Raw, real, and gut-wrenchingly familiar' * * * * ** 'Wow wow wow! It's one of those stories that stays with you' * * * * ** 'The writing is buttery smooth and brilliant' * * * * ** 'I couldn't put this book down, it should be added to everyone's reading list' * * * * ** 'Shocking, familiar, emotional, and raw. Just phenomenal' * * * * *

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THE NAIL-BITING THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE COUPLE AT NO 9 SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS SAFE. SO DID THE OTHERS . . .''Douglas''s best yet - an ingenious concept with a corker of a twist'' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, bestselling author of THAT NIGHT''An immersive page-turner with a twist I didn''t see coming'' SARAH VAUGHAN, bestselling author of LITTLE DISASTERS________ *CARER/COMPANION WANTED FOR ELDERLY LADY* *YOUNG FEMALE PREFERRED * COMPETITIVE SALARY* *ROOM AND BOARD INCLUDED* Una Richardson is devastated after the death of her mother. Hoping for a fresh start, she responds to an advertisement and steps into the rich, comforting world of elderly Mrs Elspeth McKenzie. But Elspeth''s home is not as safe as it seems. Kathryn, her cold and bitter daughter, resents Una''s presence. More disturbing is the evidence suggesting two girls lived here before. What happened to the girls? Why will the McKenzies not talk about them? As the walls close in around her, Una fears she''ll end up just like the other girls . . . ________ ''A thriller that will leave you in a spin'' Sun ''A chilling novel. Very hard to put down'' Gilly MacMillan ''A wickedly clever page-turner of a psychothriller'' Emma Curtis ''If you like thrillers with plenty of killer twists and turns, then Just Like The Other Girls should definitely be high on your reading list'' My Weekly Praise for Claire Douglas: ''Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas'' TIM WEAVER, bestselling author of No One Home ''Tense, claustrophobic and gripping'' Paula Daly ''Absorbing and chilling'' Karen Perry ''Thrillingly tense and twisty'' B A Paris ''Kept me up last night - scary, twisty, all too believable'' Jane Corry

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Beautifully packaged reissue of one of Muriel Spark''s best loved novels, The Girls of Slender Means''Long ago in 1945 all the nice people in England were poor, allowing for exceptions''In the May of Teck Club - a London hostel ''three times window shattered since 1940 but never directly hit'' - the young lady residents do their best to act as if the war never happened. They practice elocution, and jostle one another over suitors and a single Schiaparelli gown. But behind the girls'' giddy literary and amorous peregrinations they hide some tragically painful secrets and wounds.''You girls are my vocation . . . I am dedicated to you in my prime''''Reading the novel as a young woman was a random gift; rereading it today is to encounter the rarest of fiction and to appreciate the early and enduring genius of Muriel Spark'' Carol Shields, Guardian''One of Spark''s most evocative novels'' Anne TaylorMuriel Spark was born and educated in Edinburgh. She was active in the field of creative writing since 1950, when she won a short-story writing competition in the Observer, and her many subsequent novels include Memento Mori (1959), The Ballad of Peckham Rye (1960), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961), The Girls of Slender Means (1963) and Aiding and Abetting (2000). She also wrote plays, poems, children''s books and biographies. She became Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1993, and died in 2006.

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London, 1918: the world is being torn apart by war, but for the girls of London’s Foyles bookshop, where there is friendship, there is hope… Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke and Elaine Everest. Ellen Beckford and her sister Mary are living under their father’s shadow. Before their beloved mother died, they had dreamed of bright futures, but torn apart by grief, Harold Beckford barely lets his daughters out of his sight. Then Harold is injured during a break-in at his office at London’s docklands, and can no longer work. And with prices rising and food scarce, Ellen has no choice but to defy her father’s rules and seek employment. She finds a position at London’s renowned Foyles bookshop, and the other shop girls quickly take her under their wing. But there are dark times ahead. Ellen’s father is accused of gathering intelligence from the docklands for the enemy, and the police seem determined to see him shot for spying. With the help of her new friends, can Ellen clear her father’s name and save her family from destitution?Praise for Elaine Roberts:'A delightful story of friendship, love and hope during the dark days of WW1' Elaine Everest'It’s great to be back at Foyles Bookshop in London during WW1. The shop girls stories have been told before so this time it’s the turn of the Beckford family. Ellen the eldest daughter has to take on more responsibilities as her Father is accused of spying. Lots of great characters as well as those you love to hate' Netgalley reviewer'A book about working in a bookshop just what I love. This is another wonderful family saga in this series. A quick read but, very enjoyable' Netgalley reviewer'Kept me enthralled from start to finish' Netgalley reviewer'Offers a heart-wrenching insight into how hard life was for the women left at home and how emotions ran high as war continued. A highly recommended read that will pull at your heartstrings' Netgalley reviewer'Was immediately drawn in to this story' Netgalley reviewer'A real heart-warming read. Great story and characters, would love a sequel' Netgalley reviewer'A strong start to what looks to be a trilogy of books about these women and I cannot wait to go back and see how they are all faring' Netgalley reviewer'Skilfully crafted characters and an exquisite storyline all kept my attention from the first page to the last' Netgalley reviewer'If you're looking for something to make you cry over your tea and warm your heart on a wintery morning, then this is a book you'll want to reach for' Netgalley reviewer'The author did an outstanding job of finding a niche in the saga genre' Netgalley reviewer'A richly drawn character study of different women coming of age during a time of much social and political upheaval' Netgalley reviewer'Poignant ... A brilliant start to a series. I can certainly recommend this to any reader who enjoys this genre' Netgalley reviewer'A phenomenal read ... A fantastic debut ... Rich in atmosphere and period detail and full of wonderful characters readers simply cannot help but care about!' Netgalley reviewer'A lovely, original story ... The historical details create a lush setting ... If there will be a sequel, I look forward to it!' Netgalley reviewer'The perfect book for book lovers who love to read about bookstores, those who love historical fiction set in WWI and those who enjoy stories of strong female friendships' Netgalley reviewer

Objev podobné jako A Wartime Welcome from the Foyles Bookshop Girls - Elaine Roberts

A unique, life-affirming memoir about the authorÂ’s friendship with two men living in Regent''s Park, London."IÂ’m not homeless: this is my home!"Nick points to the branches of the hornbeam under which we are standing, its leaves still glistening in the aftermath of the morning rain. On one of the lower branches sits a robin, joining our conversation. It seems to be saying: Why should anyone want to leave this place?Nick and Pascal live and sleep outside in central London. They are an unusual duo: Nick is an avid reader of history and philosophy able to converse on any topic; Pascal is quiet, spending much of his time lying still, communicating silently with birds and animals. They have lived alongside each other in LondonÂ’s streets for nearly two decades, yet do not identify as homeless. For the past five years they have taken shelter under the hornbeam trees in RegentÂ’s Park.Emma Tarlo first meets Nick and Pascal when out walking. Gradually through the sharing of food, conversation and life stories they develop a friendship. Emma is impressed by their unique way of experiencing both the hardship and pleasures of life outside, and their conversations under the open sky prompt Emma to question many things in her own life, transforming her understanding of what freedom might look like.Under the Hornbeams follows the seasons of a single year through sun, wind, rain and snow. Returning to the park almost daily, Emma meets the community of people, dogs and birds who gravitate around Nick and Pascal and discovers the precarious networks of giving and receiving that exist undetected in LondonÂ’s streets. The result is a life-affirming story that pays homage to the power of human connection and upturns many of our preconceptions about home, family, work and community. This is a book that will stay with you long after reading.

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In this fast-paced dark academia debut, a high school student is drawn into a secret society bent on uncovering the hidden truths of her elite Manhattan school. But as she digs deeper, she begins to suspect that the society’s mysterious leaders – possibly including her new girlfriend – may have far more sinister motives. When the first letter appears in Kay Anderson's locker, it carries one instruction: dye your hand blue. She definitely shouldn't follow it. Kay doesn't have time for secret societies: as a scholarship student at up-and-coming Manhattan prep school Davison High, she knows her job is to work hard, get into Northwestern, and ignore her wealthy classmates' fun-filled Instagram stories. Besides, her first and only real friend at Davison died suddenly last year. Still, Kay's intrigued, so she stains her palms with ink to join the mysterious Blue Hand Girls, sharing an unspoken thrill with the classmates who do the same. More letters show up, assigning risky initiation tasks, and Kay realises the group is set on exposing the shady business that Davison's founders would rather keep hidden – things that her dead friend might have known about. But the anonymous instructions also demand the girls reveal their own secrets, bonding them all too close to abandon the society. Soon Kay doesn't know who's more dangerous: the powerful people who run her school, or the Blue Hand Girls themselves. And then there's Zola Wolfe, the beautiful redhead in Kay's Calculus class, who's never been seen with a blue hand, and who just might become her girlfriend. Yet Kay can't help but wonder, even as she kisses her on the roof of Davison High, if Zola is the most dangerous of them all. Suspenseful and intriguing, this dark academia debut will have readers gripped with its fresh take on the genre and distinctive, voice-driven narrative. This is a young adult thrill ride not to be missed. TropesDark AcademiaQueer RomanceThrillerYoung Adult

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A New York Times BestsellerFour troubled friends,One murdered girl...and a dark fate that may leave them all doomed.Once Upon a Time meets Pretty Little Liars in this queer, dark academia story about four reimagined fairy tale heroines who must uncover their ancient curses before it''s too late.After the mysterious death of their best friend, Ella, Yuki, and Rory are the talk of their elite school, Grimrose Académie. The police ruled Ariane''s death as a suicide, but the trio are determined to find out what really happened.When Nani Eszes arrives as their newest roommate, it sets into motion a series of events that no one could have predicted. As the girls retrace their friend''s final days, they discover a dark secret about Grimrose-Ariane wasn''t the first dead girl.They soon learn that all the past murders are connected to ancient fairytale curses...and that their own fates are tied to the stories, dooming the girls to brutal and gruesome endings unless they can break the cycle for good.Perfect for fans of:Cinderella is Dead and GRIMMDark AcademiaFairytale RetellingsLGBTQ RepMedia Buzz for The Grimrose Girls:Buzzfeed called it "a book definitely worth picking up"One of Book Riot''s Top New YA Paperbacks for FallA Buzzfeed Top LGBTQ+ YA Book to DevourA Culturess Thrilling New YA ReleaseFeatured on Tor as a new Young Adult SFFA Barnes & Noble OUR MONTHLY PICK for November 2021

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"A simple but gorgeous picture book about four little girls who play in an apple tree and the women they grow into. Clear, direct and warm, it''s a celebration of kindness and scraped knees, illustrated with charm by Jenny Løvlie." THE GUARDIANFour little girls meet under an apple tree and form a bond that grows as they share secrets, dreams, worries and schemes. This beautifully illustrated tale charts the girls'' lives through ups and downs and laughter and tears. Find out how their friendship flourishes as the years pass by and the girls become women.

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With the men missing in action, can the Bomber Girls find a way to bring them home?Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, looking forward to the Christmas dance. Disaster strikes when Pearl’s husband, Greg, crashes behind enemy lines and is reported missing.Pearl and Thea’s grandmother, Deedee, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughter. But Deedee has a surprising - and troublesome - connection to Fenthorpe. Can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance?And can Greg evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas?It’s never too late to fall in love in this heartwarming Second World War saga, perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kate Thompson and Lizzie Page.Praise for Christmas for the Bomber Girls ‘A lovely festive read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘It felt like rejoining old friends slipping into this book! Compelling… I couldn’t put the book down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Another brilliant book by this brilliant author. Family saga, wartime and Christmas – what more could you want?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘An easy and refreshing read. You cannot help but like all the characters. I would recommend this series to everyone’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Objev podobné jako Christmas for the Bomber Girls - Vicki Beeby

There is nothing better you can have than a good friend, and nothing better you can be. Friends are the family you choose for yourself. Learn about the joy and beauty of friendship in this heartwarming and gorgeously illustrated board book. Based on the award-winning picture book The Girls (Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2019), The Girls Book of Friendship follows four girls as they grow up together, celebrating their differences and embracing kindness, resilience and the courage to forge their own unique paths in life. With its empowering feminist message and beautiful illustrations, this book is sure to be treasured by readers of any age.

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From acclaimed chef Emma Hearst, Flavors from the Farm celebrates fresh food from her Upstate New York farmstead with 100+ flavor-forward recipes from the garden.Harnessing the growing trend of hobby farms, farmettes, community plots, and home gardens, Emma Hearst sets out to simplify the complex world of growing and utilizing seasonal produce in this farm-fresh cookbook. From choosing seeds to making use of microseasons to creating quick and vibrant meals, Fresh from the Kitchen Garden encourages home cooks to maximize the flavor of home-grown vegetables, fruits, and more along with and choice farmers’ market selections. The ingredient-driven recipes include easy vegetal soups with beans and peas, crisp salads with shoots and microgreens, small plates with juicy tomatoes and eggplants, and other healthy, just-harvested produce. Managing a 60+-acre farm with over 250 varieties of vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs in the middle of the sprawling suburban neighborhoods of New York, Hearst—a former chef and James Beard–award finalist, is uniquely positioned to impart her wisdom to an ever-expanding base of home cooks looking to take charge of their food. You''ll find spirited options like a sungold tomato gimlet, a chapter on the art of salad featuring ten fantastic salad dressings like tahini and honey pickles, and a robust chapter dedicated to savories and hors d''oeuvres. Throughout the book Emma shares the farm''s ethos and her entertaining know-how via engaging narrative essays on subjects like a great way to eat cheese, how to nail an interactive snacking platter, and herbaceous drinks Enjoy 100+ recipes that capture the seasons, emphasize eating well, and are suited for entertaining from garden-driven batch cocktails to shareable cruidite platters, seasonal salads, pastas, meats, and more for eating and gathering with friends and family.

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From the queen of historical fiction, The Girl Who Walked On Air by Emma Carroll is an enchanting historical adventure for ages 9-11.‘An adventure of old-fashioned charm.’ The Sunday Times‘Engaging and entertaining.’ Independent on Sunday‘This book will keep you hooked as you let your imagination take flight.’ We Love This Book‘This one ticks all the boxes - Emma Carroll is an author to watch.’ Books for Keeps‘Historical fiction fans will love Emma Carroll''s The Girl Who Walked on Air.’ Sunday Express‘Perfect for captivating the imagination of a developing reader.’ MumsnetChipchase’s Circus, England, 1875An abandoned baby . . .A tightrope walker . . .A deadly discovery . . .Louie, who was abandoned at Chipchase''s Travelling Circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a ''Showstopper'', but Mr Chipchase keeps her hidden, tucked away in the ticket booth. No Death-Defying Stunts for her. But Louie has been secretly practising her act - tightrope-walking - and dreams of being the Girl Who Walked on Air . . . she just needs to be given the chance to shine.And the circus needs her too - Wellbeloved''s rival show is stealing their crowds. They need a Showstopper. Desperate, Mr Chipchase reluctantly lets Louie perform. She is a sensation, and gets an offer from the sinister Mr Wellbeloved himself to perform . . . over Niagara Falls. But nothing is quite as it seems and soon Louie''s bravery is tested not just on the highwire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus . . .Fans of Frost Hollow Hall will love this epic adventure about following your dreams and becoming a showstopper!

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It''s 1952 and with a new Monarch about to ascend the throne, The Woolworths Girls will face fresh new challenges . . .At The Erith Store there is a new temporary manager and Sarah is getting more than a little concerned by problems he seems to be creating. The whole mess is enough to make her want to resign.Meanwhile, Ruby is extremely worried about her friend Vera, and with illness causing a problem from her past to come flooding back, Vera knows it’s going to take a lot of strength and willpower to do what needs to be done.Then there is Freda, looking forward to the arrival of her first child – but sick with worry that her Tony won’t have returned home in time for the birth.As Coronation Day for young Queen Elizabeth ll approaches, the girls from Woolworths celebrate friendship, family and overcoming anything that life can throw at them . . .Celebration for the Woolworths Girls is the ninth novel in Elaine Everest''s bestselling Woolworths series.

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The Sunday Times BestsellerTHIS BOOK WON'T CHANGE YOUR LIFEBut it might just help you change it yourselfOnly you can take the steps you need to help yourself become the strong, independent, fearless person you dream of being. It took me a long time - and a lot of real lows, excruciating heartaches and countless mistakes - to get there. The sole purpose of this book's existence is the hope that it may speed up that journey to happiness for you.In FEEL GOOD 101, YouTube's most outspoken star Emma Blackery is finally putting pen to paper to (over)share all her hard-learned life lessons. From standing up to bullies and bad bosses to embracing body confidence and making peace with her brain, Emma speaks with her trademark honesty about the issues she's faced - including her struggles with anxiety and depression. This is the book Emma wishes she'd had growing up . . . and she's written it for you.

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As the First World War spread across the world, young American women flocked to work in factories, painting clocks, watches and military dials with a special luminous substance made from radium. It was a fun job, lucrative and glamorous - the girls shone brightly in the dark, covered head to toe in dust from the paint.However, as the years passed, the women began to suffer from mysterious and crippling illnesses. It turned out that the very thing that had made them feel alive - their work - was slowly killing them: the radium paint was poisonous.Their employers denied all responsibility, but these courageous women - in the face of unimaginable suffering - refused to accept their fate quietly, and instead became determined to fight for justice.Drawing on previously unpublished diaries, letters and interviews, The Radium Girls is an intimate narrative of an unforgettable true story. It is the powerful tale of a group of ordinary women from the Roaring Twenties, who themselves learned how to roar.

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NO ONE WANTED TO END UP AT MORGATE HOUSE. BUT THE GIRLS HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO . . . ''The thrilling, heartbreaking, and shocking story of dark secrets, twisted lives, lies, and manipulation. The twist! OMG!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ -----1985. Separated from her little sister at the children''s home where they are taken as orphans, Holly Moore is a troubled teenager in need of love. When she meets a man who promises to take care of her, she hopes her luck has finally changed.2015. The clock is ticking for Superintendent Jo Hamilton when the discovery of a young woman''s remains takes her back to an unsolved case from the past. As a constable, Jo was often called out to deal with runaways from Morgate House, but when Holly Moore disappeared - after another female resident fell from the cliffs - Jo was convinced the home was hiding something. Now, with only days before her forced retirement, Jo decides to track down Holly''s sister and re-open the case. But will the trail lead her disturbingly close to home?A sister disappeared, a terrible wrong, and powerful people with something to hide . . . Discover the brand new emotional and thrilling novel from the bestselling author of The Girl in the Letter.''A compelling but heartbreaking tale of cruelty, loss and betrayal'' Woman''s Weekly-------------READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE GIRLS LEFT BEHIND:''A cracking tale'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Kept me gripped till the very end, good job I had tissues to hand'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I stopped everything to finish this book'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Brilliant narrative, great characters . . . read it, you will love it!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Emily is the daughter of Penny Vincenzi whose books I adored so it''s no surprise that such talent has been passed on'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE EMILY GUNNIS:''Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching... A novel that stays with you'' Sophie Kinsella''Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive novel Adele Parks''Fast paced and brilliantly plotted - all hallmarks of a bestseller'' Lesley Pearse

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Three girls seem to have the world at their feet in the summer of 1914. But World War I is coming and things will change forever – especially for women.Debutante Lucinda McFarlane is engaged to be married to Major Sir David Melcome, but their society wedding has to be scaled right down when war is declared and David is recalled to his regiment.Mabel Oakley, once a maid for the McFarlanes, has inherited Thomas Clarke’s printing works, but an unexpected turn of events leaves her at the mercy of her father’s old enemy, solicitor John Sheridan. What can she do?Lady Diana Fosse-Bury is incredibly beautiful and reckless. When war is declared she immediately wants to be in the thick of it. Can her budding romance with Lucinda McFarlane’s brother Iain survive the Western front?With war coming, the destinies of these three girls will soon be entwined forever, but only if they dare to love in the face of the dangers ahead of them.Praise for Diney Costeloe:''Truly captivating.'' Woman & Home''Diney Costeloe delivers an inspiring, heart-rending read with a wonderfully strong female protagonist.'' Woman''s Own''A treat from the very first page. I could not put it down!'' Historical Novel Society''Historical fiction heaven... Anyone who feels that women''s hist fict is a simplified genre sub-set would definitely need a rethink after this.'' The Bookbag

Objev podobné jako The Girls Who Dared to Love - Diney Costeloe

A wonderful new Christmas story of friendship, love and duty in wartime by the author of The Air Raid Girls, for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Hendry.November, 1941. Christmas is coming... and despite the blackout, shortages and a constant threat of air raids, the inhabitants of Kelthorpe on the Yorkshire coast are determined that war won''t stop them celebrating.The run-up to Christmas sees sisters Connie and Lizzie, and their good friend Pamela, busier than ever. Between their jobs, carol-singing rehearsals with the church choir and night shifts doing their bit as Air Raid Wardens and ambulance drivers, it''s all go.But when Connie and Lizzie''s dear dad falls ill, their sweethearts Tom and Bill are called up by the Royal Navy for dangerous mine-sweeping duties, and Pamela''s sweetheart Fred is targeted by vicious locals, the girls have to believe in miracles to keep soldiering on.Can their dearest wishes come true this Christmas?---------------------------------------------Readers love Jenny Holmes:''There wasn''t anything I didn''t like about this book'' 5 star review''I couldn''t put this book down'' 5 star review''Loved the whole story'' 5 star review''This is a totally absorbing book'' 5 star review''An excellent read put together in fine style'' 5 star review

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One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 YearsA collectible hardcover thirtieth-anniversary edition of Julia Alvarez’s modern Latinx classic that gives voice to four sisters as they grow up in two cultures, featuring a new foreword by New York Times bestselling, National Book Award–winning novelist Elizabeth AcevedoA Penguin Vitae EditionThe García sisters—Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofía—and their family must flee their home in the Dominican Republic after the discovery of their father''s role in an attempt to overthrow the brutal dictator Rafael Trujillo. They arrive in New York City in 1960 to a life far removed from their existence in the Caribbean. In the wondrous but not always welcoming United States, their parents try to hold on to their old ways as the girls try to find new lives: by straightening their hair and wearing American fashions, and by forgetting their Spanish. For them, it is at once liberating and excruciating to be caught between the old world and the new. In Julia Alvarez''s beloved first novel, How the García Girls Lost Their Accents, the sisters tell their stories about being at home—and not at home—in America.Penguin Vitae—loosely translated as "Penguin of one''s life"—is a deluxe hardcover series from Penguin Classics celebrating a dynamic and diverse landscape of classic fiction and nonfiction from seventy-five years of classics publishing. Penguin Vitae provides readers with beautifully designed classics that have shaped the course of their lives, and welcomes new readers to discover these literary gifts of personal inspiration, intellectual engagement, and creative originality.

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''A real hero looks like Nice Leng''ete . . . [An] elegant and inspiring memoir'' New York Times Nice Leng`ete was raised in a Maasai village in Kenya. In 1998, when Nice was six, her parents fell sick and died, and Nice and her sister Soila were taken in by their father''s brother, who had little interest in the girls beyond what their dowries might fetch. Fearing "the cut" (female genital mutilation, a painful and sometimes deadly ritualistic surgery), which was the fate of all Maasai women, Nice and Soila climbed a tree to hide.Nice hoped to find a way to avoid the cut forever, but Soila understood it would be impossible. But maybe if one of the sisters submitted, the other would be spared. After Soila chose to undergo the surgery, sacrificing herself to save Nice, their lives diverged. Soila married, dropped out of school, and had children -- all in her teenage years -- while Nice postponed receiving the cut, continued her education, and became the first in her family to attend college.Supported by Amref, Nice used visits home to set an example for what an uncut Maasai woman can achieve. Other women listened, and the elders finally saw the value of intact, educated girls as the way of the future. The village has since ended FGM entirely, and Nice continues the fight to end FGM throughout Africa and the world.Nice''s journey from "heartbroken child and community outcast, to leader of the Maasai" is an inspiration and a reminder that one person can change the world -- and every girl is worth saving.

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Multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope''s insight into human relationships is both unparalleled and fascinating - and in The Men and the Girls she presents an excellent array of characters who interact in a complex and intriguing dance. Fans of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse will not be disappointed...''One of the finest chroniclers of the way we live now'' -- Independent on Sunday''The queen of the domestic dilemma...observant and emphatic'' -- The Sunday Times''A rare pleasure to find characters so likeable that one cares what becomes of them'' -- Evening Standard''A delight. Trollope is never less than graceful and searchingly observant'' -- Independent''A great read'' -- ***** Reader review''Easy to get lost in'' -- ***** Reader review''Vastly entertaining'' -- ***** Reader review''Cosy, subtle - a really lovely read!!'' -- ***** Reader review''A page turner'' -- ***** Reader review''Loved it from start to finish'' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************AT FIRST THEIR AGES MADE NO DIFFERENCE...Julia Hunter and Kate Bain have found true happiness with men old enough to be their fathers. Julia organises her husband Hugh and their cherubic twins with ruthless efficiency and Kate has lived with James, for eight years, and although she refuses to marry him, she''s apparently devoted to him. Hugh and James, lifelong friends, feel blessed indeed.But age differences cannot be ignored forever and when James accidentally knocks a fiercely independent spinster from her bicycle a chain of events is set off in which many suppressed discontents and frustrations emerge. Kate begins to seek out friends of her own age and Julia''s career begins to blossom just as her husband''s starts to decline ...The tranquil lives of the men and the girls seem shattered as new relationships develop and old anxieties surface.

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From the author of the Booker nominated, international bestseller Nightcrawling: a novel about the joys and entanglements of a fierce group of teenage mothers in a Florida beach town.When Adela Woods tells her parents she's pregnant, they immediately send her a thousand miles away to stay with her grandmother in Padua Beach. The intention is that she will leave her baby in 'the forgotten Panhandle of Florida'. and resume her suburban life nine months later as though nothing happened.But Adela's plans are soon washed away by the tide.First, Adela meets Emory, a new mother determined to defy the expectations of everyone around her, returning to high school with her newborn baby strapped to her chest. Then she meets Simone, ringleader of 'the Girls,' a group of young mothers who create a village together in the back of her red truck-dancing, breastfeeding, raising their children and themselves.The town thinks they've lost their way. Really, they are finding it.But as they look for love, make and break friendships, navigate the miracle of motherhood and the paradox of girlhood, Adela, Emory and Simone also find themselves on an inescapable collision course with one another.A novel full of heart and life and hope, set against the shifting sands of secrets and betrayals, The Girls Who Grew Big offers an explosive new perspective on what it means to be a young woman, a daughter, and a mother.

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They say the thirst of blood is like a madness - they must sate it. Even with their own kin.On the eve of her divining, the day she'll discover her fate, seventeen-year-old Lil and her twin sister Kizzy are captured and enslaved by the cruel Boyar Valcar, taken far away from their beloved traveller community.Forced to work in the harsh and unwelcoming castle kitchens, Lil is comforted when she meets Mira, a fellow slave who she feels drawn to in a way she doesn't understand. But she also learns about the Dragon, a mysterious and terrifying figure of myth and legend who takes girls as gifts.They may not have had their divining day, but the girls will still discover their fate...

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“What a seductive voice; what a smart and charming book! And, most of all, what a wonderful new writer we have in Emma Smith-Stevens.”—Lauren Groff, author of Fates and FuriesA young man known as "the Australian" journeys between New York and Melbourne on a quest of self-discovery in this poignant exploration of loneliness, love, and fatherhood In her humorous and emotionally resonant debut, Emma Smith-Stevens follows the exploits and evolution of a young man––known only as “the Australian”––over the course of a dozen years, from his time posing for tourist photos as Superman to his life in New York, chasing fame and fortune. Married to a woman he barely knows and struggling to forge a relationship with his son, the Australian travels between the US and Melbourne, seeking to reconnect with his deceased parents through his father’s Australian Outdoor Geographic magazines and the Dreaming Tracks, sacred landmarks his mother longed to explore.Through this quest for self-discovery, the Australian becomes both more and less enigma: “the idea of this guy you could find in any city, a hostel anywhere in the world, smiling, suntanned, hauling a backpack.” A poignant and at times satirical meditation on masculinity, fatherhood, isolation, New York City, fame, and loss, The Australian examines the human tendency to fall in love with the idea of another person and the importance of knowing one’s essential nature.

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Kniha - autor Emma Cline, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The bestselling debut that took 2016 by storm - a brilliant coming-of-age story with a dark heart. California, 1969. Evie Boyd is desperate to be noticed. Until she sees them. Hair, long and uncombed. The girls. And at the centre, Russell and the ranch. Rumours of sex, frenzied gatherings, teen runaways. Is Evie too enthralled by the girls to see that her life is about to be changed forever?

Objev podobné jako The Girls (1784701742)

THREE GIRLS MISSINGTwenty years ago: One rainy night, Olivia Rutherford is driving three friends home when a figure in the road causes her to swerve and crash. Regaining consciousness, she finds herself alone in the car - her friends have vanished.THEY ARE NEVER SEEN AGAINNow: Journalist Jenna Halliday visits the close-knit community of Stafferbury to persuade Olivia to talk and solve the mystery of the girls' disappearance. But Olivia won't speak.What happened?Is Olivia hiding something?Why are the people of Stafferbury so frightened?How many secrets can one small town hide?

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The raw, relatable call-to-arms memoir, breaking the silence on postnatal depression - from the bestselling author of Animals and AdultsAn Unmissable Memoir for Summer, StylistA Hot Summer Book, Refinery29''I am so grateful for this beautiful, honest book. It has helped me immeasurably'' Pandora Sykes''I loved it'' Amy LiptrotSix months after the birth of her son, Emma Jane Unsworth finds herself in the eye of a storm. Nothing - from pregnancy to birth and beyond - has gone as she expected. She''s swapped all night benders for grazed labia and Whac-a-Moling haemorrhoids. How did she end up here? In this brave, vital account of postnatal depression, Emma tells her story of despair and recovery. She tackles the biggest taboos around motherhood and mental health, from botched stitches and bleeding nipples to anger and shame. How does pregnancy adapt our brains? Is postnatal depression a natural reaction to the trauma of modern motherhood? And are people''s attitudes finally changing? After the Storm is a celebration of survival, holding out a hand to women everywhere.''Hilarious, heart-breaking and wise'' Leah Hazard, midwife and author

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THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM EMMA CURTIS, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BABYSITTER''Couldn''t stop reading. Emma Curtis is a genius!'' ANDREA MARA, No 1 bestselling author of NO ONE SAW A THINGI used to dread rush hour. Now I live for it...Rachel wakes from a coma to discover her controlling husband has been killed, and the police suspect her of involvement.But all Rachel can recall from the last few weeks are tantalising flashes of a fellow commuter. A man whose name she doesn''t know.A man who has disappeared without a trace.Now Rachel is a wealthy widow and the vultures are circling, wanting her in prison for murder, or failing that ... dead. Can Rachel discover the truth in time to save herself?''Hugely addictive'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Stylish and clever'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY''Hypnotic ... kept me utterly hooked'' JANE CORRY

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‘A thrilling new voice in Scottish fiction’ Marion ToddIf the dead could speak, what secrets would they tell?With her daughter on an archaeological dig, the only bodies DI Shona Oliver expects to find are long-dead. But when a corpse from the 1980s is unearthed, Shona quickly realises that it may be one of the missing “Girls in the Glen”, victim of a notorious serial killer.Shona’s superiors want her to stop looking to the past, and focus on a fresher crime scene. The attempted shooting of a local politician who likes to stoke controversy.As Shona finds herself pulled between crimes past and present, she soon realises that the secrets buried on Beild Moss are reaching into the present day.But when even her own officers are keeping things from her, who can she trust? Especially when more lives may be at stake…The third instalment in the thrilling DI Shona Oliver series, perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, G. R. Halliday and Ann Cleeves.Praise for The Girls in the Glen ‘A gripping murder mystery and a must-read for fans of Scottish crime. The landscape is beautifully drawn and becomes a character in this tale of dark reprisal’ Stuart Johnstone, author of Into the DarkWhat readers are saying about the DI Shona Oliver series‘Full of twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Shona Oliver is the real McCoy… exceptional leader, mother and wife fighting crime and personal family issues in equal proportions with heart, skill, compassion, integrity and humanity’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Great twists and turns and … a shocking climax. A brilliant read, I really enjoyed this one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A haunting and absorbing novel set against the backdrop of a notoriously stunning but dangerous landscape’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Fast paced, unexpected turns and great character development’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘The sort of read that keeps you glued and up all night’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘This book has so many elements I enjoy; a strong, intelligent woman, an atmospheric setting and the history of this wild area. Lynne McEwan makes her characters come alive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Unputdownable! I was absolutely entranced with this and quickly read the whole book on tender hooks. One of the best I''ve read this year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Well written and plenty of interesting characters woven through a clever plot’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Objev podobné jako The Girls in the Glen - Lynne McEwan

A thrilling page-turner about sisterhood, secrets, love and murder by Sally Hepworth, the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and The Mother-in-LawIt's not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows.For as long as they can remember, Claudia, Margo and Jackie have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from their own family tragedies, they were raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic farming estate and given an elusive second chance for a happy family life.But the girls' childhood wasn't quite the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the three foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses.It's time for them to return home as adults. The only question is are they innocent victims or the prime suspects for murder?With darkly comic timing and insidiously twisting plots, Sally Hepworth's novels are guaranteed to keep you turning the pages . . .Authors love Sally Hepworth:'Completely compulsive' - Jane Harper'Women's fiction at its finest' - Liane Moriarty'Smart suspenseful, brimming with secrets' - Kate Morton'Clever, chilling and beautifully crafted' - Adele ParksReviewers love Sally Hepworth:'Very sensitively told' - Daily Mail'Compels from the first page' - Heat'Stunningly clever' - PeopleReaders love Sally Hepworth:***** 'I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down!'***** 'Twists and turns from start to finish!!'***** 'Suspenseful, and twisty, the most fantastically compulsive reading'***** 'I was gripped from start to finish and I literally couldn't turn the pages fast enough'

Objev podobné jako Darling Girls: A heart-pounding suspense novel about sisters, secrets, love and murder that will keep you turning the pages - Sally Hepworthová

*The thrilling new novel from Lucy Clarke, THE SURF HOUSE, is available to buy now*‘Brimming with tension’ CLARE MACKINTOSH‘Talk about twists and turns’ EMMA STONEX‘Utterly addictive . . . her best yet’ ERIN KELLY‘The perfect holiday read’ CLAIRE DOUGLASWE WERE DYING FOR A HOLIDAYThe six of us arrived on that beautiful Greek island dreaming of sun-drenched beaches and blood orange sunsets, ready to lose ourselves in the wild freedom of a weekend away with friends.On the first night we swam under a blanket of stars.On the second night the games began on our clifftop terrace.On the third night the idyll cracked, secrets and lies whispering on the breeze.And by the final night there was a body on the rocks below . . .WHO WOULD KILL FOR IT?_________________________________________________________________What readers are saying about One of the Girls:‘If you are looking for a sun-soaked, fast-paced, keep-you-up-till-the-early-hours thriller for summer 2022 then my god this is it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this, a thrilling murder mystery read about friendship, love, deception, lies and secrets’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely gripping, a perfect summer read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This was an absolutely delicious read that grabbed me from the get-go’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The ending, and the revelations leading up to it, blew me away’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WHAT A READ! . . . I was whizzing through the pages just to find out anything out’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Unputdownable! The ideal holiday read’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Rhi discovers four young women living wild and guarded by wolves. The girls tell her that they are lost princesses raised by a mancalled Mother. Rhi takes them to hospital, all the while hauntedby memories of her family trauma. As media hysteria surroundingthe girls grows, Rhi comes to a decision that will change all oftheir lives forever.

Objev podobné jako The Wilderness of Girls - Madeline Claire Franklin

From New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide comes a story of one woman's journey through Portland's Chinatown and its infamous Shanghai tunnels, giving voice to those in the shadows in a spellbinding story of a young half-Chinese mother and her determination to forge a future for her daughter in a world that shuns outsiders. From the New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We HideShe came from a lineage known for good fortune...by those who don't know the whole story. Portland, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she's a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival-being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment-she fears that far more than her own fate lay at stake. As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers' massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets can prove even more deadly than the dark recesses of Chinatown. A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.

Objev podobné jako The Girls of Good Fortune (Deluxe Edition) - Kristina McMorris

The Age of Aquarius meets the Dawning of Divorce in an evocative novel of the 1970s.''There''s plenty of depth to Bloom''s characters, who are smart, funny and relatable in today''s modern world.'' The Courier-MailIt''s 1977, and bohemian Libby - stay-at-home mother, genius entertainer and gifted cook - is lonely. When she meets Carol, recently emigrated from London with her controlling husband, and Anna, who loves her career but not her marriage, the three women form an unexpected bond.Their husbands aren''t happy about it, and neither are their daughters.Set against a backdrop of inner-city grunge and 70s glamour, far-out parties and ABBA songs, The Women and the Girls is a funny, questioning and moving novel about love, friendship, work, family, and freedom.''The sustenance we gain from equal relationships is the heart and soul of this work.'' - Living Arts Canberra''Majestic... Overwhelmingly poignant, simply wonderful - this book should be on your reading pile.'' - South Australian Book Review''This is a different world to the present, if one that still seems within reach...But the ''70s, as now, were transitional times. As we adjust to a pandemic-riddled world where some rules we thought were fixed are now negotiable, we are all facing similar challenges.'' Newtown Review of Books

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READERS LOVE THE HEARTWARMING SAGAS OF LYN ANDREWS!5***** ''Loved this book and would recommend it to anyone'' AMAZON REVIEWER5***** ''Filled with lovely characters who try to help each other out in their times of need . . . Couldn''t put it down'' GOODREADS REVIEWER5***** ''Absolutely loved this book . . . It won''t disappoint'' AMAZON REVIEWER5***** ''Lots of surprises on the way, but still gives the feel good factor'' GOODREADS REVIEWER5***** ''Extremely good book, can''t wait for morelike it'' AMAZON REVIEWERIn her nostalgic and heart-warming new saga, Sunday Times bestselling author Lyn Andrews evokes the ups and downs of life in the back streets of 1930s LiverpoolLiverpool, 1935. Monica Savage is delighted when new neighbours move in next door, and she and Joan Copperfield quickly become firm friends. While Monica''s father has a good job as a guard on the railway, Joan''s family are harder up, with her sailor dad Billy mostly off at sea, and restless when he''s home - Mersey View is no substitute for the exotic places he sails to. Though money''s tight, the Copperfield women are spirited and independent, and it''s her friendship with the more confident Joan that gives Monica the courage to challenge her parents and pursue her dream of becoming a hairdresser. Joan is lucky enough to get a job at Crawford''s biscuit factory, where she''s even allowed to buy broken biscuits cheaply as a perk.But there are dark secrets lurking. When an abandoned child arrives unexpectedly on the Copperfields'' doorstep, her arrival will change everything. As war clouds gather, can the girls make their back street dreams reality, or will the families of Mersey View be torn apart?PRAISE FOR SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, LYN ANDREWS:''An outstanding storyteller''Woman''s Weekly''Gutsy . . . A vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community . . . Will keep the pages turning''Daily Express''A compelling read''Woman''s Own''She has a realism that is almost palpable''Liverpool Echo''The Catherine Cookson of Liverpool''Northern Echo

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Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, will leave you guessing until the final page. 'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' - Sophie McKenzie. 'A powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages. I couldn't put it down!' - Chelsea Pitcher As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ... Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been. Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part. But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape. For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward). Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive. Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is - that girl has been in hiding for far too long ...

Objev podobné jako The Girls I've Been - Tess Sharpe