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The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

Between life and death there is a library. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, including herself. But things are about to change. The books in the Midnight Library enable Nora to live as if she had done things differently. With the help of an old friend, she can now undo every one of her regrets as she tries to work out her perfect life. But things aren't always what she imagined they'd be, and soon her choices place the library and herself in extreme danger. Before time runs out, she must answer the ultimate question: what is the best way to live?

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The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

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The Lucky Ride - Yasushi Kitagawa

Combining the whimsy and possibility of The Midnight Library with the mystery and revelatory power of The Secret, a heartwarming and inspiring novel about a man on a magical ride who is unexpectedly offered a chance at happiness.After losing multiple contracts, Shuichi must make restitution to his company. Faced with this large, unanticipated debt, the trip to Paris he and his wife have been planning for a year must be canceled. Traveling to Europe was more than a vacation; it offered the hope of reaching their teenage daughter who has stopped going to school and will not leave her room. Feeling despondent and directionless, Shuichi believes he’s the unluckiest person in Japan.Then a strange taxi mysteriously appears at his door. The driver promises to take Shuichi not to a destination he needs, but to where his next opportunity will be. With nothing to lose, he settles into the backseat and embarks on a series of magical rides that will teach him surprising life lessons, including how luck is not inherent—it’s an investment built over time and even over generations.A compassionate and uplifting fable, The Lucky Ride will make you reconsider what’s important, how to be more present in your life, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Book of Lost Hours - Hayley Gelfuso

A sweeping, cinematic love story about memory and community for fans of The Ministry of Time, The Midnight Library and The Book Thief._________________''A love story that defies the boundaries of time, memory and reality'' Patti Callahan Henry''The Book of Lost Hours performs actual magic'' Daria Lavelle''An astounding debut'' Jamie Ford_________________Nuremberg, 1938. Lisavet Levy''s watchmaker father saves her from the Nazis by pushing her through a mysterious doorway. There, she discovers the Time Space - a vast, magical library where the memories of everyone who has ever lived are stored in books. Her father promises to follow, but he never comes.Trapped in the library, she encounters timekeepers, who decide whose memories survive and whose are destroyed.Lisavet tries to save as many memories as she can, but when she falls in love with a timekeeper, the whole course of history could be at stake...

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So This Is the End - Alexandra Franzen

How Would You Spend Your Last Few Hours on Earth?Early readers called So This Is the End "a breath of fresh air,” "moving and beautiful," and something with which you’ll "fall in love the instant you start reading.”#1 New Release in Science Fiction & Fantasy In Nora Hamilton’s world, doctors have found a cure for death, with just one caveat—it only lasts for 24 hours. This beautifully-written novel poses a thoughtful question: how would you spend your last 24 hours before death?One more day. One more chance to tell family you love them, feel the grass beneath your feet, or finally speak your mind. So This Is The End follows Nora Hamilton as she navigates her last 24 hours before death, and she is determined to do something meaningful with her last moments. While looking for unique bucket list ideas, a friend suggests going on one last first date. What happens next is like a love story. Of course Nora would fall in love in her last 24 hours before death.Enter: Renzo. Ren, for short. Their connection is immediate. Nora wants love, no lies. Should she tell Ren the truth about her condition—that she has less than 24 hours left ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life Impossible - Matt Haig

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe remarkable new Sunday Times bestselling novel from the author of the international sensation The Midnight Library''A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination'' BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH''What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don''t understand yet . . .''When retired Maths teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the Balearics Grace searches for answers about her friend''s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.

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The Midnight Guardians - Ross Montgomery

Discover a world of magical storytelling with Ross Montgomery. SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARD WATERSTONES CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE MONTHHIVE CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE MONTHTOPPSTA CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE MONTH“One of our finest children’s writers.” Phil Earle“A master storyteller.” Aisling Fowler“Another absolute triumph from one of my favourite children’s authors.” Catherine Doyle Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest…When Col’s childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians – a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight – Col must race to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister.But there are darker forces at work, even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS"Montgomery''s latest is an enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feel of a Christmas classic." Guardian"Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour.” Daily Mail"A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction.” i Newspaper"This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children''s book." Book of the Week, The Week Junior“Ross ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Peacock - Katherine Woodfine

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell''s Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens''s Murder Most Unladylike series.You are cordially invited to Sinclair’s Midnight Peacock Ball!The festive season has come to Sinclair’s and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. But it turns out that this is no ordinary house party …As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling mystery than ever before!With the help of their friends, can they uncover the truth in time to foil a truly diabolical plot? Or will Mr Sinclair’s New Year’s Eve Midnight Peacock Ball spell disaster for the dauntless young detectives?Prepare for shocks and surprises in the thrilling conclusion to the Sinclair’s Mysteries!Praise for The Midnight Peacock:''Katherine Woodbine brings her tautly plotted Edwardian series The Sinclair''s Mysteries to a stylish conclusion, in a book filled with deft characterisation and delectable period detail.'' Guardian******Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow:''A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers‘A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!’ ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dinner at the Night Library - Hika Harada

The Night Library is no ordinary library. Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections – the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrote; the books that inspired them;the books they loved. All Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books.However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her. She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody calling themselves ‘Seven Rainbows’, inviting her to apply for a job at a library with no name, a place referred to simply as ‘The Night Library’. After successfully passing the interview, Otaha arrives at The Night Library and her sunny personality immediately earns her comparisons with Anne of Green Gables.For the very first time she feels she has found her place in the world. As well as a treasure trove of books, the library houses a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library’s employees at the end of each day. Together they embark on a series of bookish adventures.But when the library’s mysterious owner decides to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Gang - David Walliams

Welcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter. Things go from bad to worse when he meets the wicked matron in charge of the children's ward… But Tom is about to embark on the most thrilling journey of a lifetime!The Midnight Gang tells an extraordinarily heartwarming and, of course, funny story of five children on a hospital ward – and on a quest for adventure! It is a story of friendship and magic – and of making dreams come true. Readers are set to be utterly spellbound by this heartfelt story that will bring magic to everyone.

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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics: The Graphic Novel - Chris Grabenstein, Douglas Holgate

The New York Times bestselling, puzzle-packed sequel to the award-winning Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny, Treasure Hunters and other bestselling series with James Patterson! Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympics! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again!  This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello’s library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?! Now it’s not just a game—can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries? In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery.  Packed with puzzles, clues, and thrilling surprises, this is a deliciously fun, action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Let the games begin!Praise for Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics* An ILA-CBC Children''s Choice “Discover the coolest library in the world.” —JAMES PATTERSON “This sequel is just as much of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Feast - Lucy Foley

🔥 TAKE YOUR PLACE AT THE TABLE FOR THE THRILLER OF THE YEAR🔥__________________________________________________________Midsummer, the Dorset coastIn the shadows of an ancient wood, guests gather for the opening weekend of The Manor: a beautiful new countryside retreat.But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests. And the candles have barely been lit for a solstice supper when the body is found.It all began with a secret, fifteen years ago. Now the past has crashed the party. And it’ll end in murder at…THE MIDNIGHT FEAST________________________________________________________________Laced with atmosphere and a chilling edge of folklore, The Midnight Feast is available to buy now.''Her best work so far'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''A book that is asking to be binge read'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''Dark, twisty, eerie'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''This is the type of party you will be scared to miss!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''A spectacular read!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''Laced with a gothic edge and with a sultry, slow burn plot'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''Fiendish, sharp, wicked'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Midnight Feast was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/c 03/06/2024 & w/c 10/06/2024

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The Library Thief - Kuchenga Shenjé

An extraordinary historical debut for any reader who loves gothic mysteries like Rebecca and Fingersmith, and fiction which shines a light on untold stories.''Intriguingly and superbly plotted . . . Shenjé weaves race, identity, feminism, sexuality and class into a beguiling mystery'' WOMAN & HOMEThe library is under lock and key. But its secrets can''t be contained.After he brought her home from Jamaica as a baby, Florence''s father had her hair hot-combed to make her look like the other girls. But as a young woman, Florence is not so easy to tame - and when she brings scandal to his door, the bookbinder throws her onto the streets of Manchester. Intercepting her father''s latest commission, Florence talks her way into the remote, forbidding Rose Hall to restore its collection of rare books. Lord Francis Belfield''s library is old and full of secrets - but none so intriguing as the whispers about his late wife. Then one night, the library is broken into. Strangely, all the priceless tomes remain untouched. Florence is puzzled, until she discovers a half-burned book in the fireplace. She realises with horror that someone has found and set fire to the secret diary of Lord Belfield''s wife ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight King - Tariq Ashkanani

* LONGLISTED FOR THE MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR *''Reminiscent of Mo Hayder at her darkest'' - OBSERVER''A tour de force with superb dramamtic twists'' - DAILY MAIL''The best book I''ve read all year'' - SARAH PINBOROUGH''This is a work of fiction. This is not a confession.'' Lucas Cole is a bestselling writer. He is also a father, a widower, and a beloved celebrity in his small town. He is an unassuming man ­- tall, thin and quietly friendly. Lucas Cole is also a serial killer. Nathan Cole has known the truth about his father since he was ten years old. Too terrified to go to the police, he ran away from home as soon as he was able, carrying the guilt of leaving his sister behind. But when Lucas is found dead in a dingy motel room, Nathan returns to his childhood home for the first time in seventeen years. It''s there he finds The Midnight King, his father''s final unpublished manuscript, a fictionalised account of his hideous crimes, hidden in a box of trinkets taken from his victims. Trinkets that include a ribbon belonging to a missing eight-year-old girl who disappeared only days before ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Dark Library - Cyrille Martinez

Libraries are magical places. But what if they''re even more magical than we know?In Cyrille Martinez''s library, the books are alive: not just their ideas or their stories, but the books themselves. Meet the Angry Young Book, who has strong opinions about who reads what and why. He''s tired of people reading bestsellers, so he places himself on the desks of those who might appreciate him. Meet the Old Historian who mysteriously vanished from the stacks. Meet the Blue Librarian, the Mauve Librarian, the Yellow Librarian, and spend a day with the Red Librarian trying to banish coffee cups and laptops.Then one day there are no empty desks anywhere in the Great Library. A great horde of student workers has descended, and they will scan every single book in the library: the much-borrowed, the neglected, the popular, the obscure. What will happen to the library then? Will it still be necessary?The Dark Library is a theoretical fiction, a meditation on what libraries mean in our digital world. Has the act of reading changed? What is a reader? A book? Martinez, a librarian himself, has written a love letter to the urban forest of the dark, wild library, where ideas and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Library of Second Chances - Molly Reid

''Utterly whimsical, this charming story is sure to warm your heart'' A. T. QURESHI, bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Cafe''Sweet, warm, and charming - with an excellent library cat - this book will make your heart smile!'' SARAH BETH DURST, bestselling author of The SpellshopHow does a girl with her head permanently stuck in a book look beyond stories and start over? If only it were that simple . . . Chloe''s life feels like a book with a missing chapter. Stuck in a rut and back in her quiet hometown of Wellbridge, Chloe finds that she has traded big-city dreams for her childhood bedroom, working at the local library and hiding behind the pages of her favourite books. But one stormy night when she seeks refuge in the library after a disastrous date, everything changes. Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Cook, the warm-hearted head librarian who seems to know more than she lets on, and Clementine, the library''s whisker-twitching cat, Chloe discovers that the library seems to hold more than stories. Here, books glow with secrets, characters leap from pages, and the shelves hum with enchantment. More importantly, it has an ability to nudge people toward what ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dinner at the Night Library - Hika Harada

A whimsical, charming novel about a mysterious library in Tokyo that opens after dark, following the employees who bond each night over special meals inspired by the books on the shelvesThe Night Library on the outskirts of Tokyo isn''t your ordinary library. It''s only open from seven o''clock to midnight. It exclusively stores books by deceased authors, and none of them can be checked out -- instead, they''re put on public display to be revered and celebrated by the library''s visitors, akin to a book museum.Otoha Higuchi, the newest employee, has been recruited to work at the library by the mysterious anonymous owner. There, Otoha meets the other staff, comprised of former librarians and booksellers who, like her, have been damaged in some way by the rocky publishing industry – yet none of them have ever given up on their dedication to books.Night after night, Otoha bonds with her colleagues over meals in the library café, each of which are inspired by the literature on the shelves. When strange occurrences start happening around the library that may bring the threat of closure, it forces Otoha and the staff to rethink their entire relationship with work and what they really want ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight King - Tariq Ashkanani

* LONGLISTED FOR THE MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR *''A tour de force with superb dramamtic twists'' - DAILY MAIL''If you''re a fan of Thomas Harris you must read this'' - PRIMA''The best book I''ve read all year'' - SARAH PINBOROUGH''This is a work of fiction. This is not a confession.''Lucas Cole is a bestselling writer. He is also a father, a widower, and a beloved celebrity in his small town. He is an unassuming man ­- tall, thin and quietly friendly. Lucas Cole is also a serial killer.Nathan Cole has known the truth about his father since he was ten years old. Too terrified to go to the police, he ran away from home as soon as he was able. But when Lucas is found dead in a dingy motel room, Nathan returns to his childhood home for the first time in seventeen years. It''s there he finds The Midnight King, his father''s final unpublished manuscript, a fictionalised account of his hideous crimes, hidden in a box of trinkets taken from his victims. Trinkets that include a ribbon belonging to a missing eight-year-old girl who disappeared only days before his father''s death.Now, Nathan must deal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Magus Of The Library 4 - Mitsu Izumi

A story about a poor boy swept away by a kind library mage and the (literal) magic of reading, Magus of the Library is a beautifully-drawn, spirited fantasy adventure, like a Fullmetal Alchemist for all ages! Ages 13 and up.    In a lushly-detailed fantasy world reminiscent of Arabian Nights, the Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village''s tiny branch library, which he''s not allowed in. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he''s dazzled by her knowledge and glamor. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he''s always dreamed of having!

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The Midnight Game - Cynthia Murphy

Rules of The Midnight Game: Do not turn on the lights. Do not go to sleep. Do not leave the building.When a group who have met on a creepy Deddit thread decide to meet in real life, they only have one plan in mind: they are going to summon the Midnight Man. And once you start the Midnight Game, you must finish it - there's no other way out! Six strangers. One night.But how many survivors? From thriller-horror YA queen, Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One To Die and TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT Win Lose Kill Die, comes her third nail-biting novel about CreepyPasta. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield and slasher horror movies like Candyman. With six-character points-of-view, Deddit threads, newspaper articles and DMs, this pacy thriller will keep you awake and guessing until the very last page.

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The Library - Bella Osborne

An unlikely friendship forms between a sixteen-year-old boy and a seventy-two-year-old woman as they rally the community to save their local library.Tom is invisible. He happily blends into the background of life. But Farah Shah changes everything. Farah makes Tom want to stand up and be seen – at least by her. So Tom quickly decides the best way to learn about women is to delve into romance novels, and he finds himself at the village library where he befriends 72-year-old Maggie.Maggie has been happily alone for ten years, at least this is what she tells herself. When Tom comes to her rescue after a library meeting, never did she imagine a friendship that could change her life. As Maggie helps Tom navigate the best way to ask out Farrah, Tom helps Maggie realize the mistakes of her past won''t define her future.But when the library comes under threat of closure, it''s up to Tom and Maggie to rally the community and save the library!Will these two unlikely friends be able to bring everyone together and save their library?

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The Paris Library - Janet Skeslien Charles

HEROISM CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUIETEST PLACES - HOW LIBRARIANS DEFIED THE NAZISTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK''A wonderful novel celebrating the power of books and libraries to change people''s lives'' JILL MANSELL''Heart-breaking and heart-lifting and always enchanting'' RUTH HOGAN''An irresistible and utterly compelling novel that will appeal to bibliophiles and historical fiction fans alike'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''I devoured The Paris Library in one hungry gulp . . . charming and moving'' TATIANA DE ROSNAY''An irresistible, compelling read'' FIONA DAVIS''Paris and libraries. What''s not to love?!'' NATASHA LESTER''Compelling'' WOMAN & HOME''Delightful, richly detailed'' PUBLISHER''S WEEKLYPARIS, 1939Odile Souchet is obsessed with books, and her new job at the American Library in Paris - with its thriving community of students, writers and book lovers - is a dream come true. When war is declared, the Library is determined to remain open. But then the Nazis invade Paris, and everything changes.In Occupied Paris, choices as black and white as the words on a page become a murky shade of grey - choices that will put many on the wrong side of history, and the consequences of which will echo for decades to come.MONTANA, 1983Lily is a lonely ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Mathematicians' Library - Thomas K. Briggs

Discover the story of mathematics like never before with The Mathematicians’ Library, an extraordinary collection that chronicles the evolution of mathematical thought and its profound impact on the world. This expertly curated anthology brings together the most influential works and authors from across history, showcasing the journey of mathematical discovery from ancient tablets to contemporary volumes.The Mathematicians’ Library takes you through the pages of history, featuring groundbreaking works like Euclid’s Elements, Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci, Hilbert’s Foundations of Geometry, and Mandelbrot’s The Fractal Geometry of Nature. Each book offers a unique glimpse into how mathematics has shaped human civilization, guiding everything from transportation and commerce to art, science, and beyond.Mathematics is the invisible force that governs our daily lives, influencing everything from the weather forecasts we trust to the technology we depend on. It has been a cornerstone of human progress, evolving through centuries of research, discovery, and collaboration across cultures. This book reveals that legacy by presenting works that have changed the way we understand our world, from ancient knowledge inscribed on clay tablets, the contributions of Babylonian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Islamic, and Maya scholars, The Mathematicians’ Library offers unparalleled access to the greatest minds in mathematics—Plato, Pythagoras, Euclid, Hypatia, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Sweet Factory - Clare Povey

Wonka meets Spy Kids - a deliciously dangerous mouth-watering mystery. When Flo and Joseph Wanderday unwrap a Midnight Treats gobstopper, they're expecting to find a sugary sweet, not a mysterious message that kickstarts the adventure of a lifetime. "HELP! Trapped in Midnight Forest. Come before it is too late."With adventure in their hearts and sugar in their stomachs, the Wanderdays must find the Midnight Forest, journey through its sweet-themed tricks and trials, and face their greatest threat yet: sweet-factory workers who aren't in control of their own minds... An action-packed, sugar-fuelled adventure by Waterstones Book of the Month author, Clare Povey.

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The Library of Lost and Found - Phaedra Patrick

A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.''A gem of a book. I loved it.'' Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Book Club''A lovely, heart-warming story.'' B A Paris, author of Behind Closed DoorsLibrarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people, though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible.All of that changes when a mysterious book arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her grandmother Zelda, who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda’s past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever.Filled with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heart-warming reminder that even the quietest life has the potential to be extraordinary.Perfect for fans of The Memory Library, 59 Memory ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gulliver's Travels (The Norton Library) - Jonathan Swift

Part of the Norton Library seriesThe Norton Library edition of Gulliver’s Travels features the text of the 1735 revised edition, edited for the modern reader by Daniel Cook. An introduction by Cook offers a friendly navigation guide to Gulliver’s fantastical adventures in Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, and the land of the Houyhnhnms, highlighting the work’s pioneering genre experiments and blistering satire of eighteenth-century British culture and politics. The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations—influential works of literature and philosophy—introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they’ll re-read over a lifetime. Inviting introductions highlight the work’s significance and influence, providing the historical and literary context students need to dive in with confidence. Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the text first and refer to endnotes for more information as needed. An affordable price (most $10 or less) encourages students to buy the book and to come to class with the assigned edition. About the Editor: Daniel Cook is Reader in English at the University of Dundee in Scotland. He is the author of Walter Scott and Short ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Quick-Start Library Guide - Amy O. Milstead, Kelly Mayfield

Helps paraprofessionals and new school librarians begin their first school year with confidence.New librarians and paraprofessionals often come to school library positions with little or no experience in library work, and there’s a gap in instructional information available for those who want to quickly increase their skill level. This book helps professionals and paraprofessionals learn what they need to know to get started, as well as pointing them to additional resources in areas where they might want more advanced information. This practical guide teaches librarians and paraprofessionals to develop systems and create plans for programs and partnerships with teachers and other professionals to set them up for success during their first year in the library. A timeline helps map out the rhythm of a school year. The Quick-Start Library Guide introduces paraprofessionals to library science topics such as cataloging, collection development, and weeding. It covers topics specific to the school library such as reading levels, book fairs, and author visits. Each section includes suggested resources for more in-depth learning. Librarians and paraprofessionals will be able to use this valuable, straightforward guide to hit the ground running in their new role.

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Cat Who Saved the Library - Sósuke Nacukawa

Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story.Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends.When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she's particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn't feel right. Should she follow him to see what he's up to?When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they're brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead?Warm, wonderful and wise, Sosuke Natsukawa's The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might say.

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Cat Who Saved the Library - Sósuke Nacukawa

A gorgeous international exclusive hardback edition featuring stencilled sprayed edges.The highly anticipated sequel to Sosuke Natsukawa's The Cat Who Saved Books - an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world.Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story.Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends.When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she's particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn't feel right. Should she follow him to see what he's up to?When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they're brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead?Warm, wonderful and wise, The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Memory Library - Kate Storey

‘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.’ – Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost BookshopSome stories stay with us forever…For forty-two years, Sally Harrison has been building a library.Each year, on her daughter’s birthday, she adds a new book to her shelves – with a note in the front dedicated to her own greatest work.But Ella – Sally’s only child – fled to Australia twenty-one years ago after a heated exchange, and never looked back. And though Sally still dutifully adds a new paperback to the shelves every time the clock strikes midnight on July 11th, her hopes of her daughter ever thumbing through the pages are starting to dwindle.Then disaster strikes and Ella is forced to return to the home she once knew.She is soon to discover that when one chapter ends, another will soon follow.All you have to do is turn the page…Journey through the pages of this heartwarming novel, where hope, friendship and second chances are written in the margins. Perfect for book lovers everywhere and fans of Sally Page’s The Keeper of Stories.Praise for The Memory Library:''An absolute joy to read. Uplifting, beautiful, and perfect for any book lovers!'' Reader review, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Hour - Eve Chase

The Richard and Judy Book Club Pick The #1 eBook Bestseller Uncover the secrets that lie beneath Notting Hill; the captivating new mystery from Sunday Times bestseller Eve Chase – now in paperback! ''A clever mystery that kept me gripped. I loved every word'' Claire Douglas''Passionately emotional, dreamily written and dripping with boho glamour'' Daily Mail''A book you want to race back to'' Lisa Jewell''A wonderful twisty novel of family and secrets'' Kate Morton''Moody, evocative, with a dream-like quality no other author can master'' Gillian McAllister''Lush, evocative, nostalgic; gripping. A true treat of a book'' Sarah Vaughan''Impossible to forget'' Publishers Weekly, starred review*****Present day Paris: Maggie Parker receives a call. The new owners of her family’s old Notting Hill home are digging up the basement. They’ve no idea what might lie beneath . . .London, twenty-one years earlier: teenaged Maggie, babysitting her little brother, waits in vain for her mother to come home after a night out. Seeking clues to her mother’s mysterious disappearance, she''s drawn away from the neighbourhood’s grand terraces and into its hustling backstreets - and the arms of someone else living on their wits.Over two decades later, the clock is ticking on a secret set to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Carousel - Fiza Saeed McLynn

COME ONE, COME ALL, STEP INTO THE ENCHANTMENT OF JAZZ AGE CHICAGO AND PARIS IN THE MIDNIGHT CAROUSELThe Night Circus meets Water for Elephants in this enchanting, darkly glittering mystery tale of obsession, revenge, and enduring love.''An atmospheric, evocative adventure across the world. Stunning'' JANICE HALLETT''Took hold of my heart and held me captive'' ANYA BERGMAN''I completely surrendered to its magic'' HESTER MUSSON ''The story spins, flashing with vivid prose, entrancing mystery and knock-you-off-your-feet romance. A magical ride with unforgettable characters at the helm'' CARI THOMAS''Fans of The Miniaturist will enjoy this part mystery, part love story'' RED MAGAZINE- Come children, come children from far and near. Come choose your steed, you galloping knights, to enjoy the fun of the carousel . . .Paris, 1914Detective Laurent Bisset has reluctantly closed a most puzzling case. Fairgoers have been vanishing while riding a dazzling carousel. The only man who could be responsible is behind bars – but Laurent cannot explain what happened to those still missing.Chicago, 1920Maisie Marlowe acquires a beautiful, antique carousel, and sets up the Silver Kingdom amusement park. It is a place of delight and wonder – until a child goes missing on its most famous ride.When rumours of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Fair - Gideon Sterer

“Wordless and eloquent, “The Midnight Fair” offers true enchantment for children ages 3 to 8.” – The Wall Street JournalFar from the city, but not quite in the countryside, lies a fairground. When night falls, and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens: wild animals emerge from the trees. A brave raccoon pulls a lever, and the rides explode back into bright, neon life. Now, it’s time for the woodland creatures to have some fun…Bears, foxes, deer, hedgehogs and all manner of woodland animals are given their chance to try the fairground rides – the carousel, the rollercoaster, the bumper cars and even the tea cups! – play the arcade games, and indulge in candy floss and popcorn. Can the animals have their fun and still get back to the woods before the sun comes up?This stunning award-winning wordless picture book is packed with clever secondary narratives to follow and characters to spot on each page – children will spend hours poring over these many hidden details. Perfect for fostering Imagination, developing narrative Skills and promoting visual literacy. - Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year, Picture Book – 2021 - Shelf Awareness Best Children's Books of the Year“There is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Light of the Midnight Stars - Rena Rossner

A SPELLBINDING TALE OF LOVE AND LOSS, SISTERHOOD AND THE TANGLED THREADS OF FATE.''Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down'' Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent seriesThis is how a fairy tale begins . . .Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small miracles and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters. Hannah, bookish and calm, can coax plants to grow even when the weather is bitterly cold. Sarah, defiant and strong, can control the impulsive nature of fire. And Levana, the fey one, can read the path of the stars to decipher their secrets. But darkness is creeping across Europe, threatening the lives of every Jewish person in every village. Each sister will have to make an impossible choice in an effort to survive - and change the fate of their family forever.Enter a magical world of secrets, family ties and fairy tales weaving through history . . . perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and Spinning Silver.''The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Richard Laymon Collection Volume 1: The Cellar, The Beast House & The Midnight Tour - Richard Laymon

Visitors flock to see the beast house with its blood-soaked corridors. But the worst part of the house is actually THE CELLAR... Bestselling author Gorman Hardy is looking for ideas for his next novel. Tyler and her friend Nora are looking for a wild time. But in fact they find pain, bestiality and death in... THE BEAST HOUSE. Horrific events have made the Beast House infamous. For the full story, take THE MIDNIGHT TOUR. Saturday nights only. Limited to thirteen tourists. It begins on the stroke of midnight. You''ll be lucky to get out alive...

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The Strange Library - Haruki Murakami

Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, this is a unique and wonderfully creepy tale that is sure to delight Murakami fans. ''All I did was go to the library to borrow some books''. On his way home from school, the young narrator of The Strange Library finds himself wondering how taxes were collected in the Ottoman Empire. He pops into the local library to see if it has a book on the subject. This is his first mistake. Led to a special ''reading room'' in a maze under the library by a strange old man, he finds himself imprisoned with only a sheep man, who makes excellent donuts, and a girl, who can talk with her hands, for company. His mother will be worrying why he hasn''t returned in time for dinner and the old man seems to have an appetite for eating small boy''s brains. How will he escape?''The best novelist on the planet'' Observer

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The Midnight Hour - Elly Griffiths

**THE THRILLING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**''If only all history mysteries could be as good as The Midnight Hour'' The TimesAn old man lies dead and it looks like poison, but his wife isn''t the only one who had reason to kill him. Brighton, 1965When theatrical impresario Bert Billington is found dead in his retirement home, no one suspects foul play. But when the postmortem reveals that he was poisoned, suspicion falls on his wife, eccentric ex-Music Hall star Verity Malone. Frustrated by the police response to Bert''s death and determined to prove her innocence, Verity calls in private detective duo Emma Holmes and Sam Collins. This is their first real case, but as luck would have it they have a friend on the inside: Max Mephisto is filming a remake of Dracula, starring Seth Billington, Bert''s son. But when they question Max, they feel he isn''t telling them the whole story.Emma and Sam must vie with the police to untangle the case and bring the killer to justice. They''re sure the answers must lie in Bert''s dark past and in the glamorous, occasionally deadly, days of Music Hall. But the closer they get to the truth, the more danger they find ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Into the Midnight Wood - Alexandra McCollum

'Absolutely irresistibly charming, with an achingly beautiful heart beneath all the charm!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop'The romantic, mist-cloaked fairytale of my dreams. I would take an arrow for David and Meredith' Sydney J. Shields, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Honey WitchA whimsical queer romance about two mismatched roommates whose fragile - and definitely not romantic at all - balance is upended by an impending family wedding and an otherworldly danger in the nearby enchanted wood. There are 100 things wrong with Meredith Schwarzwelder. At least. #1 He has an absurd name. #3 He's an irredeemable eccentric who flirts with everyone in his path. #35 He cries at anything. #50 He talks to mice, or imagines he does. For David Carew, keeping track of these things is the only way he's managed to remain living with him for as long as he has. But when magic starts to seep in from the Midnight Wood and a dark being emerges with a sinister plan involving Meredith, David decides that it’s time to leave the cottage, and his roommate, behind. Then Meredith’s brother gets engaged to the daughter of David’s boss, and he sees ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Light of the Midnight Stars - Rena Rossner

A SPELLBINDING TALE OF LOVE AND LOSS, SISTERHOOD AND THE TANGLED THREADS OF FATE''Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down'' Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent seriesThis is how a fairy tale begins . . .Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small miracles and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters. Hannah, bookish and calm, can coax plants to grow even when the weather is bitterly cold. Sarah, defiant and strong, can control the impulsive nature of fire. And Levana, the fey one, can read the path of the stars to decipher their secrets. But darkness is creeping across Europe, threatening the lives of every Jewish person in every village. Each sister will have to make an impossible choice in an effort to survive - and change the fate of their family for ever.Enter a magical world of secrets, family ties and fairy tales weaving through history . . . perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and Spinning ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Babies

In this fantastical bedtime adventure, babies from far and wide join forces to defy their ultimate nighttime nemesis: sleep!The babies have come from far and wide, crawling and walking and toddling and tumbling.These are the can’t-sleep babies, the won’t-sleep babies, the itchy-feet babies, the just-one-more-story-please babies.“Sleep! Sleep! Anywhere but Sleep!!!” sing the babies.And the quest of the Midnight Babies begins!Babies arise! In an epic quest to stay awake, the Midnight Babies must overcome sleepy temptation: battling the forces of Slumberland, venturing through the Forest of Nightlights and the Sea of Stories, voyaging through the Garden of Lullabies to the Rockabye River, and even through the dreaded Land of Nodoff. But can they resist their greatest challenge: the Cuddle?Bestselling author-illustrator Isabel Greenberg turns bedtime on its head with a hilarious, delightful odyssey that will resonate with wide-eyed little ones and sleep-deprived parents alike!

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Magus of the Library 5 - Mitsu Izumi

The Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village''s tiny branch library, in which he''s not allowed. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he''s dazzled by her knowledge and glamour. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he''s always dreamed of having!

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Tiny Changes: A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit's 'The Midnight Organ Fight' (2x LP) - LP (9029552561)

LP vinyl - Scott Hutchison, frontman kapely Frightened Rabbit zemřel v květnu 2018 ve věku 36 let. Na jeho poctu natočila řada spřízněných hudebníků desku s předělávkami jeho písniček z alba The Midnight Organ Fight. Scott Hutchison, frontman kapely Frightened Rabbit zemřel v květnu 2018 ve věku 36 let. Na jeho poctu natočila řada spřízněných hudebníků desku s předělávkami jeho písniček z alba The Midnight Organ Fight. Obsah: Biffy Clyro - The Modern Leper Oxford Collapse - I Feel Better Fiskur - Good Arms vs Bad Arms Right On Dynamite - Fast Blood Josh Ritter - Old Old Fashioned Wintersleep - The Twist The Philistines Jr. - Bright Pink Bookmark LP2 Benjamin Gibbard - Keep Yourself Warm Inletts - Extrasupervery Daughter - Poke The Twilight Sad - Floating In The Forth Aaron Dessner & Lauren Mayberry - Who'd You Kill Now? Julien Baker - The Modern Leper Piano Bar Fight - The Twist Manchester Orchestra - My Backwards Walk

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The Invisible Library - Genevieve Cogman

One spy. One dangerous book. One deadly mission. Discover the first book in this gripping fantasy mystery series – The Invisible Library is the astounding debut from bestselling author Genevieve Cogman.Perfect for fans of Mr Penumbra''s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, Jasper Fforde''s The Eyre Affair or Ben Aaronovitch''s Rivers of London.''I absolutely loved this'' – N.K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth SeasonIrene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, whose staff are sent to different realities to harvest dangerous and mystical fiction.Irene has been posted to an alternative steampunk London along with her enigmatic new assistant, Kai. Their mission: to retrieve a dangerous edition of Grimms'' Fairy Tales. But it has already been stolen.In London''s underground, the laws of nature have been bent – supernatural creatures and unpredictable magic stalk the land. The city is home to vampires, werewolves – factions that are all prepared to fight to the death for this book.Irene must face a web of deadly danger, deception and secret societies. Her new assistant is hiding secrets of his own. Yet failure is not an option – the nature of reality itself is at stake . . .Continue the journey with the adventurous second title ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Magus of the Library 7 - Mitsu Izumi

A story about a poor boy swept away by a kind library mage and the (literal) magic of reading, Magus of the Library is a beautifully-drawn, spirited fantasy adventure, like a Fullmetal Alchemist for all ages!Ages 13 and up. In the small village of Amun lives a poor boy named Theo. Theo adores books, but because of his pointed ears and impoverished life, he isn't allowed to use the village library. As he endures the prejudice and hatred of the village, he dreams of going where such things don't exist: Aftzaak, City of Books. But one day, Theo chances to meet a Kafna--a librarian who works for the great library of Aftzaak--and his life changes forever...

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The Midnight Bell - Jack Higgins

“The bell tolls at midnight as death requires it.” But will it finally toll for Sean Dillon & company in the explosive new thriller of murder, terrorism and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author.In Ulster, Northern Ireland, a petty criminal kills a woman in a drunken car crash. Her sons swear revenge.In London, Sean Dillon and his colleagues in the ‘Prime Minister’s private army’, fresh from defeating a deadly al-Qaeda operation, receive a warning: ‘You may think you have weakened us, but you have only made us stronger.’In Washington, D.C., a special projects director with the CIA, frustrated at not getting permission from the President for his daring anti-terrorism plan, decides to put it in motion anyway.Soon, the ripples from these events will meet and overlap, creating havoc in their wake. Desperate men will act, secrets will be revealed – and the midnight bell will toll.

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Magus of the Library 8 - Mitsu Izumi

A story about a poor boy swept away by a kind library mage and the (literal) magic of reading, Magus of the Library is a beautifully-drawn, spirited fantasy adventure, like a Fullmetal Alchemist for all ages!  Ages 13 and up. In the small village of Amun lives a poor boy named Theo. Theo adores books, but because of his pointed ears and impoverished life, he isn''t allowed to use the village library. As he endures the prejudice and hatred of the village, he dreams of going where such things don''t exist: Aftzaak, City of Books. But one day, Theo chances to meet a Kafna--a librarian who works for the great library of Aftzaak--and his life changes forever...

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The Library of Fragrance Dark Roses kolínská voda unisex 30 ml

Kolínská voda Dark Roses od The Library of Fragrance je unisex vůně s hlubokou květinovou kompozicí. Kombinuje tóny čajové růže, pačuli, ambry a vetiveru. Je určena pro večerní nošení a speciální příležitosti.

  • Unisex vůně vhodná pro ženy i muže
  • Hluboká a elegantní květinová kompozice
  • Vydatná koncentrace kolínské vody
  • Autentická a jedinečná vonná skladba

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The Wren in the Holly Library - K. A. Linde

Set in an alternate day New York filled with monsters, The Wren in the Holly Library is a dark, spicy urban fantasy loosely inspired by Beauty and the Beast – perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Leigh Bardugo.She stole from a monster . . . now she must pay the priceStreet thief Kierse should have known something wasn’t right. Now she’s trapped in a library — with a monster. She can’t run. She can’t hide. And this man – this being, filled with terrible power and darkness — is well within his rights to kill her.By trespassing, Kierse has broken the fragile peace treaty between monsters and humans. But instead of killing her, Graves does the unexpected: he offers her a job. A chance to find out who she really is.Kierse has always known she’s different. That she can do things a little better, a little faster. And there’s that sense she has when danger is only a breath away. But if the old tales are true, there are worse things in the world than monsters.Like a threat more ancient than legend. Like Graves. Or like Kierse herself . . .From bestselling author K. A. Linde comes the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Dark Library - Mary Anna Evans

Can a family’s dark history repeat itself?Estella Ecker has returned to Rockfall House, the last place on earth she wants to be. Years after she ran away from her overbearing father, she has been forced back home to walk in his footsteps, teaching at the college he dominated and living in the fabulous home where he entertained artists and scholars for decades—and perhaps she owns it now, because her mercurial mother has disappeared. At the center of everything—the whispers, the rumors, the secrets—is her father’s library of rare books, which she had been forbidden to touch while he was alive to stop her.Everyone in town is watching Estella, with her dead father’s name on their lips, and no one seems to care about her missing mother. Who were her parents, really, and is the answer hidden somewhere in the depths of Rockfall House? And who will Estella be, if she gathers enough courage to find that answer? What she will discover is that no one can escape the secrets hidden in this dark library. Suspenseful and unsettling but ultimately triumphant, The Dark Library by acclaimed author Mary Anna Evans is a compelling tale of mystery, family secrets, and the quest ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Midnight Grocer - Brian Beresford

Chaaya and her football-mad brother Jaden are totally unaware that an incredible experience is about to transform their entire summer holiday. An amazing 'golden' sound is heard at midnight, and a large shiny object suddenly fills their back yard. Difficult decisions have to be made, and the family, their friends and neighbours are affected in the most unexpected ways. Who is the mysterious stranger with a guinea pig, and how is Jaden's life changed for ever when he shows kindness to a homeless person? Children and adults must face challenges together in this unique mystery, adventure, football and science fiction story for ages 8 to 12. Every reader of this book can listen to and sing a song called 'Midnight Grocer, Who are You?' All you have to do is to go to a special YouTube performance. https://youtu.be/xL7gIYY1oIM Listen to the song, get to know it, then sing along - the words appear as you hear them. The song has been specially written for you by Brian Beresford.

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