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Mexico in the 1970s is a dangerous country, even for Maite, a secretary who spends her life seeking the romance found in cheap comic books and ignoring the activists protesting around the city. When her next-door neighbor, the beautiful art student Leonora, disappears under suspicious circumstances, Maite finds herself searching for the missing woman-and journeying deeper into Leonora s secret life of student radicals and dissidents. An amazing writer S.A. Cosby, bestselling author of Blacktop Wasteland and Razorblade TearsMexico in the 1970s is a politically fraught land, even for Elvis, a goon with a passion for rock n roll who knows more about kidney-smashing than intrigue. When Elvis is assigned to find Leonora, he begins a blood-soaked search for the woman-and his soul. A page-turning read full of colour and action THE INDEPENDENTSwirling in parallel trajectories, Maite and Elvis attempt to discover the truth behind Leonora s disappearance, encountering hitmen, government agents, and Russian spies. Because Mexico in the 1970s is a noir, where life is cheap and the price of truth is high.Velvet Was the Night: an edgy, simmering historical novel for lovers of smoky noirs and anti-heroes.

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GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK • From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a simmering historical noir about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of the missing woman they’re both desperate to find.ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, New York Public Library, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, BookPage, She Reads, Library Journal • “An adrenalized, darkly romantic journey.”—The Washington PostMexico in the 1970s is a dangerous country, even for Maite, a secretary who spends her life seeking the romance found in cheap comic books and ignoring the activists protesting around the city. When her next-door neighbor, the beautiful art student Leonora, disappears under suspicious circumstances, Maite finds herself searching for the missing woman—and journeying deeper into Leonora’s secret life of student radicals and dissidents. Mexico in the 1970s is a politically fraught land, even for Elvis, a goon with a passion for rock ’n’ roll who knows more about kidney-smashing than intrigue. When Elvis is assigned to find Leonora, he begins a blood-soaked search for the woman—and his soul. Swirling in parallel trajectories, Maite and Elvis attempt to discover the truth behind Leonora’s disappearance, encountering hitmen, government agents, and Russian spies. Because Mexico in the 1970s is a noir, where life is cheap and the price of truth is high.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico. ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022 - She Reads The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling - New York TimesCarlota Moreau: A young woman, growing up in a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula, the only daughter of a genius - or a madman.Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol, an outcast who assists Dr Moreau with his scientific experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas with plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the Doctor s labour, destined to blindly obey their creator while they remain in the shadows, are a motley group of part-human, part-animal monstrosities. All of them are living in a perfectly balanced and static world which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Doctor Moreau s patron - who will, unwittingly, begin a dangerous chain-reaction.For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and in the sweltering heat of the jungle passions may ignite. Brilliant and riveting Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a lavish historical drama reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico.“This is historical science fiction at its best: a dreamy reimagining of a classic story with vivid descriptions of lush jungles and feminist themes. Some light romance threads through the heavier ethical questions concerning humanity.”—Library Journal (starred review)“The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling—the sleek and the bizarre, wild passions and deep hatreds—with cool equanimity.”—The New York Times (Editors’ Choice)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Polygon, Tordotcom, Paste, CrimeReads, BooklistCarlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman.Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers.The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities.All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau’s patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction.For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite.The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico. The deeply atmospheric novel blends horror, science fiction, and historical events Time, 100 Must Read Books of 2022 Carlota Moreau: growing up in a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatan peninsula, she is the only daughter of an eccentric, and dangerous, genius. His experiments, a motley group of hybrid monstrosities, are blindly loyal to their creator.Into Carlota s strange but perfectly balanced world comes Eduardo Lizalde, the charming, careless son of Doctor Moreau s patrons. In the sweltering heat of the jungle, amidst her father s secrets and her own awakening feelings, Carlota will begin asking questions that could ignite a conflagration. ______________________ Genius .. . combine[s] contemporary political awareness with the appeal of a creepy gothic romance - Guardian An evocative slow-burn SF drama about colonialism, heredity and scientific hubris, couched in lush prose - Financial Times The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling - New York Times Paints a vivid picture that is as alluring as it is unsettling, filled with action, romance, and monsters Booklist

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Lo s writing . . . shimmers with the thrills of youthful desire. A lovely, memorable novel - Sarah Waters, author of Tipping the Velvet and The Night Watch. An instant classic, the finest LGBTQIA+ romance I ve read in ages. - Bill Konigsberg, award-winning author of The Music of What Happens and The BridgeFrom the award winning author of Ash comes a gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco s Chinatown during the 1950s.Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can t remember exactly when the question took root, but the answer was in full bloom the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club.America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father - despite his hard-won citizenship - Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.

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A modern classic work of Irish literature, this award-winning novel is an exploration of love, art and identity.This was the night train to Barcelona, some hours before the dawn. This was 1950, late September. I had left my husband. I had left my home. Katherine Proctor has dared to leave her family in Ireland and reach out for a new life. Determined to become an artist, she flees to Spain, where she meets Miguel, a passionate man who has fought for his own freedoms. They retreat to the quiet intensity of the mountains and begin to build a life together. But as Miguel⠙s past catches up with him, Katherine too is forced to re-examine her relationships: with her lover, her painting and the homeland she only thought she knew. . .The South is the book that introduced readers to the astonishing gifts of Colm Tóibín, winning the Irish Times First Fiction Award in 1991. An imaginative, deeply felt and evocative tale The Sunday Times Colm Tóibín writes prose of a heartbreaking beauty Hilary Mantel

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From the oyster huts of Whitstable to the music halls of Victorian London, Tipping the Velvet is the glorious first novel from this much-loved author Piercing the shadows of the naked stage was a single shaft of rosy limelight, and in the centre of this was a girl: the most marvellous girl - I knew it at once! - that I had ever seen. A saucy, sensuous and multi-layered historical romance, Tipping the Velvet follows the glittering career of Nan King - oyster girl turned music-hall star turned rent boy turned East End tom . Erotic and absorbing... Written with startling power New York Times Book Review An unstoppable read, a sexy and picaresque romp through the lesbian and queer demi-monde of the roaries Nineties Independent on Sunday Waters is an extremely confident writer, combining precise, sensuous descriptions with irony and wit Observer

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Explore the mysteries of the Night -- from questions of ancient philosophy to the magical properties of the Elements -- and the witch within in Notes for the Night, a guided journal and modern Book of Shadows from award-winning author Maia Toll. DELUXE GUIDED JOURNAL: This hardcover guided journal features a full-color interior with spot illustrations, textured case, and metallic ink accents, as well as lined and blank pages for recording spells, ideas, and dreams. COMPANION TO THE NIGHT SCHOOL FROM AUTHOR MAIA TOLL: Dive deeper into the topics of astrology, alchemy, philosophical teachings, divination, and more in this guided journal companion to The Night School. With original content, this journal offers something for all journalers, whether or not they are familiar with the concepts of The Night School. FULL OF DOZENS OF PROMPTS, EXERCISES, AND RITUALS: Notes for the Night contains more than 50 journal prompts, as well as ritual ideas. MAGICAL SELF-EXPLORATION: Tap into the mysteries of the Night as you develop a more profound and magical understanding of yourself and the world around you with this guided journal practice.

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Itâ ™s 1887 and Nancy Astley sits in the audience at her local music hall: she doesnâ ™t know it yet, but the next act on the bill will change her life. Tonight is the night sheâ ™ll fall in loveâ ¦ with the thrill of the stage and with Kitty Butler, a girl who wears trousers.Giddy with desire and hungry for experience, Nancy follows Kitty to London where unimaginable adventures await.Sarah Waters debut novel, Tipping the Velvet was highly acclaimed and was chosen by The New York Times and The Library Journal as one of the best books of 1998. Reviewers have offered the most praise for Tipping the Velvet s use of humour, adventure, and sexual explicitness. The novel was adapted into a somewhat controversial three-part series of the same name produced and broadcast by the BBC in 2002.

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#39;ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE #39; KATE SAWYER #39;WILL GET UNDER YOUR SKIN AND LODGE ITSELF IN YOUR HEART #39; ERIN KELLY #39;HEARTBREAKING AND LIFE-AFFIRMING #39; LOUISE HARE #39;POWERFUL, TIMELY, IMPORTANT #39; BETH UNDERDOWN BEAUTIFUL, COMPLEX AND MOVING #39; PLATINUM MAGAZINE #39;POWERFUL AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING #39; RED #39;I URGE EVERYONE TO READ THIS NOVEL #39; ERICKA WALLER #39;THESE CHARACTERS WILL WRAP AROUND YOUR HEART #39; ARAMINTA HALL From the Observer debut novelist of the year, comes a blistering, heart-wrenching new novel of complicity and atonement, delving into one nurse #39;s experience of the little-known history of conversion therapy and the heart-breaking betrayal of the AIDS crisis.March 2020. Annie is alone in her house as the world shuts down, only the ghosts of her memories for company. But then she receives a phone call which plunges her deeper into the past.1959. Annie and Rita are student nurses at Fairlie Hall mental hospital. Working long, gruelling hours, they soon learn that the only way to appease their terrifying matron is to follow the rules unthinkingly. But what is happening in the hospital #39;s hidden side wards? And at what point does following the rules turn into complicity - and betrayal?1983. Annie is reeling from the loss of her husband and struggling to face raising her daughter alone. Following a chance encounter, she offers a sick young man a bed for the night, a good deed that soon leads to another. Before long, she finds herself entering a new life of service - her home a haven for those who are cruelly shunned. But can we ever really atone?The powerful and captivating new novel from the celebrated author of KEEPER and YOUNG WOMEN, HOLD BACK THE NIGHT is Jessica Moor #39;s most powerful and commercial book to date. A darkly compelling character-led novel, drawing on themes of complicity and betrayal, it is bursting with talking points and absolutely perfect for reading groups.Praise for HOLD BACK THE NIGHT and Jessica Moor: #39;The literary sensation . . . heart-breaking #39; My Weekly #39;Absolutely incredible. Intricate, heart-breaking, with perfect prose and characterisation. This is an author stepping into her power and it is a privilege to behold #39; Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding and This Family #39;Beautifully written and authentic, this novel shines an unflinching light on the darkest episodes of recent medical history. Hold Back The Night will get under your skin and lodge itself in your heart #39; Erin Kelly #39;Powerful, at times gut-wrenching #39; Peter Tatchell #39;Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measure. Dealing with the horrors of conversion therapy in the 1950s and the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, this is a story of redemption and hope as much as it is grief and shame. I absolutely loved it #39; Louise Hare #39;Jessica Moor is a new young writer I believe in #39; Jeanette Winterson #39;Heartbreaking and beautifully written #39; Heather Darwent #39;A shocking, vital story that will never let you go. I urge everyone to read this novel. Jessica does not flinch away from the themes in this book, but writes with purposeful intent. She does not linger on the suffering, but shines a light on hope. An outstanding achievement #39; Ericka Waller #39;Hold back the Night is a book about fear and power, the stories we tell ourselves and the people we hope to be. Beautiful and lyrical, these characters will wrap around your heart. I loved it #39; Araminta Hall

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Wednesday Addams meets The Night Gardener in the sequel to the New York Times bestselling Millie Fleur s Poison Garden. A delightfully peculiar story about embracing the magic of the night.Garden Glen was afraid of the dark.Each night when the sun went down, all the lights in town turned on. The houses shone like the noon sun. Every house except for Millie Fleur La Fae s, of course.Millie Fleur knows there are enchanting things that can only be glimpsed in the dark. But ever since she moved to Garden Glen, her nighttime friends are nowhere to be found.Determined to welcome the dark back to town, Millie Fleur bakes delicious moon pies and plants a sweet-smelling moon garden. But before the nighttime creatures will return, Millie Fleur must convince the townspeople to be brave and turn out the lights.Millie Fleur Saves the Night is a delightfully peculiar story that encourages readers to find beauty in the darkness. A gorgeous companion to the New York Times bestseller Millie Fleur s Poison Garden, perfect for fans of The Dark by Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen.

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In the deepest, darkest depths of night, our planet is transforming and thriving ...At night, magic is all around in the natural world, from bioluminescent seas in the Caribbean to the Northern Lights on Arctic winter nights. Explore the lives of animals who tread a different path under the cover of darkness, including the perilous journey taken by baby turtles in the moonlight and the global migration of bearded pigs. Discover nocturnal plants that have evolved to only bloom in the moonlight, and wild mushrooms that depend on their glow-in-the-dark superpower for survival. Follow the people who wake to work hard through the night in towns and cities, such as hospital staff, fishing crews, bakers, firefighters, postal workers and security guards. Learn about our reliance on electric light across the world, and the human body clock #39;s vital connection to light and darkness. A glossary of all notable terms is included at the end of the book.Filled with incredible facts and brought to life by Paula Bossio’s beautifully quirky illustrations, The World at Night takes readers to the ends of the earth and everywhere in between to uncover the hidden wonders of our nocturnal planet.

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Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children s Book Prize, the Teach Primary Book Awards and the Klaus Flugge Prize.An enchanting bedtime story about a small boy who is the custodian of night, from talented new picture book author and poet, Louise Greig, with beautifully atmospheric illustrations by Ashling Lindsay.Max has a key and a box of midnight blue.When he turns the key in the lock â “WHOOSH!Day slips inside as Night sweeps out.Darkness tumbles into the air.It dances and whirls around the room.It goes under the bed, under the chair â “ everywhere!Louise Greig s lyrical voice and Ashling Lindsay s warm, endearing illustrations hold a candle up to the magical nature of night-time in this soothing picture book. Perfect for cosying up to read and share before bedtime, The Night Box is an original bedtime tale that sits perfectly alongside classics such as The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark â “ great for reassuring little ones who have a fear of the dark and calming down lively children before bedtime! Tender and domestic, luminous and star-shot, Lindsayâ ™s illustrations perfectly complement Greigâ ™s soaring, unrhymed poetry, creating a sense of nightâ ™s scale, richness and enveloping magic â “ The Guardian A reassuring bedtime read for any young child, but particularly for those with a fear of the dark â “ Picture Books Blogger Weaves magic with every word â “ The Herald

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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 temporarily close the library, Otaha and her friends fear that it may not reopen and that the peace they have found there will forever be lost to them. Is their friendship and their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it? And what will remain if it isn’t? Dinner at the Night Library is a heartwarming literary mystery, filled with quirky characters, Japanese culture and the mouthwatering meals. It asks why books matter and offers a cheer of encouragement to everybody who believes they do. Ultimately, it is a paean to reading and the relevance of books through the ages—past, present, and future.

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In the Night Garden: All Aboard the Ninky Nonk is an enchanting storybook for babies and toddlers, now with gorgeous new illustrations. Igglepiggle, iggle onk, we re going to catch the...Ninky Nonk! Once upon a time in the Night Garden, everybody went for a ride on the Ninky Nonk. Join Igglepiggle, Makka Pakka, Upsy Daisy and all of your favourite In the Night Garden friends in this delightful storybook for babies and toddlers. The perfect children s book for bedtime reading. There are a variety of baby and toddler books in the Night Garden series to enjoy including: Ooh, Pretty Flower!, The Bouncy Jumping Game, Igglepiggle Counts and Time to Wash Faces.

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Hudební CD - Reedice druhého alba skupiny „Runners In The Night”, které původně vyšlo stejně jako jeho předchůdce v roce 1979. Desmond Child je americký hudebník, skladatel a producent. Reedice druhého alba skupiny „Runners In The Night”, které původně vyšlo stejně jako jeho předchůdce v roce 1979. Desmond Child je americký hudebník, skladatel a producent. Z jeho pera vzešlo několik skutečných megahitů rockové scény „I Was Made For Loving You” (Kiss), „You Give Love A bad Name” (Bon Jovi), „Poison” (Alice Cooper), „Crazy” (Aerosmith), ale i třeba „The Cup Of Life” (Ricky Martin). Svou kariéru však Desmond zahájil v roce 1975, kdy Desmond a zpěvačky Myriam Valle, Maria Vidal a Diana Grasselli se skupinou najatých hudebníků založili skupinu Desmond Child amp; Rouge. Rok vydání : 1979 (2.album) Rok reedice : 2020 Seznam stop CD The Truth Comes Out / My Heart #039;s On Fire / The Night Was Not / Goodbye Baby / Runners In The Night / Tumble In The Night / Scared...

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The first novel in a spellbinding new fantasy adventure series from the author of The Huntress trilogy. Perfect for readers 8-12 and fans of Philip Pullman, Abi Elphinstone and Katherine Rundell.Everything changed the day the dreams disappearedâ ¦ and the nightmares came.Twelve-year-old Bea lives with her mother Ula and her owl Pip in a cottage on the wild moors. Since the day the dreams disappeared, and an affliction of nightmares began sweeping across the lands, everyone is leaving and their settlement is being abandoned. But when Ula grows sick with the affliction, she wonâ ™t leave â “ and sheâ ™s keeping a secret from Bea.Just as Bea begins to despair, the mysterious Night Train steams across the moors, bringing a stranger who offers her the chance to save her mother. Bea is flung into a faraway adventure in the world of the Dreamstalkers, skilled warriors and performers who must go to work each night inside the dreams of the powerful. But the nightmares are following close behind.Itâ ™s time to board the Night Train and dive into an epic, magical adventure in the world of the Dreamstalkers. (But beware the nightmaresâ ¦) A glorious world, a wild adventure and a fierce heroine. I can t stop thinking about this book! â “ Robin Stevens on The Huntress: Seaâ ˜A new book by Sarah Driver is always something special â “ this does not disappoint. Vivid storytelling full of magic and sparkle from one of my favourite authors.â ™ Jasbinder Bilan, Costa award-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird on Once We Were Witches

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THE BRAND NEW HEART-STOPPING THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORThe worst thing to ever happen on Hemlock Circle occurred in Ethan Marsh s backyard. One July night, ten-year-old Ethan and his best friend Billy fell asleep together in a tent set up on a manicured lawn in the quiet New Jersey cul de sac. In the morning, Ethan woke up alone.The tent was sliced open, and Billy was gone. He was never seen again. Thirty Years later, Ethan has reluctantly returned to his childhood home, but plagued by bad dreams and insomnia, he begins to notice strange things happening in the middle of the night.Someone is roaming the cul de sac at odd hours, and signs of Billy s presence keep appearing in his backyard. Ethan is forced to investigate what really happened that night, a quest that leads him into the quiet woods surrounding Hemlock Circle, where a mysterious institute enacts secretive research on a crumbling estate. The closer Ethan gets to the truth, the more he realizes that no place, even the quietest of suburban streets, is completely safe.And that the past has a way of haunting the present. PRAISE FOR RILEY SAGER: Propulsive . .. a dizzying Gothic whodunit New York Times Book Review Riley Sager is an auto-buy for me Laura Dave Riley Sager is one of my favourite authors . .. Fun, scary and so absorbing Rachel Hawkins If you re not already reading Riley Sager, you re missing out Catherine Ryan Howard Clever, twisty, spine-chilling Ruth Ware A dark, frightening and twisty story that you won t be able to put down Shari Lapena The House Across the Lake is the work of a master storyteller . .. An unputdownable page-turner Alex Michaelides Brilliantly written with a dark and clever twist on a well-worn trope, and as for that ending...?! Susi Holliday

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With an Introduction and Notes by Henry Claridge, Senior Lecturer, School of English, University of Kent at Canterbury. Tender is the Night is a story set in the hedonistic high society of Europe during the `Roaring Twenties . A wealthy schizophrenic, Nicole Warren, falls in love with Dick Diver - her psychiatrist. The resulting saga of the Divers troubled marriage, and their circle of friends, includes a cast of aristocratic and beautiful people, unhappy love affairs, a duel, incest, and the problems inherent in the possession of great wealth. Despite cataloguing a maelstrom of interpersonal conflict, Tender is the Night has a poignancy and warmth that springs from the quality of Fitzgerald s writing and the tragic personal experiences on which the novel is based. Six years separate Tender is the Night and The Last Tycoon, the novel Fitzgerald left unfinished at his death in December 1940. Fitzgerald lived in Hollywood more or less continuously from July 1937 until his death, and a novel about the film industry at the height of the studio system centred on the working life of a top producer was begun in 1939. Even in its incomplete state The Last Tycoon remains the greatest American novel about Hollywood and contains some of Fitzgerald s most brilliant writing.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald s last completed novel, Tender is the Night is edited by Arnold Goldman with an introduction and notes by Richard Godden in Penguin Modern Classics.Between the First World War and the Wall Street Crash the French Riviera was the stylish place for wealthy Americans to visit. Among the most fashionable are psychoanalyst Dick Diver and his wife Nicole, who hold court at their villa. Into their circle comes Rosemary Hoyt, a film star, who is instantly attracted to them, but understands little of the dark secrets and hidden corruption that hold them together. As Dick draws closer to Rosemary, he fractures the delicate structure of his marriage and sets both Nicole and himself on to a dangerous path where only the strongest can survive. In this exquisite, lyrical novel, Fitzgerald has poured much of the essence of his own life; he has also depicted the age of materialism, shattered idealism and broken dreams.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) has acquired a mythical status in American literary history, and his masterwork The Great Gatsby is considered by many to be the great American novel . In 1920 he married Zelda Sayre, dubbed the first American Flapper , and their traumatic marriage and Zelda s gradual descent into insanity became the leading influence on his writing. As well as many short stories, Fitzgerald wrote five novels This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and the Damned, Tender is the Night and, incomplete at the time of his death, The Last Tycoon. After his death The New York Times said of him that in fact and in the literary sense he created a generation .If you enjoyed Tender is the Night, you might like Truman Capote s Breakfast at Tiffany s, also available in Penguin Classics. One of the most wonderful writers of the twentieth century Financial Times

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Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion. One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! Especially when he meets flirtatious Nazuna.Except that she s a vampire. That s okay. He wants to become a creature of the night too.But transformation doesn t come that easily... What s the difference between desire and love? Does Nazuna know any better than Ko? What about Ko s childhood friend Akira? Unable to answer these romantic questions, Ko and Nazuna go swimming. Turns out bathing beauties at pools are just as hot at night as in the blazing sunshine at the beach.Then, Ko gets jealous when he learns about Nazuna s night job... But when she drafts him into temping for her, the two of them join forces to save a client from her boss-and herself.

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Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion. Nanakusa is a vampire. That s okay with human Ko.He wants to be one too. But transformation doesn t come that easily... One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets.Life after dark is a revelation! When flirtatious Nazuna invites Ko to spend the night at her place in an abandoned building, he s stoked! But then he awakens to kisses on his neck with a little too much bite to them... Is it just the delicious taste of his blood that makes her meet him night after night for late-night adventures, conversation and...naps? Or something else? Then, when a cute girl from Ko s past shows up and competes for his attention, his budding relationship with the undead is put to the test!

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And I know then what the Night Whale is saying. I understand. Anything is possible. A grandmother and grandchild look out for the Night Whale, a magical sky creature last seen when Nana was a child herself. The story transports the reader off to a world of wonder and beauty, as they soar over cities and landscapes on the back of the Night Whale, far away from home and back again.This is a beautifully lyrical and stunningly illustrated picture book about adventures and moving on, helping children to come to terms with saying goodbye, and the majestic Night Whale s reassuring message is that anything is possible.

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THE INSPIRATION FOR THE WORLDWIDE HIT NETFLIX SERIES THE NIGHT AGENT - NOW BACK FOR SEASON 2!Readers love THE NIGHT AGENT: Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers David Baldacci One of the best thrillers to come along in years Michael Connelly A plot that twists like a cobra in a sack Financial Times David Baldacci territory... a thriller writer to watch Daily Mail A paranoid, pulse-pounding thriller that could not be more prescient Joseph Finder A powerful and taut thriller Mark GreaneyHEROES AREN T BORN. THEY ANSWER THE CALL.FBI Agent Peter Sutherland monitors a White House Situation Room emergency line. That crucial, life-or-death call may never come.When Peter takes a call one day his whole world changes. A terrified young woman says two people have been murdered. One of the victims dying words thrust Peter into a deep-level conspiracy years in the making: there is a traitor at the heart of the US government.A Russian mole has been placed within the inner sanctum of the White House. Anyone could be the traitor. Anyone could be corrupted. To save the nation, Peter must take the rules into his own hands, question everything, and trust no one.READ ALL THE FANTASTIC THRILLERS BY MATTHEW QUIRK FROM HEAD OF ZEUS - AVAILABLE NOWThe Night AgentHour of the AssassinRed WarningInside Threat

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Climb into the adventure of your dreams in the bestselling adventure from bestselling author, Ben Miller!Lana and Harrison are staying with their grandparents, when they discover their favourite tree to play in is under threat. That night, a magical golden thread leads them up through the hollow of the tree into a storybook land, where wind and rain rage and a mysterious creature lives. When Harrison is kidnapped by the evil Spider Queen, Lana must do whatever it takes to find him, save the villagers and restore the balance of the storybook world, before the night is out. A breathtaking journey through magical worlds for all the family, featuring Lana and Harrison, the adventure-loving siblings from the smash-hit The Day I Fell into a Fairytale, from master storyteller, Ben Miller. Praise for Ben Miller: #39;Wonderful, funny, magical #39; Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale #39;Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible #39; Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas

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With the dark, mythical magic of the Winternight trilogy, and the slow-burn romance of Spinning Silver, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is a feminist fantasy adventure that shows the power of female friendship and how love - both romantic and familial - can conquer even death itself. In the harsh interior of the Finnish wilderness, best friends Aina and Siiri are inseparable despite their opposite natures: Aina is gentle and cautious while Siiri is headstrong and brave. But their friendship is put to the test when Aina is kidnapped by a death goddess and taken to the mythical underworld Tuonela. Determined to save her friend, Siiri embarks on a dangerous journey north to seek out Väinämöinen, the only mystical shaman to travel to Tuonela and return alive. As the dark winter looms, Siiri uses all the strength she possesses to survive her journey, which is plagued by trappers, a band of roving wolves, and a cunning snow witch with her own quest for power. But finding Väinämöinen is only the beginning. Siiri must convince him to share his magic so she can sneak into Tuonela and save Aina. In Tuonela, Aina is forced to play the sadistic games of Tuonetar, the cruel queen of the underworld, alongside other captured maidens. But Aina s kindness allows her to make allies in the dark, harsh environment. She soon discovers that Tuoni, the god of death and king of Tuonela, is also a victim of Tuonetar s spells that can only be broken when he remarries. To save him and the other girls, Aina offers herself as his bride. As she spends more time in the underworld, Aina falls in love with Tuoni and must make a decision that will alter the course of her fate forever . . . not knowing her fearless friend is on the way and plotting a daring escape. Readers LOVE North Is The Night! Beautifully weaves together elements of Finnish mythology ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ Has everything you could ever wish for, all wrapped up in a fantasy masterpiece. I didn t read this book, I devoured it! ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ Beautifully crafted, utterly captivating, drenched in folklore, drowning in danger and dripping with emotion . . . wondrously enchanting ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ Truly magical . . . packed with action, magic, love and Finnish mythology, this tale is perfect to get lost in ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ The core of it is all Emily: excellent visuals, compelling writing, slooooow burn, and complex characters you are rooting for ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ I absolutely LOVED this book! Everything about it is fantastic ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ An extraordinary story of love, of courage, of friendship and of magic, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is the stand-alone first novel in an incredible duology.

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Ten classic In the Night Garden stories to celebrate ten years of the show!Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and all their friends as they play hide-and-seek with the Pontipines, search for Igglepiggle s blanket and work out why Makka Pakka s trumpet is making such a funny noise.This beautifully illustrated treasury of tales is the perfect bedtime book for In the Night Garden fans.

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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 in life.

Objev podobné jako Dinner at the Night Library - Harada Hika

Sparkles with wit and clever plotting Publishers Weekly Sexy . . . clever, fun Kirkus ReviewsThe disappearance of a mysterious informant leads two people desperate for answers to an island of deadly deception in this new novel in the Lost Night Files trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.One night left three women changed forever . . .Talia March, Pallas Llewellyn, and Amelia Rivers are dedicated to uncovering the mystery of what really happened to them months ago - an experience that amplified innate psychic abilities in each of them. Suspecting they were test subjects years earlier, they are searching for those who took that same test. When Talia follows up on a lead from Phoebe, a fan of the trio s podcast, she discovers that the informant has vanished.Talia isn t the only one looking for Phoebe. Luke Rand, a hunted and haunted man, also shows up at the meeting place. It s clear he has his own agenda, and they are instantly suspicious of each other. But when a killer begins to stalk them, they decide to join forces to find Phoebe and the list.The rocky investigation leads Talia and Luke to a rustic, remote retreat on Night Island in the Pacific Northwest, where the Unplugged Experience promises to rejuvenate guests. It soon becomes clear that Phoebe is not the first person to disappear into the strange gardens that surround the Unplugged Experience retreat. And then the first mysterious death occurs . . .Find out why readers are RAVING about Jayne Ann Krentz: Krentz expertly entwines high-stakes suspense, a paranormal-spiked plot, and a generous dollop of sexy romance with delightfully dry wit as she launches a thrilling and chilling new series Booklist (starred review) A smart, creative series start from a romance master who always entertains Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Objev podobné jako The Night Island - Jayne Ann Krentzová

Walking the streets of Moscow, indistinguishable from the rest of its population, are the Others. Possessors of supernatural powers and capable of entering the Twilight, a shadowy parallel world existing in parallel to our own, each Other owes allegiance either to the Dark or the Light.The Night Watch, first book in the Night Watch series, follows Anton, a young Other owing allegiance to the Light. As a Night Watch agent he must patrol the streets and metro of the city, protecting ordinary people from the vampires and magicians of the Dark. When he comes across Svetlana, a young woman under a powerful curse, and saves an unfledged Other, Egor, from vampires, he becomes involved in events that threaten the uneasy truce, and the whole city...

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Itâ ™s everyoneâ ™s Christmas wish come true! The Night Before Christmas in Neverland brings two magical worlds together in one epic, festive adventure - the iconic world of J.M.Barrie s classic story, Peter Pan in Neverland, and Clement C Moore s beloved poem, The Night Before Christmas.Tâ ™was the night before Christmas . . . and the reindeer were having their usual squabble about who should fly up front. But when an impulsive wish on a special star leads to Dasher disappearing, Saint Nick is in hot pursuit. But where does this festive flight take him? To Neverland - the world of Peter Pan and dastardly, reindeer-swiping Captain Hook, who is desperate to fly! But itâ ™s amazing what a touch of goodwill and sprinkling of Christmas spirit can do, even for a plundering pirate like Hook.Join Hook in discovering the true meaning of Christmas in this big-hearted festive adventure, featuring Peter Pan, Captain Hook, squabbling reindeer, a magical train ride - and a giant crocodile!A spectacular sequel to The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland - now a major animated feature on SkyCinema and NOWTV, featuring Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley.

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From the two-time Newbery Honor-winner and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War That Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won comes a new middle-grade novel, in which a girl who has lost everything must decide whether to risk her life to bring others to freedom. In 1942, much of France is occupied by the Nazis. Twelve-year-old Miri is Jewish, so she is not safe. Separated from her parents, she rescues her neighbours two-year-old daughter Nora and escapes to a village, where she is given a new name and pretends to be Catholic to escape Nazi capture. One night she is asked to undertake a terrifying task that could allow her to escape. But what about Nora? The person Miri meets that night could save her life. And the person Miri becomes that night could save the lives of many more. The Night War is a captivating and often funny story that explores history, moral dilemmas and friendships.

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The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1?New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. This is the classic board book edition, perfect for toddlers and gifting! Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouseCarry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.This classic board book edition includes:A beautifully 24-page sturdy board bookRounded corners for toddlersLavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles SantoreThe original poem by Clement Clark MooreA nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name Donder for one of the reindeerThe Night Before Christmas:Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatheringsMakes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift for kids and friendsA classic for children of all agesCharles Santore s works has been widely exhibited in museums and is widely celebrated. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children s stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

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Dive into the magical world of the night sea in this stunning lift-the-flap picture book.From award-winning illustrator Thea Lu comes a uniquely stunning journey through the night sea. Swooping manta rays, vibrant coral reefs and sleeping whales are just a few of the wonders waiting to be discovered in this eye-catching and atmospheric picture book. Lift the flaps to uncover the secrets of the night sea and fascinating facts about the creatures that live there. What will you discover?

Objev podobné jako Dive, Dive into the Night Sea - Thea Lu

The perfect gift for a new baby or young child, celebrating just how precious and loved they are. Through gentle rhyming words and magical illustrations, On The Night You Were Born captures the overwhelming love and joy felt when a new baby is born.Nancy Tillman s heartwarming story follows animal families as they welcome new arrivals to the world. Pairing rhyming text with heartwarming illustrations, this book for young children and new parents is ideal for letting little ones know how cherished they are by the people around them. It s an ideal keepsake for new parents, perfect for bedtime and a book that can be read again and again.In a sturdy board book, just right for little hands to hold, this very special story by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest tots to new mums, from young friends to grandparents. A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is a beloved addition to every family bookshelf.On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.

Objev podobné jako On the Night You Were Born - Nancy Tillman

On the night of 10-11 May 1941, the Blitz reached its terrifying peak in the skies over London.Over 500 aircraft and thousands of Luftwaffe aircrew took off for England, laden with hundreds of tonnes of bombs to drop indiscriminately on the capitalâ ™s civilians. In a matter of hours, 1,486 Londoners were killed, 11,000 houses were destroyed, and millions of lives were changed for ever.This attack almost brought Britain to military collapse. Using extensive survivors testimony and hitherto classified documents, The Longest Night reveals how the Luftwaffe came within a whisker of total victory.In a gripping, minute-by-minute account, Gavin Mortimer has recreated the experience of Londoners on this one terrifying night when the survival of the country hung in the balance.

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They say nothing good happens after midnight, but in the case of creativity, that s just not so. The night fosters a different kind of creativity: something urgent, spontaneous, carved out of necessity. Tracking the past, present and future of this complex, often contradictory dynamic. Selling The Night explores what happens when this creativity influences wider culture and converges with everything from media, advertising, design and to gaming, fashion, hospitality, alcohol, beauty, tourism and far beyond. Also, as importantly, the implications of brands taking space within dance music as sponsors and supporters. Selling The Night speaks to DJs, promoters, marketers, academics, activists, archivists, policy makers, photographers, writers and designers. It samples KFC through to Fiorucci, Absolut and Red Bull, and moves from New York disco to the modern global underground. It witnesses how ideas migrate from subculture to influence the creative industries. It goes in search of lessons in improving the value exchange between dance music and brands, seeking something more symbiotic and less parasitic. All the while, it celebrates what makes after-dark ideas so special - the unique and democratising role they play.

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The Purge meets Freddy Krueger! Hill Creek is a lovely place to visitâ ¦ except the one night of the year its citizens transform into bloodthirsty maniacs! Of course, thatâ ™s the very night Laraâ ™s bus breaks down, stranding the disillusioned teen and her classmates in the secluded town. Secrets uncovered, terror at every turnâ ”will anyone survive the night? New York Times bestselling writer Cavan Scott (Union Jack the Ripper, Star Wars The High Republic: Tales from Vaderâ ™s Castle) and Paul Fry (Spider-Man 2099, Green Arrow Black Canary) bring the gore in this ultimate horror-loving slasher-fest!

Objev podobné jako Night of the Slashers, Volume 1 - Cavan Scott

Discover the uplifting story with a uniquely loveable protagonist, perfect for fans of The List of Suspicious Things, Elizabeth is Missing, and Dear Mrs Bird. Full of unforgettable characters . . . a beguiling mysteryâ ™ Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things A wonderfully warm and involving page-turner. Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures Life-affirming [and] full of surprises Emma Stonex, author of The LamplightersFlorence Butterfield has a secret. She s kept it for 70 years. She s travelled the world, fallen in love, and grown and changed in ways she never could have imagined. But she s never told a soul. Until one midsummer s night, something happens. Something so terrible and unexpected that it changes everything for Florrie. And perhaps, at last, her long-buried secret will finally see the light of day . . . Praise for The Night in Question and Susan Fletcher: [Fletcher s] prose is extraordinarily lyrical . . . and her themes are profound. Sunday Times A gifted storyteller Independent Fletcher unpeels with delicacy and insight the complex layers of the human heart. GuardianReaders LOVE The Night in Question: I absolutely loved this book... The writing is compelling and a joy to read. ? ? ? ? ? A heartwarming story that [...] moved me to tears more than once. ? ? ? ? ? I loved this gorgeous novel, which is both a gripping, twisting whodunnit and a moving, intricate, beautifully written portrait of a life. ? ? ? ? ? Easily the best book I ve read this year. ? ? ? ? ? A glorious combination of razor-sharp plotting, vivid characterisation and beautiful prose. ? ? ? ? ?

Objev podobné jako The Night in Question - Susan Fletcher

Experience the magic of the classic poem The Night Before Christmas in this special keepsake edition. First published in 1823, Clement C. Moore #39;s iconic tale of Santa #39;s Christmas Eve journey has enchanted families for generations. This deluxe edition brings the beloved poem to life with nostalgic illustrations by award-winning artist Tom Browning. His quintessential Santa perfectly captures the jolly spirit of Saint Nick that readers imagine. Collectible special edition features foil stamping, expanded content with classic carols, and premium materials that make it a perfect Christmas book for kids and a staple of family holiday traditions. Looking for classic Christmas books for kids 5 - 7 and adults to read together before staging the milk and cookies, just like the classic scene described in the cherished poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas? Look no further than this essential Christmas picture book that will create memories to last a lifetime. With an elegant design, ribbon marker, gilded pages, and more, The Night Before Christmas book is ideal for holiday gifting. Delight a child #39;s imagination with beautifully illustrated scenes of Santa, his reindeer, and the family awaiting his arrival. A definitive edition of one of the most beloved Christmas stories in history that families will treasure for years to come.

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Hildur Knútsdóttir s The Night Guest is an eerie and ensnaring story set in contemporary Reykjavík that’s sure to keep you awake at night.Iðunn is in yet another doctor s office. She knows her constant fatigue is a sign that something s not right, but practitioners dismiss her symptoms and blood tests haven t revealed any cause.When she talks to friends and family about it, the refrain is the same — have you tried eating better? exercising more? establishing a nighttime routine? She tries to follow their advice, buying everything from vitamins to sleeping pills to a step-counting watch. Nothing helps.Until one night Iðunn falls asleep with the watch on, and wakes up to find she’s walked over 40,000 steps in the night . . .What is happening when she’s asleep? Why is she waking up with increasingly disturbing injuries? And why won’t anyone believe her?

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Celebrate this timeless classic with the master of paper engineering. With stunning pop-ups and elaborative interactive details, this is a gift that will be treasured by generations. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . Robert Sabuda brings Clement Clarke Moore #39;s well known and much-loved classic poem about the night before Christmas to life with his stunning and intricate pop-ups. Open the pages and follow the family of mice as they pop and leap through the timeless, rhythmical text on their way to meet St. Nick in this beautiful adaptation of a classical family favourite. Other pop-up books by Robert Sabuda: The 12 Days of Christmas Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Beauty and the Beast The Little Mermaid The Night Before Christmas Peter Pan Winter’s Tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Now in a magnificent 3-D pop-up edition for children of all ages! Celebrate the holiday season with this interactive edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling classic poem. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouseCarry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.This 3-D pop-up edition includes:3D pop-up elements that offer a new take on this nostalgic Christmas classicLavish vintage inspired illustrations, including a fold out, by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles SantoreThe original poem by Clement Clark MooreA nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name Donder for one of the reindeerThe Night Before Christmas:Is perfect for family read-alouds, gatherings, or countdown to ChristmasMakes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift for kids or familyA classic for children ages 5 and upIs a lovely gift from relatives or grandparentsCharles Santore s works has been widely exhibited in museums and is widely celebrated. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children s stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

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Good-hearted and brutal at the same time, The Milkman in the Night is a complex, unsettling mixture of bleakness and warmth Sunday TimesRead this eccentric epic from the author of cult classic Death and the PenguinSemyon is disturbed. He has woken up in the living room with blood on his shirt, an angry wife and no idea where he was the night before. When this happens several mornings in a row, he realises he needs to investigate. After his friend Volodka follows him one night, they discover he s meeting a tall, blonde woman and accompanying her to her apartment. In the daytime he doesn t know this woman or where her apartment is and, odder yet, someone is watching Volodka watching Semyon. Meanwhile, there are some strange goings-on in Kyiv - an unemployed sniffer-dog handler makes a dangerous discovery, a single mother is providing breast milk for an unusual recipient and a vengeful cat is on the loose...

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Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion. One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! Especially when he meets flirtatious Nazuna.Except that she s a vampire. That s okay. He wants to become a creature of the night too.But transformation doesn t come that easily... Nazuna can t let her guard down for a second now that a flock of hot vampire women is interested in Ko s hot blood! Then, when she takes a shift at a Maid Cafe where the customer is always right, the vampire is always wrong! Akira meets the girl Ko rejected before he met Nazuna, and Ko meets a private detective searching for someone he knows. Plus, a late-night visit to Ko s school to ghost bust spooky legends leads to a thought-provoking lesson about the drawbacks of giving up your humanity...

Objev podobné jako Call of the Night, Vol. 4 - Kotoyama

With the dark, mythical magic of the Winternight trilogy, and the slow-burn romance of Spinning Silver, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is a feminist fantasy adventure that shows the power of female friendship and how love -- both romantic and familial -- can conquer even death itself.In the harsh interior of the Finnish wilderness, best friends Aina and Siiri are inseparable despite their opposite natures: Aina is gentle and cautious while Siiri is headstrong and brave. But their friendship is put to the test when Aina is kidnapped by a death goddess and taken to the mythical underworld Tuonela.Determined to save her friend, Siiri embarks on a dangerous journey north to seek out Vainamoinen, the only mystical shaman to travel to Tuonela and return alive. As the dark winter looms, Siiri uses all the strength she possesses to survive her journey, which is plagued by trappers, a band of roving wolves, and a cunning snow witch with her own quest for power.But finding Vainamoinen is only the beginning. Siiri must convince him to share his magic so she can sneak into Tuonela and save Aina.In Tuonela, Aina is forced to play the sadistic games of Tuonetar, the cruel queen of the underworld, alongside other captured maidens. But Aina s kindness allows her to make allies in the dark, harsh environmen.She soon discovers that Tuoni, the god of death and king of Tuonela, is also a victim of Tuonetar s spells that can only be broken when he remarries. To save him and the other girls, Aina offers herself as his bride.As she spends more time in the underworld, Aina falls in love with Tuoni and must make a decision that will alter the course of her fate forever . . . not knowing her fearless friend is on the way and plotting a daring escape.An extraordinary story of love, of courage, of friendship and of magic, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is the stand-alone first novel in an incredible duology.

Objev podobné jako North Is The Night - Emily Rath

A riveting and epic family drama set in WWII-era Norway, award-winning author Lars Mytting s The Night of the Scourge is the final novel in the internationally bestselling Sister Bells trilogyButangen, Norway, the years before WWII: Astrid Hekne has inherited the fighting spirit and hypersensitivity of her grandmother, who was a protector of the mythic Sister Bells that had once hung in the village s centuries-old stave church. The priest Kai Schweigaard, now in his eighties, is wondering how his death, prophesied in a centuries-old tapestry, will come to pass. He delves into the myths about the Night of the Scourge, which, according to old village beliefs, is when the known world will be scraped down to bare rock.Then Norway is occupied by the Nazis. Astrid joins the Resistance, and Kai is thrown out of his own church. A suspected betrayal within Astrid s own family unites the Sister Bells in Dresden. Special effort and sacrifice, not only from the Hekne family, will be needed to combat the postwar rumours and mistrust.This family drama, set in the tumultuous times of WWII, beautifully completes the Sister Bells trilogy. But while it connects to the previous books in surprising and thrilling ways, it can also be read as a standalone, a beautiful novel of magical realism that intertwines Norwegian folklore and myths with a rich story of hardship and passion.Translated from the Norwegian by Deborah DawkinPraise for The Bell in the Lake - a Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month A beautiful example of modern Norwegian folklore Guardian Lyrical, melancholy and with beautifully drawn characters Daily Mail Mytting s cleverly crafted story heads inexorably to a moving conclusion Sunday Times

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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021 #39;Enzo MacLeod is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met. #39; BookBrowse #39;No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May. #39; New York Journal of Books In a sleepy French village, the body of a man shot through the head is disinterred by the roots of a fallen tree. A week later a famous art critic is viciously murdered in a nearby house. The deaths occurred more than seventy years apart. Asked by a colleague to inspect the site of the former, forensics expert Enzo Macleod quickly finds himself embroiled in the investigation of the latter. Two extraordinary narratives are set in train - one historical, unfolding in the treacherous wartime years of Occupied France; the other contemporary, set in the autumn of 2020 as France re-enters Covid lockdown.And Enzo #39;s investigations reveal an unexpected link between the murders - the Mona Lisa. Tasked by the exiled General Charles de Gaulle to keep the world #39;s most famous painting out of Nazi hands after the fall of France in 1940, 28-year-old Georgette Pignal finds herself swept along by the tide of history. Following in the wake of Da Vinci #39;s Mona Lisa as it is moved from château to château by the Louvre, she finds herself just one step ahead of two German art experts sent to steal it for rival patrons - Hitler and Göring. What none of them know is that the Louvre itself has taken exceptional measures to keep the painting safe, unwittingly setting in train a fatal sequence of events extending over seven decades.Events that have led to both killings.The Night Gate spans three generations, taking us from war-torn London, the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, Berlin and Vichy France, to the deadly enemy facing the world in 2020. In his latest novel, Peter May shows why he is one of the great contemporary writers of crime fiction.LOVED THE NIGHT GATE? Read the first book in the acclaimed China Thrillers, THE FIREMAKERLOVE PETER MAY? Order his thrilling standalone, A SILENT DEATH

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It s a happy Easter day in the Night Garden! But Igglepiggle has lost his special Easter egg. Can he find it with the help of his friends?Join all of the In the Night Garden characters in this gorgeous board book, with a sweet Easter-themed story that little ones will love. The perfect bedtime read for Easter!

Objev podobné jako In the Night Garden: Happy Easter! - In the Night Garden