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The stunning sequel to Gayle Forman s international best seller, If I Stay - Now a major film starring Chloe Grace Moretz. If you had a second chance at first love . . . would you take it? It s been three years since Mia walked out of Adam s life. And three years he s spent wondering why. When their paths cross again in New York, Adam and Mia are brought back together for one life-changing night. Perfect for fans of John Green and David Levithan, Where She Went explores the devastation of grief, the promise of new hope, and the flame of rekindled romance.

Objev podobné jako Where She Went (If I Stay) - Gayle Formanová

NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING CHLOE GRACE MORETZ Just listen, Adam says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel. I open my eyes wide now. I sit up as much as I can. And I listen. Stay, he says.Everybody has to make choices.Some might break you.For seventeen-year-old Mia, surrounded by a wonderful family, friends and a gorgeous boyfriend decisions might seem tough, but they re all about a future full of music and love, a future that s brimming with hope. But life can change in an instant. A cold February morning . . . a snowy road . . . and suddenly all of Mia s choices are gone. Except one. As alone as she ll ever be, Mia must make the most difficult choice of all.Haunting, heartrending and ultimately life-affirming, If I Stay will make you appreciate all that you have, all that you ve lost - and all that might be.Includes interviews with the stars of the film, Chloe Moretz and Jamie Blackley.

Objev podobné jako If I Stay - Gayle Formanová

One spring afternoon after school, Amber arrives home on her bike. It s just another perfectly normal day.But when Amber s mom sees her, she screams. Because Amber died seven years ago, hit by a car while on the very same bicycle she s inexplicably riding now. This return doesn t only impact Amber.Her sister, Melissa, now seven years older, must be a new kind of sibling to Amber. Amber s estranged parents are battling over her. And the changes ripple farther and farther out: Amber s friends, boyfriend, and even people she met only once have been deeply affected by her life and death.In the midst of everyone s turmoil, Amber is struggling with herself. What kind of person was she? How and why was she given this second chance?This magnificent tour de force by acclaimed author Gayle Forman brilliantly explores the porous veil between life and death, examines the impact that one person can have on the world, and celebrates life in all its beautiful complexity.

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A powerful display of empathy and friendship from the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of If I Stay.Around the time that Freya loses her voice while recording her debut album, Harun is making plans to run away from home to find the boy that he loves, and Nathaniel is arriving in New York City after a family tragedy leaves him isolated on the outskirts of Washington state. After the three of them collide in Central Park, they slowly reveal the parts of their past that they haven t been able to confront, and together, they find their way back to who they re supposed to be.Told over the course of a single day from three different perspectives, Gayle Forman s newest novel about the power of friendship and being true to who you are is filled with the elegant prose that her fans have come to know and love.

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Od autorky bestselleru Zůstaň se mnou (If I Stay) Freia, Harun a Nathaniel. Tři osamělí teenageři, jejichž životy se osudově protnou během jediného dne v New York City. Freia přišla o hlas při natáčení debutového alba a teď má strach, že přijde i o své fanoušky. Úzkostlivě sleduje sociální sítě, pročítá se nekončícím množstvím komentářů a doufá, že na ni nezanevřou. Jsou totiž to poslední, co jí v životě zbylo… Harun plánuje útěk z domova. Chce být s tím, koho skutečně miluje a jeho rodina mu v tom brání. Čas se ale krátí a on musí jednat rychle. Zítra už by totiž mohlo být pozdě… Nathaniel přijíždí do New Yorku, aby se vyrovnal s rodinnou tragédií, která ho uvrhla do těžké deprese. Celý jeho život se ze dne na den obrátil vzhůru nohama a přestal dávat smysl… Když na sebe tahle trojice náhodou narazí v Central Parku, žádný z nich nemá tušení, že společně stráví den, na který nikdy nezapomenou.

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It s every woman s fantasy: to pack a bag and leave everything behind. Meet Maribeth Klein, a harried working mother who is so busy taking care of her husband and twins that she doesn t even realise that she has had a heart attack. But her recuperation seems to be an imposition on those who rely on her. So Maribeth does the unthinkable - she packs a bag and leaves. Maribeth has always wondered who she is and where she comes from: and now s the time to find out. Now, far from the demands of family and career, she is finally able to own up to the secrets she has been keeping from herself and those she loves.From the bestselling author of If I Stay and I Was Here comes a stunning new novel for Forman s adult readers, an unflinching portrait of a woman confronting the joys and sorrows of marriage, motherhood and friendship. *~*~*Readers love Leave Me*~*~* [Leave Me] reminds you that we are all fragile human beings, imperfect and all a work in progress and above all, it reminds us that life is complex and frightening but not impossible The Bookbag `Read it, as they say, and weep Daily Mail When I reached the end of this book, I was in tears because of how honest and raw it was. This book will really make you think very deeply about your deepest desires Twenty-Three Pages An appealing fairy tale for the exhausted and underappreciated Kirkus Deftly explores the domestic struggles of 21st-century bourgeois life. This is an insightful ode to-and cautionary tale for-the overburdened working mother Book Page With humor and pathos, Forman depicts Maribeth s complicated situation and her thoroughly satisfying arc, leaving readers feeling as though they ve really accompanied Maribeth on her journey Publishers Weekly.

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A heartbreaking story about finding yourself and your people, from the bestselling author of If I Stay, a major film starring Chloe Grace Moretz. For fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, John Green and Nick and Norah s Infinite Playlist. I got this whole-body feeling . . . it was like a message from future me to present me, telling me that in some way we weren t just bound to happen, that we had, in some sense, already happened. It felt . . . inevitable. So far, the inevitable hasn t worked out so well for Aaron Stein. While his friends have gone to college and moved on with their lives, Aaron s been left behind in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, running a failing bookshop with his dad, Ira. What he needs is a lucky break, the good kind of inevitable. And then he meets Hannah. Incredible Hannah - magical, musical, brave and clever. Could she be the answer? And could they - their relationship, their meeting - possibly be the inevitable Aaron s been waiting for?

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Od autorky bestselleru Zůstaň se mnou (If I Stay) Freia, Harun a Nathaniel. Tři osamělí teenageři, jejichž životy se osudově protnou během jediného dne v New York City. Freia přišla o hlas při natáčení debutového alba a teď má strach, že přijde i o své fanoušky. Úzkostlivě sleduje sociální sítě, pročítá se nekončícím množstvím komentářů a doufá, že na ni nezanevřou. Jsou totiž to poslední, co jí v životě zbylo… Harun plánuje útěk z domova. Chce být s tím, koho skutečně miluje a jeho rodina mu v tom brání. Čas se ale krátí a on musí jednat rychle. Zítra už by totiž mohlo být pozdě… Nathaniel přijíždí do New Yorku, aby se vyrovnal s rodinnou tragédií, která ho uvrhla do těžké deprese. Celý jeho život se ze dne na den obrátil vzhůru nohama a přestal dávat smysl… Když na sebe tahle trojice náhodou narazí v Central Parku, žádný z nich nemá tušení, že společně stráví den, na který nikdy nezapomenou.

Objev podobné jako Nevím kudy kam (poškozená) - Gayle Formanová

Last summer, they searched for Audrey Covington. This summer, they ll search for the truth. Paige Redmond has always felt lucky to spend her summers in Clearwater Ridge, with lazy days sunning at the waterfalls and nights partying at the sprawling houses of the rich families who vacation there.The Covingtons are one of these families, and beautiful, brilliant Audrey Covington is Paige s best friend. And last year, when Audrey s crush-worthy brother Dylan finally started noticing Paige, she was sure it would be the best summer ever. Except Audrey didn t seem quite like herself.Then one night, she didn t come home. Though Audrey wasn t the first girl to disappear in Clearwater Ridge, she left behind more lies than clues. Now, one summer later, her case has gone cold, and nobody, least of all Paige, can make sense of what happened.When Paige stumbles across a secret hidden in Audrey s room, however, it changes everything she thought she knew about last summer. She and Dylan set out on their own investigation, discovering things even the police don t know about the people of Clearwater Ridge. But tracking down missing girls—girls who might be beyond saving by now—means entering a world far darker than Paige has ever imagined.And if she isn’t careful, she ll become the next girl to vanish.

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Kniha - autor Gayle Formanová, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá This title is soon to be a major film starring Chole Grace Moretz. 'Just listen,' Adam says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel.' I open my eyes wide now. I sit up as much as I can. And I listen. 'Stay,' he says. Everybody has to make choices. Some might break you. For seventeen-year-old Mia, surrounded by a wonderful family, friends and a gorgeous boyfriend decisions might seem tough, but they're all about a future full of music and love, a future that's brimming with hope. But life can change in an instant. A cold February morning ...a snowy road ...and suddenly all of Mia's choices are gone. Except one. As alone as she'll ever be, Mia must make the most difficult choice of all. Haunting, heartrending and ultimately life-affirming, If I Stay will make you appreciate all that you have, all that you've lost - and all that might be. Includes interviews with the stars of the film,...

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A celeb wedding venue. A life gone viral. A dead It Girl. The stunning new DCI Christine Caplan thriller from critically acclaimed author Caro Ramsay, who has a place in the upper echelons of Scottish crime writing (Financial Times).Koi, ex-supermodel and face of lifestyle brand the Sunflower Company, is #livingmybestlife in a Scottish castle with her famous family of nepo babies and influencers. Everything they do is posed, filtered and spun for the perfect story. Even when Koi is found on the rocks at the foot of a cliff, the media juggernaut rolls on, with the image of her body, battered and bleeding, splashed across every social platform around the world.DCI Christine Caplan’s job is simple – did Koi fall, jump or was she pushed? Only the family knows what really happened that night and, as with everything in their lives, they’re only willing to engage with reveals they can stage. With the world’s press breathing down her neck, Caplan must figure out what’s real, what it takes to survive in the public eye, and how the truth of a story lies in the telling. As Caplan begins to see through Koi’s glossy facade, she realizes just how close to the edge she was, and how easy it can be for one misstep to bring everything crashing down . . .This gripping Scottish police procedural meets twisted psychological thriller, featuring a complex and fascinating female protagonist, is a perfect choice for fans of tartan noir and authors Val McDermid, Ian Rankin and Elly Griffiths.

Objev podobné jako Where She Lies - Caro Ramsay

A simple introduction to reproduction. Every single day, Willy, a small sperm, practices for the Great Swimming Race. But, when the day arrives, will Willy be able to swim faster than his 300 million friends? He ll have to if he stands a chance of meeting the marvellous egg.Join Willy on his biggest adventure yet! Hilariously funny, warm, and playful, this is a picture book that appeals to both children and grown-ups. Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan s achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan s readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement. -The Guardian

Objev podobné jako Where Willy Went - Allan Nicholas

How do you worship God even if life isn’t going the way you had hoped? “Even If is not some bumper sticker to display, but a daring commitment to live.”—Kyle Idleman, senior pastor of Southeast Christian Church“I believe we will see more resilient people in the face of suffering because of this great book.”—Bryan Loritts, teaching pastor at The Summit ChurchWhat happens when the test comes back positive? The relationship ends? The dream goes unfulfilled? The plans don’t move forward? Amid confusion, hurt, and anger, we wonder where we went wrong. What is God doing? In Even If, Mitchel Lee reminds us that while God does not promise a pain-free life, he offers something better: his presence in the pain. No matter our circumstances, God is worthy of our worship, and he can meet us even in our greatest difficulties. Drawing on his own journey, Mitchel explores the compelling story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. These three men chose to worship God even if God didn’t rescue them from the fire. From their example and countless others, we can do the same. Maybe you are stuck in regret, grieving a loss, or unsure of how to take your next step because there is no promise of success. Even If offers the courage you need to move forward, declaring devotion—not in spite of life’s fires but because of them—to a God whose goodness never changes.

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A fatal road crash – a domestic incident turned deadly – if it isn’t one thing, it’s another for Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman in this intricately plotted, warm-hearted Posadas County mystery, set in small-town New Mexico“If you haven t yet discovered these wonderful mysteries, you are in for a treat!” Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling authorWhen a pickup truck pulling a horse trailer collides with a loaded semi, it seems like a straightforward accident. Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman presumes the most complicated part of the clean-up will be getting thirty tons of unsplit firewood off of Posadas County’s state highway.But the plot thickens when the mangled vehicles are wrenched apart and the pickup’s deceased driver is not who Estelle was expecting. Who is the dead man – and where was he heading with his cargo, a prized stallion whose owner is frantic to get him back?And if it isn’t one thing, it’s another. Just as Estelle gets her teeth in the case, she’s called to a domestic incident between a local volatile couple, which has led not just to death – but to the injury of a fellow cop.Understaffed and overworked, Estelle finds herself plunged into two tricky investigations, which will take her across the border into Mexico to find the answers – and the justice – that she seeks.If you like C.J. Box, Anne Hillerman and Terry Shames, you’ll love this small-town mystery which combines a vivid setting, multidimensional characters who spring from the page, and meticulous plotting, full of twists and turns.

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She Died Young is the literary work of an astonishing mind in which intellect, madness, art and raw honesty unite. It is as far from a ⠘celebrity memoir⠙ as you can get. With humour, honesty and a poetic sensibility, Brenda Fricker traces a life-journey in which her resilience and inner strength shine brightly. With luminous memories of happy summers in Kerry, where she and her sister Gránia got up to hilarious mischief and learned to rebel against Irish orthodoxy, she also explores devastating personal challenges. She talks frankly of her complicated adult relationships. She describes the difficulty of surviving sexual violence and living with mental illness. Brenda⠙s contributions to theatre, film and television represent an artistic legacy that few can match. Her work in films like The Field, Swann, The Swallow, Home Alone 2 and My Left Foot is widely acclaimed and her character, Megan, in TV series Casualty, was a huge success. She is the first Irish actress to win an Oscar.

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She is a serious writer who deserves the sort of considered attention which, too often, she does not get... MARGARET ATWOODIn the middle of the twenty-first century, life as we know it has changed for all time. Shira Shipman s marriage has broken up, and her young son has been taken from her by the corporation that runs her zone, so she has returned to Tikva, the Jewish town where she grew up. There, she is welcomed by Malkah, the brilliant grandmother who raised her, and meets an extraordinary man who is not a man at all, but a unique cyborg implanted with intelligence, emotions - and the ability to kill...From the critically acclaimed author of Woman on the Edge of Time, comes another stunning novel of morality and courage. A Pygmallion tale for the modern age, this classic feminist speculative novel won the Arthur C Clark Award.

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If I Can t Have You by Charlotte Levin is an all-consuming novel about loneliness, obsession and how far we go for the ones we love. My name is Constance Little. This is my love story. But this isn t the way it was supposed to end. After fleeing Manchester for London, Constance attempts to put past tragedies behind her and make a fresh start. When she embarks on a relationship with the new doctor at the medical practice where she works, she s convinced she s finally found the love and security she craves. Then he ends it. But if life has taught her anything, it s that if you love someone, you should never let them go. That s why for Constance Little, her obsession is only just beginning . . .

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Lucy Dillon s books never fail to make me happy Jenny Colgan Deeply moving Sophie KinsellaSometimes the cracks in your heart can be mended in unexpected ways . . .If Lorna s learned one thing, it s that courage is something you paint on like red lipstick, even when you re panicking inside. And right now, with the keys to the town s gallery in her hand, Lorna feels about as courageous as the anxious little dachshund trembling beside her.Sick of life in the big city, Lorna s come home to fulfil her dream of running a successful art gallery. Desperate for change, Lorna just wants a fresh start but can she find it in Longhampton? This is where her tight-knit family shattered into pieces. It s where her doubts about herself took root and where she first fell in love and had her heart broken. It s everything she was running away from.But life and love can surprise you and all Lorna has to do to let the light in is open her heart . . .An uplifting and inspiring novel about second chances and soon to be realised dreams. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Veronica Henry and Lucy Diamond.____________________AUTHORS AND READERS LOVE THIS BOOK: Full of love, truth, art and dogs. I absolutely loved it. Katie Fforde Heart-gripping narrative A beautiful, insightful and tender story. I felt bereft for having finished it Milly Johnson Could not put it down ____________________Lucy Dillon s latest heartwarming novel After the Rain is out now in paperback and ebook.

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Where’s Taylor? A Superstar Search and Find Adventure!Taylor is taking the world by storm in this glittering, globetrotting search and find book – a must-have for every Swiftie!Join the fun as you embark on an exciting hidden object game, following Taylor through 17 sensational locations inspired by her incredible journey. From dazzling Eras Tour stadiums to a lively Nashville rodeo, a cozy café, and even a pet shop where she’s picking out toys for her beloved cats, each scene is packed with intricate details and fun surprises.Can you spot Taylor, her iconic outfits, and other special hidden items along the way? With vibrant illustrations and endless discoveries, this superstar search adventure is the perfect gift for Taylor Swift fans of all ages.Get ready to test your observation skills and celebrate the magic of Taylor Swift in this ultimate search and find book!

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From the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year, a hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker...Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she d rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. So, in a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?Fall head over heels with Sophie Cousens in this witty, smart take on dating after divorce.

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Mesmeric, intoxicatingly original Hannah Kent, bestselling author of Burial Rites Haunting and surreal... With its sharp wit and beautiful writing, this book had me flying through the pages. Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines A towering achievement, stunningly good storytelling. Melissa Lucashenko, Miles Franklin Award winning author of Too Much LipOn the surface, Alice is exactly where she should be in life: she s just given birth to a beautiful baby girl; her ever-charming husband - an academic whose area of study is conveniently her own Mohawk culture - is nothing but supportive; and they ve moved into a home in a wealthy neighbourhood. But strange things have started happening. Alice finds herself hearing voices she can t explain and speaking with things that should not be talking back to her, all while her neighbours passive aggression begins to morph into something far more threatening... Told in Alice s raw and darkly funny voice, and infused with Native American myth and legend, And Then She Fell is a wild, fierce novel.

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In this genre-bending, speculative YA debut, a Chinese American girl monetizes her strange new invisibility powers by discovering and selling her wealthy classmates most scandalous secrets.Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school, where she s the only scholarship student among China s most rich and influential teens. But then she starts uncontrollably turning invisible--actually invisible.When her parents drop the news that they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship, Alice hatches a plan to monetize her strange new power--she ll discover the scandalous secrets her classmates want to know, for a price.But as the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if it s worth losing her conscience--or even her life.

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A powerful Nigeria-set horror tale of possession, malevolent ghosts, family tensions, secrets and murder from the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement and ‘Queen of African Horror’. For readers of Octavia Butler, Ben Okri and Koji Suzuki.Bata, a young girl tormented by nightmares, wakes up one night to find herself standing sentinel before her cousin’s door. Her cousin is to get married the next morning, but only if she can escape the murderous attack of a ghost-bride, who used to be engaged to her groom.A supernatural possession helps Bata battle and vanquish the vengeful ghost bride, and following a botched exorcism, she is transported to Ibaja-La, the realm of dead brides. There, she receives secret powers to fight malevolent ghost-brides before being sent back to the human realm, where she must learn to harness her new abilities as she strives to protect those whom she loves.By turns touching and terrifying, this is vivid supernatural horror story of family drama, long-held secrets, possession, death - and what lies beyond.

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The Orthodox Church understands the Holy Scriptures to be the fountainhead of Tradition. The stories read in the Bible are commonly explored and elaborated in greater depth in liturgical hymns, homilies, and patristic writings. Such is the case with the account found in St Luke⠙s gospel of a sinful woman who anoints Christ with precious oil shortly before his Passion and Crucifixion. The woman⠙s story is taken up in the liturgical tradition of the Orthodox Church in Holy Week, where she is held up as an example of repentance and unconstrained love. In this in-depth but readable study the biblical accounts are elaborated through both the liturgical and oratorical tradition of the Church, as found primarily in Greek and Syriac manuscripts, with particular attention given to the former texts, too often overshadowed by the latter. Previously inaccessible texts of late antiquity, such as homilies by Amphilochius of Iconium and Ephrem Graecus, are found here in English for the first time, together with fresh English renderings of other sermons. This sharply honed and well-constructed work will engage all who encounter the story of the sinful woman in the living tradition of worship in the Orthodox Church, as well as those who are introduced to her through Scripture, liturgical poetry, or scholarly consideration. The present work unveils the intricate nature of the tradition of the Church, which gives greater scope and application to the biblical record through its hymnography and oratory.

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For fans of Mary Kubica and Colleen Hoover, What She Left Behind is a gripping domestic thriller where one woman uncovers dark secrets hidden in a tragic past.Truth hides where the past refuses to stay buried. Recently fired and adrift, Charlotte Boyd agrees to oversee renovations on her parents’ small-town summer home that holds a tragic past. After discovering an enthralling diary hidden amidst junk the previous owners left behind, Charlotte connects with the author—a troubled teen named Lark Peters who died by suicide at the house sixteen years ago. When an unsettling incident forces Charlotte to seek refuge at the local pub, regulars, including the police, warn her of Lark’s older brother, Darryl, who has become a recluse since Lark’s death, and may know more than he’s letting on. But Charlotte sees a side of Darryl others don’t, being an outsider herself. In a search to uncover the truth, Charlotte must question those closest to Lark and reconcile her own past trauma. Because if Lark was actually murdered, then whoever is responsible might be lurking in Charlotte’s own backyard.

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In this twisted psychological thriller from acclaimed horror author S.P. Miskowski, a novice reporter walks a perilous tightrope between ambition and obsession. Parker Dillon canâ ™t win. Just as sheâ ™s trying to start her journalism career, her aunt sells the website where she works, and the new owner is keen to replace employees with AI. But her luck seems to turn when she discovers an intriguing cold pitch buried in her auntâ ™s files. Ann Mason claims she did something terrible and never got caught. Sheâ ™s also weirdly infatuated with a long-forgotten TV star. Desperate for a spectacular feature, Parker tracks Ann from Seattle to her home in Arizona. But as she interviews neighbors, coworkers, and friends, her quarry grows increasingly elusive, and her story turns deadlier than she ever imagined. Parker canâ ™t shake the feeling that sheâ ™s the subject, not the author, of this macabre pieceâ ”the prey, not the hunter. The more she learns about Annâ ™s obsessions and drives, the more itâ ™s like looking in a cracked mirror. And Parkerâ ™s not sure she likes what she seesâ ¦

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Upstate NY, 1982. Viv Delaney knows something isn t right at the Sun Down motel, where she works as a night clerk, and she s determined find out what. Upstate NY, 2017. Carly Kirk has always been fascinated by her aunt Viv who disappeared from the Sun Down before Carly was born. Using a small inheritance from when her mom dies, Carly leaves college to figure out what happened to her aunt thirty-five years ago. Soon, Carly is mirroring her aunt s life, working as the night clerk at the motel, where a haunting presence still lingers and a possible serial killer stalks the night desk.

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Audiokniha: Mladá, krásná dívka se seznámí s nejslavnějším českým zpěvákem Karlem Gottem při jednom z jeho koncertů v Brně. Odjede za ním do Prahy a prožije řadu let po jeho boku. Současně, kromě niterného poznání zákulisí českého showbyznysu a světa modelingu, studuje na FAMU scenáristiku. Martina, inteligentní a půvabná bytost, citlivě reaguje na všechny vnější podněty tak zářivého a vzrušujícího světa, který se jí postupně hroutí před očima a z jejích představ o krásném životě s panem Božským zůstávají trosky. Aby se znovu postavila na vlastní nohy, odjede za sestrou do USA, kde se živí jako uklízečka a zároveň dopisuje svou diplomovou práci. Při jejím dokončování se setká s režisérem Milošem Formanem, dalším osudovým mužem svého života. Na opačném konci světa začíná žít druhou etapu výjimečného života, dovršeného šťastným narozením vytoužených dětí. Svůj mimořádný osud vypráví Martina Formanová nesmírně upřímně k sobě a se sympatickým nadhledem a humorem, jakoby lehce a přirozeně, zároveň ohleduplně ke všem aktérům tak atraktivního světa. Cítíme, že Martina Formanová nic nepřizpůsobuje svým spisovatelským ambicím, přičemž pravdivost její zpovědi je fascinující. Tatiana Vilhelmová má v mnohém s Martinou Formanovou společné. Obě jsou nevšední ženy, jež dosáhly společenských vrcholů kombinací vlastního přičinění i šťastným řízením osudu. Zajímavě zastřený hlas Tatiany Vilhelmové a její silný prožitek vyprávěného příběhu vytvořily dokonalou harmonii mezi autorkou a interpretkou. Knižní besteller nyní v audiopodobě!

Objev podobné jako Skladatelka voňavého prádla - Martina Formanová - audiokniha

The greatest adventure is coming back home. A beautiful story of love, friendship and community WOMAN S WEEKLY Moving and uplifting SUN Told with warmth and charm WOMAN HOME Has all the feels and a whole lot of heart HEATLila Metcalfe is a trainee journalist in Derby and she s very used to being given the stories that no one else wants. So, when her editor tells her that the city s Cossington Park development is being held up by a solitary resident on Hope Street who is refusing to leave, she knows she is going to be the one sent to find out more. And that s how she meets Connor.Twenty-something Connor is the sole resident of Hope Street and he is not at all what Lila is expecting. And he has a very clear reason not to move: he is waiting for his mum to come home.Readers LOVE the uplifting and heartfelt new novel from the author of Half A World Away: A lovely, beautiful, uplifting and heartwarming novel Another triumph. Hope Street is a lovely book, you really root for Connor throughout Emotive and uplifting, Mike Gayle gas done it again! Warmed my heart with this fantastic storytelling The most heartwarming story you ll read this year, Mike Gayle is a master storyteller Mike Gayle s characters stay with you long after the book has finished A real tonic for the soul. Gayle creates characters you can connect to straight away Will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful! A beautiful, uplifting story of love and friendship, that will stay with me for a long time

Objev podobné jako Hope Street - Mike Gayle

Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original.Reminiscent of the bestsellers of Laura Lippman and Harlan Coben—with a dose of Big Little Lies or Stranger Things—an absorbing, addictive tale of psychological suspense from the author of the highly acclaimed stand-alone novel What Remains of Me and the USA Today bestselling and Shamus Award-winning Brenna Spector series, in which a seemingly open-and-shut police case with a clear-cut hero and villain turns out to be anything but simple.Late one night in the quiet Hudson Valley town of Havenkill, a distraught woman stumbles into the police station—and lives are changed forever. Aimee En, once a darling of the ’80s pop music scene, claims that a teenage boy stole her car, then ran over another young man who d rushed to help. As Liam Miller’s life hangs in the balance, the events of that fateful night begin to come into focus. But is everything as it seems? The case quickly consumes social media, transforming Liam, a local high school football star, into a folk hero, and the suspect, a high school outcast named Wade Reed, into a depraved would-be killer. But is Wade really guilty? And if he isn t, why won t he talk?Told from a kaleidoscope of viewpoints—Wade s mother Jackie, his younger brother Connor, Aimee En and Pearl Maze, a young police officer with a tragic past, If I Die Tonight is a story of family ties and dark secrets—and the lengths we ll go to protect ourselves.

Objev podobné jako If I Die Tonight - Alison Gaylin

The greatest adventure is coming back home.Lila Metcalfe is a trainee journalist in Derby and she s very used to being given the stories that no one else wants. So, when her editor tells her that the city s Cossington Park development is being held up by a solitary resident on Hope Street who is refusing to leave, she knows she is going to be the one sent to find out more. And that s how she meets Connor.Twenty-something Connor is the sole resident of Hope Street and he is not at all what Lila is expecting. And he has a very clear reason not to move: he is waiting for his mum to come home.The uplifting and heartfelt new novel from the author of A Song of Me and You. Moving, uplifting, unforgettable. Mike always writes from the heart and creates stories we fall in love with Lisa Jewell Full of relatable characters and as Mike takes us on a journey through all their high and lows and we re with them every step of the way . . . A wonderful story Ruth Hogan Poignant. Powerful. Beautiful Milly Johnson Funny, real and unexpected, a story that will keep you hooked to the very last page Alexandra PotterREADERS LOVE MIKE GAYLE A heartwarming story of friendship, love and never giving up Wow what a book! His best work yet in my opinion. I absolutely fell in love with it from the first page I m genuinely sad to have finished this book. Mike Gayle has written a beautiful, uplifting and personal novel filled with love, friendship, triumphs and trials and I know I will think about this book for a long time. Mike Gayle writes to our hearts and he does it better than anyone else I ve read. I just want to live in his world forever.

Objev podobné jako Hope Street - Mike Gayle

Discover Mike Gayle s fantastic new novel A Song of Me and You , out now!Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she s ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold.But when in the process Jess stumbles across the mysterious Alex, together they become custodians of a strange archive of letters, photographs, curios and collections known as The Museum of Ordinary People.As they begin to delve into the history of the objects in their care, Alex and Jess not only unravel heartbreaking stories that span generations and continents, but also unearth long buried secrets that lie much closer to home.Inspired by a box of mementos found abandoned in a skip following a house clearance, The Museum of Ordinary People is a thought-provoking and poignant story of memory, grief, loss and the things we leave behind.****Your favourite authors love Mike Gayle**** Accomplished and moving Lisa Jewell Mike Gayle has such a talent for delving into hearts, minds and contemporary issues Sophie Kinsella An absolute triumph and a joy to read Ruth Hogan Mike is always wise and wonderful Jenny Colgan

Objev podobné jako The Museum of Ordinary People - Mike Gayle

For the first time in my life, everything was silent.A memory: award-winning reggae pioneer Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee â “ hears her radio debut from Holloway Prison. Another: sheâ ™s engulfed in the Brixton uprising sparked by the police shooting of her sister. And now she is here, a silent retreat, seeking spiritual guidance from her brother Mooji, Nanny of the Maroons, and a moment of transcendence. Powered by high-octane musical numbers, virtuoso performance and raucous comedy, The Legends of Them is a breath-taking, roof-raising chronicle of Sutaraâ ™s singular, extraordinary life â “ and of the legends that have guided her. Written by Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee the unmissable The Legends of Them was originally performed by Gayle and directed by Jo McInnes.This edition was published to coincide with Hackney Showroom s production at London s Royal Court in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, in December 2024.

Objev podobné jako The Legends of Them - Sutara Gayle, Lorna Gee

The perfect book for opening up honest conversations with young children about grief and death, whether they have lost a loved one, or are simply curious and at the age of asking questions.When a little girl hears people saying how sorry they are that she s lost her very special grandma, she only has one question . . . where did she go?Grandma s not under the sofa, behind the flower patch, or even at their favourite spot in the park, so where is she?Perhaps Mum can help her daughter to understand what has happened and find comfort in the memories left behind. Written with gentle humour and a lightness of touch by comedian and creator of Griefcast, Cariad Lloyd, and illustrated by Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series.

Objev podobné jako Where Did She Go? - Cariad Lloyd

DON T MISS MIKE S BRAND NEW NOVEL, A SONG OF ME AND YOU - AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW! His most accomplished and moving novel yet Lisa Jewell Emotionally high-voltage Metro***Strangers living worlds apart.Strangers with nothing in common.But it wasn t always that way...Kerry Hayes is single mum, living on a tough south London estate. She provides for her son by cleaning houses she could never afford. Taken into care as a child, Kerry cannot forget her past.Noah Martineau is a successful barrister with a beautiful wife, daughter and home in fashionable Primrose Hill. Adopted as a young child, Noah never looks back.When Kerry contacts Noah, the sibling she lost on the day they were torn apart as children, she sets in motion a chain of events that will change both of their lives forever.By turns funny and moving, Half a World Away is a story that will stay with you long after you read its final page.***Readers love Half a World Away! These are people who matter, situations one can believe. Most readers will find themselves caring very much. A life-affirming read. Vine It isn t easy, it is heart-wrenching, but, oh, is it worth reading. I can t recommend this book highly enough. Vine How have I not read a Mike Gayle book before? I want to give this book all of the starts in the universe. I cried my eyes out at the end. It is touching, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. Netgalley This story is raw and beautiful and sad. It puts lots of things into perspective and makes you think about what is important in life. Beautifully written, easy to read and will certainly bring tears to your eyes. A must read. Netgalley This is a beautiful, beautiful book. It s about family, about class, about love, about choices and sacrifice. It s about letting go and learning to hold on. It s optimistic and heartbreaking and funny and emotional. It s the kind of book that will stay with you, long after you finish it. Buy it, read it, love it - and hang on to those tissues, you ll need them. NetgalleyAuthors love Half a World Away! Mike Gayle has such a talent for delving into hearts, minds and contemporary issues. Half a World Away is supremely poignant, uplifting and heartwarming in equal measure - as well as being a real page-turner. Sophie Kinsella, author of Surprise Me Mike has a prodigious talent for writing completely relatable characters who draw you into their world and tug at your heart strings. Half a World Away is an absolute triumph and a joy to read. Once again Mike tackles complex and thorny issues with a confident and compassionate hand. Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things Half a World Away is heartbreaking and beautiful, full of poignant moments and characters you fall for from page one. I couldn t put it down. Libby Page, author of The Lido

Objev podobné jako Half a World Away - Mike Gayle

LP vinyl - Americká zpěvačka vydala v roce 2022 hned dvě EP. Obě vyšla jak digitálně, tak samostatně na fyzickém nosiči. Nyní je k dispozici CD obsahující obě epéčka. Americká zpěvačka vydala v roce 2022 hned dvě EP. Obě vyšla jak digitálně, tak samostatně na fyzickém nosiči. Nyní je k dispozici CD obsahující obě epéčka. Najdete na něm i globální hit abcdefu u nás proslavený TikTokem i v rádiovém éteru. Americkou zpěvačku Gayle proslavila v roce 2021 píseň o tom, že není vždycky snadné chovat se fajn ke svému ex. Singl abcdefu se stal virálním hitem a mladou dívku pocházející z Texasu katapultoval mezi nejsledovanější teenage interprety. Hudebně Gayle vyrůstala v Nashville, kde se od dětství věnovala buskingu a hrála v barech. První singly si vydala sama, záhy však podepsala smlouvu s Atlantic Records. Její tvorbu lze označit za alternativně rockovou. Seznam stop LP luv starved / abcdefu / sleeping with my friends / ur just horny / e-z (feat. UPSAHL amp; Blu...

Objev podobné jako Gayle: A Study Of The Human Experience Vol 1

Audiokniha: Životní osudy první české top modelky Pavlíny Pořízkové. Komunistické úřady nepovolí vycestování tříletého děvčátka za svou rodinou. Po třech letech marných jednání se zoufalá matka rozhodne k riskantní akci. Pod falešnou identitou se vrátí do Československa. Unést svoji dceru. Spadne klec a se svou dcerou se setká až po šesti letech. Jeden z nejsilnějších příběhů české emigrace. Martina Formanová (1966) Odmaturovala v Brně na gymnáziu a ve studiích pokračovala na pražské FAMU, obor dramaturgie – scenáristika. Ještě před ukončením studia odešla do USA, kde v té době žila její starší sestra Simona. Vystřídala mnoho zaměstnání, pracovala i jako asistentka Miloše Formana při natáčení jeho filmu Lid versus Larry Flynt. Po promoci se vrátila do USA natrvalo. S Milošem Formanem má dva syny, dvojčata Andyho a Jima.

Objev podobné jako Případ Pavlína - Martina Formanová - audiokniha

Audioknihu Případ Pavlína napsala autorka: Martina Formanová, čte: Petra Špalková. Celková stopáž: 7 hodin. Strhující příběh odvahy, lásky a boje o svobodu inspirovaný osudy modelky Pavlíny Pořízkové. Jeden z nejsilnějších příběhů české emigrace. Románové zpracování životních osudů světoznámé modelky Pavlíny Pořízkové a jejích neuvěřitelně statečných rodičů, které v boji o vlastní dítě nezastaví ani ruské tanky. Audioknihu opět doprovodil Raven svou originální hudbou i závěrečnou písní inspirovanou příběhem.

Objev podobné jako Případ Pavlína (Martina Formanová-Petra Špalková) (MP3-CD)

I slunná strana života má své stíny. Nebo jsou o tom přinejmenším přesvědčeny hrdinky tří povídek v nové knížce Martiny Formanové. Na pozadí výlučného, uzavřeného okruhu ‘lepší společnosti‘ v anglosaské části státu Connecticut každopádně hledají svou vlastní verzi amerického snu, jenž se zdá - v jejich případě - tak na dosah. Jen překonat vlastní drobné nedokonalosti, pochyby, minulost. Cíl, jež se ukáže být někdy stejně nedosažitelný, jako z kteréhokoliv jiného místa planety. Po úspěšné prvotině Skladatelka voňavého prádla přichází Martina Formanová s další, neméně zajímavou novelou o současné Americe.

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Informace o dramatickém dětství a začátcích modelky a herečky Pavlíny Pořízkové můžeme nalézt v různých mediálních zdrojích zhruba od doby, kdy budoucí světové hvězdě bylo šest let. Dnes poprvé její příběh vychází v románovém zpracování. Jde o působivé vyprávění o mladých, nezralých rodičích Anně a Jiřím, jejich zbrklém útěku z Československa, erotikou nabitém vztahu, odvaze i selhání. Martina Formanová líčí na pozadí tehdy probíhající studené války rodinné drama v celé jeho šíři a nejniternější podobě. Manželé Pořízkovi opouštějí čtyři dny po sovětské okupaci Československo a nechávají u prarodičů tříapůlletou Pavlínu. Netuší, jak dlouho budou muset čekat a co vše podniknout, než opět uvidí svoji dceru, ani co přinese jejich shledání… Autorka popisuje individuální cesty každého z aktérů s hlubokým porozuměním a schopností najít humor či komičnost i ve vážných životních situacích.

Objev podobné jako Případ Pavlína - Martina Formanová

Informace o dramatickém dětství a začátcích modelky a herečky Pavlíny Pořízkové můžeme nalézt v různých mediálních zdrojích zhruba od doby, kdy budoucí světové hvězdě bylo šest let. Dnes poprvé její příběh vychází v románovém zpracování. Jde o působivé vyprávění o mladých, nezralých rodičích Anně a Jiřím, jejich zbrklém útěku z Československa, erotikou nabitém vztahu, odvaze i selhání. Martina Formanová líčí na pozadí tehdy probíhající studené války rodinné drama v celé jeho šíři a nejniternější podobě. Manželé Pořízkovi opouštějí čtyři dny po sovětské okupaci Československo a nechávají u prarodičů tříapůlletou Pavlínu. Netuší, jak dlouho budou muset čekat a co vše podniknout, než opět uvidí svoji dceru, ani co přinese jejich shledání… Autorka popisuje individuální cesty každého z aktérů s hlubokým porozuměním a schopností najít humor či komičnost i ve vážných životních situacích.

Objev podobné jako Případ Pavlína - Martina Formanová

Po několika románech a autobiograficky laděných prózách přichází Martina Formanová se souborem kratších povídek, které spojuje společné téma - partnerské a intimní vztahy v nejrozmanitějších podobách. S pochopením a humorným nadhledem líčí mnohdy bizarní situace a trapasy, v nichž se ocitáme v důsledku konfrontace našich snů, cílů a záměrů s realitou. Střetává se tu nejen ženský svět s mužským, ale i naše představy o sobě a o druhých se skutečným a často nahodilým chodem světa. Aktéři povídek jsou nejrůznějšího věku i společenského a profesního postavení. Čtenář se tak setkává např. s třináctiletou dívkou, v níž probouzející se sexualita vyvolává odpor i romantické snění; se všestranně úspěšným a neodolatelným mužem, kterého dostihne drobné selhání v mládí; s obyčejnými mileneckými a manželskými páry středního věku unavenými stereotypem; s mladou překladatelkou přivydělávající si nejstarším řemeslem světa; s padesátníkem, permanentně vystrašeným ze své ženy… Autorčiny momentky z milostného a sexuálního života živočišného druhu homo sapiens jsou chápavou a vtipnou četbou obohacující obě pohlaví.

Objev podobné jako Povídky na tělo - Martina Formanová

V nové knize, kterou Martina Formanová navazuje na předchozí autobiografické prózy Skladatelka voňavého prádla a Snědla dětem sladkosti, se setkáváme se zralou ženou reflektující vlastní život po smrti manžela Miloše Formana. S pomocí deníku zpracovává svůj smutek a prázdnotu ze ztráty člověka, po jehož boku strávila dvacet tři let a s nímž vychovala dva syny. První zápis je ze srpna 2018, poslední z již pandemického února 2021. S nadsázkou, sebeironií a upřímností autorka popisuje cestu k zotavení. Nečekanou součástí duševní terapie se pro ni stávají lekce stand-upu, který spojil její touhu po komunikaci, smysl pro humor i dávné zážitky z navštěvování dětského recitačního kroužku v rodném Brně. Druhé vydání svého díla, jež opět doprovází řada fotografiií, rozšířila autorka o další intimní vzpomínky.

Objev podobné jako Nalakuj to narůžovo - Martina Formanová

Stylish vacation accommodations where architects would stay themselves. A vacation spent at a manorial estate near a dyke, above the water in a transformed crane, or in a fancy loft in Copenhagen. More and more travelers appreciate the diversity found among urban vibes, cozyvillages, and ever-changing coastal strips at the Baltic Sea. The presented destinations are always characterized by an inspiring combination of compelling design and a special waterfront location. As an architectural and travel guide, this book promises to fulfill the longing for relaxation and enjoyment, inspiration and style.

Objev podobné jako Where Architects Stay at the Baltic Sea - Sibylle Kramer

A literary giant TAYARI JONESA richly imaginative and moving new novel from the Pulitzer finalist and acclaimed author of CorregidoraA cook and tractor repairman, Buddy was known as Budweiser to his army pals because he s a wise guy. But underneath that surface, he s a man on a quest: looking for religion, looking for meaning, looking for love.Returning from the Second World War not to a hero s welcome, but to the discrimination of the Jim Crow laws, Buddy stumbles across the Unicorn Woman, a carnival sideshow with a horn growing from her forehead, whose strange beauty he can t forget.As he drifts across the South, from Kentucky to Memphis, Buddy encounters a dazzling array of almost mythic characters: circus barkers, topiary trimmers, landladies who provide shelter and plenty of advice for their all-Black clientele, proto feminists and bigots - dreaming all the while of the unforgettable Unicorn Woman herself.With her inimitable eye for beauty, tragedy and humour, Jones offers a rich, intriguing exploration of the Black imagination in a time of frustration and hope. Her truth-telling, filled with beauty, tragedy, humour, and incisiveness, is unmatched IMANI PERRY Gayl Jones is enjoying a dazzling late-career renaissance SUZI FEAY, TLS Intricate, mesmerising and endlessly inventive DEESHA PHILYAW

Objev podobné jako The Unicorn Woman - Gayl Jones

Mike Gayle: emotions you ll never forget, stories you ll want to shareHelen and Ben parted as heartbroken 18-year-olds and went their very separate ways.Twenty years later, mother-of-two-teenagers Helen is still in Manchester, a part-time primary teacher, stunned by the behaviour of her love-rat husband. In an old T shirt and scruffy jeans, she feels at the lowest point in her life.And suddenly, impossibly, Ben is standing on her doorstep. Tired maybe, lonely even, but clearly still the world-famous, LA-based multi-millionaire rockstar he has become.Can you ever go back?For Helen and Ben, so much has happened in the years between. But just to sit in the kitchen for a while and talk - that would be nice.Before the world comes crashing in.Friendship, love, heartache and hope collide in this unforgettable emotional journey, from the author of Half A World Away. The escapist pageturner of the summer The Sunday Times Your favourite writers are already falling in love with this story . . . Moving, uplifting, unforgettable. Mike always writes from the heart and creates stories we fall in love with Lisa Jewell Full of relatable characters and as Mike takes us on a journey through all their high and lows and we re with them every step of the way . . . A wonderful story Ruth Hogan Poignant. Powerful. Beautiful Milly Johnson Funny, real and unexpected, a story that will keep you hooked to the very last page Alexandra Potter Fans love this new story . . . I ve always been a fan of Mike s books BUT this one is my absolute favourite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mike writes so well and creates the best, most memorable characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had me absolutely gripped ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding. Loved it and devoured every page ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako A Song of Me and You - Mike Gayle

A literary giant, and one of my absolute favourite writers Tayari Jones, author of AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE Gayl Jones is a literary legend - Yara Rodrigues Fowler, author of THERE ARE MORE THINGS Her prose is intricate, mesmerizing, and endlessly inventive and subversive Deesha Philyaw, author of THE SECRET LIVES OF CHURCH LADIESGayl Jones s long career began with her blistering 1975 debut, Corregidora, which was edited by Toni Morrison, and she is increasingly recognised as one of the great literary writers of the twentieth century. In this new collection of short fiction, Jones s unique talents are displayed in a range of settings and styles, from the hyper-realist to the mystical, in novella-length stories, intricate multi-part narratives and in compelling fragments. Endlessly inventive, challenging and surprising, Jones writes about our diverse world. Her characters are spies, photographers, baristas, cartoonists and revolutionaries; her settings are historical and contemporary, in Europe and the Americas. With sharp observation, wit and poignancy, Jones explores complex identities and unorthodox longings. Jones s writing powerfully blends narrative and lyricism . . . Her imagination seems to thrive on outstripping one s expectations Margo Jefferson Every Jones publication is a major event, but this one is particularly precious . . . Jones s settings, which span time and geography, vary as much as the identities of her protagonists, which include women and men, Black, brown, and Indigenous people, artists and spies. The common threads are creativity and devastating insight Oprah Daily, The Books We Can t Wait to Read in 2023

Objev podobné jako Butter - Gayl Jones

Mike Gayle: emotions you ll never forget, stories you ll want to shareHelen and Ben parted as heartbroken 18-year-olds and went their very separate ways.Twenty years later, mother-of-two-teenagers Helen is still in Manchester, a part-time primary teacher, stunned by the behaviour of her love-rat husband. In an old T shirt and scruffy jeans, she feels at the lowest point in her life.And suddenly, impossibly, Ben is standing on her doorstep. Tired maybe, lonely even, but clearly still the world-famous, LA-based multi-millionaire rockstar he has become.Can you ever go back?For Helen and Ben, so much has happened in the years between. But just to sit in the kitchen for a while and talk - that would be nice.Before the world comes crashing in.Friendship, love, heartache and hope collide in this unforgettable emotional journey, from the author of Half A World Away. The escapist pageturner of the summer The Sunday Times Your favourite writers are already falling in love with this story . . . Moving, uplifting, unforgettable. Mike always writes from the heart and creates stories we fall in love with Lisa Jewell Full of relatable characters and as Mike takes us on a journey through all their high and lows and we re with them every step of the way . . . A wonderful story Ruth Hogan Poignant. Powerful. Beautiful Milly Johnson Funny, real and unexpected, a story that will keep you hooked to the very last page Alexandra Potter Fans love this new story . . . I ve always been a fan of Mike s books BUT this one is my absolute favourite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mike writes so well and creates the best, most memorable characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had me absolutely gripped ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding. Loved it and devoured every page ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako A Song of Me and You - Mike Gayle

The remarkable life story of Ella Jenkins, ⠜The First Lady of Children⠙s Music.⠝  Ella Jenkins was one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. Her songs ⠜You⠙ll Sing a Song and I⠙ll Sing a Song⠝ and ⠜Who Fed the Chickens?⠝ are classics in the world of children⠙s music. In a career spanning more than sixty years, she recorded forty albums, won a lifetime-achievement Grammy, and became the best-selling individual artist in the history of Smithsonian Folkways Records, the independent label that played a significant role in the 1960s folk revival movement and introduced listeners to Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. During her remarkable career, Jenkins joined forces with twentieth-century luminaries such as Odetta, Big Bill Broonzy, Armando Peraza, Bayard Rustin, and Fred Rogers. Despite her wide-reaching influence on children⠙s music, Ella Jenkins⠙s sonic civil rights activism isn⠙t widely known today.  Based on dozens of interviews and access to Ella Jenkins⠙s personal archives, Gayle F. Wald⠙s This Is Rhythm shares how Jenkins, a ⠜rhythm specialist⠝ with no formal musical training, became the most prolific and significant American children⠙s musician of the twentieth century, creating a beloved catalog of songs grounded in values of community-building, antiracism, and cultural pluralism. Wald traces how the daughter of southern migrants translated the music of her own Black girlhood on the South Side of Chicago into a form of civil rights activism⠔a musical education that empowered children by introducing them to Black history, African diasporic rhythms, and a participatory, community-centered approach to music. Wald also discusses how, beginning in 1961, Jenkins built a life with a female partner who supported her materially and emotionally. Although Jenkins did not talk publicly about her sixty-three-year relationship, she opened up to Wald, offering insight into how a ⠜private⠝ Black woman in the public eye negotiated sexuality in an era before gay and lesbian liberation movements. Throughout her career, her innovative music found its way into thousands of community centers, classrooms, and concert venues, and her ⠜call-and-response⠝ method has influenced and empowered generations of children and adults. A beautifully written tribute to Ella Jenkins⠙s legacy, this biography illustrates her impact on children⠙s music and expands our understanding of folk music⠙s relationship with social justice. Jenkins used music to build a new world in which children⠔and adults⠔are encouraged to listen to each other⠙s distinct rhythms.

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Even though the Irish child sex abuse scandals in the Catholic Church have appeared steadily in the media, many children remain in peril. In The Child Sex Scandal and Modern Irish Literature, Joseph Valente and Margot Gayle Backus examine modern cultural responses to child sex abuse in Ireland. Using descriptions of these scandals found in newspapers, historiographical analysis, and 20th- and 21st-century literature, Valente and Backus expose a public sphere ardently committed to Irish children s souls and piously oblivious to their physical welfare. They offer historically contextualized and psychoanalytically informed readings of scandal narratives by nine notable modern Irish authors who actively, pointedly, and persistently question Ireland s responsibilities regarding its children. Through close, critical readings, a more nuanced and troubling account emerges of how Ireland s postcolonial heritage has served to enable such abuse. The Child Sex Scandal and Modern Irish Literature refines the debates on why so many Irish children were lost by offering insight into the lived experience of both the children and those who failed them.

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