Englische Bücher: Fiktion

Family is complicated ... Meet the Mafus, a close-knit, traditional family with three daughters. As leaders of their church, The Kingdom of God, Pastor Abraham and his wife Phumla are guiding the community of Bulawayo in faith, while trying to keep the different branches of their family intact.

A bewitchingly cozy, fiendishly funny cautionary tale about the perils of gatecrashing fairy tale kingdoms-particularly ones with drunken unicorns, bored dragons, and sorcerers in tight leather pants.Sasha Pierce hasn't had a single dream since she was a child...... until she accepts a substitute teaching position in the charmingly witchy village of Old Middleton. Her first dream in twenty-five years ought to be enchanting, but her wonder quickly turns to shock when she realizes that it's not a dream at all, but an entirely different sort of magic. Catapulted into the fairy tale kingdom of Between through an ancient portal, Sasha's astonishment is swiftly upgraded to panic when she accidentally performs a supposedly impossible feat and is declared the True Queen of Between ... and betrothed to its infuriatingly handsome sorcerer-king. Lorn, Shadow King of Between, is desperate to break free from Between's clutches. Magically tethered to the ramshackle kingdom, he wages a daily battle to save his disreputable subjects from rampaging magical creatures, sinkholes, and catastrophes of the distressingly lethal variety. To avoid an early grave, he needs an escape plan, not a wife...until he learns that this magicless mortal holds the key to his freedom. Unwilling to leave her world to accept the crown-or the husband-Sasha must race against the clock to disentangle herself from this fairy tale. But her empty throne leaves a dangerous rift between their worlds. As dark forces descend upon Old Middleton, the two must make a choice: work together or unleash fairytale chaos upon their realms. Between is the spellbinding first novel in The Chronicles of Between fantasy series. Filled with feisty, fairytale-savvy heroines, swoon-worthy sorcerers, slow burn romance, morose minotaurs, and bawdy witches it's a laugh-out-loud fairy tale romp.

They should never get back together. But can they stay apart?When former bad girl Genevieve returns home for her mother's funeral, she's prepared to keep her distance from her ex-boyfriend, Evan. Their history is rife with turbulence. And passion. A heck of a lot of passion . . . which she's trying desperately to forget.But it's impossible not to bump into Evan in the small coastal town where they once ran wild. And the moment she sees him again, it's clear that Evan is still as unruly, sexy and irresistible as ever. This time around, however, she's resolved to walk a new path. No more partying. No more foolish mistakes. Evan has other ideas. He knows they can be good together - he just has to convince Genevieve of that, even if it means turning over a new leaf himself. But can a bad reputation ever truly be shed? Do second chances really work? Genevieve and Evan are about to find out.Praise for Good Girl Complex'Deliciously sexy' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author'Impossible to put down' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author

* 'A marvel' Rumaan Alam * 'Stunning' Claire Lombardo * 'Hypnotic' Catherine Cho * A FIERCE, DARK FABLE ABOUT MOTHERHOOD THAT WILL GRIP YOU IN ITS TALONS AND NEVER LET GOTiny is pregnant. Her husband is delighted. 'It's not yours,' she tells him. 'This baby will be an owl-baby.' Tiny's always been an outsider, and she knows her child will be different.When Chouette is born, Tiny's husband and family are devastated by her condition and strange appearance. Doctors tell them to expect the worst. Chouette won't learn to walk; she never speaks; she lashes out when frightened and causes chaos in public. Tiny's husband wants to make her better: 'Don't you want our daughter to have a normal life?' But Tiny thinks Chouette is perfect the way she is.As Tiny and her husband fight over what's right for their child, Chouette herself is growing. In her fierce self-possession, her untameable will, she teaches Tiny to break free of expectations - no matter what it takes.Savage, startling, possessed of a biting humour and wild love, Chouette is a dark modern fable about mothering an unusual child. It will grip you in its talons and never let go.

Set to be a major 2020 debut fiction launch from the US publishers of My Absolute Darling, this remarkable novel comes with praise from Sebastian Barry to Emma Donoghue. Little, Brown and Virago Press's lead literary fiction launch of 2020.

Renowned, bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk takes us behind the scenes of the writing life, with postcards from decades on the road and incredible examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling.In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes writing powerful and what makes for powerful writing.With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "e;kitchen-table MFA"e; culled from an evolving circle of beloved authors and artists, with anecdotes, postcards from the road, and much more.Clear-eyed, sensitive, illuminating, and knowledgeable, Consider This is Palahniuk's love letter to stories and storytellers, booksellers and books themselves. Consider it a classic in the making.

Mercy Thompson returns in another thrilling instalment of the major urban fantasy series from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs

The Duke And I is a captivating novel written by the talented author, Julia Quinn. Published on December 3rd, 2020, by Piatkus Books, the book falls under the genre of historical romance. Set in the regency era, the story revolves around the intriguing relationship between a Duke and a lady. Julia Quinn beautifully crafts a world of love, deception, and societal expectations, making readers fall in love with her characters and their journey. The Duke And I is a testament to Quinn's exceptional storytelling, making it a must-read for all romance enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this enchanting tale published by Piatkus Books.

Warm, witty, surprising and endlessly entertaining, Murder on Mustique draws on Lady Glenconner's wealth of knowledge about the island and love of storytelling to create a gripping murder mystery. It delivers perfect escapism!

It's Christmas 1845 and Haworth is in the grip of a freezing winter. Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bront are rather losing interest in detecting until they hear of a shocking discovery: the bones of a child have been found interred within the walls of a local house, Top Withens Hall, home to the scandalous and brutish Bradshaw family. When the sisters set off to find out more, they are confronted with an increasingly complex and sinister case, which leads them into the dark world of orphanages, and onto the trail of other lost, and likely murdered children. After another local boy goes missing, Charlotte, Emily and Anne vow to find him before it's too late. But in order to do so, they must face their most despicable and wicked adversary yet - one that would not hesitate to cause them the gravest of harm. . .Praise for Bella Ellis and the series:'Bront aficionados are sure to enjoy the accurate characterization and context, the twists turns and Gothic touches of the plot, and the strong feminist streak that manifests itself throughout, but most triumphantly at the end. Happily, more Bront mysteries are to be expected.' The Times Literary Supplement'A splendid adventure' Guardian'A delight' The Wall Street Journal'Brilliantly entertaining and original' CL Taylor'Insightful, moving and inspiring . . . an absolute treat from start to finish' Jane Casey'Elegant, witty and compulsively readable - I think the Bront sisters would have been delighted' Rosie Walsh