Englische Bücher: Fiktion

Paradise is a captivating novel by Abdulrazak Gurnah, published in 2004 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. This engrossing work of fiction is an exploration of the human condition, set against a backdrop of exotic locales and historical events. The author's masterful storytelling transports you to a world of intrigue, conflict, and raw emotion. The book's genre blurs the lines between historical fiction and drama, creating a unique reading experience that leaves a lasting impression. Paradise is more than just a book; it's a journey into a world that's as complex and captivating as the characters that populate it. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this novel is a testament to Gurnah's literary prowess and his ability to weave a narrative that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

Now a major motion picture! During a restless summer on the Italian Riviera, a powerful romance blooms between seventeen-year-old Elio and his father's house guest, Oliver. Unrelenting currents of obsession and fear, fascination and desire threaten to overwhelm the lovers who at first feign indifference to the charge between them. What grows from the depths of their souls is a romance of scarcely six weeks' duration, and an experience that marks them for a lifetime. For what the two discover on the Riviera and during a sultry evening in Rome is the one thing they both already fear they may never truly find again: total intimacy.

The story begun in Frank Herbert's classic novel Dune continues with Dune Messiah, an extraordinary novel about the price of victory and the cost of war.

When they are profiled by Melissa, a well-known journalist, they enter an exotic orbit of beautiful houses, raucous dinner parties and holidays in Provence.Initially unimpressed, Frances finds herself embroiled in a risky menage a quatre when she begins an affair with Nick, Melissa's actor husband.

The stunning new poetry collection from Rupi Kaur, worldwide bestselling author of milk and honey.

The Stranger, a riveting work by Albert Camus, is a must-read for anyone interested in existential philosophy. Published by Random House USA Inc in 1989, this book has captivated readers with its thought-provoking narrative and unique perspective on life. The Stranger falls under the genre of philosophical fiction, a testament to Camus's profound insight and ability to weave complex ideas into a compelling narrative. The story is set in French Algeria and follows the life of its enigmatic protagonist, Meursault. Camus's masterful storytelling and sharp philosophical insights make The Stranger a timeless classic. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this mesmerizing world crafted by Albert Camus, brought to you by Random House USA Inc.

A TikTok sensation! Sparks fly when a competitive figure skater and hockey team captain are forced to share a rink. Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills and lands a place on their competitive figure skating team. Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins. Nate's focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating team-including Anastasia, who clearly can't stand him. But when Anastasia's skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot. Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn't worried... because she could never like a hockey player, right?

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure.Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out on to the floor when he casught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug's left eye. He was only pretending to sleep! He was watching the tunnel entrance!Whisked from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves. Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon...

After a spate of apparent suicides among elite scientists, nanotech engineer Wang Miao is asked to infiltrate a secretive cabal. During his investigation, Wang is inducted into a mysterious online game that is the key to humanity's place in the cosmos and the key to the extinction-level threat it now faces.

The first book of poetry from singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey

In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwe, chief of the Valar.

A cult classic, adapted into a film starring Christian Bale. Is evil something you are? Or is it something you do?Patrick Bateman has it all: good looks, youth, charm, a job on Wall Street, reservations at every new restaurant in town and a line of girls around the block. He is also a psychopath. A man addicted to his superficial, perfect life, he pulls us into a dark underworld where the American Dream becomes a nightmare . . . With an introduction by Irvine Welsh, Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho is one of the most controversial and talked-about novels of all time. A multimillion-copy bestseller hailed as a modern classic, it is a violent black comedy about the darkest side of human nature.

Heartstopper Volume 5, a captivating piece by Alice Oseman, will take you on a journey that you won't be able to forget. Published in 2023, this book is a must-read for those who are a fan of the genre. The story unfolds in a way that keeps you hooked from the beginning till the end. Alice Oseman has done an exceptional job in crafting a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The book is a testament to her storytelling prowess and her ability to create characters that resonate with the readers. Published by Hachette Children's Book, Heartstopper Volume 5 is a book that deserves a place in your collection. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in the world that Alice Oseman has so brilliantly created.

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One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World''The best-loved book by our best-loved novelist' IndependentWith its 'light and bright and sparkling' dialogue, its romantic denouement and its lively heroine, Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's most perennially popular novel. The love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, who misjudge, then challenge and change each other, is also a novel about the search for happiness and self- knowledge in a world of strict social rules, where a woman must marry well to survive.Edited with an introduction and notes by VIVIEN JONES

The Book Thief, written by Markus Zusak and published by Transworld Publishers Ltd in 2016, is a captivating piece of literature that has left a profound impact on readers worldwide. Set in the genre of historical fiction, the book takes you back in time, immersing you in a world filled with intense emotions and compelling characters. The Book Thief is not just a book, it's an experience that is bound to leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from Transworld Publishers Ltd.

From the visionary New York Times bestselling author of New York 2140 comes a near-future novel that is a gripping exploration of climate change, technology, politics, and the human behaviours that drive these forces.

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'A literary masterpiece . . . at once erudite and intimate, reflective and funny . . . it has the grit and pace of a thriller' Daily TelegraphA novel of high adventure, great storytelling and moral purpose, based on an extraordinary true story of eight years in the Bombay underworld.'In the early 80s, Gregory David Roberts, an armed robber and heroin addict, escaped from an Australian prison to India, where he lived in a Bombay slum. There, he established a free health clinic and also joined the mafia, working as a money launderer, forger and street soldier. He found time to learn Hindi and Marathi, fall in love, and spend time being worked over in an Indian jail. Then, in case anyone thought he was slacking, he acted in Bollywood and fought with the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan . . . Amazingly, Roberts wrote Shantaram three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions. It's a profound tribute to his willpower . . . At once a high-kicking, eye-gouging adventure, a love saga and a savage yet tenderly lyrical fugitive vision.' Time Out