Romane

Sullo sfondo cinerognolo di una baia dell'Atlantico, su di un isolotto della lunghezza di 16 miglia sorge New York. Ad oriente Brooklyn, ad occidente New Jersey, divise da due canali navigabili, sembrano due sentinelle avanzate che ubbidiscono e vigilano ai comandi della potentissima sovrana. Il Bronx, la città alta, aristocratica, costruita con sistemi moderni, con strade larghe, dritte, simmetriche, divisa da New York dal fiume Harlem, è in comunicazione con questa da ponti giranti, dai tunnells della ferrovia sotterranea; mentre la città bassa sembra un mostro immane, dalle costruzioni gigantesche, con le strade tortuose, è una Babele immensa, indescrivibile, che stordisce e sbalordis...

La vita politica del genere umano è stata finora una lotta incessante fra la libertà e la tirannide. ¿ Madama Stael disse che la libertà è antica, ma il dispotismo è recente. Il vero si è che il dispotismo ebbe sinora una durata ed una estensione di gran lunga maggiore che la libertà, benchè questa vada di continuo e rapidamente guadagnando terreno. La tirannia, monarchica od aristocratica, suol procedere con passi lenti ed insidiosi: i popoli, per lo contrario, si liberano con riscosse subitanee; e per lo più sanguinose, che si chiamano con moderno vocabolo Rivoluzioni.

Nauruhermoja kutkuttava chick lit -romaani vähän erilaisesta joulusta!Vilma Veierød on kolmekymppinen pianonsoitonopettaja, joka kärsii omituisesta kuolemanpelosta. Elämää saattavat lyhentää esimerkiksi banaanit – ne ovat radioaktiivisia. Niinpä Vilma viettää aikaa lähinnä kotona, työpaikan lisäksi.Kun eräänä päivänä Vilman oven taakse ilmestyy kaksi miestä, pappi ja patologi, hän on ymmällään. Pian selviää, että Vilman tuntemattomaksi jäänyt isä on kuollut ja jättänyt Vilmalle pinon kirjeitä. Hän päättää avata yhden kirjeen päivässä. Pikkuhiljaa Vilman eteen aukeaa hänen vanhempiensa rakkaustarina – ja samalla vetäytyvä Vilma oppii paljon myös itsestään. Mutta miten pappi ja patologi liittyvät tähän kaikkeen? Vilmalla ei ole juuri ollut miehiä elämässään, mutta joulukuu tuokin niitä kaksi – tai kolme, jos kuollut isä lasketaan.Vilman kolme miestä on norjalaisen Gudrun Skrettingin romaani rakkaudesta ja kuolemasta, huumorilla höystettynä.Gudrun Skretting (s. 1971) on palkittu norjalainen kirjailija ja pianisti. Skretting on julkaissut kirjallisuutta niin lapsille kuin myös aikuisille. Häneltä on suomennettu romaani Vilman kolme miestä.

The Fruitcake - A deadly twist on a popular Christmas traditionFour friends, one fruitcake, and a ritzy town full of secrets . . . What could go wrong?When Holly Kelly moves from Miami to the lavish Laguna Palms neighborhood, seeking community and friendship-with her husband and rambunctious triplets in tow-she finds it in spades. She is soon drawn into the intimate lives of almost everyone in their beachfront cul-de-sac, especially her three new ride-or-dies: Gina, Greta, and Chloe.But when the neighborhood's holiday fruitcake exchange takes a dark turn, the bodies start piling up. The deaths seem like accidents-at first. Meanwhile, their upscale suburb on the shores of Hutchinson Island, Florida, is also being plagued by a series of disturbing disappearances. Men vanish, then reappear in the neighborhood . . . but changed.The four friends decide to do some sleuthing of their own, and what they find chills them to the bone. When it's Holly's turn to deliver a fruitcake to the Hudson sisters on Christmas Eve four years later, she hears screaming coming from inside the house . . . many different voices-and they don't sound female. Can they uncover the twisted secrets of Laguna Palms before someone closer to home becomes yet another casualty?The Fruitcake is a fast-paced thriller that drips with murder, mayhem, and delightful, often delicious Southern hospitality while split narration spins the tale from alternate perspectives. If you enjoyed the TV series Desperate Housewives, you'll love The Fruitcake-a twisty murder mystery you won't soon forget.

With universal themes such as anticipation of new relationships, missed loved ones, from the heights of love to the depths of loss, the lightheartedness in nature, and the strength of faith, From This Chair evokes a wide range of emotions.From This Chair flows the ponderings and reflections from the deepest pockets of life to the sweeping reaches of the heart.

Technicolour Sandbox is a quirky melange of off-beat, might-just-happen, speculative science fiction stories, held together by an underlying adhesive from the virtual and digital universe-an inevitable epoch the world is approaching in leaps and bounds. These six short stories carry the basic theme, whether it's a mere mention or a full-on metaverse experience.* * *From Mars, with (Love) Terror: Could a habitat simulation be, in fact, a virtual minefield to navigate? It's worth a thought when reality becomes so skewed as to make one wonder.Puff of Smoke & Quantum Qubits: Entities created from the energies of real life and the virtual world. Is that even possible? It appears so, since a would-be empress enters Real Life to find the emperor she must free.Trans-galactic Dreaming: Can astral travel really be as simple as falling asleep? And can one return from such travels?Cabin Cruising: Will our elderly end up going on virtual cruises? What's to stop its abuse - and meddling offspring who only want their inheritance and the old out of the way?Adnile: Drenched in a world inhabited by everything fantasy, from dragons to faeries-but is it real? And why does the queen remember her mortal self?The Robot and the Goldfish: Can a robot evolve to have emotions so he can watch sunsets with his fish? And can a robot suffer grief and loss, then make things right for his well-being?

Something's not right about the Adventure Teen All-Stars, the neon-suited band of anonymous teenage superheroes that drive around in a technicolor van and wrestle warlocks into submission, capture caves of invasive trolls, and chase vampires into the burning sunlight. Parents may love them, but a group of the local high school kids are suspicious and for good reason. That suspicion leads to a riveting standoff between the "normal" teenagers and the beloved All-Stars, the outcome of which will change the city forever. Set against the backdrop of a fading California summer, The Adventure Teen All-Stars is powered by punk rock, wild house parties, secret meetings in the backs of nightclubs, and risky scuba-diving with a sleeping water demon. A searing suburban takedown, it's a stinging comedic novella about friendship, solidarity and revenge.

Heart of Darkness, the 1899 masterpiece by Joseph Conrad. In "Heart of Darkness" the sailor Charles Marlow tells his listeners the story of his assignment as steamer captain for a Belgian company in Congo. The novel is widely regarded as a critique of European colonial rule in Africa, whilst also examining the themes of power dynamics and morality. Heart of Darkness ranks as a landmark of modern fiction.

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Heart of Darkness, the 1899 masterpiece by Joseph Conrad. In "Heart of Darkness" the sailor Charles Marlow tells his listeners the story of his assignment as steamer captain for a Belgian company in Congo. The novel is widely regarded as a critique of European colonial rule in Africa, whilst also examining the themes of power dynamics and morality. Heart of Darkness ranks as a landmark of modern fiction.

Title: The Little Regiment: And Other Episodes of the American Civil WarAuthor: Stephen CraneDescription:In "The Little Regiment: And Other Episodes of the American Civil War," Stephen Crane invites readers on an evocative journey through the heart-wrenching landscapes of one of the most pivotal chapters in American history. This collection of stories, penned by the masterful author of "The Red Badge of Courage," offers an unflinching and poignant glimpse into the human drama and resilience that defined the American Civil War.Crane's vivid prose breathes life into the soldiers and civilians caught in the crucible of war, allowing readers to witness their struggles, triumphs, and the indomitable spirit that emerged amid the chaos. Through a series of interconnected tales, he paints a mosaic of the Civil War experience, from the blood-soaked battlefields to the homes left behind."The Little Regiment" explores the multifaceted aspects of war-from the profound camaraderie forged in the face of death to the stark realities of survival and sacrifice. Crane's characters are not mere historical figures but living, breathing individuals whose stories resonate with universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring human spirit.Each episode within this collection serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact the Civil War had on the nation's identity, as well as the countless lives irrevocably altered by its ravages. Crane's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the complexity of human emotions make these stories not just historical documents but timeless works of literature that continue to captivate and move readers today.As you delve into "The Little Regiment," you'll find yourself transported to an era of turmoil and transformation, where the human spirit is tested to its limits, and where courage and compassion shine brightly even in the darkest of times. This collection is a testament to Crane's literary genius and his ability to convey the indelible marks left by the American Civil War on the nation's soul.Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of literary fiction, or simply seeking a powerful exploration of the human condition, "The Little Regiment" offers a profound and enduring journey through the heart of the American Civil War, leaving an indelible mark on your own literary landscape.

An epic and bloody tale that shines a light into the murky depths of the Dark Ages'Rome has deserted us. Hadrian's Wall is crumbling. There are raiders on every border, at every shore. And yet we fight amongst ourselves.'447AD. Vitalinus, heir to the Kingdom of Cornovia in the middle of Britannia, believes he can unite the island's splintered tribes. Whatever it takes.Fuelled by the prophetic visions of druids and a murderous ambition, Vitalinus seeks to recruit Britannia's war-mongering immigrants for help in his cause. But while the Saxons, Jutes and Angles may seem to offer hope against the hordes of painted Kaldi warriors beyond the wall and the Irish raiders from across the sea, such service may come at a terrible cost. Meanwhile, in the north, Emrys witnesses the devastation wrought by the Kaldi. Cruelly orphaned on the cusp of manhood, he is desperate to fathom the politics of power and war. Where others fail, maybe he can become the true champion of Albion, and herald the way for the great bear, Artos......or, as legend would name him, Arthur.

A reunion worth dreaming about.Naples, 1944. Elena, aged twelve, is left orphaned and traumatized by war. But a gift from an African American soldier shows her that kindness can still exist in a cruel world.Post-war, and now a young woman, the memory of the soldier obsesses her.Eleven years after their first meeting, their paths cross again and Elena's life will never be the same.A short story.

Lenore is a professional mourner with the unwanted gift of a peculiar variety of precognition. She spends her days pretending to grieve for strangers and her nights genuinely grieving her recently deceased boyfriend. When Lenore is hired to attend the funeral of wealthy businessman Elliott Brindle, she discovers that she not only is the sole attendee but that, as a result of a curious stipulation in the will, she is now the heir to his estate. Upon inspecting his open casket, she finds a small gold watch in his mouth, engraved with the name of his missing daughter, Riley. She discovers that her newly inherited house is filled with all manner of strange secrets, not least of which is the cryonically frozen corpse in the backyard shed. Her arrival at the house instigates an encounter with Brindle's former colleague, Csaba, who controls a cult of cryonics-obsessed aristocrats who want to find Brindle's long-lost daughter for a variety of bizarre and sinister reasons. Meanwhile, Lenore's brother Darius is working on the set of a mysterious film that seems to never finish production, and whose lead star has been invited to be the cult's spokesperson. Lenore and Darius soon cross paths with an alarmingly pallid young man named Orin, who is also trying to come to terms with a recent death; his own. As the threads of their stories bind together and the search for Riley continues, Lenore discovers that there is far more to the cult-and to Riley-than any of them could have guessed.

'Die Reihe der Flipper, ihre leuchtenden Scheiben, sind das Band, das die Bruchstücke meines Lebens zusammenhält.' Funkelnde Flipperautomaten stehen im Mittelpunkt von Andreas Bernards autobiografischer Erzählung. Die Entdeckung der Geräte in der Kindheit. Die Streifzüge durch die Lokale des Viertels, in denen sich das Gespür für die Standorte der Maschinen ebenso herausprägt wie das innere Bild der Heimatstadt. Und das Flippern als Linderungsmittel gegen Einsamkeit und Langeweile und später als Vehikel einer ersten Liebe.

'Ein Buch, das in Form, Inhalt und Intelligenz seinesgleichen sucht. Ein Triumph der literarischen Phantasie.' Jury Libris Literaturpreis Elke ist anders, und das schon immer. Sie trägt nicht die richtige Kleidung, stellt nicht die richtigen Fragen, liebt in den Augen der Gesellschaft nicht die richtigen Menschen. Dadurch fühlt sie sich nirgends wirklich zugehörig und stolpert immer wieder in absurde zwischenmenschliche Situationen. Aber als Biologin weiß Elke, dass alles immer zum Licht wächst. Ein Roman, der alle Schichten freilegt, Schichten der Erde, der Zeit und der Vorurteile.

'¿Krummes Holz¿ entwickelt einen Sog, dem man sich nicht entziehen kann. Unbedingte Leseempfehlung!'¿Florian ValeriusEin heruntergewirtschaftetes Gehöft und ein heißer, trockener Sommer. Die Geschichte einer Familie, in der es keine Liebe gab. Die Geschichte zweier Geschwis­ter, die sich auf der Suche nach ihr verloren haben. Mit erschütternder Zartheit erzählt, atmosphärisch dicht und intensiv: der bewegende Debütroman von Julja Linhof.

'Atemberaubend, verblüffend, fesselnd. Ein Buch, das den Verstand verführt.'  The New York Times Book Review  Wer die Fesseln einer herkömmlichen Paarbeziehung einmal über Bord geworfen hat, will nie wieder dorthin zurück. Aber was, wenn doch? 'Paare' ist eine schillernde Liebesgeschichte zwischen Obsession und Freiheit und ein elektrisierendes Lesevergnügen.  'Dieses Buch zu lesen, ist wie die Berührung eines Liebhabers.' The Los Angeles Review of Books  'Ein spektakuläres Debüt.' Publisher's Weely

'Ein Wunder, diese Autorin jetzt endlich entdecken zu dürfen!'¿Maria-Christina Piwowarski Eine Abiturientin verlässt ihre Geburtsstadt Helsinki, um in der fernen Schweiz die Liebe und Anerkennung zu finden, die ihr in ihrem sozialistischen Elternhaus versagt geblieben ist. Doch in der Fremde erkennt sie, dass ihre Sehnsucht nach Zugehörigkeit sie immer enger in ihrem Korsett verschnürt, statt sie daraus zu befreien. In leuchtender Prosa erzählt Pirkko Saisio davon, wie viel es als Frau aufzugeben gilt, um wahrhaft unabhängig zu sein. 'Ein heiteres, lebensverliebtes Buch, leichtfüßig, sprunghaft, herb.'¿Hannah Lühmann, Welt am Sonntag, zu 'Das rote Buch der Abschiede' 'Saisios Erinnerungsarbeit ist so vielstimmig und bewegend wie die der Literaturnobelpreisträgerin Annie Ernaux.'¿Christoph Vormweg, Deutschlandfunk, zu 'Das rote Buch der Abschiede'

'Das Fenster zur Welt vereint in sich das ganze Herzblut der menschlichen Seele.' Rachel Joyce, Bestsellerautorin von 'Die unwahrscheinliche Pilgerreise des Harold Fry' Ulysses und Evelyn begegnen sich im Jahr 1944 in einem italienischen Weinkeller und sprechen über Kunst und das Leben, zu einem Zeitpunkt, an dem die Schönheit in der Welt nicht leicht zu finden ist. Diese Begegnung knüpft zwischen ihnen ein lebenslanges Band der Freundschaft. Von den sonnenbeschienenen Hügeln der Toskana bis zum Londoner East End ist 'Das Fenster zur Welt' ein lebensbejahender Roman über Schicksal, Liebe und Familie. 'Es gibt nicht genug Superlative, um die Schönheit dieses Romans zu beschreiben.'¿Sunday Independent 'Ein Stärkungsmittel gegen das Fernweh und ein Heilmittel gegen die Einsamkeit.'¿Washington Post

Ein bestechender Roman über ein Mädchen von Heute in der Welt von Gestern - von der Autorin des preisgekrönten Bestsellers Mädchen, Frau etc. Mit meisterhaftem Sprachwitz widmet sich Booker-Preisträgerin und Bestsellerautorin Bernardine Evaristo einem nahezu unerzählten Kapitel britischer Geschichte. Zuleika lebt als Schwarzes Mädchen im pulsierenden London des Römischen Reichs. Sie ist das Kind nubischer Einwanderer, ihr gehört die Straße. Mit elf Jahren verheiratet ihr Vater sie an einen reichen Patrizier. Doch Zuleika fügt sich nicht stillschweigend in ihr Schicksal. Hartnäckig kämpft sie um Freiheit in einer Stadt, deren Gesetze von Geld, Sex und Macht bestimmt werden. 'Evaristo verwandelt Politik und Geschichte in eine funkelnde Prosa. Ein Triumph.' The Times

'Ein emotionaler wie kluger Roman über all das, was einen zu dem Menschen macht, der man ist.' IRIS BERBEN Der Junge ist Adoptivkind. Doch seine Erziehung ist nicht nur Sache seiner Adoptiveltern, eines Eisenbahners und einer Hausfrau. Der New Yorker Jazz, das 'Roaring Munich' der 80er prägen ihn mindestens genauso. Ein Sohn von zwei Müttern ist ein Roman, der vom Aufwachsen eines bayrischen Jungen mit persischen Wurzeln erzählt. Und von der Entwicklung eines Landes vom Provinzialismus der Nachkriegszeit zur modernen Bundesrepublik. 'Ambivalent, unabhängig, kick-ass, und immer mit hochelegantem Strich gezeichnet - Franz Dobler ist der Mann mit den besten Frauenfiguren.' SIMONE BUCHHOLZ 'Franz Dobler ist im besten Sinne ein Unterhaltungskünstler, seine Bücher besitzen auch immer eine besondere Leichtigkeit.' FRIEDRICH ANI