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Vraždy na malém městě
Čtyři detektivní příběhy, jedna vyšetřovatelka a nejmenované české městečko.
Mladá adeptka kriminalistiky Dana Králíčková nastupuje na své první místo a ocitá se rovnýma nohama přímo ve vyšetřování záhadné vraždy. Ještě netuší, že na ni čekají další zapeklité případy a že se v průběhu času vypracuje na zkušenou kapitánku a šéfku vyšetřujícího týmu. To vše můžeme sledovat ve čtyřech detektivních povídkách, které našly svůj předobraz v příbězích vysílaných v Českém rozhlase. Spolu s podporučicí a později kapitánkou odhalujeme jemné předivo motivů, které vedou ke zločinům. Autor nás nechává nahlédnout do často složitých pohnutek a okolností, jež se skrývají za každou vraždou.
Time to Shine
From the New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry comes a merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your people and finding your way back to the one you love the most.
For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong “don’t talk to me” vibes. The only player who doesn’t seem to notice is Calgary’s superstar young winger, Casey Hicks.
Casey treats Landon like an old friend, even though they’ve only interacted briefly in the past. He’s endlessly charming and completely laid-back in a way that Landon absolutely can’t relate to. They couldn’t have less in common, but Landon needs a place to live that’s not a hotel room and Casey has just bought a massive house—and hates being alone.
As roommates, Casey refuses to be defeated by Landon’s one-word answers. As friends, Landon comes to notice a few things about Casey, like his wide, easy smile and sparkling green-blue eyes. Spending the holidays together only intensifies their bromance-turned-romance. But as the new year approaches, the countdown to the end of Landon’s time in Calgary is on.
Careless People
Sarah Wynn-Williams joined Facebook believing the company could change things for the better. Instead, what she encountered over seven years was so shocking that Meta obtained a legal order to silence her.
Now you can read her story.
Candid and entertaining, Wynn-Williams’ account pulls back the curtain on Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and the global elite. She exposes the true cost of Silicon Valley’s ambition, from outrageous schemes cooked up on private jets to the alarming consequences of Facebook’s aggressive pursuit of global dominance.
Careless People is a gripping and utterly explosive read that will forever change how you view the technology that runs our lives – and the unchecked power of those who control it.
Tata Bojs - V původním snění CD
Šest let dlouhý sen fanoušků Tata Bojs o jejich novém albu se stává skutečností. Novinka s názvem „V původním snění“ obohatí jejich bohatou diskografii o již jedenáctý dlouhohrající studiový opus, plynule navazující na loňské EP25. Hanspaulská formace kolem zakladatelů Milana Caise a Mardoši přináší už 38 let hudbu nejvyšší kvality a sama sobě nastavuje velmi vysokou laťku, kterou dlouhodobě drží a často i překonává. Na albu V původním snění najdeme celkem jedenáct skladeb, z nichž čtyři vyšly dříve jako singly a následně na EP25 (Bůh má problém, Novej člověk, Slovní, Chybí prázdno). Toto EP kapela vydala u příležitosti svého speciálního vyprodaného koncertu ve Foru Karlín na konci února 2025. Následující rok pak Tata Bojs strávili ve studiích, kde vzniklo dalších sedm nových skladeb. Producentsky za nahrávkou stojí opět Milan Cais a Dušan Neuwerth. Autorsky je album dílem všech členů kapely, o skvělé texty se tradičně postarali Milan Cais a Mardoša. Desku otevírá šestiminutová taneční skladba Továrna na sny, kde si Tata Bojs s odkazem na název alba pohrávají v textech s jejich oblíbenou filmovou tématikou. Kontrastem je pak například píseň Umělá, netradiční křehký milostný duet s hostující Sárou Vondráškovou. Podobnou náladu najdeme i v Alibistické. Naopak Holandský kakao je okouzlující písnička, která evokuje vzpomínky na dětství v době, kdy holandské kakao bylo kulinářským fenoménem. A nechybí ani očekávaná, originálně pojatá grafická vizuální stránka, podobně jako u všech alb Tata Bojs. Tentokrát pro titulní stranu Milan Cais zvolil jako inspiraci obraz úplného zatmění Slunce, vytvořený dvojicí významných vědců – astronomů Miloslava Druckmüllera a Andrease Möllera. CD vychází ve speciálním digisleevu s s použitím lentikulárního 3D tisku na titulní straně.
Tracklist:
01. Továrna na sny
02. Umělá
03. Bůh má problém
04. Alibistická
05. Třetí osoba
06. Novej člověk
07. Slovní
08. Holandský kakao
09. Mlčení
10. Chybí prázdno
11. V původním snění
Podvod zlatého faraona
Nález starého deníku v domě mladé Egypťanky s českými kořeny spustí v Káhiře nebývalý povyk. Lidé se ztrácejí za zvláštních okolností a někdo má enormní zájem na tom, aby si mladá žena deník svého pradědečka – českého milovníka archeologie Eduarda – nikdy nepřečetla. Jaké je tajemství Eduardova přátelství se slavným Howardem Carterem? A nestal se Tutanchamon pouhou zástěrkou jednoho z největších podvodů v historii?
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This Side of Gone
In this gripping debut PI procedural, an ex-cop is dragged back into the policing world that she fled when a teen girl goes missing in her new town. Please help me. I think he killed Avery. Vinnie Taylor isn’t a cop anymore. Once a decorated detective, Vinnie left behind a 25-year career in a blaze of scandal—working undercover to bust a sex trafficking ring in her own Homicide Unit. Nearly beaten to death by her former colleagues to prevent her testimony, Vinnie has found peace in the small town of Wills Harbor, Maryland. Or so she thought. When a local teenager goes missing and nobody in town seems concerned besides the girl's best friend, Vinnie can’t help but take the case, even if it means returning to a world she's gone hundreds of miles to leave behind. She feels a certain kinship with Avery Adair, a whip smart teen who grew up on the wrong side of town, just like Vinnie. But as she digs deeper, Vinnie uncovers a trail of dangerous online encounters and a double life that Avery kept from even her best friends. The closer Vinnie gets to answers, the more perilous her own circumstances become. Does Vinnie have the courage to face the ghosts of her past and the ugly truths hiding in her new hometown?
The Last Poem
Bestselling author and poet Wren Paisley is a mess after the untimely death of her fiancée Lucy in a tragic car crash that left a young bystander paralysed. Unable to escape the media frenzy swarming her brownstone, Wren goes on a road trip with no destination in mind, until she hits Everston, Colorado. Everston is charming, the people are kind and, most importantly, no one knows who she is.
It feels fortuitous - and a little dangerous - when she learns that the local library holds a weekly grief support group that reads, of all things, poetry. Hesitantly, she joins and slowly begins to build community with the other members, including Henry, a librarian mourning the loss of his brother, Emerson, a young woman recovering from a traumatic accident, and Olivia, a grieving reporter who gives her butterflies.
Finally, she can breathe again.
But not for long.
As she grows closer to new friends and a possible new love, her past comes barreling back into focus. How long can she keep her old life in the rearview? Will she be able to build a new life in Everston, or will it all come crashing down when new truths come to light?
The Blockbusters!
Year 6 goes to Hollywood!Head to Tinseltown in this hilarious and heart-warming adventure by the UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026 and bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The Blockbusters! is fabulously illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton. Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing. When new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become part of the action. Rafa’s likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access all areas, including the banquet of catering doughnuts!But Rafa isn’t the only one having an adventure. His big brother, Cillian, is missing. He sent Rafa a clue to his location, but he can’t really be in actual Hollywood, can he? It’s up to Rafa to keep acting the part of a movie star, if he is to find his brother – and home. Praise for Frank Cottrell-Boyce:'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher on Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth'Full of jokes and touching moments' - The Sunday Times on Framed'He has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph on Cosmic'A funny, charming, life-affirming book' - Richard Osman on Runaway Robot
Vitamin C+
Over 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by art experts, now available in paperback for the first time
Collage is an artistic language comprising found images, fragmentary forms, and unexpected juxtapositions. While it first gained status as high art in the early twentieth century, the past decade has seen a fresh explosion of artists using this dynamic and experimental approach to image making. Taking a broad definition - from analog cut-and-paste compositions and photomontages to digital composed imagery and animations - Vitamin C+, now available in paperback, showcases 108 living artists who employ collage as a central part of their visual-art practice, as selected by 69 leading experts, including museum directors, curators, critics, and collectors. The survey also features an engaging and informative introduction by Yuval Etgar, an internationally renowned expert in the area.
Organised in an A-Z sequence by artist, the book features both well-known collagists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Ellen Gallagher; Peter Kennard; Linder, Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; and Mickalene Thomas, and a plethora of lesser-known names deserving of greater attention.
The 69 expert nominators include: Cecilia Alemani; Iwona Blazwick; David Campany; Raphael Chikukwa; Patrick Elliott; Max Hollein; Hettie Judah; Christine Macel; Roxana Marcoci; Duro Olowu; Scott Rothkopf; Russell Tovey; Zoe Whitley; and Heidi Zuckerman.
The 108 artists featured include: Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Kader Attia; Adam Broomberg; Sara Cwynar; Moyna Flannigan; Ellen Gallagher; Lauren Halsey; Lyle Ashton Harris; Thomas Hirschhorn; Peter Kennard; Justine Kurland; Linder; Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Frida Orupabo; Heather Philipson; Tabita Rezaire; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; Dee Shapiro; Eva Stenram; John Stezaker; Mickalene Thomas; Kara Walker; and Billie Zangewa.
Anya and the Light Above the Ocean
A thrilling, heartfelt debut novel perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Ross Montgomery.
Anya reached out and placed her hand against the light. And then she was gone.
When her mum disappears, Anya sets out to find her in the middle of a storm. Taking a boat out to sea, she encounters a strange window of light hovering above the waves. Transfixed, she reaches out to touch it. She then wakes in her boat, the sea now eerily silent.
With her mum still missing, Anya is packed off to stay with an odd, unwelcoming couple. Trapped under their watchful gaze, she uncovers a shocking secret that changes everything she thought she knew. Anya must now battle to find the truth: about her mum, about the Light, and about herself.
One of the most gripping and thought-provoking books you will ever read.
Cover Illustration by Philip Harris.
Kostičas 5: Temné zrcadlo
Pátý díl bestsellerové série Kostičas je konečně tady!
Krajinochodkyně Paige Mahoneyová se poprvé po více než deseti letech ocitla mimo území Scionské republiky. Za jiných okolností by z toho měla radost, jenže ve skutečnosti netuší, jak se jí to podařilo. Z posledního půlroku si vůbec nic nepamatuje, a netuší proč.
Revoluce však nepočká. Paige proto míří do Benátek, kde program Domino odhalil důkazy o tajném plánu Scionu. Než se Paige bude moci vrátit do Londýna, musí se pokusit rozkrýt operaci, která by během několika týdnů srazila celou Evropu na kolena.
Brzy se ukáže, že jediný, kdo by mohl obnovit její ztracené vzpomínky, je Arcturus Mesarthim, který by mohl mít v rukou také klíč ke svržení Scionu. Oba si přejí totéž — zasadit nečekaný a fatální úder, který by zvýšil jejich šance na vítězství.
Night Owls
* National Jewish Book Award Winner * Green Mountain Book Award Nominee * Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner * YALSA's 2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults *In this thrilling paranormal YA romance debut steeped in folklore, two estries—owl-shifting female vampires from Jewish tradition—face New York's monstrous underworld to save the girl one of them loves with help from the boy one of them fears before they are, all of them, lost forever. Clara loves rules. Rules are what have kept her and her sister, Molly, alive—or, rather, undead—for over a century. Work their historic movie theater by day. Shift into an owl under the cover of night. Feed on men in secret. And never fall in love. Molly is in love. And she’s tired of keeping her girlfriend, Anat, a secret. If Clara won’t agree to bend their rules a little, then she will bend them herself. Boaz is cursed. He can’t walk two city blocks without being cornered by something undead. At least at work at the theater, he gets to flirt with Clara, wishing she would like him back. When Anat vanishes and New York’s monstrous underworld emerges from the shadows, Clara suspects Boaz, their annoyingly cute box office attendant, might be behind it all. But if they are to find Anat, they will need to work together to face demons and the hungers they would sooner bury. Clara will have to break all her rules—of love, of life, and of death itself—before her rules break everyone she loves. In this stand-alone debut, A. R. Vishny interweaves mystery, romance, and lore to create an unputdownable story about those who have kept to the shadows for far too long. Perfect for Halloween ReadingIdeal for fans of the supernaturalFor teens who love dark and scary stories
The Lies Between Us
'I loved how the fiendishly complicated back story unfolded and then how everything made sense in the end – so satisfying!' Marian Keyes‘A brilliant story about the cost of family secrets, the powerful bonds of sisterhood and how far we will go to protect the ones we love’ Edel Coffey‘An emotional thriller that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end … triumphant’ Irish Independent---This family lived a life before me. And now I wonder if it was what happened in that life – all those secrets – that tore this family apart . . . not me. The warring Brown sisters. Lucy. Susannah. Tara. Each is haunted – by disgrace (Lucy), vanity (Susannah) and envy (Tara). Most of all they are haunted by secrets. Just before a dinner at their mother’s idyllic holiday cottage, Susannah disappears. That same night a young woman is killed violently on a nearby beach. Amid the confusion the next morning, Lucy discovers a link between Susannah and the murder victim. Lucy must summon all she knows from her short-lived policing career to figure out the connection and find her sister. But tracking down Susannah means Lucy confronting her own shame. It also means resurrecting ghosts that Susannah, Tara – and their mother – desperately want to keep buried. Even if Lucy finds Susannah, will the truth destroy them all?---'Outstanding. An accomplished, clever thriller . . . the three sisters steal the show with their warring loyalties' Jane Casey‘A marvellously twisty matryoshka doll of a crime story, with shades of Agatha Christie and Liz Nugent in the stylings’ Irish Times‘Heart-thumping’ The Gloss‘Jen Bray has perfectly balanced pace with heart . . . beautifully thoughtful storytelling. I loved it!’ Liv Matthews‘A tense, layered debut about how family ties bind and break us’ Image ‘Gets its hooks into you from the first page and doesn’t let go. Tautly plotted, gripping and suspenseful’ Michelle McDonagh‘A page-turning tale of long kept secrets and murder' Andrea Carter‘So well plotted with characters who jump off the page . . . I was hooked from the start!’ Patricia Gibney'Deliciously unpredictable … richly compelling’ Hot Press‘Perfectly crafted. An engrossing, gripping, and heartbreaking crime novel’ Her.ie‘Tense and twisty’ Sheila O’Flanagan‘By turns gripping, pacy and emotionally satisfying – blistering’ Claire Coughlan‘Intriguing . . . the complex relationships between the sisters are beautifully depicted’ Fiona Gartland‘A tightly woven, twisty tale’ Kitty Murphy‘I really enjoyed all the layers and intrigue – keeps you guessing' Clara Dillon‘Accomplished . . . gripping’ Rosemary Hennigan''Three sisters and a myriad of complex, volcanic secrets! Intense, twisty and gripping. I loved it!' Vanessa O'Loughlin‘A wonderfully woven mystery’ Amy Jordan‘Chock full of family secrets . . . thrilling and twisty’ Catherine Kirwan‘Beautifully plotted and written, compelling and emotional’ Vicki Notaro‘Taut, terrific, tense . . . old wounds, secrecy and sibling relationships are tested to their limits in this twisty, unpredictable mystery’ Gill Perdue‘After reading the first two chapters there was no putting it down . . . loved it!’ Michelle Teahan‘Gripping’ Irish Country Magazine‘So vivid and atmospheric … the sisters were brilliantly brilliantly written. I will be recommending it to everyone!’ Sarah Easter Collins‘Keeps you guessing all the way.’ Rory Egan'Full of twists and turns.’ Belfast Telegraph‘I so enjoyed this’ Louise McSharry'A strong debut' Sunday Independent‘It has pace, is gripping and tense, and full of twists … superb’ Irish Farmer’s Journal
Twist
**The instant Irish Times top 5 bestseller**‘Urgent and utterly compelling’ KEVIN BARRY‘Twist lingers long after you've put it down' GUARDIAN‘A Gatsby tale for the internet age’ ANNA FUNDER‘One of our greatest storytellers’ ELIF SHAFAK‘Masterful ... A surprising, electric book’ IRISH TIMESAnthony Fennell, a journalist, is in pursuit of a story buried at the bottom of the sea: the network of tiny fibre-optic tubes that carry the world’s information across the ocean floor - and what happens when they break. So he has travelled to Cape Town to board the George Lecointe, a cable repair vessel captained by Chief of Mission John Conway. Conway is a talented engineer and fearless freediver - and Fennell is quickly captivated by this mysterious, unnerving man and his beautiful partner, Zanele. As the boat embarks along the west coast of Africa, Fennell learns the rhythms of life at sea. But as the mission falters, tensions simmer - and Conway is thrown into crisis by a terrible, violent tragedy unfolding in the life he has left behind on land. Then Conway disappears; and Fennell must set out to find him. As taut and propulsive as a thriller, and a timeless exploration of narrative and truth, Twist is the work of a master storyteller at the height of his powers.
Cluedunnit: 5-minute Easter Puzzles for Kids
There are some eggs-tremely unusual goings-on around town this Easter - bunnies are holding suspicious meetings, chicks are going missing and Easter eggs are being stolen! Detective E.Z. Case needs a brave assistant to help get to the bottom of it all. Readers must put their puzzle-solving skills to the test to solve the mysteries and find out whodunnit and why. There are 60 puzzles to solve, for 7+ readers, ranging from easy-peasy to diabolically difficult. With logic problems, number puzzles, mazes, maps and more, you''ll need your wits about you to catch the culprits.The bite-sized, five-minute mysteries are perfect to dip in to at home - or even if you''re out on an Easter egg hunt - so grab your detective hat and start puzzling.
The House with Nine Locks
A master forger. A hidden fortune. A dangerous game of cat and mouse...In post-war Flanders, Adelais de Wolf''s family is slowly, inexplicably, falling apart: her mother evermore lost to religious devotion, her father to alcohol. But with the death of a beloved uncle, Adelais finds herself in receipt of an unexpected legacy: a shuttered house in a rundown district and its contents – contents that hold the promise of independence and wealth. All that is required is application, nerve, and a willingness to break the law.Adelais stifles her doubts and her fortunes are transformed. But with her rise comes complications: her victimless crimes may not be as victimless as she supposed. Nor has she counted on the singular fanaticism of Major de Smet of the Federal Gendarmerie, a brutal detective who never forgives and never forgets.Embroiled in a game that has gone on too long, will Adelais find the cost of her fortunes too high?
Hidden Defendant
A murdered priest. A defendant with disassociative identity disorder. He might have killed the priest, and if he did, it will devastate Harper. Because he''s her uncle. Harper''s uncle, Jack Calhoun, has been charged with murdering a priest. Jack has no idea if he killed the priest or not. All that he knows is that he woke up in the rectory, holding a knife, with a priest covered in blood at his feet.It soon becomes apparent that Jack is not who he seems. He''s not the man who Harper grew up with. He''s become something else. Somebody else. It''s possible that he really killed Father Malone - Harper must come to terms with this reality.As Harper gets further into the case, she''s never quite sure exactly what happened. She doesn''t want to believe that her beloved uncle would be capable of such a crime.All signs point to Jack as the murderer.Did he do i? ith the twists and turns that you''ve come to expect from a Rachel Sinclair legal thriller, this tightly-paced story is not to be missed!Jackson County Legal ThrillersBad Faith (Harper Ross)Justice Denied (Harper Ross)Hidden Defendant (Harper Ross)Injustice for All (Harper Ross)L.A. Defense (Harper Ross)The Associate (Damien Harrington)The Alibi (Damien Harrington)Reasonable Doubt (Damien Harrington)The Hate Crime (Damien Harrington)The Accused (Harper Ross)Secrets and Lies (Damien Harrington)Until Proven Guilty (Damien Harrington) Emerson Justice Legal ThrillersDark Justice Southern California Legal ThrillersPresumption of GuiltTrial by Jury
Cage of Starlight
'An emotional tale of persevering hope against all odds' FRANCES WHITE'Atmospheric, beautifully written, and achingly romantic' CLAIRE WINNA conscripted soldier must work with his captor when a mission strands them in enemy territory in this action-packed, queer romantic fantasy by the author of Lord of the Empty Isles. Don't make waves. Don't get attached. Don't let anyone see the tattoos. Those rules have kept Tory Arknett alive, alone, and on the run for years in a country eager to put his healing hands to work on the front lines of a brutal war. When a desperate display of magic outs him to the authorities, Tory flees - right into the hands of cold and competent Sena Vantaras. Caged in a cruel training facility and implanted with a magical tracker, Tory needs to get out before he gets dead. There's just one thing he has to do: make Sena pay. But Sena is already paying more than Tory knows, and when a mission strands them in enemy territory, they must cooperate to survive. As they learn the truth about each other and the myth behind the magic that connects them, Tory and Sena find belonging together. Their trackers will kill them in three days if they don't return. Soon, Tory and Sena face a desperate decision: their freedom, or their live? EADERS LOVE A CAGE OF STARLIGHT'Lord of the Empty Isles was one of my favourite books from last year, and as a result this was one of my most anticipated books for this year. It did not disappoint' ?'I wasn't prepared for the number of twists and turns it had, and it left me constantly gripped wondering what would happen next' ?'Arbeaux's writing is sharp and evocative, capturing the beauty and brutality of their world with equal skill' ?
The Bodyguard Affair
A secret romance writer discovers that the hottest story of summer might just be the one happening between her and the Prime Minister’s bodyguard... The swoon-worthy new fake dating rom com featuring forced proximity and second chances, from the international bestselling author of The Catch, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Carley Fortune. Andi Zeigler lives a double life. By day, she’s the no-nonsense personal assistant to the Prime Minister of Canada’s wife. By night, she slips out of her heels and writes romance novels under a top-secret pen name. But when her steamiest book, The Prime Minister & Me becomes a bestseller, rumours of a real-life affair between her and the PM start swirling out of control. Enter Nolan Crosby, the PM’s new close protection officer and Andi’s failed one-night stand from three years ago. Nolan might be in town to look after his mother, but when the scandal erupts, Andi enlists him to help take care of her own dilemma. To save their bosses’ reputations they’ll pretend to date for the summer. But as sparks fly, can they keep their romance strictly fictiona? EADERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS AFFAIR. . . 'You can’t put it down!''A cute rom-com… but with heart and depth...so refreshing''The perfect book''An ode to the romance reader and romance books''A heartfelt story'PERFECT FOR FANS OF:*Fake Dating*Slow Burn*Forced proximity*Rom-Com*Dual POV





















