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Du côté de chez Swann
L'expression roman fleuve devrait, sans connotation péjorative, désigner une œuvre qui prend le temps de charrier mille petites particules d'impression pour les infuser dans l'esprit d'un lecteur captivé. En somme, elle devrait avoir été créée pour désigner La Recherche proustienne, qui s'ouvre Du côté de chez Swann et s'achève une fois Le Temps retrouvé. Dans le premier tome de ce superbe travail sur la mémoire et la métaphore, œuvre à part entière mais aussi amorce dramatique d'un joyau de la langue française, le narrateur s'aperçoit fortuitement, à l'occasion d'un goûter composé d'une tasse de thé et d'une madeleine désormais célèbre, que les sens ont la faculté de faire ressurgir le souvenir. Grâce aux senteurs d'un buisson d'aubépines, il prend confusément conscience de la distinction entre le souvenir et la réminiscence, pour ensuite s'exercer à manier les mots comme de petits papiers japonais qui, touchés par la grâce de l'eau, se déploient en corolle pour faire place à tout un univers. Tout comme se déploie un roman fleuve à partir de cette toute petite phrase légendaire : "Longtemps, je me suis couché de bonne heure". --Sana Tang-Léopold Wauters
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Manhattan is my Beat
Jeffrey Deaver knows how to hook readers and keep them guessing with suspenseful, twisty plots. This early Deaver effort, originally published in 1988, will not disappoint fans dazzled by his subsequent, high-profile Lincoln Rhyme series (The Bone Collector, The Coffin Dancer, The Empty Chair.) Manhattan Is My Beat takes its name from the (invented) 1947 film noir watched obsessively by murder victim Robert Kelly. Our heroine, Rune, (a punk with a heart of gold) works for Washington Square Video. On a routine pickup to retrieve Manhattan Is My Beat, she discovers Kelly just shot dead, the target of a professional hit. Rune and a woman jogger glimpse the presumed killer as he speeds off in a green car. While cops drag their heels in solving the mystery, Rune takes matters into her own hands, convinced that the motive for the murder is a missing suitcase stuffed with one million dollars--the subject, not coincidentally, of the film that Kelly and Rune both admired. An avid fan of fantasy novels and prone to see life through the prism of magic and quests, Rune takes up the challenge of finding the lost money and catching Kelly&aposs killers. But the formidable hit team is intent upon destroying both possible witnesses to the murder, and their nimble crosses and double-crosses--some of which the reader sees, some of which are revealed at the end--make for fun reading. Plotting moves briskly in this novel, except for a slowdown in the story--Rune&aposs ambiguous romance with downtown poseur Richard has little to do with catching killers. The conclusion, while neatly wrapped, is marred by the sudden appearance of a crucial detail that Deaver produces like a fancy dish under the waiter&aposs silver dome. But the gimmick to offset the conclusion&aposs predictability feels like a cheat rather than a revelation. All in all, however, the novel is excellent mind candy, a thrilling romp lead by an agile, street-smart heroine. i Deaver writes with clarity, compassion, and intelligence, and with a decidedly human and contemporary slant -- -- Publishers Weekly /i
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Psanci
Rubicon Group je zničená, její zakladatel Ekko Solomon nezvěstný, a nejspíš mrtvý, a členové jejího týmu se skrývají, obviněni z teroristického zvěrstva, jež nespáchali. Pro bývalého důstojníka MI6 Marca Danea, jeho přítelkyni a kolegyni Lucy Keyesovou a přeživší členy je budoucnost temná. A tak se tým, který už nemá co ztratit, rozhodne riskovat vše v posledním pokusu udeřit na Combine a zničit ji... jednou provždy. Odhodlají se k tajné a velmi rizikové misi, jejímž prostřednictvím navíc chtějí zabránit Combine v uskutečnění teroristického útoku. Pokud uspějí, možná se budou moci vrátit ke svým předchozím životům. Pokud neuspějí, bude to konec všeho, za co bojovali... Kniha mistra moderního špionážního thrilleru potěší např. fanoušky Terryho Hayese či Anta Middletona.
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Připravte se na pořádně intenzivní trénink! Crystal Chenová vyhlásila válku toxickým stereotypům o fyzickém vzhledu. Na vlastní křivky je pyšná, na svém instagramu se je rozhodně nebojí prezentovat a trolly se jí daří úspěšně ignorovat. Vzhledem k tomu, že se před nedávnem rozešla s přítelem, nemá teď na muže ani pomyšlení. Raději dny tráví v říši klidu a míru – v posilovně. O co se ale snaží ten arogantní týpek, který zabral její oblíbený stojan na dřepy? Co na tom, že je Scott Ritchie nesmírně sexy hasič, tohle je její svatyně. Boj o teritorium ve fitku se stupňuje a vzduchem létají jiskry. Jak to asi dopadne, když se tihle dva nečekaně potkají na zásnubním večírku svých prarodičů?
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The Bone Spindle: The Cursed Rose
Two fighting partners. One monstrous prince. A last battle. The finale of The Bone Spindle, a fractured fairy tale based on Sleeping Beauty, with a m/f and a f/f romance. Perfect for fans of CINDERELLA IS DEAD.
With Prince Briar Rose's life on the line as he slowly turns into a monster at the hands of the Spindle Witch, treasure hunter Fi must escape from a tower to rescue him.
Meanwhile, her axe-wielding partner Shane is on the hunt for a mysterious weapon that holds the key to the Spindle Witch's demise. But Shane must also protect her lover, the beautiful witch Red, from the Spindle Witch's executioner.
As tensions rise and partnerships crumble, Fi and Shane need to work together again, putting their treasure hunting skills to the test at the greatest lost ruin of them all - the tomb of the Witch Queen Aurora.
Will they finally unravel the thread that ties them all together and defeat the Spindle Witch and her twisted creatures once and for all?
Packed with kick-ass fight scenes and featuring two romantic storylines, this retelling of Sleeping Beauty is the spectacular finale to The Bone Spindle.
Mortal Secrets
Like Sarah Bakewell's How to Live and Andrea Wulf's Magnificent Rebels, Mortal Secrets is a lively and accessible portrait of a major figure - Sigmund Freud - and the unprecedented era of creativity that shaped his ideas
Some cities are like stars. When the conditions are right, they ignite, and they burn with such fierce intensity that they outshine all their rivals. From 1890 and through the early years of the 20th century, Vienna became a dazzling beacon. The city was powered by an unprecedented number of extraordinary people - artists Klimt and Schiele, thinkers such as Theodor Herzl, and fashion icons like the glamorous Empress Sisi. Conversations in coffee houses and salons spurred advances in almost every area of human endeavour: science, politics, philosophy, and the arts. The influence of early 20th century Vienna is still detectable all around us - but the place where it is at its strongest is in our heads. The way we think about ourselves has been largely determined by Vienna's most celebrated resident: Sigmund Freud. Mortal Secrets is the story of Freud's life, Vienna's golden age, and an essential reappraisal of Freud's legacy.
Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind
An original and darkly funny debut novel about work, debt and how we live now, from a thrilling new voice in fiction.
Jonathan Abernathy is a loser. Unemployed and behind on his student loan repayments, the only thing Abernathy has in abundance is debt.
When a secretive government loan forgiveness programme offers him a job he can literally do in his sleep, Abernathy thinks he’s found his big break. Hired as a dream auditor, he finds himself entering the dreams of white-collar workers to flag their anxieties for removal at night so they'll be more productive in the day. If Abernathy can at least appear competent, might he have a chance at a new life?
As Abernathy tries to find his footing in this new gig, reality and morality begin to warp around him. Soon, the lines between life and work, right and wrong, and even sleep and consciousness, have blurred and Abernathy begins to wonder just what he might have signed away…
Wildly imaginative, laced with black humour and full of close-to-the-bone truths, Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind is the cult workplace novel that’s like nothing else you've read before.
Best Road Trips Ireland 4
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Ireland's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 34 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore Dublin's rich Georgian heritage, go pub-hopping in Connemara, and marvel at Dingle's unadulterated beauty. Get to Ireland, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's Ireland's Best Road Trips:
Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs
Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
Detours - delightful diversions to see the Ireland's highlights along the way
Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next
Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car
Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout
Covers Dublin, the Boyne Valley, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork, Connemara, Donegal, Derry, the Antrim Coast, and more!
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Ireland's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring Ireland via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.
Jog On
Divorced and struggling with deep-rooted mental health problems, Bella Mackie ended her twenties in tears. She could barely find the strength to get off the sofa, let alone piece her life back together. Until one day she did something she had never done of her own free will – she pulled on a pair of trainers and went for a run.
That first attempt didn’t last very long. But to her surprise, she was back out there the next day. And the day after that. She began to set herself achievable goals – to run 5k in under 30 minutes, to walk to work every day for a week, to attempt 10 push-ups in a row. Before she knew it, her mood was lifting for the first time in years.
In Jog On, Bella explains with hilarious and unfiltered honesty how she used running to battle crippling anxiety and depression, without having to sacrifice her main loves: booze, cigarettes and ice cream. With the help of a supporting cast of doctors, psychologists, sportspeople and friends, she shares a wealth of inspirational stories, research and tips that show how exercise often can be the best medicine. This funny, moving and motivational book will encourage you to say ‘jog on’ to your problems and get your life back on track – no matter how small those first steps may be.
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
Full of magic and danger, Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the breathtaking sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's ground-breaking, #1 New York Times-bestselling West African-inspired fantasy Children of Blood and Bone.
After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Or?sha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could've imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.
Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Or?sha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orisha tears itself apart . . .
What Hunts Inside the Shadows
Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash.
Book two in the Of Flesh & Bone series!
Once, I fell in love with a man who deceived me.
For weeks, he stood by my side, twisting his words into pretty half-truths. He enraptured me with his smooth temptation, leaving no corner of my being untouched. He consumed my mind and my body, then finally claimed my heart for himself. But Caelum's true identity is terrifying enough to bring me to my knees.
Then, I discovered the truth of who he is.
Caldris is whispered in the Nothrek wind. The legend we only speak of with hushed words, in shuttered rooms, for fear of drawing his wrath once again. His intentions are a mystery, his desires impure, and he seeks to shackle me to his side for all eternity. With the Wild Hunt as our guard, he points us back to where it all began: the village of Mistfell and the boundary where the Veil once shimmered in the wind.
Now, another secret crouches, poised to change everything.
The Mist Guard have been sworn to keep us from crossing into Alfheimr, and from treading Faerie soil, even if innocents must pay with their lives. They have orders to resurrect Mistfell's shimmering barrier, but, once again, there's a greater cost than what has been revealed. Once, the people of Northrek blamed me when the Veil fell.
Soon, they'll want me to pay the price the magic requires.
Wolverine Epic Collection: To The Bone
Adamantium no more!
Magneto stripped the once-indestructible metal from Wolverine's bones, and his healing factor is almost gone. Is Logan dying on his feet? Either way, he's coming out fighting - with claws made of bone! Wolverine heads to Canada to see old friends - but Lady Deathstrike, Bloodscream, Cylla and Cyber are on his tail! Even with Alpha Flight and Excalibur's help, Logan is about to take a beating like never before! As his health worsens, Logan starts to put his affairs in order. But does he have enough gas left in the tank to rescue the X-Men from the alien Phalanx? Plus: Albert and Elsie-Dee unravel a time-spanning mystery! And Wolverine reunites with Ghost Rider, the Punisher and Nick Fury!
Collecting WOLVERINE (1988) #76-86, CABLE (1993) #16, WOLVERINE: EVILUTION, WOLVERINE & NICK FURY: SCORPIO RISING and GHOST RIDER/WOLVERINE/PUNISHER: THE DARK DESIGN.
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Piggy: The Cure
Mystery, mayhem - try to survive the terrifying world of PIGGY in this original novel based on the fan-favourite video game!
There is a mystery to be solved, keys to be found, and an evil pig to escape!
When an infection threatens to turn everyone into mindless, dangerous monsters, it is up to a few desperate survivors to get survive long enough to find a cure. But can they hold on long enough to get to the bottom of this mysterious illness, or will PIGGY and her new minons find them first?
Welcome to the bone chilling, pulse-pounding world of PIGGY, the survival-horror game that will keep you up at night. Explore a frightening maze full of secrets to unearth and monsters that are out for blood! Can anyone make it out alive?
Based on the popular survival-horror game, PIGGY
Piggy has been visited over 8.7 billion times
A thrilling novel full of secrets, monsters and adventure.
Velké kriminální případy
Období první československé republiky (1918–1938) z pohledu kriminální činnosti a práce vyšetřovatelů nebylo jen érou ze slavného televizního seriálu známého rady Vacátka a jeho „hříšných lidí“ ani aférou týkající se nikdy nevyřešeného případu vraždy Otýlie Vranské.
V této době bylo vyneseno více než čtyři sta nejvyšších trestů za kriminální trestné činy, které pravidelně plnily první stránky bulvárních novin, ale i seriózních deníků. Ani fungující parlamentní demokracie, zaštítěná morální autoritou T. G. Masaryka, nebyla překážkou pro různé aféry s konotacemi na nejvyšší politická místa. Nezůstalo však jen u nich – v ČSR řádil i mezinárodní organizovaný zločin, od padělání bankovek až po vraždy a atentáty. Tíživá mezinárodní situace, kdy republika byla obklopena téměř samými nepřáteli, také přála v nebývalé míře špionáži. Autoři, historici Jiří Plachý a Ivo Pejčoch, zmapovali toto období českých, respektive československých dějin a pro každý rok této éry vybrali do své nové knihy kriminální případ, který se v té době těšil největší pozornosti celé společnosti.
Čtenář se tak může seznámit nejen s kauzou Otýlie Vranská, ale například i s případy psychicky narušeného otcovraha Zdeňka Hlasivce, Hildy Hanikové, která zorganizovala vraždu svého manžela, Oldřicha Filipína, několikanásobného loupežného vraha, Marie Volfové, jedné z nejznámějších vražedkyň československé historie, či sexuálního devianta Svatopluka Štěpánka, známého jako „roudnický netvor“. Stranou zájmu autorů ale nezůstaly ani případy s politickým podtextem, charakteristické především pro třicátá léta, takže se čtenář může podrobněji seznámit například s procesem s Volkssportem, tedy soudním líčením se sudetoněmeckými nacisty, pokusem o ozbrojený politický převrat v roce 1933, známým jako „židenický puč“, nebo s fémovou vraždou inženýra Formise. Aby ilustrovali postoj společnosti v období první republiky k homosexuálním vztahům, vybrali autoři pro rok 1927 případ soudního procesu s ženami obviněnými z lesbického vztahu.
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My Happy Marriage (manga) 02
A “Cinderella”-inspired slow-burn historical romance with a paranormal twist set in Taisho-era Japan!
A browbeaten and mistreated daughter is cast out of her home and sent to audition as a bridal candidate for the heir to one of the most powerful families in the land…
For failing to inherit the boon of unusual power that is the Saimori birthright and bringing shame to the family name, mistreated Miyo is cast out to become another’s problem.
Sent to the Kudo clan—itself preternaturally powerful—as a potential bride for its heir, Kiyoka, Miyo is surprised to experience kindness for the first time in her thus far sad life.
Though the rumors make him out to be cold and haughty, Kiyoka Kudo quickly warms up to the Saimoris’ eldest daughter. Intrigued by the girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand, Kiyoka soon comes to regard Miyo with affection.
But though Miyo has found a place—and warmth—in the Kudo household, the fact remains that she is untouched by the power that defines both the Saimori and Kudo clans, making her a failure as a bridal candidate.
Will the small happiness Miyo has found with Kiyoka end as soon as it has begun?
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My Happy Marriage (manga) 03
A Cinderella-inspired, slow-burn historical romance with a paranormal twist set in Taisho-era Japan!
A browbeaten and mistreated daughter is cast out of her home and sent to audition as a bridal candidate for the heir to one of the most powerful families in the land…
For failing to inherit the boon of unusual power that is the Saimori birthright and bringing shame to the family name, mistreated Miyo is cast out to become another’s problem.
Sent to the Kudo clan—itself preternaturally powerful—as a potential bride for its heir, Kiyoka, Miyo is surprised to experience kindness for the first time in her thus far sad life.
Though the rumors make him out to be cold and haughty, Kiyoka Kudo quickly warms up to the Saimoris’ eldest daughter. Intrigued by the girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand, Kiyoka soon comes to regard Miyo with affection.
Just as Miyo believes she may have found happiness at last, her jealous half sister, Kaya, kidnaps her and locks her in a cellar. Kaya’s eyes are red with rage as she declares her intention to dissolve Miyo’s engagement to Kiyoka and replace Miyo as his fiancée herself! Will Kiyoka’s supernatural abilities deliver her from Kaya’s clutches in time?
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