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The Tiny Magic Bookshop
There's magic in a book …
Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum's bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste - they're magic.
When Max's mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last wish: that Max would spend a year working in the bookshop before she sells it.
Max has no desire to uproot her busy life in the city to return to a place that always made her feel inadequate, but she can't ignore her mum's last request. So she decides on a trial run of two weeks - if she can't even last that long, then a year would be impossible…
Shy Trans Banshee
The much-anticipated follow-up to word-of-mouth bestseller Bored Gay Werewolf ________________Brian, Nik and Darby - three friends practiced in fighting supernatural crime (when Brian's not committing it as a werewolf once a month) - have been sent to London to try to track down a missing colleague. Prowling around the city, they stumble across a clairvoyancy smuggling ring. Who's kidnapping all the fortune tellers in Soho and why? And is it coincidence, fate or something more sinister that Maeve, a timid trans woman taking time out of her job to track down her birth mother, turns up on the gang's doorstep... and has the uncanny ability to know just what's going to happen next?____________________Readers love Tony Santorella and Bored Gay Werewolf'A very compelling and funny novel''I absolutely loved this cosy supernatural mystery''Feels like Buffy meets Euphoria''Really engaging characters''Hilarious, witty and something different'
Dreams of Steel
From international bestseller Glen Cook comes the sixth book in the chronicles of the Black Company — the series that forever changed the face of fantasy. After the disastrous defeat at Dejagore, The Lady wakes alone to a battlefield of corpses. As one of the few survivors, and with Croaker missing, it falls to her to scrape together a motley army of fugitives and outcasts strong enough to challenge the conspiring Shadowmasters. But as an unlikely ally emerges from the shadows with even murkier motives, The Lady must decide if she can afford to lose their aid — or discover what she might risk by taking it.
White Lights
PREPARE TO FALL
Your next adult fantasy romance obsession set in a brand-new world of angels, from the No.1 Sunday Times and internationally bestselling author of the Fallen series phenomenon.
When mysterious Rafe de la Cruz rolls into Desdemona's life to recruit her to the elite film school Acheron, Dez has no reason to trust him - and no other option. A violent attack has just put her brother in the hospital…and Dez is the only suspect. Guilt-ridden and grieving, she finds herself running from the law to chase her longtime dream of making movies, at a school she's never heard of. Soon, she's dropped into Acheron's cutthroat world of seductive intrigue, power on an otherworldly scale, and deadly competition.
Acheron may seem like the ticket to a future Dez has always wanted, but as she delves deeper into the secret work being done there, she finds herself trapped in an existential conflict on a cosmic scale - with more than her heart on the line.
Varjúlányok
Kolozsváron különös árnylények jelennek meg. Bár a varjúlányok - Szirmai Terézia és két unokája - feladata megvédeni az itt lakó mágikus lényeket, a fenyegetés túl nagynak bizonyul. Nem csupán Terézia harmadik unokáját, a Budapestről érkező Lindát kell villámgyorsan megtanítaniuk mindenre varázslatos örökségéről, de hamarosan kiderül: minden baljós történés az évszázadokkal korábban fogságba ejtett sárkány, a Balaur ébredésével van összefüggésben.
A nagybátyja elől menekülő fiatal vámpír, Báthory Isti is a varjúlányok segítségére szorul, hogy megmenthesse az apját, és együttes erővel ismét bezárhassák a Balaurt a föld alá. Erdély varázsnépeinek össze kell fognia, de a régi ellenségeskedés és bizalmatlanság ismét feltámad, és az elméket mérgező, viszályokat szító sárkány is közelebb van a varjúlányokhoz, mint gondolnák...
Bökös Borbála, a Szmirkó és a Garabonciások után újabb lebilincselő fantasyregénnyel jelentkezik az erdélyi varázsvilágból.
The Wayfinder
When a mysterious visitor lands on her island, a place so remote its inhabitants have forgotten the word for stranger, young Korero finds herself thrust into a terrifying and magical world. Her people are desperate and on the brink of starvation, and the wayward stranger offers them an impossible choice: they can remain in the only home they’ve ever known and await the uncertainty to come, or Korero can join him and venture into unfamiliar waters, guided by only the night sky and his assurance of a bountiful future in the Kingdom of Tonga.
What Korero and her people don’t know is that the promised refuge is no utopia - Tonga is an empire at war and on the verge of collapse, a place where brains are regularly liberated from skulls and souls may become trapped in coconuts.
The perils of Tonga are compounded by a royal feud: loyalties are shifting, graves are being opened, and everyone lives in fear of a jellyfish tattoo. Here, survival can rest on a perfectly performed dance or the acceptance of a cup of kava. Together, the stranger and Korero embark upon an epic voyage - one that will deliver them either to salvation or to the depths of the Pacific.
Evoking the grandeur of Wolf Hall and the splendor of Shogun, Pulitzer Prizewinning novelist Adam Johnson conjures oral history, restores the natural world, and locates what’s best in humanity. Toweringly ambitious and breathtakingly immersive, The Wayfinder is an instant, timeless classic.
White Lights
PREPARE TO FALL Your next adult fantasy romance obsession set in a brand-new world of angels, from the No.1 Sunday Times and internationally bestselling author of the Fallen series phenomenon. 'A heart-stopping blend of danger, desire , and the kind of soul-deep chemistry that makes the world fall away' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT 'The perfect leap into angelic debauchery … My teenaged obsession with Fallen has grown new wings' CHLOE GONG 'Absolute heaven' COSMOPOLITAN 'A world you want to see every corner of' ELISE KOVA When mysterious Rafe de la Cruz rolls into Desdemona’s life to recruit her to the elite film school Acheron, Dez has no reason to trust him – and no other option. A violent attack has just put her brother in the hospital…and Dez is the only suspect. Guilt-ridden and grieving, she finds herself running from the law to chase her longtime dream of making movies, at a school she’s never heard of. Soon, she’s dropped into Acheron’s cutthroat world of seductive intrigue, power on an otherworldly scale, and deadly competition. Acheron may seem like the ticket to a future Dez has always wanted, but as she delves deeper into the secret work being done there, she finds herself trapped in an existential conflict on a cosmic scale – with more than her heart on the line. Readers are falling for White Lights 'I JUST FINISHED IT AND MY MIND IS BLOWN!!!!' ? 'Mysterious, cinematic, addictive and completely mind-boggling in the best possible way' ? 'Oh the yearning. It destroyed me' ? 'Impossible to put down' ? 'What is in this book? Because I literally started this today and here I am finished and wow' ?
Never the Roses
Unstoppable war. Unspeakable sins. Impossible love.
A cosy, slow-burn romantic fantasy of the star-crossed love between two powerful enemy sorcerers. Never the Roses is a spellbinding tale from Jennifer K. Lambert. Perfect for fans of The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec and Madeline Miller's Circe.
'An extraordinary novel! Full of unexpected love, magic, heartbreak and healing' - Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
The Dread Sorceress Oneira has retired. She's exhausted from fighting the endless wars of kings and queens, and has long accepted that her death is near. Alone at last but for a few uninvited companions - a near-mythical wolf, a goddess's avatar and a feline that embodies magic itself - Oneira realizes that she's bored. On a whim, or perhaps at the behest of fate, she makes an unlikely trip to the most extensive library in existence: the home of her most powerful rival, the sorcerer Stearanos.
When she recklessly steals a book from him, Oneira inadvertently initiates a forbidden correspondence. Taunting notes and clever retorts reveal a connection neither has found - nor could ever find - in any other.
But Oneira soon learns that Stearanos, bound to a vile king, is tasked with waging war on the queen she once served. A relationship with him is far too dangerous to pursue despite their mutual desire - and yet, Oneira can't seem to stay away. A bond with Stearanos could alight the long-extinct flame of life within her . . . or it could destroy her entirely.
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POHÁDKY SE MÝLILY. ROBIN HOOD BYL ŽENA...
Návrat z války pro Robyn neznamená vítězství ani klid. K starostem o rodinné panství se vzápětí přidává hrozba smluveného sňatku s místním lordem, který se netají snahou připravit ji o její rodovou půdu. Robyn se však odmítá stát pouhou figurkou ve hře mocných.
Když muži jejího nastávajícího napadnou v lese rodinu měňavců, Robyn zasáhne a kupodivu se jí dostane nečekané pomoci z rukou samotného dračího krále. Jeden dobrý skutek však spustí řetězec událostí, které z ní učiní hledanou rebelku se zakrytou tváří.
Rozpolcená mezi lidským světem a říší draků stojí Robyn před důležitým rozhodnutím, čemu dát přednost. Povinnosti a cti? Nebo lásce a rodině?
Lies Weeping
From Glen Cook, the godfather of Grimdark, comes Lies Weeping, the first book in an all-new arc in the legendary Chronicles of the Black Company — the landmark series that changed the face of fantasy. Scattered from their disastrous campaign across worlds, the Black Company left too many of their number buried in the ground before finally retreating across the plain of glittering stone. On the other side of the plain lies Hsien, their one-time base in the Land of Unknown Shadows, and with it the promise of safety — of a sort. Amidst the struggle to rebuild what is left of the Company, Arkana and Shukrat, the two young Voroshks now reluctantly serving as the Company’s annalists, find themselves haunted by vague omens and the threat of starvation. But, even more disturbing, are sightings of a strange, ragged creature, that appears to be wearing the body of the left-behind Croaker... INCLUDES FOREWORD BY STEVEN ERIKSON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MALAZAN, BOOK OF THE FALLEN
Shadow Games
From international bestseller Glen Cook comes the fifth book in the chronicles of The Black Company — the series that forever changed the face of fantasy. The war against the Dominator is over and the empire stands on the brink of an uneasy peace. But victory has come at a staggering price. The Lady is stripped of her power, and the Black Company is a shadow of itself — a ragged handful of survivors. With no other path open, Croaker, the Company’s new captain, turns to the Annals and half-forgotten legend in search of answers. Their destination: Khatovar — the fabled birthplace of the Black Company. Uncovering their history may yet decide their future — if they can survive the journey there.
Water Sleeps
From international bestseller Glen Cook comes the ninth book in the chronicles of the Black Company — the series that forever changed the face of fantasy. The world believes the Black Company is dead — and that’s exactly how Sleepy wants it. As the Company’s watchful Annalist and master strategist, she has fooled an entire empire into thinking the brotherhood is gone, even as she leads them in secret beneath Soulcatcher’s very nose. From the slums of Taglios to the edge of the glittering plain, Sleepy and the rest of the survivors wage a silent war of bold abductions, treacherous bargains, and dangerous journeys, all for one purpose: to reunite with their captured leaders who remain magically entombed underground.
Lucid
DREAMS CAN COME TRUE. BUT SO CAN NIGHTMARES... Joseph Jacobs was just an ordinary student - until a gift arrived on his 18th birthday: a dreamcatcher with the mysterious inscription 'We Are Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On'. Soon, his dreams grow darker - and begin to come true - the visions leak into reality as something awakens within Joseph, and within our world. Something with the power to change everything... As he learns of the part he must play in the ancient war between our dreams and our reality - Joseph, his friends, and family must face the darkness that lies beyond all that we know. Because if dreams can come true, so too can nightmares... A mind-bending, page-turning, genre-blending debut set - perfect for fans of Inception, Ready Player One and The Matrix. 'Such an original and thrilling novel!' TL Huchu'A mind-bending, action-packed debut not to be missed' Jackson P. Brown
This Immortal Heart
From the #1 bestselling author comes an epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds. Because when Aphrodite and Ares fall in love, sparks are bound to fly. 'A LUSCIOUS RETELLING THAT HELD ME TIGHT BY THE HEARTSTRINGS' SAARA EL-ARIFI, bestselling author of Cursebound'A TIMELESS LOVE STORY' EMILIA HART, bestselling author of Sirens'TRULY GORGENOUS, WONDERFULLY FRESH ROMANTIC FANTASY' ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of Boudicca's DaughterThis is the oldest love story of all time . . . Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, wields unparalleled power over every divine and mortal heart. Though her world is one of beauty, she is the most dangerous god of all, ruled by passion regardless of the consequences. Ares, God of War, is her perfect contradiction: feared, unwanted and relentless in his devotion to chaos. Where she breathes life into longing, he thrives in destruction. And yet gods are no more immune to love and loss than anyone else, and soon their lives collide. But even divine love can't protect them from the fates of Mount Olympus, and whilst the God of War may be capable of greater love than anyone else, so may the Goddess of Love be capable of the gravest mistakes . . . YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS HAVE FALLEN FOR THIS IMMORTAL HEART'An utterly gorgeous reimagining . . . brimming with delicious romance and woven with achingly beautiful prose’ ROSIE HEWLETT, bestselling author of Medea and Medusa‘With Saint’s trademark weaving of myth, this love story is at once epic, urgent and ageless’ BEA FITZGERALD, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen'Mythological retelling at its finest' SUE LYNN TAN, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess‘Jennifer Saint is a masterful storyteller. This Immortal Heart is a love story for the ages’ LIZ FREMANTLE, bestselling author of Queen's Gambit'Captivating and compelling. The best mythological romance I've read in years' NIKITA GILL, bestselling author of Hekate
Soldiers Live
From international bestseller Glen Cook comes the tenth book in the chronicles of the Black Company — the series that forever changed the face of fantasy. After years of fragile peace, the Black Company marches to war once more — and Croaker, long absent from the Annals, takes up the quill once again. Their enemies are many and merciless: Lisa Bowalk, the forvalaka bent on vengeance; Soulcatcher, brilliant and mad; Mogaba, the traitor general; a supernatural spy wearing a friend’s face; and, darkest of all, the ancient goddess Kina, who seeks to bring about the dreaded Year of the Skulls. To survive, the Company must cross worlds, confront old ghosts, and face the consequences of their own legend.
Bleak Seasons
From international bestseller Glen Cook, comes the seventh book in the chronicles of the Black Company — the series that forever changed the face of fantasy. Standardbearer and reluctant Annalist Murgen knows they are running out of time. The Black Company has seized the fortress of Stormgard — but victory has only brought new dangers. Now besieged, starving, and surrounded by the Shadowlanders, the Company faces destructionboth from within and without. As the siege intensifies and the brotherhood teeters on the brink of collapse, commanders and soldiersalike vie for power. Meanwhile, Murgen finds himself slipping violently through time, forced to relive past horrors even as his present unravels...
Red Dragon Song
One land, three curses. One quest for freedom… She was searching for the sea – but found a war. Arianwen has a private hunger: to stand on the shore and listen to the music of water she has only ever imagined. When a bone harp falls into her hands, its song draws her out of the forest she calls home and straight into danger. Dragons bleed in the sky. Lightning hunts the living. Wraiths wait in the wind to steal the language and life of anyone brave or foolish enough to speak in their hearing. Hers is a land riven by ancient plagues and now Ari must face them head on. But she has never feared being alone. Until the day she meets the dragon – and its dangerous companion, Edern. He wants the storms broken – and will risk everything to do it. Ari wants only to reach the wild edge of the land. Between them, a fierce, reluctant respect ignites. Between them also, a choice: head to the sea Ari knows has answers she needs, or stand and fight for what would be lost if the skies fall. Bold, mythic and elemental, Red Dragon Song is an epic journey of bone-deep music, binding loyalties and heartbreaking bargains. It asks whether love is balm or curse to a restless soul – and whether words in the wind can change everything. As Ari steps out of the shadows, who will she become when the sky finally answers her song?
A nyári háború
A Rengeteg, az Ezüstfonás és a Solomancia-trilógia szerzőjének új kisregényében egy fiatal boszorkány próbálja visszafordítani az átkot, amellyel a fivérét sújtotta. Celia varázsereje azon a napon ébredt fel, amikor bátyja, Argent, elhagyta az otthonukat.
A lány dühében és csalódottságában megátkozta a bátyját, hogy szeretet nélkül élje le életét, nem is sejtve, hogy gyerekes dühkitörését mágia teszi végzetessé. Miközben Argent szerelem helyett dicsőséget és hírnevet hajszolva kóborol a háború dúlta világban, Celia mindent megtesz, hogy megtörje az átkot, amivel ő maga sújtotta a bátyját. Már fiatal nővé cseperedve szerez tudomást a népe és a halhatatlan nyárszerzetek közti időtlen idők óta tartó harc valódi okáról, és először csillan fel a reménysugár: talán a másik fivére segítségével felszabadíthatja az idősebb bátyját az átok alól, és egyúttal gyógyulást hozhat a nyári háború által kettészakított világnak.
What We Are Seeking
On the planet Scythia, lizards hatch from insects, trees have teeth, and the mysterious basketmen have approached the fractured human colony. Doctor John Maraintha has been stranded here. He will never see his home again. He must build the best life he can. But on Scythia, survival means transformation— and not everyone is willing to change.
Sci-fi žáner poznáme aj pod pojmom vedecko-fantastická literatúra, poprípade science fiction. V týchto dielach sa dostaneme do budúcnosti, pričom dej sa opiera o súčasnú vedu, techniku a o predpoklady jej ďalšieho vývoja. Medzi hlavné témy sci-fi patrí pokročilá veda a technológia, prieskum vesmíru, cestovanie v čase, paralelné vesmíry a mimozemský život. Sci-fi má pravdepodobne svoje korene v antickej mytológii. Súvisí s fantasy, hororom a fikciou o superhrdinoch. Sci-fi v literatúre, filme, televízii a iných médiách sa stala populárnou a vplyvnou vo veľkej časti sveta. Nazýva sa tiež „literatúra myšlienok“ a často skúma potenciálne dôsledky vedeckých, sociálnych a technologických inovácií.
Medzi najznámejších autorov sci-fi žánru patrí Isaac Asimov, Octavia E. Butler, Arthur C. Clarke, William Gibson, Herbert Frank, Robert A. Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Margaret Atwoodová a Karel Čapek.
Fantasy literatúra sa zaoberá fiktívnymi svetmi, bytosťami a udalosťami Tento žáner obsahuje prvky nadprirodzena, mágie, mýtov, legend a imaginárnych bytostí, ako sú napríklad draci, víly, čarodejníci, orkovia a ďalší.
Fantasy literatúra vytvára bohaté a detailné fiktívne svety, ktoré sa líšia od realistického prostredia. Príbehy z tohto žánru sa často zameriavajú na hrdinské cesty, dobrodružstvá, boje medzi dobrom a zlom, epické konflikty a príbehy o nadprirodzených schopnostiach a magických predmetoch. Fantasy literatúra má dlhú a bohatú históriu, pričom mnohé jej klasické diela vznikli už v 19. a 20. storočí.
K najznámejším autorom fantasy pattrí J. R. R. Tolkien, autor kultového fantasy Pán prsteňov. Určite poznáte tiež J.K. Rowlingovú, ktorá vytvorila zázračný svet Harryho Pottera.ďalšími známymi autormi sú napríklad George R.R. Martin a jeho Pieseň ľadu a ohňa známejšia pod názvom sfilmovaného seriálu Hry o tróny, C.S. Lewis, ktorá napísal Kroniky Narnie, Terry Pratchett, Ursula K. Le Guin, či Robert Jordan.
