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Letters To Sartre


These intimate love letters reveal the open relationship between de Beauvoir and Sartre, two of the twentieth century's groundbreaking thinkers. Simone de Beauvoir lived her feminist philosophy. She never married or had children, she had affairs with both men and women, and she actively defied the norms for women of her era. At the same time, she conducted an intense, long-term relationship with the philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, whom she referred to as her husband. De Beauvoir and Sartre met as philosophy students in Paris in 1929. For over fifty years, until their deaths in the 1980s, the couple had a close open relationship. This book contains her letters to him, revealing the details of her everyday life and her passion for the man who shared her ideals. It is an intimate portrait of a woman living in an adventurous, complicated way in the name of individual freedom.
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19,99 €

AMITY


The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the Booker-longlisted THE SWEETNESS OF WATER'Amity is deeply adventurous and astonishingly beautiful' Robert Jones, Jr., author of The Prophets'A writer of great lyricism and power' i paper'Harris will win over the hearts of many readers' Financial Times'Masterful' Oprah WinfreyLouisiana, 1869. The Civil War might be over, but former slaves Coleman and June have yet to find the freedom they've been promised. Two years ago, the siblings were separated when their old master, Mr Harper, took June away on a hair-brained scheme to Mexico, to escape the new reality of the post-war South. Coleman stayed behind to serve the Harper family, clinging to the hope that Mr Harper would one day bring June back to him. When an unexpected letter from Mr Harper arrives, summoning Coleman and the Harper family to Mexico, Coleman believes his prayers have been answered. But what he cannot know is the tangled truth of June's tribulations and Mr Harper's true intentions. As Coleman and June separately navigate a perilous, parched landscape to find their way back to each other, they learn quickly that freedom isn't always given - sometimes, it must be taken by force. THE SWEETNESS OF WATER:A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK, AN OBAMA SUMMER READING SELECTION, SHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE, LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE
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17,99 €

Island Secret


Don''t miss the stunning new novel from national treasure and beloved broadcaster Lorraine Kelly, author of Sunday Times bestselling THE ISLAND SWIMMER - available to pre-order now!Escape to the beautiful island of Orkney once more, where there are more secrets to be found than seashells on the shore. Expect heartstopping drama, dark secrets and a chance at romance.Your favourite authors love The Island Swimmer by Lorraine Kelly''Gorgeous'' Marian Keyes''A Scottish Maeve Binchy'' Veronica Henry''Like getting a warm hug on a freezing cold day'' Jane Fallon''So warm and engaging. A total treat'' Beth O''Leary''Lorraine Kelly does not disappoint! I devoured it'' Santa Montefiore
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26,99 €

Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog (Volume 2)


For fans of Grumpy Unicorn, Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog is back with his half-pig, half-uncorn (and all smiles) sidekick, Blork! ​ And while Groucho would much rather be eating pancakes or napping, Critter Creek might need him to save the day…again.Groucho is a Grouchy Groundhog (NOT a mole, moles are different. See page 78 in Book 1 for more). When a terrifying turnip appears in the sky, it’s up to Groucho and Blork to see what Lord Turnip from planet Jupi-TURD is up to. Lord Turnip and his legion of zombie farmers have been prowling the universe, looking for the perfect place to plant their tasty turnips. But their Poo Poo Glue Slime is killing all the plants in Critter Creek! Can Groucho figure out how to stop them? This original graphic novel sequel brings back all of your Critter Creek favorites!
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Superstars


'[A] French cult classic... Think: lesbian DJ love triangles, anticonformists, grainy MTV and designer drugs' Playboy'The literary queen of the Paris techno scene' GuardianParis, late 90s: at the centre of the city's queer techno scene, musician Louise lives in a haze of parties, drugs and hooking up. A group of women orbits her magnetic DJ ex-girlfriend Alex; as they bar hop, go to each other's sets and climb into each other's beds, Louise struggles to make rent and work on her own electronic music.Then comes what should be her big moment: Louise gets a life-changing record contract, but she has no idea what she wants. Pulled between her ex-boyfriend Nikki and her old life in rock bands and a volatile new crush in her techno world, Louise begins careening off the rails, leaving chaos in her wake.Raw, caustic and pulsing with the music that enraptured a generation, Superstars is an electrifying immersion in Paris's 90s rave scene by a cult author who lived it all.
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17,99 €

Blood Runs Cold


Believe in nothing... and kill for something... When a man's dismembered body is discovered at an abandoned quarry on the north Norfolk coast, DI Tom Janssen and his team must wade through his secretive life to figure out how he met his end. The victim was a quiet man, well respected by those who knew him, and someone often willing to help local charities with his free time. Presenting an image of himself to the world of a simple, inoffensive individual, he never allowed anyone close enough to look behind the mask. As his associations become clearer, the team realise that there are others with secrets of their own... but are they willing to kill to keep them that wa? ith a community reeling from such a gruesome and seemingly macabre act of violence the pressure is on to get a result. When the investigation crosses paths with another operated by the Major Crimes Unit, Tom begins to question who the real victim is and why, to some, the murder is such a low priorit? lood Runs Cold is the fourteenth novel in the Hidden Norfolk crime series by the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Damien Boyd, LJ Ross, Rachel McLean and Simon McCleave. Readers love J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘The best detective series I’ve read’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘You can’t put these books down’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘So much tension’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW
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13,49 €

Portrait in Sepia


‘If you were thrilled by The House of the Spirits, you'll love this’ Marie ClaireAs a young girl, Aurora del Valle suffered a brutal trauma that erased the first five years of her life from her mind. Raised by her ambitious grandmother, she grows up with privilege, comfort and everything she could ask for. But while she is free of the limitations that most other women face, she is tormented by terrible nightmares. When she finds herself alone at the end of an unhappy love affair, she decides to explore the mystery of her past, to discover what had such a devastating effect on her young life all those years ago. Portrait in Sepia is both a magnificent historical novel set at the end of the nineteenth century in Chile and a marvellous family saga, peopled by characters from Daughter of Fortune and The House of the Spirits. This engrossing story of the dark power of hidden secrets is intimate in its probing of human character, and thrilling in the way it illuminates the complexity of family ties.
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Sharp Practice


A dark Scottish legal thriller featuring a defence lawyer caught between violent crime, political power, and a case that refuses to stay contained. If there were no bad people, there’d be no good lawyers. A missing baby. A doctor facing ruin. A drug dealer accused of murder. Defence lawyer Robbie Munro is dragged into all three and quickly realises that everything is not quite what it seems. As Robbie pushes for answers, evidence vanishes, stories shift, and cases that should have nothing in common start to overlap. Soon he is drawn into a net of deceit that reaches far beyond the courtroom. And as it tightens, it’s clear events are being steered from the shadows.  With his ex-cop father causing chaos, an old flame back in his life, and pressure mounting from every direction, Robbie is forced to make a call: protect himself or keep digging. Because this time, the truth isn’t just hard to prove—it’s dangerous to uncover. Sharp Practice is Book 3 in the Robbie Munro Legal Thriller series. Perfect for readers who love John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Best Defence Series: ? Like catching up with old friends you don’t want to leave? A series that pulls you in and keeps you coming back? Full of surprises just when you think you’ve figured it out? A delight to read with characters that feel like family? Funny, gripping and brilliantly woven together? A breath of fresh air in legal crime fiction
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13,49 €

Dark Heart


'I raced through this novel; it's full of heart, intrigue and lessons in forgiveness . . . A great novel that you will devour' Cosmopolitan Best Summer ReadsAn unforgettable, award-winning bestseller - a story of love, guilt, betrayal and atonement'You can't love someone without knowing their whole story . . .'Fleeing a pitch-dark past, Emilia Innocenti arrives in a tiny village deep in the mountains of Piedmont, Northern Italy, with one aim; to hide away from the world. Surrounded only by a handful of inhabitants, the looming Alps and the weight of her own terrible crime, Emilia is determined to let isolation be her punishment. Equally intent on cutting himself off from the world is Bruno, one of her only neighbours. In the wake of a devastating loss, living in complete solitude seems like the perfect complement to the pain in his heart. But when Emilia and Bruno meet, the two realise they can't be alone forever - and maybe, they no longer want to be. As Emilia's dark secret threatens to break the surface, both will question everything they thought they knew about each other - and themselves . . . From bestselling Italian literary sensation Silvia Avallone, Dark Heart is the shocking, deeply moving story of trauma, love and forgiveness, set against an unforgettable mountainous backdrop. 'It's no surprise that this urgent, intense, prizewinner sold more than 200,000 hardbacks in Italy with rights snapped up in 27 territories. Avallone is an international sensation' The Bookseller Readers LOVE Dark Heart (originally published as Cuoro Nero):'One of the most beautiful and intense books I've ever read''This story is a precious gift''If you love stories that capture your heart and leave an indelible mark, this is the book for you''An extraordinary novel. Unputdownable''It captivated me from the first page to the last''Undoubtedly one of the best books I've read this year'
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19,99 €

Three Summers


Every summer tells a story... If you love Lucinda Riley and Santa Montefiore, don't miss this unputdownable and beautifully escapist new summer romance 1950's Italy1957: The summer of innocenceAmongst the lemon trees, Rafaella Parisi impatiently waits for the summer visitors to arrive in her small fishing village on the coast of Puglia. She may be dating Fon Giannelli, but there is one person she longs to see: Cosimo – son of the wealthy Franchetti family. 1958: The summer everything changesAfter a devastating accident at the lavish Franchetti villa, Rafa makes a vow that changes the course of all their futures . . . 1961: The summer they meet againWhen Rafa and Cosi’s worlds collide, Rafa faces an agonizing choice. Is she willing to risk the life she has for the future she once dreamed o? raise for Three Summers:'Perfect... Transported me to Italy' - Fern Britton, Sunday Times bestselling author of New Beginnings'A wonderful, immersive page-turner threaded with secrets and sacrifice' - Amanda Geard, bestselling author of The Midnight House'A tale brimming with passion, betrayal and the complex desires of the heart - Three Summers is a novel to indulge all of the senses!' - Evie Woods, the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop'Complex, emotional and of course heart-wrenchingly romantic, it is the perfect escape. Swan is sublime!' - Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Beach Hut'The beloved master storyteller Karen Swan takes readers to sun soaked Puglia in Three Summers. Evocative, romantic and atmospheric' - Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The View from Lake ComoReaders LOVE Karen Swan'Three Summers is a story of love, loss and longing... [it] mesmerised me' ? ?'Kept me second guessing right until the end' ? ?'I couldn’t put it down for a single moment [...] a thrilling tale filled with drama and intrigue' ? ?'This for me is Karen Swan's best book' ? ?'If you love a slow-burn romance, gorgeous historical settings, and the kind of "what if" tension that keeps you up until 2 AM, this is your next 5-star read. It’s bittersweet, glamorous, and deeply moving' ? ?'I utterly consumed this book as quickly as it consumed me!' ? ?'A fabulous book, almost impossible to put down' ? ?'Reading this novel was a joy!' ? ?
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13,49 €

The Gardens


A gripping domestic psychological thriller, full of shocking family secrets, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and C.L. Taylor! 'Kept me up all night reading' ? 'Had me guessing until the end' ? 'So many twists and turns that I didn't know what to expect next' ? It might look idyllic, but the secrets buried there are deadly… When human bones are found in the garden attached to the glamorous London home where she grew up, Jess McIntyre prepares to receive the news she has dreaded for thirty-four years: that her sister, Nina, is dead and now here is the proof. Nina disappeared without a trace in 1992, aged eighteen, the summer she fell in with a charismatic group of friends who squatted in a vacant house on the other side of Willow Gardens. Having moved to Australia years ago, widow and single mum Jess arrives back in London to provide a DNA sample to help the investigation, with her teenage son, Ollie, in tow. As they try and unravel the secrets of Nina's past, and her connection to a sinister cult, will they discover that some bodies are best left buried…? Readers are GRIPPED by Emma Babbington's thrillers: 'I could not put this down! The twists and turns – I did NOT see them coming!' ? 'I haven’t read a book with such well developed characters in a long time and this book manages to match that with a fast, clever plot' ? 'You will not be able to out this one down' ? 'A twisty, atmospheric story that's deeper and more complex than your everyday domestic thriller' ? 'I stayed up well past the time I should have been asleep. Five stars no doubt. Can't wait to see what else this author has to offer' ?
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14,99 €

Killer Contract


A high-stakes Scottish legal thriller featuring a defence lawyer, a dangerous client, and a contract killer closing in. Defending the guilty is one thing. Staying alive is another. Taking on flamboyant entrepreneur Larry Kirkslap should be the biggest case of Robbie Munro’s career. Instead, it makes him a target. As Robbie prepares for a high-profile retrial, the case begins to unravel. A murdered woman, missing evidence, and a client who’s holding something back. Then comes the real problem: someone has taken out a contract on Robbie—and they’re not waiting. With his injured father underfoot, a marriage proposal hanging in the balance, and a killer closing in, Robbie is forced to dig fast and think faster. Because this time, losing the case won’t just cost him his reputation. It will cost him his life. Killer Contract is Book 4 in the Robbie Munro Legal Thriller series. Perfect for readers who love John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Best Defence Series:? A great read with authentic legal detail and plenty of twists? Highly entertaining and ingeniously plotted legal thrillers? Witty with fascinating insight into the criminal justice system? Funny, engaging and packed with strong characters? A series that keeps you hooked and wanting more? A cracking read that’s hard to put down
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13,49 €

What Happened that Night


‘A pedal-to-the-metal white-knuckle thrill-ride that leaves you wrung out and breathless from sheer exhilaration’ CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE The new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? and the Frieda Klein series. Some friendships don’t survive the truth. Nearly thirty years ago, Tyler Green was convicted of killing his university friend Leo Bauer. Now, newly released from prison, he is determined to face the past – and the friends who were there the night everything changed. But when one of them is found dead soon after their reunion, suspicion falls immediately on Tyler. If he killed once, surely he could kill again. As Detective Maud O’Connor investigates, the truth about that night begins to unravel – revealing secrets no one wanted exposed. Can Tyler ever truly escape his past, or is history about to repeat itsel? aut, atmospheric, and psychologically razor-sharp, What Happened That Night confirms Nicci French as a master of suspense. PRAISE FOR NICCI FRENCH‘No one does it better than Nicci French’ LEE CHILD ‘Perfection’ SOPHIE HANNAH ‘Unputdownable’ ERIN KELLY ‘Powerful, moving and wise . . . I loved it’ JO CALLAGHAN ‘Expertly paced, psychologically sharp, thoroughly enjoyable’ LOUISE CANDLISH ‘No-one does the dark distortion of good intentions like Nicci French’ CARA HUNTER ‘French always excels at depicting an ordinary life swept away by horror’ OBSERVER ‘First-class’ INDEPENDENT
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Fishing the Sloe-Black River


‘A gifted and determined stylist, Colum McCann seems to have taken a vow never to write a dull line’ New York Times Book Review'Orwell would have been proud to journey with a writer as good as Colum McCann' Irish Sunday Independent______________________An ageing nun is tracked to ground by her sister; a garrulous beautician must lay out the corpse of a loved one. These are eloquent tales of exile and displacement, of characters always in search of a way back home or of a way to leave it. Mischievous, assured and versatile, Colum McCann's collection of short stories marks him out as one of our best contemporary writers.
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Murder on the Upper East Side


Scandal never graduates. Holly Jackson meets Gossip Girl in this glossy thriller, set in the glamorous world of New York's ultra-elite. 'Deliciously scandalous and impossible to put down, Murder on the Upper East Side serves up a deadly amount of drama. With all the addictive gossip, glamour, and messy betrayals of Gossip Girl, this murder mystery will keep you guessing until the very last page' Emma Simmerman, author of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart2016. Hannah Miller has begun her senior year at The Prescott Academy of New York alongside the rich and famous of the Upper East Side. Or at least, their children. Among the trust funds and penthouse parties, there’s one rule for survival: staying out of the way of Queen Bees Madison DuPont and Elle Harrington. For Hannah, being a scholarship student makes her feel invisible. But nobody can escape the watchful eye of notorious gossip account The Upper Edge. 2026. The Academy's alumni have gathered for a glittering charity gala. Only Madison DuPont could host an event this grand. But what starts as a champagne-fueled party soon descends into chaos when Madison is found dead moments after her speech. It doesn't take long for fingers to point at Hannah – everyone saw her talking to Madison only moments before she died. She shouldn't even be at the gala. She's not really one of them. But the truth is that everyone had a reason to want Madison dead. To clear her name, Hannah must unearth the secrets that this crowd would kill to keep buried.
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13,49 €

Soon by You


27 Dresses meets The Intimacy Experiment in this steamy, emotional, opposites-attract rom-com set in New York City's Modern Orthodox community. PRE-ORDER NOW. --Arielle Becker is one hora away from a meltdown. After one too many bridesmaid gigs—complete with Spanx, heels, and hideous dresses—she’s officially over love and its overpriced trappings. Especially when they keep coming with the same smug, judgmental wedding singer. Judah Klein is New York's go-to Modern Orthodox wedding singer and most eligible bachelor. Years of failed setups have left him jaded, until repeated clashes with a fiery bridesmaid wake him right up. But when snarks turn to sparks, things get complicated. . . Arielle is not a girl who settles down. Judah is not a guy who hooks up. They’ve both given up on romance. So why does walking away feel impossible?--Praise for Soon by You:"I came for the sexy opposites-attract romance, stayed for the joyous celebration of Jewish life and community, and fell hard for Judah, Ari, and their journey toward one another but also toward finding themselves. Soon by You somehow manages to be both sizzlingly hot and meltingly sweet at the same time; the only thing I disliked about the book was that it had to end. I can't wait for more hot Jewish romance from Dahlia Adler!" - Amanda Elliot, USA Today bestselling author of Love You a Latke"Soon By You paints a funny, sexy, emotional portrait of the journey two people take as they learn they are, in fact, in love. There are obstacles, including the matchmaking family and friends that simultaneously bring them together as often as they drive them apart. And in Dahlia Adler's expert hands, romance readers will find themselves enjoying every page, and yet not wanting this epic romance to end. I cannot wait to read more of Dahlia Adler's adult romances." - Stacey Agdern, award-winning author of The B'Nai Mitzvah Mistake"I was not expecting a modern orthodox romance to suck me in the way Soon By You did. I fell completely head over heels in love with Ari and Judah and now, I’m obsessed. I want eight sequels. Real, honest, hilarious, and steamy, this book has it all!" - Sara Goodman Confino, bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write
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Ripper


‘A lot of fun to read’ New York Times Book ReviewThe Jackson women, Indiana and Amanda, are as close as a mother and daughter can be. Yet, while their bond is strong, they are as different as night and day. Indiana, a beautiful holistic healer, is a free-spirited bohemian; meanwhile her daughter, Amanda, is fascinated by the dark side of human nature. When a string of strange murders occurs across the city, Amanda plunges into her own investigation, discovering, before the police do, that the deaths may be connected. But the case becomes all too personal when Indiana suddenly vanishes. With her mother’s life now on the line, the young detective must solve the most complex mystery she’s ever faced before it’s too late.
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14,99 €

The Original


'The writing is delicate and potent . appeals to both the heart and the intellect' The Independent'Dreamlike . a glimpse into the petri dish of 1930s Hollywood . an immersive portrayal' The TimesKatharine Hepburn was a legend. This is the novel of how she became one. After the devastating loss of her beloved brother, young Katharine Hepburn determines that she will be famous and never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving behind her East Coast marriage and patrician family, she arrives in1930s Hollywood determined to live on her own terms. But the studio system has rules, and Kate - brilliant, bisexual and fiercely independent - refuses to follow them. Moving through a glittering world of power and ambition alongside figures like David and Irene Selznick, Cary Grant, John Ford and Howard Hughes, she forges her own path. Kate faces an impossible choice: become the star Hollywood demands, or risk everything to be the woman she always was. Blending meticulous research with incandescent imagination, Priya Parmar delivers an emotionally charged portrait of an icon who refused to be anything but original. 'Anyone interested in Hepburn's early career will have a hard time resisting this stylish, insightful deconstruction of her carefully crafted public persona' New York Times
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25,49 €

The Interpreter's Secret


'a classy, well-crafted literary thriller.' Adam Lebor in the Financial Times'an enjoyable resemblance to the screen adventures of male-female spy duos in the old Cold War, although its backdrop (oligarchs in London, Putin’s assassins abroad, a possibly compromised White House) is the new one' The Times'original, zeitgeisty and highly engaging' Aspects of Crime'...cultivated and intelligent' Literary Review'A brilliantly original drama of the new Russia-United States relationship - a suspenseful thriller with style and heart.' Simon Mason'An intelligent and sophisticated chase novel that doesn't pause to draw breath... imagine The 39 Steps brought bang up-to-date' James Wolff, author of Beside the Syrian SeaIn Stockholm for a G20 summit, the interpreter Thomas Weaver is summoned by the White House Chief of Staff to an off-the-record meeting with a Russian general. Expecting routine diplomacy, what Weaver gets instead is a chilling glimpse into a secret arrangement between Washington and the Kremlin. Warned never to divulge what has been said, Weaver discovers he has accidentally recorded the meeting – the only evidence that it took place. Now under threat, he escapes to the safety of a friend’s house in the English countryside, and then on to London. Yet even there he senses danger. Unsure where to turn, Weaver finds unexpected help from the enigmatic Lily Churchill, whose own loyalties are a mystery. As the two begin to grasp the significance of what Weaver has heard, he and Lily are forced to go underground to hide from their unknown pursuers, who seem determined to silence Weaver for good. The Interpreter’s Secret is a sophisticated literary thriller about corruption, conspiracy, and the lethal confusions of language.
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Beletria je často nazývaná aj krásnou, alebo umeleckou literatúrou. Toto označenie pochádza z francúzskeho názvu belles lettres (krásna literatúra)Výrazom beletria sa súhrnne označujú umelecké prozaické diela. K najznámejším beletristickým žánrom patrí poviedka, novela, román, črta či umelecká reportáž.

Romány, poviedky a novely ponúkajú pútavé príbehy s výraznými postavami a atmosférou. Divadelné hry zase slúžia ako materiál pre divadelné predstavenia a prinášajú konverzácie, dramatické situácie a komediálne alebo tragické prvky.

Beletria je neoddeliteľnou súčasťou literatúry, ktorá obohacuje naše vnímanie sveta a poskytuje nám príležitosť prežívať rôznorodé príbehy a vstúpiť do rôznych svetov. Bez ohľadu na to, či preferujete dobrodružstvo, romantiku alebo reflexiu, beletria vám umožní objaviť nové myšlienky, inšpirácie a zábavu.

Hľadáte knižných hrdinov, ktorí vás zavedú do sveta romantiky, histórie, sci-fi či fantasy? Prinášame vám ten najlepší výber skutočných príbehov, románov, detektívok, noviel a poviedok. K úspešným autorom beletrie patria Jozef KarikaDominik Dán, Róbert Bryndza, Kristína Tormová, Urbaníková EvitaTáňa Keleová Vasilková a Stephen King