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Gumshoe


From the visionary creator of the Sheets trilogy comes a never-before-seen contemporary middle grade graphic novel about a spunky group of girls, set against the backdrop of the Arizona desert. Perfect for fans of Paper Girls and This Was Our Pact. In the hot, gossipy town of Stony Lonesome, shy eleven-year old Willa interacts with others the only way that feels right to her—the mail. She loves the mail so much that she hopes to become a mail carrier herself one day. But her dreams of delivering birthday cards, thank-you notes, and love letters come crashing down when she’s mistaken for the notorious Two Gum Tilly, a bandit rumored to be stealing mail for as long as folks can recall. Now an outlaw herself, Willa realizes the only way to clear her name is to bring the real crook to justice. But when a chance encounter introduces her to the Gumshoe Gang, a group of runaways looking to right the wrongs of the letter-looting thief, she finds that human connection might be her only path to freedom. Can Willa clear her name and revive her dreams of postal glory, or has she stamped her last letter . . . forever? A Kid's IndieNext pick!
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14,99 €

The New Forest Murders


‘[A] witty, unusual murder mystery’ SUNDAY TIMESA compelling wartime mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie''s Partners in Crime and Foyle''s War. SUMMER 1944.The tide of war is turning. The Allies are at the gates of Paris. But the Nazis have one last chance of victory – and its success depends on a traitor in the quiet English village of Larkwhistle in the New Forest.When Jill Metcalfe receives the news of her brother Henry’s death from his friend, US Air Force officer Jack Strafford, she learns of more than just his loss – she is recruited to continue his mission.Jack has come to the village in the hope that Henry’s cryptic last words will reveal the identity of the traitor he is hunting. With Jill at his side, they begin to investigate.??But someone doesn’t want them looking into what happened to Henry. And when a body is discovered, it seems like there might be more to this little village – and its inhabitants – than first meets the eye.?? ?Will they discover the traitor in their midst, or will the war claim more victims? ??
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13,49 €

A Kiss of Hammer and Flame


An immortal bound in darkness. A shattered empire at war. And a blacksmith whose heart could tip the scales of fate.When young blacksmith Cahra is commissioned to forge a sword, she uses her imagination to design a symbol. But this symbol invokes an age-old prophecy and awakens Hael – an immortal with the power to shape or shatter worlds – sealed away in a chamber deep in Hael’stromia, the lost capital at the heart of a civil war between three kingdoms.Now hunted for the sword, Cahra must flee with the very stranger who commissioned it. But what does she truly know about the handsome and charming noble, Terryl?On the run through the darkly magical Wilds, she is drawn ever closer to Hael, who visits and beguiles her in dreams. With tyrant kings vying to capture Hael and wield him as a weapon, she alone stands between Hael and their deadly ambitions. Will Cahra risk everything to free him in time to save the empire?A sizzling, action-packed romantasy, perfect for fans of The North Wind, Throne of Glass and The Book of Azrael.??(Physically) strong female lead??Love triangle??Slow burn?? Forbidden love?? Hades x Persephone?? Who hurt you??? Fated mates? Age gap (just a couple hundred years...)?? Found family
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13,49 €

Vivian Dies Again


''Sharp, funny and well observed. Vivian Dies Again made me properly laugh'' - LAURA MARSHALL''Hilariously quirky. A clever twist on the classic murder mystery'' - GUY MORPUSSMurder me once, shame on you. Murder me 84 times...Vivian Slade is a cautionary tale. The wrong side of thirty, she''s no longer the life and soul of the party - she''s a party of one. But she''s determined to turn over a new leaf, even if that means going to a family gathering where everyone hates her. Turns out, someone really hates her - enough to push her off a balcony to a very messy end. But then Vivian wakes up! Only to be murdered again. And again. Stuck in a baffling time loop, Vivian''s only ally is a sleep-deprived waiter who just wants to finish his shift. Will Vivian be able to solve her own murder? Only time will tell...
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22,99 €

Family Doctor


I have three days to kill a patient. If I fail, my daughter will die... As the only doctor on a Scottish island, I finally feel safe and happy. Here, nobody knows about my past except my teenage daughter Lauren. Caring for every person on the island from birth to death, I know all their secrets. But they don't know mine, and for the sake of my daughter, I must keep it that way... Everything is going perfectly until I am sent a link to a video stream of my daughter Lauren, her blue eyes terrified. And there's a voice:'Three rules. Three days. You must murder one of your patients. You must not tell another soul. You must not get caught. If you fail, your daughter dies...'A jaw-dropping psychological thriller from multi-million copy bestseller J M Dalgliesh. This utterly addictive, pulse-pounding read is packed with twists you'll never forget. Perfect for anyone who loves Freida McFadden, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about Family Doctor:'OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!!!! This book was insane. All the plot twists left me dizzy... I think I found a new insta-buy author.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'A heart-stopping must read!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Absolutely epic!!!... I was absolutely hooked... Before you know it, you have walked around all day with the book glued to your hands... Devoured it in one sitting!!!' Bookwormwhitlock86'Grabbed me from the start and kept me hooked until the very last page... Just when I thought I had everything figured out, I was hit with a twist that left me speechless!' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Your search for thriller perfection is over. My heart raced as I gorged myself on this in a few hours, desperate to reach the end yet not wanting it to be over... A thriller reader's dream!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'I started this late at night and could not put it down. I absolutely devoured it in a few hours... Loved it... Wow.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Edge-of-your-seat reading right from the beginning. I was hooked from the first page.' Socrates Book Reviews, ?'OMG people!... This was a fast-paced, fist-clenching, page-turner. I never guessed the ending!' Apotpourriofopinions'Gripping and utterly addictive!... I was totally electrified!!' leannebookstagram, ?'I devoured this in a couple of hours, I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Seriously addictive... Breathtakingly exciting... Nail-biting!' Hair Past A Freckle'Loved it!... Amazing twists! I was absolutely hooked and couldn't wait to see how it all played out. And spoiler, it played out absolutely nothing like I initially imagined lol.' Goodreads reviewer'Wow. Absolutely incredible.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'My first 5 star read in a while, the suspense was killing me the whole time!... Kept me on the edge of my seat!' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Completely gripping... Fast and heart-pounding... I was gripped from start to finish.' Emzzreads
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13,49 €

Nothing Good Happens After 2AM


From London to Los Angeles, Berlin and Tokyo, Nothing Good Happens After 2 a.m. is a story of friendship, ambition, passion – and something more. London, 2005 Behind the unmarked door of Love and Death, a tiny speakeasy in East London, Robbie Saunders and El Tippett are cocktail-making stars on the rise. Locked in a volatile dance of rivalry and chemistry, they can't decide how they feel about each other. And, as the as the city transforms itself, and the bar's legend grows, it all begins to unravel. Yet something indefinable keeps drawing Robbie and El back together. Over the years that follow, one unexpected, ill-advised, and utterly glorious late night after another, can they put aside professional betrayals to build something brand new? Your favourite authors have fallen in love with Nothing Good Happens After 2am… 'Charming and gripping' Marian Keyes 'The Irish answer to Taylor Jenkins Reid – heartfelt, stylish, and impossible to put down' Louise O'Neill 'As seductive and smoky as the cult venues it depicts, I love Niamh's dry wit and observational skill, and the epic sweep of El and Robbie's connection across the years feels so cinematic' Mhairi McFarlane 'A dream of a book – a beautiful and unusual love story, but also an exploration of what truly matters in life' Jane Casey ‘A beautifully written and astutely observed dance through the decades of two people figuring out if what they want is each other' Sarra Manning 'An epic love story across decades, I fell in love with El and Robbie from the off, addicted to their world … Utterly absorbing, a book to rival Taylor Jenkins Reid' Sam Holland
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22,99 €

May We Feed the King


AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST 2026She is a curator, who spends her time dressing the rooms of historic buildings to bring them to life. But in the lush private quarters of a medieval palace, she finds herself so transfixed by the reign of an almost-forgotten King that the edges of her life begin to blur. He is a reluctant ruler with no hunger for power, rushed to the throne after the untimely deaths of his older brothers. But it isn't long before whispers begin to fly around the court. And with the growing belief that the King is not fit for the throne comes the idea that another might rule in his stead. May We Feed the King dances between the lives of a historical subject who risks the future of his kingdom and a woman who turns to the past to hide from her present. Laced with desire and longing, it is a playful, stirring meditation on history and storytelling: on what makes a King 'Great', and a life meaningful.
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19,99 €

A Most Worthy Husband


"A fun and sexy historical. It is perfect for fans of empowered women and their supportive men." —Library Journal for The Lady He LostWhen she picks the most unsuitable bachelor in London to ruin her reputation with a kiss, neither of them counted on her mother making a gentleman out of him... Perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore, India Holton and Bridgerton.Hannah Williams never wanted a marriage like her parents''. She''d be perfectly happy to spend her life as a spinster and support herself by helping to run her sister-in-law’s gambling club. But no matter how many schemes Hannah hatches to repel suitors, her mother won’t accept defeat. To wrest back control of her life once and for all, Hannah takes drastic measures. She’ll ruin herself with a man so unsuitable that no one will force them to the altar, making her unmarriageable forever. What could possibly go wrong?Silas Corbyn is nothing but trouble. Disinherited by his family and dishonorably discharged from the Navy, the ton has dismissed him without hearing his side of the story. When an old friend gives him work as a dealer at a lady’s gambling club, Silas doesn’t intend to repay the favor by compromising the man’s little sister on his first night, but Hannah offers him an obscene amount of money for just one kiss—money that he could use to build a new life for himself.Neither of them counted on Hannah’s mother rushing them into a hasty marriage. Now they need to find a way to call off their engagement before it’s too late. Unless they lose their hearts first. Praise for Faye Delacour''s romances:"Endearing characters, crackling chemistry, and deliciously witty dialogue!" — Liana De la Rosa, USA Today bestselling author, for A Lady''s Guide to London“Refreshingly charming with a feisty, resilient heroine worth fighting for. I loved it!” —Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling author, for The Lady He Lost“Friends to enemies to lovers at its best. I loved every minute." —Harper St. George for The Lady He Lost
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19,49 €

The Deep


Humanity is doomed: A strange plague is decimating humanity on a global scale. At first you forget little things, like where you left your keys. Then bigger things, like how to drive. Finally, your body forgets how to live. There is no cure. One last hope: Something that just might save humanity has been discovered . . . deep beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. In order to study this phenomenon, a special research lab has been built eight miles under the sea's surface. But terrible things hide in the dark: And then the station goes quiet. Lucas Nelson's brother is trapped down there, and now Lucas has to go down into the lightless fathoms and find out what happened. Because if he doesn't . . . everyone on earth will die. But there are worse ways to die than simply forgetting how to live . . . as Lucas is about to find out. Are you afraid of the dark? You will be.
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16,45 €

Rembrandts Promise


Hanging beside the door is a painting of a wedding feast. ­ The light is centred on the bride; the guests are banished to the shade. ­ That is how it is when he looks at her: all others fade away. 1642. ­The Dutch Golden Age is underway, with Amsterdam at the height of its powers. Geertje, an impoverished widow from Edam, enters a melting pot of wealth and culture when she becomes nursemaid in the house of renowned painter Rembrandt. After Rembrandt's wife dies, Geertje is drawn deeper into his world and despite her friends' warnings, she begins a passionate affair with the master of light and shadow, with devastating results. Based on the true account of a wronged woman who demanded justice, with themes of feminism, loss, ambition and redemption, this is a remarkable debut, perfect for fans of sumptuous historical fiction.
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16,45 €

The Bloody Branch


Man is cruel but the flowers will take their revenge. In an ancient land, three heroines must join forces against a dangerous power. Darkness is falling across the land. All that stands against it are three determined women: slave queen Goewin, the reclusive sorceress Arianrhod, and Blodeuwedd, a woman conjured from flowers. Can they unite against the deadly force who threatens them all? The sadistic ambition of the magician Gwydion wreaks havoc across the forests, cliffs and fields of the kingdom. With their world at stake, Goewin, Arianrhod and Blodeuwedd must unleash their most uncanny powers to challenge him. In this vital and visceral novel, Brigid Lowe casts ancient light on desire, sex and our relationship with nature to bring these Celtic heroines to explosive, sensuous, blossoming new life.
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25,95 €

This Book Made Me Think of You


Twelve stories. Twelve months. Once chance to heal her heart... When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there's a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn't come as more of a shock. Partly, because she can't remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. Mainly, because Joe died five months ago… The gift is simple - twelve carefully chosen books from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him. And so begins a reading-inspired journey that takes Tilly around the world; from bustling sidewalks in New York and the tree-lined avenues of Paris to the tranquil Tuscan countryside and the white sands of Bali. With the help of the bookshop owner, Alfie, Tilly starts to discover who she is now, after Joe. But can Tilly's year of books show her how to love again?
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22,45 €

Run On Red


Two women. A rural country road. No phone signal for miles. A terrifying game of cat-and-mouse. By the time Laura and Olivia notice the headlights tailing them through the hills, it's too late. What seems, at first, like a case of road rage quickly unfolds into a heart-pounding chase - and a battle for survival. Who are the men in the truck? What do they want? And can Laura and Olivia outrun - and outsmart - them long enough to call for help, even if it means taking their chances in the hills on foot? As their situation grows more perilous, the girls realize that the real terror has only just begun. But flight won't save them from their pursuers. If they're going to make it home alive, they'll have to fight . . . From bestselling BookTok sensation Noelle W. Ihli comes Run on Red, a twisting mystery thriller perfect for true crime addicts, that will grab you from the first page and won't let you go . . .
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16,45 €

The Chemist


*The Sunday Times top ten bestseller* *A Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month* * Longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award and The Ian Fleming Steel Dagger CWA award! * *Pre-order The Kingpin now* ***** Is revenge the most lethal dose of all? ‘Without a doubt the best crime thriller I’ve read this year … A story of loyalties and desperation. A brilliant read’ Reader review ? 'A. A. Dhand is masterful within the gangland genre. He grabs the reader’s attention from the start, and we remain gripped to the end' Reader review ? * * * * Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to the hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust Idris with their secrets, and so he knows more than his mild manner suggests. So when his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca, doesn't turn up for her daily methadone dose, Idris is worried. Worried enough to go looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds, alone. The mess Idris finds catapults him into the middle of a turf war between the two most powerful drug cartels in Yorkshire. Now, he must use every bit of intelligence and cunning he has to keep those he loves safe. Because a war is on the way. And when Idris goes after his enemies, they won't see him coming. * * * * Praise for A. A. Dhand: ‘Dark, daring and utterly propulsive … blurs the lines between hero and villain’ Kia Abdullah, author of Those People Next Door ‘Terrific … dispensing thrills and tension from start to finish’ Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street ‘Gritty, dark, and visceral … If I read a better book in the next year, it's probably because I've read this one twice’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave ‘The Chemist is absolutely compelling, inventive and original … Simply brilliant. State of the art British Crime fiction. Read it as soon as you can!’ Reader review ?
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13,49 €

Smoking Kills


'Hilarious' Daily Mail'Superbly over-the-top' The TimesHow far would you go to enjoy a cigarette? When headhunter Fabrice Valantine faces a smoking ban at work, he decides to undergo hypnotherapy to help him kick the habit.The treatment is all too effective - Fabrice can no longer enjoy his favourite vice, even when he does light up. Then, in the aftermath of a horrific incident, he rediscovers the buzz of his very first cigarette, and his delight is positively criminal...This original and totally French black comedy asks how far you would go for pleasure - and just where any of us would stop.Translated by Louise Rogers Lalaurie. Antoine Laurain worked as a journalist and in the world of antiques before becoming the award-winning author of ten novels, including The Red Notebook and The President's Hat. His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold more than 200,000 copies in English. He lives in Paris.Louise Rogers Lalaurie is a writer and translator from French, including Frédéric Dard's The King of Fools and The Inspector of Strange and Unexplained Deaths by Olivier Barde-Cabuçon, both published by Pushkin Vertigo. Her work has been shortlisted for the Best Translated Book Award, the Jan Michalski Prize for Literature and the Crime Writers Association International Dagger.
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14,99 €

The Croatian Island Library


'Heartfelt and beautifully written, this is the author's best book to date' ? Caroline James, bestselling author of The Cruise Where books are borrowed, friendships are forged and secrets uncovered… As a beautiful summer unfolds in the Croatian islands, Ana Meštrovic embarks on a new venture – transforming her beloved catamaran into a floating library. Joined by crew members Lloyd, a widower whose past threatens to overshadow everything, and Natali, a young mechanic afraid of her own shadow, the newly formed trio all have their own powerful reasons for needing the travelling library to be a success. As they explore stunning coastlines and visit picturesque harbours, they learn that, sometimes, the most profound changes happen not just in the pages of a book, but in the bonds formed along the way… Readers and authors LOVE The Croatian Island Library: 'This story of friendship and self-discovery is peopled by characters you'll be happy to make friends with' Maisie Thomas, bestselling author 'Deeply emotional, utterly enchanting, and wonderfully escapist’ Isabelle Broom, author of The Summer Trip 'A beautiful heartwarming story, loved the characters and the author truly transports you to Croatia' ? 'Five stars and I’m off to look at holiday destinations in Croatia' ? Enchanting and wonderful. The characters are stunning, as is the plot. What is better than a island library! ? 'Exquisitely observed and with warmth and wisdom running through every page, this book wraps you up in a cosy hug' ? 'Not having visited the Croatian islands, the story transported me to this unspoilt and beautiful place. Eva Glyn’s writing style is engaging and inspiring and her characters were superb' ?
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13,49 €

The Wasp Trap


The outstanding new psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Magpies“I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end.” Lisa Jewell''I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. ''Gripped'' doesn''t even come close!!'' Marian Keyes''A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable.'' Alex Michaelides''Tense, artful and satisfying'' Louise Candlish''Highly entertaining...kept me guessing to the very last page'' Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond''The most gripping book I''ve read in ages'' William Shaw******Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. They’re going to launch a website to change online dating forever.No-one expects it to end in tragedy.Twenty-five years later, Will gets an invitation: a dinner party. A chance to see the old gang again.But as soon as he arrives, something doesn’t seem right.There’s an unexpected guest. The hosts are clearly keeping a secret. And on the way in, Will is sure he heard crying.Everyone has something to hide about what really happened that summer.But only one of them is willing to kill to find the truth…PRAISE FOR MARK EDWARDS''I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading'' IAN RANKIN''Edwards is at the top of his game'' ERIN KELLY''Twisting and terrifying, the kind of haunting, pacy, spine-chiller that Mark Edwards is the absolute master of.'' CHRIS WHITAKER ''I was hooked by this clever, fast paced and addictive thriller... I loved it'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Fast-paced and twisted: it’s another Mark Edwards sensation'' CLARE MACKINTOSH
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13,49 €

Ghost Season


A beautifully dynamic novel which connects five characters caught in the crosshairs of conflict on the Sudanese border.A mysterious burnt corpse appears one morning in Saraaya, a remote border town between northern and southern Sudan. For five strangers on an NGO compound, this discovery foreshadows more trouble to come.Everyone has a different story. William, a South Sudanese translator, connects the corpse to the sudden disappearance of cook Layla, a nomad from the north with whom he''s fallen in love. Amidst the chaos, Dena, a Sudanese-American filmmaker, struggles to find a connection with her homeland. There is Alex, a white aid worker from the American Midwest whose plans in the country are derailed by a rapidly changing climate and an impending civil war. And then there is Mustafa, a precocious twelve-year-old boy, whose plans to escape poverty set off a series of cataclysmic events on the compound.Living in a Sudan riven by conflict presents challenges for William, Layla, Dena, Alex and Mustafa. To overcome them, they must forge bonds stronger than the blood they don''t share. Fatin Abbas weaves a story of Sudan''s partition into the fabric of her characters identities while exploring the porous and perilous nature of borders. Ghost Season is a gripping, must-have debut that announces Abbas as a powerful new voice in fiction.
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14,99 €

Enchanting the Fae Queen


A seductive fae queen meets her unexpected match in the enemy empire’s valiant general. Enchanting the Fae Queen is the second instalment in Stephanie Burgis' irreverent and sparkling Queens of Villainy series. Queen Lorelei is a notorious fae seductress, with a trail of broken hearts in her wake. But behind her glamorous lifestyle and sparkling mask lurks a dangerously intelligent woman who’d do anything to keep her people safe, even kidnap the empire’s most famous hero. The virtuous high general Gerard de Moireul represents all that is moral and true. He has to – after his parents were executed for treason. The last thing he needs is the Queen of Balravia, who showers glitter and rainbow-colored sparkles everywhere she goes without the slightest regard for good taste, decorum or royal dignity. They’re opposites in every way, but when they’re swept up together in a grand - and deadly - fae tournament, they discover all of each other’s most hidden truths - and how perfectly they might be suited for each other after all. Readers love Stephanie Burgis and the Queens of Villainy:'So heartwarming and swoony''These characters have my heart''The yearning in this book went so crazy''Had me grinning from ear to ear from start to end!'
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29,49 €

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