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The Ancient Magus' Bride: Collected Fragments Vol. 1
Before Hatori Chise and Elias started their journey together, Chise lived an entirely different life. Like her, many other characters have stories that have yet to be told…until now. Learn more about the cast of characters from The Ancient Magus’ Bride in this collection of short stories - published in English for the first time ever!
The Apple and the Pearl
A richly atmospheric fantasy set across one day, as a ballet troupe of lost souls perform an ancient dance for the faerie realms, knowing they could be snatched away by their audience of faerie princes, imps and sprites at any moment.
For fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, Pantomime by Laura Lam and The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee.
As dawn breaks on All Souls Day, the lingering mists part to unveil an unending vista of serried gravestones. Between them looms a theatre like a haunted house from a horror film and the sleek iron carapace of a steam train - the Pearl. On board are the cast, orchestra and crew of a travelling ballet company, performing a show called The Apple and the Pearl.
Nine o' clock in the morning and as he stumbles toward the restaurant car the lighting director, Zach, is introduced to a new recruit, Lara. “Have you ever worked in ballet before?” he asks her and quickly follows up with, “Have you had any contact with the supernatural?”
Everyone from the principal ballerina to the first violinist, from the wardrobe mistress to the newest members of the corps de ballet does everything they can to get the show on stage and looking fantastic. But in the world of The Apple and The Pearl these artists also have to contend with the malevolent glamour of an audience of Fae creatures only too eager to snatch them away into the Otherworld.
We Were Never Friends
Sisters? Forever. Friends? NEVER. Who knew a reunion weekend could be so deadly?
Meet the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu:
- Roxy Callahan Gentry, the ruthless former sorority president and current hostess who has painstakingly choreographed every detail of this weekend-even matching the cocktails to her couture-to prove that she remains their undisputed queen
- Amelia Dell, the widow drenched in old money and alcohol, with her big pot-stirring spoon and uninvited boy-toy in tow
- Jamie Vale, the double-legacy pledge, straight-A student with no sparkle, now a top cardiologist with a picture-perfect family-and a well-guarded bad habit
- Beth Harrison, the scholarship student who never quite fit in and was only admitted because her best friend Sunny insisted that the two were a package deal
- Sunny Spencer, the carefree and beloved friend to all, or so it seemed-until she wasn't
They've been summoned to Roxy's luxurious Palm Springs vacation home to celebrate the engagement of her son to Beth's daughter. But the refurbished 1920s estate is eerily reminiscent of the hotel where tragedy struck during Spring Break twenty-five years ago. Long-simmering tensions and shocking secrets begin bubbling to the surface like bodies-because while the weekend was supposed to be about celebrating the future, it's not so easy to bury the past…
For fans of Shari Lapena, Mary Kubica, and B. A. Paris, We Were Never Friends is an unputdownable, riveting train wreck full of dark humor and bad behavior.
The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper In Another World Volume 4
In this fourth volume, Kenichi and company start up a new business, and gain another addition to their team in the form of a beautiful beastgirl bodyguard named Nyamena. Enjoying their lifestyle of gourmet food, hot baths and soft silky beds, Kenichi's gang are on to a good thing. Now, the time has come for them to really explore the adventuring life. But as they head to a nearby dungeon, they soon discover treasure hunting isn't as easy as they thought it would be when they run into a nest of giant spiders!
The Raven Dark Hero Vol. 2
The stakes are higher in this gripping manga - A second volume where Suou Kouki's powers intensify, new characters emerge, and the battle between hero and villain reaches a breaking point. In the second volume of The Raven Dark Hero, Suou Kouki's powers have grown exponentially, but so have the dangers that surround him. As he grapples with the overwhelming strength of his newfound abilities, the line between hero and villain blurs even more. With new, powerful characters entering the fray, Suou's internal battle intensifies. Can he retain his humanity, or will his dark side consume him entirely? His struggle to distinguish right from wrong is more complicated than ever, and the consequences of his choices will impact not only his future but the fate of everyone around him. Tonkye's intricate storytelling continues to delve deep into the psyche of a man torn between light and shadow, while Akira Mitsuya's stunning visuals bring the emotional turmoil and intense battles to life. This volume of The Raven Dark Hero pushes the boundaries of the superhero genre, leaving readers questioning the true cost of power and the meaning of heroism.
Return
A powerful testament to writing as an act of beauty and rebellion that speaks truth and condemns violent legacies and a feverish ode that weaves together personal and national history to finally find healing. This evocative novel from a great figure of Malagasy literature tells the story of Hira, a writer born on the seventh anniversary of Madagascar’s independence. He wanders through different cities on a book tour, but the experience is amnesiac and confusing. There is a past he is trying to reckon with, filled with violence against both his family and country. He runs from his wife and represses his memories until it all explodes in fever dreams and a vomit of words. But to write the rebirth that he yearns for, Hira must write of his father’s torture, his tortured island, and how both were juxtaposed to his own happy childhood. In combing through these various pasts, he might make the same mistake his father did: trying to change the world but leaving his own family broken. Drawing from the lived experience of both the author and his parents, the violence of both life and language, and the stories of both myth and history, Return is a search for an individual’s place within larger collective trauma. Infused with Raharimanana’s signature poeticism and intensity, this is a masterwork by an as-yet-overlooked but essential voice in the postcolonial tradition.
The Long Summer of August 31 Vol. 4
Stuck in an endless August 31st that only they remember, Suzuki and Takagi still don’t seem any closer to figuring out how to break the loop. On the surface their relationship seems just as stagnant. So when Takagi suggests she and Suzuki go on a hot springs trip together, Suzuki’s hopes immediately shoot sky high. He even makes sure to procure some necessary protection in case the opportunity arises. Later, alone in their room, things start getting steamy. Will Suzuki and Takagi finally take the next step?!
Trailbreaker
Suspicions that a serial killer is terrorizing a pristine tourist spot draw a single mom and budding private investigator into a twisting and deepening mystery of secrets and murder. Single mom and newly minted private investigator Prairie Nightingale has opened the doors of her Green Bay, Wisconsin, agency and is ready for work. She and her crew aren’t quite prepared for their first client, though: Bernie Dubicki, a notorious online journalist and not-altogether-reliable provocateur, who claims the idyllic vacation destination of nearby Door County is home to a serial killer. She’s pinpointed four seemingly unrelated deaths that haven’t raised suspicions for anyone else. But when a college student vanishes, Bernie’s sizable retainer convinces Prairie to help connect the dots. And trusted, flirty FBI agent Foster Rosemare thinks Bernie might be onto something. Prairie never expected her first investigation to be so big—like Dateline big—but she does have an inquiring mind and a knack for seeing things no one else can. In this case she’ll have to look deep—not only into the secrets of strangers, but into Door County’s woods—to solve a mystery decades in the making.
Stitch! Best Food Forever!
A new collection of 10 original manga stories featuring Stitch! The blue menace is hungry for more! Stitch returns to Izayoi Island and reunites with his friend Yuna, who teaches him the joy of good food and even better friends. But whenever this little alien comes to town, it's always a recipe for disaster. Stitch and friends will face dangers - and flavours - of gigantic proportions! Mayhem has never tasted so good!
Impostor - The Alexander Gregory Thrillers 1
There’s a killer inside all of us…
After an elite criminal profiling unit is shut down amidst a storm of scandal and mismanagement, only one person emerges unscathed. Forensic psychologist Doctor Alexander Gregory has a reputation for being able to step inside the darkest minds to uncover whatever secrets lie hidden there and, soon enough, he finds himself drawn into the murky world of murder investigation.
In the beautiful hills of County Mayo, Ireland, a killer is on the loose. Panic has a stranglehold on its rural community and the Garda are running out of time. Gregory has sworn to follow a quiet life but, when the call comes, can he refuse to help their desperate search for justice?
Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Irish landscape.
The Knight and Her Emperor, Volume 1
When war erupts in the kingdom of Ehas, a terrible man sees an opportunity and sends his least-loved daughter, Pollyanna, to fight in the family's name. The young woman, however, also sees her own opportunity: to become the most esteemed knight who has ever lived, thwarting her father's hopes that she die unnoticed and unknown.
In the enemy kingdom of Acrea, the newly crowned King Luxos plans to utilize the war to achieve his vision of a unified continent. When he captures Pollyanna, Luxos orders her execution - until she puts his knights to shame, showcasing her talent as a fighter and a strategist.
Seeing in each other a chance to make both of their dreams come true, Pollyanna and Luxos vow to work together to establish peace and build a grand empire. But what happens when the young king realizes, battle after battle, that this stalwart knight has conquered his heart?
Volume 1 collects episodes 1-18 of the webcomic The Knight and Her Emperor.
What Tomorrow Will Be
From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes a captivating tale of a life caught between the past and the present…and a true love unbound by space and time. Some loves never die. But only one will shape her future…At nineteen, Sienna MacKay believed she had it all—a promising career ahead of her and a young love destined to last forever. But a tragic accident shatters that idyllic existence, leaving her with a heartbreaking loss. Years later, Sienna has rebuilt her life. She’s a successful designer, a devoted mother, and a woman who has dared to love again—with Nate, a passionate, rising-star chef. But as Nate drifts further into ambition, cracks surface in their once-bright marriage. A stormy confrontation ends in disaster, and Sienna becomes caught between two worlds—her near-perfect past and her more complicated present—where she must ask herself: What is the price of true love…and is she willing to pa? et on the majestic, rugged coastline of Nova Scotia, What Tomorrow Will Be is a magical, emotional novel about first love, second chances, and finding the courage to stay…or the will to go.
Kid Flash: Going Rogue
Kid Flash and his uncle, Barry Allen a.k.a the Flash, team up to teach a teenaged group of rogues?Golden Glider, Pied Piper, Trickster, and The Top?an important lesson. But is Kid Flash the one who has the most to learn?Ace West has it all figured out. He?s the fastest guy in National City after all! Well, second fastest if you count his uncle, Barry Allen, or you might know him better as THE FLASH. But this young superhero has more to learn than he thinks. After messing up one too many missions by getting distracted signing autographs and taking selfies, Flash takes him and a group of ne?er-do-well kids to a pocket dimension for an intervention. Kid Flash assumes he?s there to show the other kids how to use their powers responsibly, but when Flash gets unexpectedly called away on important Justice League business, Kid Flash must learn it takes a lot more than being super to be a hero. From the writer behind the Spider-Ham trilogy, Steve Foxe, with dynamic and action-packed art by Jerry Gaylord, comes a story about a ragtag group of kids who must work together or be doomed to life as the ?bad kids?.
Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke, Volume 7
Now, however, she must reveal to him and her friends the real reason she arrived from an alternate timeline: when her true magical abilities were revealed to the royals of her home country of Noston, a war between Noston and Paffuto broke out. And of course it’s difficult to recount the truth of those events without mentioning her engagement to Prince Vik…In order to prevent the war in this timeline, Claire and the others come up with a plan to introduce a teleportation door between the two countries to foster better relations, but how can they convince Noston to agree?
Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon
ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax embark on their descent into the galaxy’s underworld in search of answers and opportunity, in this essential prequel to Star Wars Outlaws. Jaylen Barsha, heir to his family’s immense power and wealth, had his life charted out for him neatly and meticulously by his parents, even though he suspected his neglected half-brother Sliro would be a better fit for the bright corporate future his parents envisioned. Then the Empire stripped it all away on trumped-up charges of conspiracy against his family. Before he can reach Sliro for help redeeming the Barsha name, a battle droid arrives at the family compound with a mission to kill every last member of the Barsha clan. Jaylen manages to fend off the attack as the sole survivor, but realizes the droid, who he reprograms, is his only chance to stay alive. But he can no longer be Jaylen Barsha – he’ll have to live now as Jaylen Vrax. Former Separatist battle droid ND-5 knows he should be scrap metal, all things considered. He was a proficient contributor to the Separatist cause, but what is a soldier without a war? A trigger without aim? Loyalty is in his programming, and Jaylen, who treats him as more than just a weapon, has earned it. Perhaps, the droid thinks, with a partner he can be more. ND-5 just has to earn Jaylen’s trust. With the threat against the Barsha clan still shrouded in mystery, the pair has no choice but to leverage the chaos and disappear. They find sanctuary in the anonymity of the underworld, building their reputation among scoundrels, bounty hunters, and crime syndicates. But when their latest score gives the first real clue in years to who sent ND-5 after Jaylen’s family, their biggest opportunity presents a new kind of risk. Do they give up this chance at the wealth and power Jaylen was denied to pursue answers? Or will ambition and the weight of the past shatter their unlikely partnership?
Szerelmes ablakok
Tizenhat szívdobbanás.
Tizenhat romantikus történet.
Egy kalendárium, melyben a szerelem számtalan formában megmutatkozik!
A Szerelmes ablakok tizenhat romantikus pillanat gyűjteménye, az első randevúk bizonytalan izgalmától a házasság viharain át az időskori ragaszkodás bölcs csendjéig. A kötet lapjain megjelenik a régmúlt nyugalma, a modern városi lüktetés és a mindennapokat átszövő, titokzatos varázslat. Az érzelemmel szegélyzett út a kínai tengerek végtelenjétől a magyar falvak ismerős lankáin át egészen a Watt-öböl partjáig vezet. Mert a szerelem rád találhat cseresznyevirágzás idején Kyotóban, a hőségben a pesti 4-es-6-os villamoson, vagy akár egy hátsókert örökzöldjei alatt a hűvös Londonban. A szerelem soha nem szabályos: a novellák és versek hol könnyed humorral mesélnek a botladozó én- és társkeresésről, hol elgondolkodtató kérdéseken keresztül tárják fel a közös sors nehézségét és szépségét.
A Szerelmes ablakok egy romantikus kalendárium.
Ha az első történetet Valentin-nap reggelén nyitod ki, a hónap végéig mindennap új történet vár!
Ám olvashatod bármely évszakban, amikor arra vágysz, hogy két hétig újabb és újabb ablakot nyithass a szerelem előtt!
Minden napra jut egy valentini csoda, ami színt hoz a hétköznapba, és eszedbe juttatja, hogy a szeretet a legszebb és legizgalmasabb kaland, történjen bárhol és bármikor a világban.
A szerzők: Bagó Tünde, Bálint Tamás, Csepeli Veronika, Darvas Petra, Hurubás Anna, Jánoki-Kis Viktória, Jeszenszky Zsuzsanna, Kiss Edina, Koller Ágnes, Kőrös András, Mándli László, Nádasi Krisztina, Némethy Alexandra, Sugár Zsigmond, Timár Anikó, Tóth Hajnalka
Ez a különleges kötet akkor olvasható, miután a kedves olvasó a lapokat a perforáció mentén szétválasztja. Ezt megteheti például kézzel, könyvjelzővel, levélbontó késsel. Így a könyv valóban csak akkor tár ablakot az egyes történetekre, ha az olvasó kinyitja az adventi kalendárium napjait!
Az irodalmi Valentin-kalendárium perforált kiadványához kapcsolódó szerzői jogot a KNW kiadó fenntartja.
Ještě není konec
Český detektivní román se svéráznou komisařkou Výrovou v hlavní roli. Literární předloha televizní série Detektivové od Nejsvětější trojice.
Je horké srpnové odpoledne roku 1987. Končí prázdniny a dvanáctiletá Hana se v prvorepublikové vile u řeky na kraji města stane svědkem šokující vraždy. Příslušníci Veřejné bezpečnosti pachatele nápadně rychle zadrží, přičemž Hanino tvrzení, že vrahem byl ve skutečnosti podivný zelený přízrak, ze všeho nejvíc připomínající vodníka z Erbenovy Kytice, nikdo nebere vážně. Policejní komisařka Marie Výrová se tentokrát bude zabývat čtvrt století starou vraždou. Po setkání s Hanou Kolihovou, která se z hrůzného zážitku nikdy nevzpamatovala, zpočátku jen ze zvědavosti prostuduje spis dávno uzavřeného případu. Záhy však nabyde jistoty, že se tehdejší vyšetřovatelé dopustili řady chyb a že podezřelých, již ke zločinu měli motiv a příležitost, může být mnohem víc. Rodinné přízraky po pětadvaceti letech ožívají i proti vůli těch, kteří si ze všeho nejvíc přáli zapomenout. Na všech leží stín viny. Kdo je skutečným pachatelem zločinu, který zcela rozvrátil kdysi prominentní rodinu věhlasného místního lékaře?
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Čarokámen
Seznamte se s Lászlem, osmisetletým démonem a nejméně produktivním správcem kleteb v celém Pekle. Ze své kanceláře pod Midtownem dohlíží na Drakefordovu kletbu, která zahrnuje jednu nešťastnou rodinu na severu státu New York a záhadný černý kámen. Sama kletba je nebývale atraktivní – má původ v koloniálních časech a její oběti se mění ve zrůdná monstra –, ale László se nikterak nesnaží maximalizovat její potenciál. Raději se vyvaluje na Ibize, pije jedno martini za druhým a podvádí šejdíře v newyorském metru. V jeho kanceláři však naneštěstí dojde ke změně vedení a Lászlovo zaměstnanecké hodnocení je tak hrozivě špatné, že dostane šest dní na to, aby věci napravil, jinak bude bez milosti roztaven a navrácen zpátky do Primordiálního slizu.
Na scénu vstupuje Maggie Drakefordová, devatenáctiletá nositelka kletby. Za celý svůj život poznala jen ponurý kout Catskillských hor, kde Drakefordova kletba pohltila lidskost jejího otce a rychle začíná usilovat i o tu její. Budoucnost vypadá beznadějně, dokud se před Drakefordovic domem jedné říjnové noci neobjeví László a neoznámí jim, že mají pouhých šest dní na to kletbu zlomit, jinak je bude trýznit až na věky věků.
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Skate It Till You Make It
Get your skates on in time for the Winter Olympics with this gorgeous fake-dating sports romance from the author of LET THE GAMES BEGIN!'It warmed the heart just when I needed it' 5 STARS'A sweet, inspiring, fun read' 5 STARS_____________________________________________________________________The weather might be icy, but the tension is red-hot! When Ari Shumba and Drew Dlamini meet on New Year's Eve, neither one is looking to fall in love. Ari's the reluctant new captain of Team GB's women's ice hockey team, anxiously preparing for the Winter Olympics. And after dropping out of college to handle a family crisis, Drew's desperately trying to salvage his photography career. The chemistry is instant, but with both of their lives spinning out of control, they know a relationship would end in disaster. So, as the clock counts down to midnight, they spill their messiest secrets and most alarming red flags, thinking that they'll never see each other again... Until they accidentally cross paths at the Winter Games. As toxic exes and fraught family dynamics threaten to sabotage the most important competition of their lives, they hatch an emergency plan to fake date and photograph their way through the Games. After all, there's no risk of falling in love if it is doomed from the start... right?_____________________________________________________________________PRAISE FOR SKATE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT:"Skate It Till You Make It hit me straight in the heart. Reading about a woman fighting to carve her place in a male-dominated sport-especially in the high-stakes backdrop of the Winter Olympics-was as inspiring as it was exhilarating. Mazarura has crafted a captivating story that's fierce, romantic, and full of hope. It's the perfect read to kick off the Winter Games." - Kanitha P., author of All You Need is Gloves and the Full Throttle series "Skate It Till You Make It balances fake dating, family drama, and above all, the sizzling tension between Ari and Drew, with effortless charm. A fun, fantastic read." - Grace Reilly, USA Today bestselling author of Wicked Serve "Ari and Drew heat up the Winter Olympics in this gorgeous fake dating hockey romance. Rufaro deftly (stick)handles the couple's emotional journey with each other, friends, and family to a beautiful, heartwarming, and absolutely satisfying conclusion." - Lily Chu, author of The Stand-In and Drop Dead "I savored every delicious page of Skate It Till You Make It. Rufaro Faith Mazarura pulls off a hat-trick in her expert balancing of Ari and Drew's bewitching love story, the lush tension-filled backdrop of the Winter Games, and the question of what it really means to follow your dreams. This is a second gold medal-worthy book from Mazarura." - Pyae Moe Thet War, author of Here For A Good Time
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 Karika, Dominik Dán, Róbert Bryndza, Kristína Tormová, Urbaníková Evita, Táňa Keleová Vasilková a Stephen King.
