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Only Stars Know the Meaning of Space


In this “absolute marvel of a book” (Dinaw Mengestu, author of Someone Like Us), acclaimed author Remy Ngamije offers up a vibrant collection of award-winning short fiction. Presented as a literary mixtape, Only Stars Know the Meaning of Space is a work that provides you with a uniquely modern reading experience. The A-Side, read as one narrative, tells the story of a soon-to-be thirty-year-old aspiring writer navigating a complicated world. The B-Side, taken as a separate experience, features (seemingly) independent and unrelated short stories. There’s “Crunchy, Green Apples (or, Omo)”, a story about loss told by the strangest of narrative devices: a shopping list. “Sofa, So Good, Sort Of (or, John Muafangejo)” is a first-person account of a family’s history and a long journey towards hope. A group of friends attempts to navigate a recent breakup in “From the Lost City of Hurtlantis to the Streets of Helldorado (or, Franco).” When read together, however, a third world emerges—a complex, intergenerational, and interconnected “journey across all genres” (Mukoma Wa Ngugi, author of Unbury Our Dead with Song) that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
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13,49 €

Under Their Roof


Kathleen Richards was just 17 when she and her sister Deirdre found themselves on the doorstep of 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, seeking lodgings from a seemingly friendly local couple: Fred and Rose West. While growing up in poverty-stricken Dublin in the 1960s, Kathleen was abused from a young age. A move to England allowed her to escape, but even so life remained difficult, forcing her to seek refuge. At first, Cromwell Street provided freedom for the sisters who were entertained by Fred's quirky behaviour. Kathleen was also happy to make a new friend in her fellow lodger, Shirley Robinson. But then, things took a sinister turn: Fred began to abuse Kathleen with his wife's encouragement. And, when Shirley suddenly disappeared too, Kathleen's world began to grow very dark... This is a chilling account of what it's like to come face-to-face with Britain's most notorious serial killers, but it is also an inspiring account of the resilience of women and how to find happiness after trauma.
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14,99 €

Jak přežít Ctirada


MUDr. Lumír Maceška měl život srovnaný jak lékárničku. Partnerka Týna, byt s balkonem, pár pacientů s vysokým tlakem, sen o miminku a dovolené na Krétě. Jenže pak u dveří zazvonil Ctirad. Bratranec, dobrodinec, vizionář… a pohroma, která by rozložila i armádní rozkaz. Humoristický román v nejlepší tradici české školy, o tom, že když přijde Ctirad, nezbývá než se zhluboka nadechnout – a doufat, že je to všechno jen přechodná diagnóza.
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19,99 €

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The Devil in Silver


The Devil in Silver is a terrifying and empathetic exploration of the horrors of institutional neglect, and the courage it takes to slay our demons – both real and imagined. Perfect for fans of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. ***With a foil design behind the jacket, and an exclusive foreword by Stephen Graham Jones***'LaValle’s imagination is matched only by his narrative daring.' Paul Tremblay, New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie'Victor LaValle has been out here changing the horror game on the literary side for a long time.' Tananarive Due, award-winning author of The Reformatory New Hyde Hospital’s psychiatric ward has a new resident. It also has a very, very old one. When an altercation with the police leads to Pepper being mistakenly admitted to a mental institution in Queens, NYC, he doesn’t expect to stay there long. It will be a matter of days, he believes, until the misunderstanding is ironed out and he is released. But as those days stretch into weeks, blurring into a cycle of bad food, endless hallways, and an ever-increasing mixture of sedatives, Pepper realises that the system isn’t just broken – it’s forgotten him. He must fight through the chemical haze to hold on to his sanity, but he has worse problems. There are rumours that a devil stalks the wards after dark – a monstrous figure with the body of an old man and the head of a bison. As more patients begin vanishing, and the overworked staff cover up their disappearances, Pepper must unite the other inmates and kill the monster that’s hunting them. But what can destroy the devil?***Readers love The Devil in Silver***'I was hooked straight away.' FIVE-STARS'An unsettling and troubling read, but one with tremendous heart and deeply memorable characters.' FIVE-STARS'I was impressed with the quality of the writing. It’s intense, often frightening.' FIVE-STARS'This was my first Victor LaValle book and it will certainly not be my last.' FIVE-STARS
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17,99 €

Troublemaker


The gripping and claustrophobic new thriller from the bestselling author of THE RUMOURStorm used to be just like her name. Wild and strong. A force to be reckoned with. But ever since her younger brother was killed in a violent mugging, she has led a very different life: quiet and cautious, seeing danger everywhere. Storm’s tendency to panic has resulted in several false alarms, so when she witnesses a murder with uncanny similarities to the way her brother was killed, and yet no body is found and no one is reported missing, the police don’t take her seriously.But Storm knows what she saw. And the murder is only the start – the killer will stop at nothing to keep Storm quiet. But how can she solve the murder and stay out of danger when no one believes her?Praise for Lesley Kara''Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it''Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEARED‘A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect – The Other Tenant is guaranteed to keep you guessing to the last page’T. M. Logan, bestselling author of THE DREAM HOME and THE HOLIDAY''Lesley Kara keeps you guessing until the final page''Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN and THE BLUE HOUR** Have you read Lesley Kara''s debut novel, THE RUMOUR? Soon to be a major TV series on Channel 5! **
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13,49 €

Penshaw


FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORGet ready to be gripped by the thrilling mystery detective novel from the bestselling author of Holy Island, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves. 'She keeps company with the best mystery writers' - The Times 'A literary phenomenon' - Evening Chronicle When you sell your soul, the devil gives no refunds... When an old man is burned alive in a sleepy ex-mining village, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is called in to investigate. He soon discovers that, beneath the facade of a close-knit community, the burn from decades-old betrayal still smoulders. When everyone has a motive, can he unravel the secrets of the past before the killer strikes again? Meanwhile, back at Northumbria CID, trouble is brewing with rumours of a mole in Ryan's department. With everyone under suspicion, can he count on anybody but himself? PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS 'Jammed full of murder, mystery and mayhem yet pulls on your heart strings. LJ Ross has delivered another spellbinding read that delivers on all counts.' - 5-star reader review 'I can't recommend this series highly enough' - 5-star reader review'As always, the writing, dialogue and police procedural is convincing and compelling' - 5-star reader review'One of my favourite crime authors' - 5-star reader review 'Love, love loved this book! Had me hooked from the very start. Fantastic storytelling!' - 5-star reader review
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13,49 €

Hidden Shifter


A Hardened heart, a chance encounter, and forbidden love. Deep in the forest hid one of the last saber clans who did their best to stay hidden. That''s until Ava stumbled upon Tyler in the most embarrassing way. But little did she know their lives would change forever.Would Ava''s hardened heart be thawed through Tyler''s care and strengt? nd would Tyler''s clan accept a human as one of their ow? idden Shifter is a thrilling HEA shifter romance.
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13,49 €

Berlin Shuffle


A prophetic, darkly comic lost classic about down-and-outs in a fractured Berlin by the author of the Sunday Times bestselling rediscovery The Passenger'A writer of great insight and talent' FTBerlin, 1920s: a beacon of culture and hedonism, but a political mess. The streets are crowded with war veterans, beggars, prostitutes and madmen, desperately chasing any means to secure a few marks or a roof over their heads. Come nighttime, a rag-tag group descends on the Jolly Huntsman pub to dance and drown their cares in all the schnapps they can afford. But in this society on the brink, pleasure all too easily erupts into violence.A bleakly comic story of struggle and discontent on the fringes of the metropolis, Berlin Shuffle is a blistering portrait of a divided society that would give way to fascism. Written when he was just twenty-two years old, Boschwitz's first novel displays his extraordinary talent for capturing Germany's self-destruction, which would tragically engulf him only five years later.
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25,49 €

The East Wind


Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a standalone fantasy romance tale of love, survival and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials – and their own tortured pasts – in the climactic final installment of the Four Winds series.Min of Marles spends her days at the apothecary creating potions and poisons while being pushed around by her employer, Madame Clarisse. But this is no ordinary potion shop: it specialises in brews made with ingredients harvested from the immortal beings the madame keeps imprisoned.Eurus, the East Wind, is one such prisoner, tortured daily by Madame Clarisse. Haunted by his cries of pain, Min impulsively sets Eurus free, only to have him steal her away to his enchanted chateau on a remote island.Min is desperate for freedom while Eurus longs for revenge against old enemies. The two strike a deal: if Min brews a deadly poison for his foes, Eurus will let her go. The only catch? To confront Eurus’ enemies, they must travel to the City of Gods – where he’ll have to compete in a brutal tournament to get closer to his targets.Forced to work together despite mutual distrust, a powerful attraction grows between Min and Eurus. But with enemies on all sides and every reason to betray each other, will their fledgling love be enough to get them both out of the City of Gods alive?
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26,99 €

A Killer in Paradise


The trip of their dreams is about to end in murder.When five old friends are invited to join Abigail Blythe at the launch of her luxury hotel in the Costa Rican rainforest, they jump at the chance to spend a week in paradise.None of them have heard from Abigail since the summer they went backpacking in Central America as students – a trip that ended in disaster for one member of the group…Ten years may have passed, but old rivalries are never far from the surface. So when a body is discovered during the hotel’s launch event, it soon becomes clear that one among them must be responsible.Someone is desperate to keep an old secret hidden – whatever the cost…
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25,49 €

The Happiness Collector


“Urban fantasy, unexpected romance, and mythology all collide in King's latest. A must for V.E. Schwab and Katee Robert fans.” –BooklistIn this stunning contemporary fantasy novel for fans of V. E. Schwab and Kaliane Bradley, a historian’s dream job in Italy takes a dark turn when she discovers her employers aren’t exactly human…After losing her book deal and her academic position, historian Aida Reale needs a new career, and fast. After all, she and her fiancé, Graham, have a wedding to pay for. So when a friend recommends her for an extremely high-paying position at a company called MODA, it feels like the perfect stroke of luck. And with a move to Italy and a breathtaking palazzo included, how could she say no?  Aside from a snooty assistant, a daunting NDA and some very stringent rules about the use of personal technology, working for MODA is a dream come true—at least at first. But the more research Aida conducts for this elusive company, the more things feel off. Not only does her relationship with Graham suffer, but it seems like every site she visits either vanishes or is struck by tragedy soon after she’s been there. It’s only after a mysterious woman approaches Aida and Luciano, her devastatingly handsome and equally concerned MODA colleague, that they learn the truth—they are just mortal pawns in a game between gods. Now Aida must find answers to the question she's been avoiding: What's really happening to all the happiness she's been collecting…and can she stop the gods’ plans before it’s too late?
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26,99 €

The Bones Beneath My Skin


A thrilling and heart-healing supernatural road trip featuring an extraordinary young girl and her two unlikely protectors. The Bones Beneath My Skin is a gripping tale that explores what it means to be human - by the bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune. In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright is at a loose end: his parents are dead, his older brother has disowned him and he's been fired from his job. Looking for a sense of direction, he returns to his family's summer cabin in Oregon. The cabin should be empty - but it's not. Inside is a man named Alex and an extraordinary little girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. There's far more to Art than meets the eye. But as Nate and Alex bond over just how special she truly is, they discover that powerful forces are closing in - forces that want nothing more than to control her . . . There's nothing more human than a broken heart.
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16,45 €

The Crystal Vase


A road-trip across Europe and back in time: the debut graphic memoir from the prize-winning author of A Funeral In Freiburg. When her imperious, chain-smoking German Jewish grandmother dies, it falls to Astrid and her father to drive a hire van to the Black Forest and collect the family heirlooms from Gisela's nicotine-stained apartment. In Freiburg, they are faced with several lifetimes' worth of belongings to sort through - infested Persian rugs, mysterious photographs, a toy monkey that started a marriage - and a grasping landlord, impatient to renovate. As the list of demands from uncles, sisters and cousins grows longer, the rabbit-holes of history and memory grow deeper. Long-buried secrets and tales of survival are revealed - from Nazi Germany to colonial Africa - and old feuds are reignited, as father and daughter struggle with the responsibility of preserving the family legacy. More importantly, will they be able to fit everything into a medium wheel-base transit van? Funny, bittersweet and beautifully drawn, The Crystal Vase is an odyssey of family arguments, identity crises, and late discoveries.
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29,95 €

Room 706


Nobody knows she's checked into Room 706. Caught in the wrong place at precisely the worst time, Kate must face the most confronting situation of her life - and discover what matters most - in this deeply suspenseful and thought-provoking novel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- If she knew it would end this way, would it ever have begun? Kate stretches her legs and turns on the TV while James washes away the traces of their morning. She watches in horror at the unfolding news: the hotel they are staying in has been taken under siege. She should be making her way home, working on appearing normal, getting ready to re-enter family life with her loving husband Vic and their two adored children. Instead, she is trapped somewhere she shouldn't be, with a man she definitely doesn't love. How will she begin to tell Vic what she is doing here? If her body is found, will it give up the secret of what she's been up to? She's been so careful hiding the evidence of her affair: write nothing down, leave no trace. Will he begin to understand why? For now, Kate can only hide, take a deep breath, and reflect on the series of choices she's made that have brought her to this moment. What will her marriage and her life look like, if she makes it out?
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24,95 €

Like in Love with You


Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey in this sharp and sexy Regency Romance that begs the question: what if Cady and Regina just… kissed? When Catherine Pine relocates to Bath in 1817, she comes face-to-face with her mother’s arch nemesis and her daughter—the wildly popular Lady Rosalie. Twenty-five years after a horrible betrayal, Catherine’s mother sees the perfect opportunity for revenge: Catherine must win the favor of Lady Rosalie’s suitor and unofficial betrothed, the most eligible Mr. Dean. Only Catherine soon discovers that Lady Rosalie is by far the wittiest, cleverest, most intriguing young woman Catherine’s ever met, and she’s instantly smitten. Which is a problem. Meanwhile, Lady Rosalie feels trapped in her relationship with Mr. Dean and in her role as Bath’s resident mean girl. But when she notices newcomer Catherine gunning for her spot as queen bee, Rosalie finally feels a spark again–something she absolutely doesn’t want to extinguish. As Rosalie and Catherine circle Mr. Dean, and their mothers force them into increasingly absurd contests of wit and feminine charms, the two women somehow find themselves falling for each other, scheme, by barb, by catty jab… Is it possible that their sizzling rivalry can become a match to last?
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16,45 €

A Curse Carved in Bone - Saga of the Unfated 2


The thrilling finale to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling fantasy, A Fate Inked in Blood. With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?
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16,45 €

Beth is Dead: Signed Edition


Beth March has been murdered, and all her sisters are suspects... But the March girls aren't the only ones with a story to tell. After a New Years Eve party, Beth is found dead. All the March sisters see Beth's body and wonder how - and who - could have killed their sweet little sister. And what was their motive? The March sisters have always been close, but will Beth's murder bring them closer together, or further apart? As each of the girls' motives are uncovered, the March sisters might not be quite as sweet as they seem... This is cult-classic Louisa May Alcott's Little Women meets Karen M.McManus's One of Us is Lying. • Perfect for fans of Little Women ready for a fresh new spin on the iconic story • A contemporary take on the famous March sisters with brilliant writing, a gripping plot, and many twists and turns • Turns the murder-mystery genre on its head and keeps you guessing until the very end...
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15,45 €

3x Provence, 2. vydání


V souborném vydání volné „provensálské“ trilogie je možné s autorem nerušeně znovu prožívat radosti i strasti života cizince, který se rozhodl uskutečnit svůj sen žít v místě, jež dosud znal pouze jako turista. Pro přistěhovalce je všechno nové, barevnější, voňavější, a to se netýká pouze výborného vína a kuchyně. Ani poté, co v nové zemi zapustí kořeny a nerozlučně je proplete s kořeny jihofrancouzských olivovníků, levandule a vinné révy, jej však nepřestává udivovat a bavit umění života starousedlíků, což glosuje s humorem ryze anglickým. Dobré jídlo a pití a schopnost místních obyvatel obojí vychutnat do posledního drobku a kapky je však pro něj jedním z mnoha důvodů, proč na Provence nedá dopustit.
Na sklade 1Ks
31,11 €

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Ľudská myseľ je najviac neprebádané územie. V pokračovaní príbehu Problém troch telies sa ľudstvo snaží zregenerovať po infiltrácii neznámou entitou. Hoci boli kolaboranti mimozemšťanov porazení, obranné plány Zeme sú odhalené. Naša myseľ je posledná nádej, ktorá výskumníkom ostáva v boji proti mimozemskej civilizácii. Nový projekt Wallfacer je odvážny plán a poskytne štyrom mužom zdroje pre navrhnutie možných tajných bojových stratégií. Traja z Wallfacerov sú vplyvní štátnici. Štvrtý, neambiciózny čínsky astronóm a sociológ Luo Ji, je zo svojho nového poslania zmätený a vystrašený. Vie len to, že sa stal jediným z tímu, ktorého chcú mŕtveho. Z anglického originálu The Dark Forest (China Educational Publications Import & Export Corporation Ltd., 2006) preložila Jana Seichertová.
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32,90 €

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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