Humorous fiction

Dalyrimple is rich and arrogant and believes he stands above the standards of life itself. He can't find his place in society and flits between opportunities.F. Scott Fitzgerald appears to satirize society in this short story with Dalyrimple seemingly mirroring corrupt politicians.Filled with cynicism and wit, 'Dalyrimple Goes Wrong' will stick with you as it shows the lengths some people have to go to when they are really desperate.´Dalyrimple Goes Wrong´ is the perfect read for fans of Ernest Hemingway.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Deliciously funny, ‘Jemina’ is one of those rare things: a story for a story’s sake.Fifty years ago, way up in the mountains, the Tantrums and the Doldrums fell out over a game of slapjack. That feud has lasted since then, although the two families both run whiskey stills.Jemina Tantrum is hard at work when a captivating stranger appears. His desire to buy the Tantrums’ property sets a disastrous chain of events in motion.The obvious humour aside, ‘Jemina’ is evocative of the lives and temperaments of 19th-century Americans.A laugh-out-loud book, packed with sharp wit and a superb finale, ´Jemina´ is ideal for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Kevyt romaani suviselta Saimaalta!Nuori kaupunkilaismaisteri Selim Kekarainen joutuu ensimmäistä kertaa elämässään jättämään Helsingin vilinän taakseen ja suuntaamaan maaseudun rauhaan. Selimille on nimittäin järjestetty kesänviettopaikka Korteelan kartanosta, idylliseltä Saimaalta.Kaupunkilainen ei ole komennuksesta aluksi kovin innoissaan, mutta huomaa pian, että kesäinen Saimaa ihmisineen ei olekaan hullumpi paikka asustaa. Veijarimaisen Selimin ansiosta Korteelan kesästä tulee kaikkea muuta kuin rauhallinen. Väärinkäsitykset ja kommellukset seuraavat toinen toistaan, ja hintelän maisterin edesottamuksissa on maaseudun väestöllä ihmettelemistä.Levoton kesävieras on Asko Sorron viihteellinen kesäkertomus, joka on alun perin julkaistu vuonna 1945.Asko Sorro on Viljo Kalervo Niukkasen (1902–1944) peitenimi. Niukkanen tunnetaan myös kirjailijanimestään Viljo Rauta. Hän julkaisi erityisesti seikkailuromaaneja ja oli ammatiltaan toimittaja.

Terry Rinaldi è una ragazza costantemente coinvolta in qualche disastro: un po' per fisiologica sbadataggine, un po' per sfortuna, gliene capitano proprio di tutti i colori! A rendersene presto conto sarà, suo malgrado, Scott McGregor, suo nuovo capo alla Fashion Clothes. Fra perdite d’acqua dal soffitto e corse sotto la pioggia, un vicino di casa smemorato e un coniglio fuori di testa, Terry si trascina dietro, anche in ufficio, il caos della propria vita. Eppure, nonostante tutto, nemmeno Terry può fare a meno di notare l’estrema avvenenza del signor McGregor... Un romanzo rosa, quindi, anche se decisamente diverso dal solito, divertente e condito di sottile ironia. A patto di non farsi contagiare da Terry e da tutte le sue follie...Piera S. (1992) è nata a Nuoro. Da sempre amante della lettura, ha coltivato per anni l’ambizione di pubblicare un libro. Quindi, dopo aver scritto per sette anni su Wattpad (un social network adibito alla lettura sociale) ha esordito con "Scusa se sono un disastro" (2021), cui ha fatto seguito "Brandon" (2022). Entrambi i romanzi sono stati pubblicati da Cherry Publishing. Si descrive come una persona timida, riservata e ansiosa, ma al contempo animata da un perenne ottimismo. Al momento vive in Germania e lavora in un albergo.

POLSKIE PIEKIEŁKO W POCZEKALNI U LEKARZABohater tej nad wyraz przenikliwej opowiastki nawet nie podejrzewał, że udając się do zwykłej publicznej przychodni, trafi w sam środek polskiego piekiełka.Niczym w dramacie antycznym mamy tu jedność czasu, miejsca i akcji. Przed drzwiami gabinetu numer dwieście sześć przewija się galeria postaci jak z najlepszej klasycznej komedii, a skala konfliktów w niczym nie ustępuje tej rodem z tragedii. Mamy tu wszystko: konflikt pokoleń, ideologii, osobowości, światopoglądów. Dodajmy, że autor jest świetnym obserwatorem polskiej rzeczywistości i doskonale słyszy język ulicy.Obraz społeczeństwa, jaki wyłania się z tej opowieści, nie napawa optymizmem, dlatego na zakończenie możemy powtórzyć za wieszczem: „Kochajmy się!" wszyscy ciut bardziej, albo skromniej za autorem: „Mit primum non nocere"!Szedłem niespiesznym krokiem wzdłuż ulicy i rozmyślałem. Zdałem sobie sprawę, że przez ostatnie półtorej godziny zdążyłem stanąć w obronie honoru młodzieży, uczestniczyłem w poglądowej lekcji demokracji, sam wykazałem skłonności dyktatorskie, rzucając rękawicę posiadaczce złotej karty, odbyłem dogmatyczną dyskusję o Stwórcy i jego roli w naszym życiu, uczestniczyłem w wykładzie z socjologii i spiskologii, byłem świadkiem pojedynku szachowego, rewolwerowego i zapaśniczego, a tego ostatniego zupełnie niechcący stałem się uczestnikiem. Stałem się też specjalistą od kobiecych dolegliwości wieku średniego, choć nigdy nie przejawiałem takowych zainteresowań...Radosław Rutkowski - polski pisarz, autor „Mit primum non nocere". Autor powieści bardzo ceni sobie swoją prywatność i pragnie, by informacje na jego temat pozostały tajemnicą...

Set during the First World War, ‘My Adventures, A German Spy in Britain’ is a collection of short stories narrated by secret agent, Heine.While he might have been sent to London by German Intelligence, intelligence is not his strong point. Armed with a Chilean passport and posing as a reporter for the Chinese New Bureau, the hapless Heine sets about uncovering any secrets he can.However, his natural cowardice and penchant for missing the obvious make his task much harder than necessary.A light-hearted and fun read for fans of the ‘Smithy’ series.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

If you can imagine Rowan Atkinson’s ‘Mr Bean’ as a lieutenant serving in Africa during the days of the British Empire, then you’ve got a good idea of ‘Lieutenant Bones.’When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the African territories are left under the watchful eye of Lieutenant ‘Bones’ Hamilton.However, it soon becomes painfully obvious that our hapless hero is definitely not up to the job – particularly when trying to negotiate peace talks with a local chief.A light-hearted look at a soldier completely out of his depth, ‘Lieutenant Bones’ is the ideal read for those interested in humourous adventure stories.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Svend Speil er underdirektør i fryserfirmaet Permafrost, og hans liv med kone og to børn derhjemme kører tilsyneladende på skinner. Men om natten går Svend Speils underbevidsthed amok, og hans drømme afslører, hvordan det i virkeligheden er fat med ham. Langsomt bliver der vendt op og ned på nat og dag, og tilværelsen begynder at slå revner under den succesfulde forretningsmand ..."Arbejdets nar" udkom første gang i 1988.Finn Gemynthe (f. 1951) er bibliotekar, forfatter, opfinder og iværksætter. Han har skrevet både skøn- og faglitterære bøger, hvoraf de fleste kredser om emner som miljø og arbejdsvilkår.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The first in the ´Smithy´ series, this book is a collection of 23 short stories and vignettes featuring the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy.Easy to dip in and out of and with Wallace’s crackling use of dialogue, ‘Smithy’ is a perfect gift for any fans of one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War.However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics.Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Orphan Anna’s life is changed for the better when she inherits an estate from her maternal uncle.Kind and intelligent, Anna decides to pass on some of her wealth by setting up a home for twelve women who have been mistreated throughout their life. These twelve women will be freed from financial worries, and will therefore not need to marry.Instead, they will be able to live in a place of natural beauty, forming a group of friends. Her goal is to make the women happy but achieving that may be harder than imagined...‘The Benefactress’ by Elizabeth von Arnim is a humorous historical fiction classic that will be enjoyed by fans of ‘Great Expectations’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

In 1901, the author – the real Elizabeth – went on a trip to the Baltic island of Rügen with her maid, a chauffeur, a friend, and a carriage piled high with their luggage.From this, she weaves a captivating tale of her encounters in this semi-autobiographical novel.A snobbish bishop’s wife and her handsome son, a dressmaker, and a long-lost cousin Charlotte form the basis of this story, as Charlotte tries to evade the pursuit of her husband.Elizabeth von Arnim's humorous novel ‘The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen’ will be enjoyed by fans of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’.Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany.Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The second book in the series ‘Smithy Abroad’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy, trying to scheme, connive, and bluff their way out of anything resembling hard graft.However, their plans have a tendency to backfire...A light-hearted and sometimes zany read for fans of humorous historical fiction.Smithy seriesInitially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Wilma Sjögren har blivit kallad till anställningsintervju på Halmstads mest fashionabla spa Tre Hjärtan. Visst har hon hört ryktet om att den järnhårda affärskvinnan Feodora Ripa, som driver Tre Hjärtan, mutade sig till bygglovet när de tog över lokalerna till den gamla flickskolan från 1890-talet. Och hon vet mycket väl att de stora ombyggnaderna inte fallit kommuninvånarna i smaken. Men när Wilma blir erbjuden jobbet är det en chans hon inte vill missa, så hon tackar ja på stående fot. Samtidigt driver damligan med Junis Carlsson i spetsen omkring på Tre Hjärtan. Damerna var alla elever på den gamla flickskolan och var starkt emot att spaet skulle öppna i den historiska byggnaden. Nu är de fast beslutna att sätta dit Feodora för bygglovsfusk, vilket visar sig vara svårare än de trott. Men de ger inte upp i första taget och planeringsmötena i ångbastun blir allt fler och fler, samtidigt som både Junis och Wilma ställs inför nya prövningar. Vem ska vinna slaget om Tre hjärtan? "Tre hjärtan" är en humoristisk feelgood-roman, med en rapp handling och fylld av charmiga karaktärer.Lilly Emme svensk författare som skriver underhållande feelgoodberättelser för såväl stora som små läsare. Hon är i grunden utbildad pedagog men arbetar numera som författare på heltid.

Set during the First World War, ‘A Day with von Tirpitz’ sees Billy Best and Tam returning from a bombing raid, where the German naval commander is staying.When engine trouble and fog bring their aeroplane down, they need to work out whether they are behind enemy lines. However, their investigations lead them to an unexpected encounter.A taut short story, ‘A Day with von Tirpitz’ is shot through with humour and offers a fascinating insight into life in the British army, during the early 20th Century.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times - most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts.However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

‘Main Street’ is the novel accredited with launching Sinclair's trailblazing career. Unlike his contemporaries Hemingway and Fitzgerald, Sinclair chooses to focus on middle America, the rural Midwest, rather than the upper crusts of New York and Paris.We follow a young, idealistic woman as she desperately tries to implement her grand plans to change her small town for the better. The novel teems with life, offering a view in to the very soul of America, the death of its healthy curiosity, and its desire to see the bigger picture.It is an entertaining and haunting novel that is built upon characters with incredible depth. There are no over-arching protagonists; they are all painfully, beautifully human. If you loved James Dean's ‘Rebel without a Cause’, you will love this classic.Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American author and playwright. A Yale graduate, Lewis was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930. He became renowned for his biting critiques and satire of American capitalism and materialism in the inter-war years.Additionally, he is remembered for his strong characterisations of modern working women in his novels. His most notable works include ´The Trail of the Hawk´, ´Main Street´, ´Free Air´, and ´Babbitt´.

‘Sanditon’ (1817) is written by the renowned English novelist Jane Austen. The story takes place in the fictional town of Sanditon on the Sussex coast, where Mr Parker, a local businessman, is determined to turn Sanditon into a fashionable tourist town.However, the arrival of his sisters and brother, a school party from the West Indies, and Sir Edward Denham soon have Sanditon buzzing with gossip, romance, and deceit.Full of all the memorable characters, humour, and tangled relationships we have come to expect from the author, this unfinished novel is a must for all Austen fans.‘Sanditon’ was made into a popular ITV series in 2019, starring Crystal Clarke, Rose Williams, and Kris Marshall.There are few authors as iconic as Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her body of work contains some of the most beloved books and characters of all time which have been in print for over two hundred years and sold millions of copies worldwide.Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, her astute social commentary and her strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humour with realism has found her favour with critics and readers for generations.Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1816), Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Persuasion (1818), all of which have received success in adaptations for the screen, stage, and radio.

Odkryj świat pełen tajemnic i intryg w serii Pan Samochodzik. Rozwiąż ze śledzczym eko spisek i zagadkę śmierci amerykańskiego milionera!Seria Pan Samochodzik w najnowszej ekranizacji m.in. z Marią Dębską i Anną Dymną!Śmierć teksańskiego przemysłowca - Teda Benettona - wywołuje fale poruszeń, które docierają aż do Polski. Oprócz pól naftowych nieboszczyk posiadał imponującą kolekcję światowego malarstwa, którą po śmierci postanowił przekazać muzeom. Jakie reperkusje dla środowiska i świata sztuki będzie miała śmierć bogacza? Czy Pan Samochodzik zdoła zapobiec strajkom ekologów pragnących zemsty za wydobywanie ropy? Aktywiści w muzeum nie cofną się już przed niczym...Kultowa seria Pan Samochodzik została wcześniej zekranizowana w 1971 roku. Muzykę do serialu stworzył wybitny kompozytor Piotr Marczewski. W bohaterów wcieliły się gwiazdy polskiego kina, jak Danuta Szaflarska i Stanisław Mikulski.Jako historyk sztuki w Ministerstwie Kultury, Tomasz, zwany Panem Samochodzikiem, rozwiązuje zbrodnie artystyczne, często musząc konfrontować się z byłym przyjacielem, a obecnie przemytnikiem - Waldemarem Baturą i jego synem.Arkadiusz Niemirski - satyryk, dziennikarz, pisarz powieści kryminalnych i sensacyjnych oraz kontynuacji przygód "Pana Samochodzika". Współpracował z Programem III Polskiego Radia, pisał artykuły muzyczne do czasopism „Tylko Rock" i „Teraz Rock".

”’Hvad der passer mig bedst er bjergluft,’ sagde jeg. ’Hvad siger I til en fodtur i Skotland?’’Der er altid vådt i Skotland,’ sagde George. ’Jeg var tre uger i Skotland i forfjor og var ikke tør et eneste øjeblik – ikke i den betydning.’’Der er smukt nok i Schweiz,’ sagde Harris.’De ville aldrig finde sig i, at vi tog alene til Schweiz,’ indvendte jeg. ’I ved, hvad der hændte sidste gang. Det må være et sted, hvor vi bliver nødt til at tage det, som det falder, gennemgå savn og anstrengelser – måske sulte…’’Så, så!’ sagde George, ’tag den med ro! Glem ikke, at jeg skal med.’”For at slippe for at få familien med på slæb vælger de tre gamle drenge George, Harris og Jerome en ferietype og en destination, der er så primitiv, at det er lige ved, at George heller ikke gider tage med. De begiver sig af sted på cykeltur til Tyskland, hvor de kommer ud for lidt af hvert. Det bliver en hård tur, for 1890’erne byder hverken på gode veje eller gode cykler!”Tre gamle drenge” udkom første gang i 1900 og er en fortsættelse af Jerome K. Jeromes store succesroman ”Tre mand i en båd”. Bogen bugner ligesom sin forgænger af humor, finurlige anekdoter og uforglemmelige skildringer af landskabet såvel som af venskabet.Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859-1927) var en engelsk forfatter, der er bedst kendt for sin humoristiske rejseskildring ”Tre mænd i en båd” fra 1887. Jerome Klapka Jerome udgav også en lang række essays og romaner.

Superskurk er en rå, akut og kærlig bog skrevet inde fra en psykisk sygdom.Anna har kæmpet med psykisk sygdom siden teenageårene, men nu har hun styr på livet: Hun har taget sine dæmoner på sig ved at se sig selv som superskurk, og snart skal hun fejre sin 30 års-fødselsdag med en overdådig fest. Der skal være kendisser på gæstelisten, det skal foregå på Refshaleøen, og der skal smadres!Men hvordan holder man en stor fejring af livet, når man alligevel ikke er så glad, som man troede man var? Og hvordan skriver man om hovedpersoner, der udvikler sig, når man selv sidder fast i de samme gamle traumer? For Annas liv er ikke en recovery story. Og måske er hun heller ikke en cool og destruktiv superskurk, når det kommer til stykket, men i virkeligheden en, der kæmper for noget. Anna Juul, f. 1992 er uddannet manuskriptforfatter fra Den Danske Filmskole og har arbejdet med radio, tv og bøger. Hun har bl.a. været forfatter på programmet Den Korte Radioavis på Radio24syv. I 2019 debuterede hun med digtromanen Jeg bruger min krop som et møbel under aliasset Veronika Katinka. Anna Juul har skrevet og spillet hovedrollen i tv-serien Min Kamp, der handler om samme karakter, og hun står bag serien Fantomforhold. I 2022 udgav hun romanen Penge & Bacon.

Imagine if your entire village's survival depended on what the dead told the landowner at a seance.That is the crazy scenario in Leo Tolstoy's satirical play 'Fruits of Culture'.Written at a time when Russia's aristocracy was in decline and widespread famine was sowing the seeds of the coming Russian Revolution, it was a clear - and courageous - attack on the injustice meted out by the ruling classes.The peasants are in grave peril when the landowner refuses their request to buy land for farming.But an insider is on the case. Can the maid Tanya pull off a plan to get them their land - and to marry the man she loves, a fellow servant?Other books and plays that focus on the occult and spiritualism include Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit', 'The Pale Horse' by Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Land of Mist'.Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world’s greatest novelists. Tolstoy’s major works include 'War and Peace' (1865–69) and 'Anna Karenina' (1875–77), two of the greatest novels of all time and pinnacles of realist fiction. Beyond novels, he wrote many short stories and later in life also essays and plays.In the years following the publication of 'War and Peace' Tolstoy - who was born to a Russian aristocratic family - had a spiritual awakening that made him a committed Christian anarchist and pacifist. His philosophy inspired Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

Das Leben der jungen Lehrerin Anna Nash steht von einem Tag auf den anderen Kopf: Ihre Großmutter Rose vermacht ihr ein Erbe, das es in sich hat. Nicht nur eine gigantische Villa wartet auf sie, sondern auch die Aufgabe, dort mit zehn äußerst attraktiven Männern zu wohnen. Dates und Wagnisse stehen auf dem Programm, und erst, wenn Anna ihren Traummann gefunden hat, soll das Erbe voll und ganz ihr gehören. Doch Anna ist gar nicht auf Millionen aus und von Männern hat sie eigentlich auch die Nase voll. Aber das Schicksal zwingt sie praktisch dazu, das Wagnis doch noch einzugehen. Ihr Ex-Mann setzt derweilen alles daran, Anna zu schikanieren. Zudem kreuzt ihr Kollege George permanent ihren Weg. Die schrägste, verrückteste und leidenschaftlichste Zeit ihres Lebens beginnt. Und Anna muss sich entscheiden, wem ihr Herz gehört ...Nadine Stenglein, die auch unter den Pseudonymen Cecilia Lilienthal und Lilian Dean Bücher veröffentlicht, lebt mit ihrer Familie in Bayern. Schon als Kind liebte sie es, sich Geschichten auszudenken und diese niederzuschreiben. In ihren Romanen verarbeitet die Autorin auch gerne Beobachtungen und Szenen, die aus dem Leben gegriffen sind. Auch auf ernste Themen aufmerksam zu machen, nicht wegzusehen, ist ihr wichtig. Ihr Debütroman Aurora Sea wurde 2015 in der Rubrik Fantasy-Romance bei Droemer Knaur (Feelings) veröffentlicht. Ihr zweiter Roman ist ein neuartiger Vampirroman mit dem Titel Rubinmond, der 2018 ins Niederländische übersetzt wurde.Die Autorin schreibt in den Genres Romance, Crime und Fantasy, verfasst darüber hinaus aber auch Gedichte und Songtexte.Schreiben ist für die junge Autorin pure Leidenschaft. Derzeit arbeitet sie an neuen Projekten. Vertreten wird sie durch die Literaturagentur Kossack, Hamburg.Mehr unter: www.autorin-nadine-stenglein.de

‘Deserted’ (1898), a humorous, sentimental tale of young love amidst the Nevada desert, is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).When young Mr. Lombard hears that Miss Dwyer and her sister Mrs. Eustis, are taking the train back to New York from San Francisco, he makes up an excuse to travel with them. Desperately in love with Miss Dwyer, he hopes to find the right moment to ask her to marry him, but the trip does not go according to plan.This fun and heartwarming tale will delight fans of Bellamy's other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´A Love Story Reversed´.Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.Bellamy’s other works include the novels ‘Six to One’ (1878), ‘Dr. Heidenhoff's Process’ (1880), ‘Miss Ludington's Sister’ (1885), ‘Equality’ (1897), and ‘The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)’.

The second book in the ‘Sanders of the River’ series, ‘The People of the River’ gives us a little more insight into the working of the eponymous Commissioner’s mind.Wonderfully witty, decidedly facetious, and always irreverent, this is a collection of encounters between Commissioner Sanders and the Nigerian natives under colonial rule.In addition to the vignettes Wallace paints, this serves as a fascinating record of the cultural clash experienced by both the invaders and the oppressed.A superb read for Wallace fans and those with an interest in history, where the lines between fact and fiction are brilliantly blurred.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

While Wallace could never be accused of being a run-of-the-mill author, ‘The Price a Woman Pays’ is one of his more unusual tales.A gripping and fun short story, it follows the concerns of Dr Beechington who, down on his luck, wants to ensure that his daughter marries into money. Will she follow his request, or go her own way?An unexpected religious twist sets this story apart from the majority of Wallace’s works.Fast-paced and with a liberal sprinkling of wry humour, this is an ideal read for Wallace fans or those who want an introduction to his writing.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

”Hvor står jeg? Hvad er mit udgangspunkt? Til min kompagnons store fortrydelse er mine film blevet mere og mere apokryfe i takt med, at de handler mere og mere om mig selv. Men det er jo hele hemmeligheden – at man kun bør lave noget om noget, der for alvor interesserer én. Eller er det en luksusindstilling? Det forekommer mig, at der er nogle, der tjener til livets ophold ved ren selvfedme, og er det ikke bare tidstypisk?”Han er egentlig dokumentarfilmskaber, men det er hans kone, der tjener pengene. Hun er dyrlæge, og da han hægter sig på hende og tager med til en kongres om hendes speciale, grise, får han den geniale idé at lave en dokumentar om lige præcis dette emne. Arbejdet på filmen viser sig imidlertid at blive mere farligt, end han havde regnet med, da han kommer til at grave i det helt forkerte hul. Historien får sit eget liv, og pludselig bliver det hele lige lovligt dramatisk, for ikke at sige livsfarligt!”Bacon i bagagen” er en underholdende og spændende roman fortalt med et evindeligt glimt i øjet. Bogen trækker på forfatterens eget liv og personlighed, mens virkelige hændelser og karakterer blandes sammen med fiktive. Bogen udkom første gang i 2015.Mikkel Stolt (f. 1965) er en dansk forfatter og filmskaber, der har udgivet både fiktion og fagbøger. Han er uddannet cand.phil. i filmvidenskab og står bag en række kortfilm og dokumentarfilm. I 2015 udkom hans autofaktiske bog ”Bacon i bagagen”, som er udgivet med støtte fra Danske Filminstruktørers Legatudvalg.Fra DBC's lektørudtalelse: "Mikkel Stolt fascinerer med en både underholdende, skæv og tankeprovokerende roman...", "forfriskende anderledes", "...et absolut must på mange biblioteker".

‘Pott's Painless Cure’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).College student George Hunt is worried that he will have to marry his girlfriend, Annie Gifford, despite not being ready to commit. Eager to find a way to delay her plans he sets about convincing Annie that he is not yet marriage material. But will George’s plans backfire?Fans of this short story might be interested in Edward Bellamy's other works, such as ‘Hooking Watermelons’, ‘Lost’ and ‘A Love Story Reversed’.Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.Bellamy’s other works include the novels ‘Six to One’ (1878), ‘Dr. Heidenhoff's Process’ (1880), ‘Miss Ludington's Sister’ (1885), ‘Equality’ (1897) and ‘The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)’.

Klassisk dansk underholdning fra 30'erne.Hørespillet "Familien Hansen" var en kæmpe radiosucces, og DR lægstvarende lystspil nogensinde, idet det blev sendt fast i radioen i tyve år, fra 1929 til 1949. Det var en utrolig populær serie, og over 65% af befolkningen fulgte med hver søndag, når den arketypiske kernefamilie gennemlevede hverdagens problemer og glæder.I forordet til denne udgave af hørespillet, som forfatteren selv sammen satte, hedder det at "... som man i Holbergs Komedier kan læse sig til Datidens København og Sjælland, vil senere Slægter i Lochers virkelig omfattende Hørespil-Serie engang kunne genfinde vore Dages Gennemsnitsdansker, saadan som han i al Skikkelighed lever fra Dag til Dag med sine Vaner og Uvaner, sit gode Humør og sine Særheder."Jens Locher (1889-1952) var en dansk forfatter, som udgav både romaner, humoristiske skrifter og børnebøger. Han var bror til billedhuggeren Axel Locher og søn af maleren Carl Locher. Ud over sit arbejde som forfatter var han ansat som journalist for bl.a. Berlingske Tidende og Nationaltidende, og i øvrigt ansat som kunstnerisk direktør i Nordisk Film i en kortere periode. Hans mest berømte værk er hørespillet "Familien Hansen", som blev sendt i en årrække fra 1929 til 1949. Hans bog "Fodboldpræsten" blev lavet til film i 1951.

"Vov, vov, vov, vov, vov ... ! Det er mig, den lille rare hund, Vimmerhale!"Sådan begynder børnebogen fra 1931 om den kære hund, Vimmerhale. Vimmerhale er lige vendt hjem fra Grønland med skib, og den lange rejse, der førte ham vidt omkring, vil han gerne fortælle om, nu hvor han er kommet tilbage og ligger trygt i sin dejlige hundekurv foran kakkelovnen. Faktisk har Vimmerhale et helt væld af historier at fortælle. Det hele begyndte dengang han blev kidnappet af en hundetyv og solgt til klovnen Antonio, der arbejdede i det omrejsende cirkus Sardinelli...For børn i alderen 5 år.Jens Locher (1889-1952) var en dansk forfatter, som udgav både romaner, humoristiske skrifter og børnebøger. Han var bror til billedhuggeren Axel Locher og søn af maleren Carl Locher. Ud over sit arbejde som forfatter var han ansat som journalist for bl.a. Berlingske Tidende og Nationaltidende, og i øvrigt var han ansat som kunstnerisk direktør i Nordisk Film i en kortere periode. Hans mest berømte værk er hørespillet "Familien Hansen", som blev sendt i en årrække fra 1929 til 1949. Hans bog "Fodboldpræsten" blev lavet til en film i 1951.

"Vov, vov, vov! .. vov vov vov vov vov vov!!Jeg er hunden 'Vimmerhale', og jeg har fået mit navn, fordi jeg altid vimrer med halsen, for jeg er nemlig venlig af natur."Dette er den klassiske, skønne børnebog om den fortællesyge hund, Vimmerhale. Her fået du nogle af hundens første historier, og når du er færdig med dem, kan du passende gå videre til de muntre fortsættelser i bøgerne "Vimmerhale i Cirkus" og "Vimmerhale i Grønland".Jens Locher (1889-1952) var en dansk forfatter, som udgav både romaner, humoristiske skrifter og børnebøger. Han var bror til billedhuggeren Axel Locher og søn af maleren Carl Locher. Ud over sit arbejde som forfatter var han ansat som journalist for bl.a. Berlingske Tidende og Nationaltidende, og i øvrigt var han ansat som kunstnerisk direktør i Nordisk Film i en periode. Hans mest berømte værk er hørespillet "Familien Hansen", som blev sendt i en årrække fra 1929 til 1949. Hans bog "Fodboldpræsten" blev lavet til en film i 1951.