Humorous fiction

Lola recognized him straight away. After ten long years of telling herself that maybe she hadn't really loved him—there he was. And straight away she knew she wanted him still.Lola Alvarez loves working in the restaurant of Blue Hills, her family’s winery, looking out over vine-covered slopes down to the crystal-blue waters of the lake. But she is also determined to make her own mark on the business—to show her older sister Carmen that she’s not the same flighty teen she used to be.Her plan to build gorgeous vacation cabins in the mountain meadow above the winery will be the perfect addition to Blue Hills, even if she has to go behind Carmen’s back to make her dream a reality. When Carmen sees how popular they are she’ll have to come round—right?But then Gus Weaver comes back to town. Gus was her first love, the bad boy she used to climb out of windows to see. But he’d broken her heart when he left town suddenly, without so much as a goodbye. After that, she’d never seen him again.Until now. As fate intervenes and they’re forced to work together on Lola’s project, sparks start to fly between them once again. But he’s led her astray before. Can Lola keep her mind on what she truly wants, when her heart—and the way it beats faster every time she looks into Gus’s blue eyes—is telling her something very different?An utterly romantic feel-good read about being true to yourself and becoming the person you were always meant to be, Long Walk Home will make you laugh, make you cry and show you that true love always finds a way. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Mary Ellen Taylor.Readers love Ellyn Oaksmith:"I just couldn’t resist... A beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored... Filled with moments to make you laugh out loud... a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun... I absolutely recommend this book. It is so highly deserving of five stars." Little Miss BookLover 87"I adored it... Made my eyes well up and my heart melt... A wonderful story... Sit back and enjoy this fabulous book. You will not regret it, believe me.’ B for Bookreview"Sizzle and conflict... make it a perfect summer vacation must-read. For the great tension, interesting character dynamics, and the feel-good ending, this book gets a well-deserved five stars." Fiction Flock"Rich in friendship, family, and especially love. Add the many LOL moments... and you get a truly superb feel-good love story. Delightful characters, beautiful settings, wine, wine, wine, and a HEA. What more could you ask for?" The Eclectic ReviewUSA Today bestselling author

Is true love just a few dates away...or even closer than you think?Tom has always been a hopeless romantic: but now he's just hopeless. After lockdown in particular made the millennial a reclusive introvert, it was finally time to get back 'out there' – at least according to his best friends Adam, Allison and sister Sarah.As the group sets up 10 dates to rejuvenate Tom's love life, he soon realises how difficult the dating scene has become, along with juggling his Shakespearean-themed cafe and a hobby of romantic mixtape making.As some of the dates turn into disasters, an old flame keeps reappearing in Tom's sight – along with bitter-sweet memories. Fearing it may be too little too late, Tom must decide whether he can date his way to happiness, or find his true match was under his nose the whole time...''Praise for Gordon MacMillan:‘Delightful. Pulled at my heart strings...I would totally recommend this as a feelgood book.’ Reader Review‘What a beautifully emotive read... The perfect feelgood read that will make you laugh and cry.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘A heart-wrenching, heart-warming story of a young man forced by circumstance to become an instant dad... a lovely read about growing into responsibility and love.’ Reader ReviewGordon is a former journalist writing about media and technology. He now works in marketing for Twitter UK. He has also blogged about dating and politics. He has published two novels: "Songs For Your Mother" (2021) and "Ten Dates to Happiness" (2022).

«Los Bandídez y el Karaoke Kanalla» es el segundo libro de las aventuras de Vilja con los Bandídez, una familia divertida y diferente cuya principal pasión son las chuches.Vilja está al borde de la desesperación. Ha enviado un mensaje de socorro a los Bandídez y no le han respondido. Si no la rescatan pronto, tendrá que pasar un verano aburrido y triste en un campamento musical. Echa de menos viajar con ellos en la bandidofurgona, hacer noche en la playa y tomar mermelada de amapola. Además, el festival de verano de los ladrones está a la vuelta de la esquina, el ganador será el próximo rey o reina de los ladrones ¡y Vilja no puede perdérselo!Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.

Momsemor er vendt tilbage i dette udvalg af striber. Som sædvanligt finder Momsemor på finurlige løsninger på alle sine problemer og kommer afsted med lidt af hvert. Hun er både legebarn, skrap madamme og opfinder - og hun lægger ikke skjul på noget af det.Den altid sjove og skøre Momsemor er i hopla i epsioderne fra hendes livlige hverdag. I Momsemors selskab er der ingen, der keder sig!Werner Wejp-Olsen (1938-2018) er manden bag nogle af de bedst kendte danske tegneseriestriber, heriblandt "Momsemor" og "Krimiquizzen", ligesom han har leveret striber til klassiske udgivelser som "Svikmøllen". Werner Wejp-Olsen underskriver sine tegneserier med signaturen WOW.

El covid tomó a todos por sorpresa. También a los artistas. A la espera de una cura, Hebert Poll Gutiérrez se ve "forzado a comunicarse con el mejor amigo/enemigo de un artista: el público"."Si creen que estas pequeñas obras de teatro, experiencias o locuras post cuarentena, son una estrategia fallida para hacerles perder su tiempo y no denuncia algunos de los males que ha ocasionado el Coronavirus, por favor... ¡Quiténse el nasobuco y hablen!"Hebert Poll Gutiérrez (Matanzas, 1977) se define a sí mismo como "un verdadero hijo de Cuba que no olvida sus raíces a pesar de que actualmente vive en Calgary, Canadá". Es escritor, narrador, comediante, dramaturgo, guionista, investigador. Ha participado en distintos proyectos escénicos y audiovisuales.Entre sus obras literarias para niños, jóvenes y adultos cabe destacar "Emi Laará" (2004), "Cosas de un niño grande" (2012, segunda edición 2020), "El asesino de la Luna" (2014) y "¿Cuba, qué linda es Cuba?" (2020).

Vincent Haman is het bekendste werk van Willem Paap. De sleutelroman gaat over de familie Haman. Leden van de familie houden zich ongeacht hun werkelijke beroep allemaal bezig met letterkunde, zoals het schrijven of vertalen van proza en poëzie. Dit meesterwerk is een ode aan de Nederlandse literatuur. De leden van de familie Haman zijn allemaal geïnspireerd door schrijvers, dichters en letterkundigen van de 19de eeuw, waaronder Allard Pierson, Anna Bosboom-Toussaint, Jacob van Lennep, J.J.A. Goeverneur, Joseph Alberdingk-Thijm. Schrijver Lodewijk van Deysel is te herkennen in de hoofdpersoon.Vincent Haman is gepubliceerd in 1898 en geschreven ter nagedachtenis aan Eduard Douwes-Dekker, beter bekend als Multatuli.Willem Paap (1856-1923) kwam uit een eenvoudig gezin en was een Nederlandse schrijver en advocaat. Hij was zijn hele leven geïnteresseerd in de Nederlandse letterkunde. Zo twijfelde Paap lange tijd of hij letterkunde zou studeren. Ook is hij één van de oprichters van het literair tijdschrift 'De Nieuwe Gids'. Zijn bekendste roman 'Vincent Haman' (1898) is een sleutelroman waarin de familie Haman Nederlandse schrijvers representeren. Paap was goed bevriend met Eduard Douwes Dekker, beter bekend als Multatuli. Na Multatuli's overlijden kwam zijn weduwe bij Paap in huis wonen, waar hij haar hielp met het publiceren van 'Brieven van Multatuli'. Paap schreef in totaal elf boeken tussen 1884 en 1910 en woonde hij op verschillende plekken in Nederland en Duitsland. Paap keerde in 1912 definitief terug naar Nederland.

‘The ultimate guilty pleasure of a rollercoaster read you'll want to repeat the experience of time and time again... His scandalously sexy novels will keep you up all night.’ Melanie Blake, AuthorWhen friends become enemies there are no rules...Ambitious gossip queen Anoushka Silvers is the daughter her abusive father never wanted. Determined to prove herself to her family, she’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants. But when her bitchy tongue gains her death threats and the unwanted attention of a stalker, it could be Anoushka who is making the headlines.For actress Evie Merchant, her childhood dreams of becoming the world’s hottest movie star are just about to come true. But a string of hurtful liaisons with lovers out to use her fame, has made Evie uncertain about her future. And with Oscar day looming, Evie’s biggest prize of all could be cruelly snatched from her.A loveless upbringing has made wild child Regan Phoenix search for quick-fix highs from drink, drugs and meaningless sex. But when the opportunity of starring in her own reality show comes along, Regan grabs it with both hands, hoping to put her trashy past behind her.From fashionable London to stunning Venice and glitzy LA, Trinity takes you into a glamorous and thrilling world you won’t want to leave. Perfect for fans of Melanie Blake’s Ruthless Women.What readers are saying about Trinity:‘Sex and scandal abound in this full-throttle thrill-ride through the hidden lives of the mega-rich. Trinity sizzles with bitchery, bling and betrayal, and is the perfect accompaniment to your sun lounger this summer.’ Victoria Fox‘Trinity is so much fun. A great summer bonkbuster.’ Tasmina Perry‘Such a fun, sexy read – perfect for the beach.’ Paul Burston‘Opening Trinity is like biting into a very indulgent, rich, rare chocolate, it’s naughty but my word you enjoy every bite. Each chapter serves a delicious helping of glamour, secrets, and intrigue.’ Genvieve Ni Reamoinn, TV Presenter and Journalist‘Move over Jackie Collins, there’s a new blockbuster star in town.’ New! MagazineWhat readers are saying about Nigel May:‘An addictive plot that is packed with twists and turns. Prepare for larger than life characters, fabulous locations and plenty of humour.’ The Sun‘Packed full of sauciness, darkness and intrigue... If you’re looking for a sexy, racy read for your sun lounger this summer, this is the perfect choice.’ Heat Magazine‘A sexy, dark, thrilling celebrity whirlwind... It’s the most fun you can have between two covers. I need more!’ Victoria FoxNigel May's titles have sold over 95,000 copies.Nigel May is a true all-rounder in the media world, working as a TV presenter, author, journalist and craft personality. He has written six glam-fiction books, Trinity, Addicted, Scandalous Lies, Deadly Obsession, Lovers & Liars and his latest is Revenge. Nigel also featured in Sunlounger – a chart-topping anthology of short stories.

Fame, fortune and five-star luxury. Meet four fabulous women – all of them hold a dark secret... one of them won’t live to tell the tale.Nancy Arlow: the fading entertainer determined to gamble and charm her way out of a mountain of debt.Laura Everett: behind the façade of the perfect politician’s wife lies a woman with an outrageous past and a spiralling drug habit.Portia Safari: the world-famous opera diva, adored by millions, has it all, but could her secret drinking problem cost her everything?Martha Éclair – the millionaire wine heiress whose appetite for kinky sex could bring down her father’s business empire.Each woman must face their own addiction before they pay the ultimate price...Switch off your phone, grab a glass of bubbly and escape into an outrageous word of thrills, glamour and passion. Perfect for fans of Melanie Blake’s Ruthless Women. You’ll be addicted...What readers are saying about Addicted:‘Packed full of sauciness, darkness and intrigue... If you're looking for a sexy, racy, riotous read for your sun lounger this summer, this is the perfect choice.’ Heat Magazine‘This gripping bonkbuster, which comes packed with lovers, liars, divas, is perfect to inject some heat into your summer hols reading.’ Now Magazine‘A sexy, dark, thrilling celebrity whirlwind that lifts the curtain on some blistering superstar scandal.’ Victoria Fox‘Sexy, sultry, glitzy, dark. Reminds me of Devious Maids and Desperate Housewives. A fantastic, steamy summer read!’ Tishylou’s WorldNigel May is a true all-rounder in the media world, working as a TV presenter, author, journalist and craft personality. He has written six glam-fiction books. Nigel is also featured in "Sunlounger" – a chart-topping anthology of short stories.

A jednak - wiara czyni cuda! Nawet wtedy, gdy jest to wiara w spotkanie księcia na białym koniu. Dominika, bohaterka "Mężczyzny do towarzystwa", wchodzi w upragniony związek z tajemniczym Pedrem - mężczyzną swoich marzeń i snów. Aby podzielić się swoim szczęściem ze światem dziewczyna wydaje powieść o swojej miłości, a następnie opowiada o niej w ekskluzywnym magazynie dla kobiet. Nie szczędzi przy tym intymnych szczegółów! Szkoła, w której pracuje Dominika, aż huczy od plotek. Miłośniczki książek Moniki Szwai lub Magdaleny Kordel powinny bez wahania sięgnąć i po tę pozycję. Dominika od lat żyje w świecie fantazji - jako polonistka zaczytuje się w książkach, jako 25-letnia rozwódka wciąż marzy o księciu z bajki, który odmieni jej świat. Zawieszona między realnością a snem bohaterka nieraz zadziwi czytelniczkę swoją naiwnością, innym razem znów rozbawi ją do łez. Na pewno nie porzuci jednak swoich pragnień! Serię tworzą powieści pełne humoru, ciepła i dystansu - lekkie jak twórczość Magdaleny Kordel, zabawne jak utwory Katarzyny Grocholi. Dominika Stec - pseudonim artystyczny, pod którym Zbigniew Wojnarowski (ur. 1956) publikuje powieści obyczajowe dla kobiet. Książki podpisane tym nazwiskiem pojawiają się na półkach wydawniczych obok utworów Katarzyny Grocholi, Izabeli Sowy czy Moniki Szwai. Wojnarowski, poza serią dla kobiet, jest uznanym autorem słuchowisk radiowych, napisał także wiele opowiadań oraz powieści „Miraż" i „Pióra".

In questa serie di racconti brevi, alcuni lunghi solamente due pagine, troviamo un carosello di personaggi che sono delle vere e proprie macchiette, con storie e dialoghi a tratti al limite del comico e del surreale. Incontriamo quindi un fastosissimo avaro, un professore di matematica distratto, una sposa invaghita del fratello del marito e un signor "Quiproquo", ritratti abbozzati ma freschi di una classe borghese che nella propria leggerezza riesce a divertire e a non prendersi sul serio.Luigi Arnaldo Vassallo (1852-1906) fu un importante giornalista e autore umoristico genovese. Fu direttore del quotidiano Il Secolo XIX, sul quale scriveva corsivi con lo pseudonimo di Gandolin.

Perypetie dwudziestopięcioletniej nauczycielki polskiego, która mimo swojego wieku jest już kobietą po przejściach. Młoda rozwódka weszła w nowy związek, który daje jej poczucie bezpieczeństwa i stabilność. Ale krew nie woda! Dominika ma klarowną wizję swojego ideału i nie zamierza przestać go szukać. Kiedy poznaje tajemniczego Pedra, zupełnie traci głowę. Zgadza się wszystko: atletyczna budowa, brwi zrośnięte nad nosem, odpowiednia zasobność portfela. Jest tylko jeden szkopuł - książę z bajki nie pamięta wiele ze swojego dotychczasowego życia. Lekka, zabawna lektura do podróży czy do porannej kawy. W sam raz dla miłośniczek twórczości Moniki Szwai lub Magdaleny Kordel. Dominika od lat żyje w świecie fantazji - jako polonistka zaczytuje się w książkach, jako 25-letnia rozwódka wciąż marzy o księciu z bajki, który odmieni jej świat. Zawieszona między realnością a snem bohaterka nieraz zadziwi czytelniczkę swoją naiwnością, innym razem znów rozbawi ją do łez. Na pewno nie porzuci jednak swoich pragnień! Serię tworzą powieści pełne humoru, ciepła i dystansu - lekkie jak twórczość Magdaleny Kordel, zabawne jak utwory Katarzyny Grocholi. Dominika Stec - pseudonim artystyczny, pod którym Zbigniew Wojnarowski (ur. 1956) publikuje powieści obyczajowe dla kobiet. Książki podpisane tym nazwiskiem pojawiają się na półkach wydawniczych obok utworów Katarzyny Grocholi, Izabeli Sowy czy Moniki Szwai. Wojnarowski, poza serią dla kobiet, jest uznanym autorem słuchowisk radiowych, napisał także wiele opowiadań oraz powieści „Miraż" i „Pióra".

Trzecia część przygód bohaterki "Mężczyzny do towarzystwa" i "Kobiecej intuicji". Przystojny Pedro okazał się wcale nie takim idealnym partnerem. Czy to znaczy, że ideały nie istnieją? Dominika powoli zbiera się po rozstaniu i obiecuje sobie, że nigdy więcej nie będzie tak naiwna. Jednak, gdy dookoła niej pojawia się wianuszek interesujących mężczyzn, ona postanawia odnaleźć Bingo - swoją kolejną platoniczną fascynację. Czy spragniona miłości kobieta zostanie w końcu obdarzona szczerym uczuciem? Lekka i pełna humoru powieść, odpowiednia dla czytelniczek Katarzyny Grocholi i Moniki Szwai. Dominika od lat żyje w świecie fantazji - jako polonistka zaczytuje się w książkach, jako 25-letnia rozwódka wciąż marzy o księciu z bajki, który odmieni jej świat. Zawieszona między realnością a snem bohaterka nieraz zadziwi czytelniczkę swoją naiwnością, innym razem znów rozbawi ją do łez. Na pewno nie porzuci jednak swoich pragnień! Serię tworzą powieści pełne humoru, ciepła i dystansu - lekkie jak twórczość Magdaleny Kordel, zabawne jak utwory Katarzyny Grocholi. Dominika Stec - pseudonim artystyczny, pod którym Zbigniew Wojnarowski (ur. 1956) publikuje powieści obyczajowe dla kobiet. Książki podpisane tym nazwiskiem pojawiają się na półkach wydawniczych obok utworów Katarzyny Grocholi, Izabeli Sowy czy Moniki Szwai. Wojnarowski, poza serią dla kobiet, jest uznanym autorem słuchowisk radiowych, napisał także wiele opowiadań oraz powieści „Miraż" i „Pióra".

‘Utterly addictive. I LOVE it!’ Colleen Coleman, bestselling author of Don’t Stop Me Now.Twenty-five-year-old Bea is a hopeless romantic with a hopeless love life – until now. New beau Dan ticks all the boxes: he’s good-looking, kind and thoughtful. The complete opposite of Bea’s ex, who once threw her out in the middle of the night when she was ill so she didn’t disrupt his sleep.So when her friends point out that she and Dan don’t have fireworks, Bea ignores them. Dan is the whole package. And yet Bea can’t stop comparing him to her best friend Henry... Because Dan doesn’t get Bea’s jokes. Or like books. Or make her laugh until she can’t breathe. Or become speechless when Bea puts on her favourite black dress for a night out.As time goes on, Bea can’t shift the feeling that something just isn’t right. On paper Dan is the perfect man. But in reality... Will Bea be brave enough to ask for more from life – and get the fireworks she deserves?A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for fans of Giovanna Fletcher, Poppy Dolan, and Mhairi McFarlane.Read what everyone is saying about It Had to Be You:‘Utterly charming and adorable, top quality romantic comedy, simply joyous.’ Rowan Coleman, author of The Summer of Impossible Things‘A five-star read that you have to have... Laugh-out-loud funny... I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone... Funny and amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘A great, funny, feel-good read... Would definitely recommend this one!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars.Over 22,000 copies soldKeris lives in Lancashire with her husband and two sons. She’s written a bunch of books for young adults and children, and is obsessed with Twitter, tea, and 1D.

'A romantic book-filled treat' Heidi Swain, author of The Secret Seaside Escape'The Borrow-a-Bookshop Bookshop Cafe invites literature lovers to run their very own bookshop for a fortnight.Spend your days talking books with customers in your own charming bookshop and serving up delicious cream teas in the cosy cafe.Bookworms, what are you waiting for? Your holiday is going to be LIT(erary).Apply to: The Borrow-a-Bookshop Bookshop Cafe, Down-a-long, Clove Lore, Devon.'Jude Crawley should be on top of the world. She's just graduated as a mature student, so can finally go public about her relationship with Philosophy professor, Mack.Until she sees Mack kissing another girl, and her dreams crumble. And worse, their dream holiday running a tiny bookshop in the harbour village of Clove Lore for two weeks is non-refundable.Throwing caution to the winds, Jude heads down to Devon, eager to immerse herself in literature and heal her broken heart.But there's one problem: a mix-up means that six-foot-tall, brooding (but gorgeous) Elliot has also reserved the bookshop holiday for two weeks. Jude and Elliot are forced to put their differences aside to run the bookshop and it seems that Jude might be falling in love with more than just words. Until she discovers what Elliot is running from and why he's hiding out in Clove Lore...Can Jude find her own happy ending in a tiny, tumbledown bookshop? Or is she about to find out that her bookish holiday might have an unexpected twist in the tale?The perfect cosy, romantic read for any bookworm! Fans of Jenny Colgan, Cressida McLaughlin and Philippa Ashley will love this feel-good rom-com.Readers are loving their stay at The Borrow-A-Bookshop!'Every bookworm should read this book. It's just delightful and my heart feels so happy!''Pure escapism! I highly recommend this book to totally get lost in.''Emotional, fun, charming and delightful! I absolutely loved this book''The perfect summer read that leaves you wanting to feel the sand beneath your toes.'Kiley Dunbar is a writer of romantic fiction and teaches creative writing and English literature at a university in the North of England. She's a proud member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and a graduate of their New Writers' Scheme.She met her very own leading man, working as a Shakespeare tour guide in Stratford-Upon-Avon, much like her heroine in 'One Summer's Night'. They got engaged four days after they met, telling you that one, she's not exactly risk-averse and two, she's a true romantic.She loves writing light-hearted romantic books with dreamy locations, female friendships, the occasional literary reference and love stories with Christmassy sparkle or summer sunshine, and always, a Happy Ever After.

De meeste romans en verhalen van Hendrik Conscience spelen zich af in België, maar in "Het goudland" verplaatst hij de handeling radicaal naar Amerika. Drie Vlaamse goudzoekers trekken in 1849 naar Californië. De lezer volgt de verrassende en komische verwikkelingen die hen telkens in de buurt van het fortuin brengen... maar nooit echt dichtbij. Avontuur en kluchtige humor wisselen elkaar af in deze uiterst toegankelijke roman. Hugo Claus bewerkte de roman tot een gelijknamig toneelstuk in 1966. Na de vorming van het koninkrijk België in 1830 was Hendrik Concience (1812-1883) de eerste Belgische schrijver die besloot zijn romans in het Nederlands te schrijven. Hij werd een echte volksschrijver, immens populair, maar kreeg ook internationaal veel respect. Bij zijn overlijden werd hij in de internationale pers vergeleken met groten als de Rus Ivan Toergenjev. Hij schreef tientallen boeken. Bekende titels van zijn hand zijn "De Leeuw van Vlaenderen", "De loteling" en het late meesterwerk "De schat van Felix Roobeek". In 2021 verscheen voor het eerst een biografie over Conscience: "Voor moedertaal en vaderland" (Johan Vanhecke, uitgeverij Vrijdag).

De eerste eeuw na Christus. Door het rijk van Keizer Domitianus zwerft een groepje toneelspelers. De sterren van de groep zijn de tweelingen Cecilius en Cecilianus, bastaardzonen van een rijke Romeinse. Nu de toneelspelers weer in Rome zijn, spelend aan het hof en in kroegen, wil haar moeder hen weer een tijdje bij zich hebben. Maar als de tweeling door het toeval gescheiden wordt, zijn de poppen aan het dansen. "De komedianten" is een luchtige historische roman, waarin Couperus het dagelijkse leven van de gewone Romein levendig weet te schetsen. Het is ook van de weinige romans van Couperus die níet eindigen in tragedie en ondergang.Louis Couperus (1863-1923) was een Nederlands romanschrijver, columnist en dichter. Hij is de auteur van verschillende onverwoestbare klassiekers: "Eline Vere" (een bestseller bij verschijnen), "Van oude menschen, de dingen, die voorbij gaan..." (verfilmd), "De stille kracht"... Hij woonde o.m. in Frankrijk en Italië en reisde de wereld rond. Of zijn romans zich nu afspelen in Den Haag of Djakarta, het heden of het oude Rome, het noodlot speelt altijd een grote rol. Couperus schreef in een meeslepende, emotionele stijl. Zijn verzameld werk bestrijkt vijftig boekdelen.

Bernadette arbeitet als Zimmermädchen in Paris, der Stadt der Liebe, doch sie wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als endlich ihrem verkorksten Leben zu entkommen. Ein Jobangebot in einem kleinen Ort an der deutschen Nordseeküste scheint der ersehnte Ausweg. Hals über Kopf reist sie nach Klein Wöhrde und landet in einer Pension, in der die Butter abgepackt, die Zimmer aus Pressspanplatte und die Pensionswirtin mehr als wortkarg sind. Einzig Herr Schröder, angeblich ein Hund, der aber doch mehr einem zotteligen Monster gleicht, steht ihr in den ersten schweren Tagen bei. Doch nach und nach stellt sie fest, dass die Menschen zwar wortkarg, aber deswegen nicht weniger herzlich sind. Dass die Nordsee zwar wild, aber traumhaft schön ist und dass manche Krabbenfischer sich als absolute Traummänner entpuppen. Wenn da nur nicht ihre Vergangenheit im Handgepäck mitgereist wäre ..."Bernadette & Piet" ist der Auftakt einer vierteiligen Serie rund um die Brüder Johanson.Stefanie Ross und Kristina Günak schreiben zusammen unter dem Label Liebe & Meer. Das steht für: Romantik, Liebe, spannende Charaktere und dunkle Geheimnisse!

Undirtitill Gandreiðarinnar er Sorgarleikr í mörgum þáttum. Í raun er það gamanleikrit, þar sem höfundur hendir gaman að fornbókmenntum og hetjudýrkun þeirra á óvæginn og skoplegan hátt. Meðal persóna eru goðin Óðinn, Þór og Freyja, en einnig koma við sögu Egill Skallagrímsson og meira að segja Lúsífer sjálfur, gjarnan kallaður "djöfsi". Leikritið er hörð ádeila á samtíma höfundar, ekki síst Dani og stjórn þeirra á landinu.Benedikt Sveinbjarnarson Gröndal (1826-1907) fæddist að Bessastöðum á Álftanesi. Þó hann hafi verið einn tíu systkina fékk hann góða menntun og fór til Kaupmannahafnar í nám þegar hann hafði aldur til. Hann lauk ekki námi og sneri aftur til Reykjavíkur, en endaði með að fara aftur í nám til Kaupmannahafnar sjö árum síðar. Þar kynntist hann skrautlegu fólki og endaði með að ferðast til Belgíu og taka kaþólska trú. Eftir það lauk hann loks prófi í norrænum fræðum við Kaupmannahafnarháskóla, en hann var fyrstur Íslendinga til þess. Benedikt hneigðist mjög að list og náttúrufræðum og var meðal annars einn af stofnendum Hins íslenska náttúrufræðifélags. Eftir hann liggja ómetanlegar teikningar af lífríki Íslands. Hann var einnig afbragðsgott skáld og orti bæði ljóð, skrifaði leikrit og sögur. Verk hans bera sterkan brag af samtímanum en eru undir miklum áhrifum af íslenskum fornbókmenntum, oft á býsna kómískan hátt.

"I vecchi e i giovani" rappresenta, per Pirandello, la ricostruzione storica delle grandi convulsioni sociali della sua epoca, lette attraverso il prisma dei vari punti di vista individuali e, soprattutto, dell’eterna dialettica vecchi-giovani. Ciascun personaggio – sia esso il reazionario principe don Ippolito di Colimbetra, o il garibaldino Roberto Auriti, o ancora un esponente della moderna borghesia imprenditoriale, come Flaminio Salvo – si lega a filo doppio alla potente dinastia dei Laurentano di Girgenti, sullo sfondo della tragica esperienza dei fasci siciliani e della loro dura repressione nel 1893. Un romanzo essenziale, che racconta tre grandi temi della modernità: il Risorgimento, l’Unità e il Socialismo.Luigi Pirandello (1867-1936) è stato uno dei maggiori scrittori e drammaturghi del XX secolo. Nativo di Agrigento, resterà sempre molto legato alla sua Sicilia, di cui descriverà virtù e contraddizioni con un piglio umoristico straordinario. Autore di molti capolavori della letteratura e del teatro italiani, fra cui "Il fu Mattia Pascal"e "Sei personaggi in cerca d’autore", sarà insignito del Premio Nobel nel 1934.

Ritiratosi in un lungo ozio creativo, assorbito dai suoi amati studi di anglistica e dalla collaborazione col Touring Club Italiano (rinominato, sotto la spinta ultranazionalista del regime, "Consociazione Turistica Italiana"), Carlo Linati ha vissuto i suoi ultimi anni tenendosi ben lontano dalla società, ai suoi occhi ormai precipitata nella follia. È in questa fase della sua opera – coeva al disincanto espresso in "Decadenza del vizio e altri pretesti" – che si colloca dunque "Arrivi" (1944): una preziosa raccolta di racconti, impressioni e lucide considerazioni che Linati fa sfoggiando un umorismo irresistibile, che a tratti ricorda quella stessa letteratura inglese di cui egli fu un sensibilissimo traduttore e critico.Carlo Linati (1878-1949) nasce a Como da una famiglia originaria di Gravedona. Laureatosi in legge all’Università di Parma (1906), esercita brevemente la professione di avvocato a Milano. In quegli stessi anni inizia ad ottenere un certo successo anche come scrittore, dapprima con la stesura di racconti e romanzi allegorici, poi, soprattutto, con i suoi celebri resoconti di viaggio: collaborando col Touring Club Italiano, Linati girerà infatti l’Europa con i più svariati mezzi, pubblicando vari reportage sulle principali testate italiane. Estremamente legato alla sua terra – celebrata in romanzi come, ad esempio, "Cantalupa" – Linati si distingue anche come brillante traduttore di James Joyce, con cui intrattenne un lungo rapporto di amicizia.

‘I absolutely loved this book! I was laughing out loud at certain scenes and when I tried to go to bed I ended up giggling myself into a fit thinking about them. Absolutely amazing... A delightful, HILARIOUS book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsCat’s life has hit a brick wall. Since her ex ditched her without ceremony five years ago she’s quit stand-up comedy, landed in a steady but dull job, and lives in a tiny flat with roommates she knows only as The One Who Eats All My Food and The One Who Has Really Loud Sex.So when she bumps into old friend Harvey and sparks fly, Cat is surprised – and horrified, because Harvey is her ex’s brother, and so absolutely, 100% off-limits romantically. Even if his dimples do make her insides fizz...When she’s offered a new job abroad, Cat is tempted to accept – and leave her depressing flat and mess of a love life behind her. But will running away from her problems really solve them?A hilarious rom com about falling in love, falling out of love, and finding out who you really are. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Marian Keyes and Mhairi McFarlane will love Keris Stainton!Read what everyone is saying about The One Who's Not the One:‘A fabulous feel-good read... This book had me in tears, both happy and sad ones in equal doses! It had me hooked from the first page and it certainly had me laughing out loud unashamedly!’ Stardust Book Reviews‘I absolutely adored this book from start to finish. All the characters were so lovable and the story was lovely and totally laugh-out-loud funny... I love funny and heartwarming love stories so this ticked all my boxes.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I couldn’t put it down. It’s funny, engaging and thoroughly relatable. I really enjoyed it. It’s got some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments while being full of real heart as well. Loved it!’ Bibliophile Book Club.Over 34,000 copies soldKeris lives in Lancashire with her husband and two sons. She’s written a bunch of books for young adults and children, and is obsessed with Twitter, tea, and 1D.

Faye Bonsu seems to have it all: a drop-dead gorgeous and successful boyfriend, a bourgeoning career as an interior designer and a rent-free mansion in leafy Hampstead to call home. But with all her friends shifting into yummy-mummy mode, a man who seems to have no desire to put a ring on it, tricky clients, and a very attractive and single boss, things are not quite as simple as they might appear.Hoping to escape from her suddenly complicated life and revive her wilting romance, Faye returns to sunny Ghana for what she hopes will be the time of her life. But life doesn't always offer second chances and when disaster strikes, she is forced to confront the biggest question of her life and to make a choice that comes with consequences she will have to live with forever.Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert, Joya Goffney and Farrah Rochon.Frances Mensah Williams was born in Ghana, but spent her early childhood in the USA, Austria and Ghana before settling in the UK. Her first novel 'From Pasta to Pigfoot' was published in 2015 and was selected by WH Smith Travel as one of the top 25 best summer reads. Williams has also written extensively about the benefits of harnessing the talents of the African diaspora to accelerate Africa’s development. In 2020, she was awarded a CBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her services to the African community in the UK and in Africa.

Meet Zara Bailey, a travel writer paid to cover some of the globe's most luxurious locations. Jetting from wooden huts on stilts in turquoise seas to boutique hotels with roaring fires to 7* penthouse suites with panoramic views of the world's most glamorous cities... Zara knows hers is the definition of a dream job!So she is seriously shocked to receive her next assignment; Scotland's Northcoast 500 route. By bicycle. Sleeping in a tent so basic it can't remotely be dressed up glamping!But this could be just the distraction the recently heartbroken Zara needs. No men, no romance, just the breathtakingly rugged Highland scenery. Until she meets croft owner Lachlan Grant, and his black and white Border Collie Bess, that is...Praise for Lisa Hobman:'Lisa Hobman has written a sparkling, enchanting romantic comedy, all in the bonniest of settings – I loved it' Lulu Taylor, "Sunday Times" bestselling author. The stunning new story from the bestselling author of "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted". Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Sarah Morgan and Holly Martin.'Heartwarming and uplifting' Heidi Swain.'This is a story to fall in love with, a triumph of love over loss, hope over heartache and ultimately a tale that will lift your spirits and leave you smiling at the end!' Faith Hogan.

Miltä mennyt elämä näyttää vanhuuteen ehtineen silmin? Entä miten lapsi katsoo samaa maailmaa? Ihmisten tiet ovat täynnä omituisia mutkia, sotia ja sattumuksia, ja viulut on maksettava ennemmin tai myöhemmin. Tuskin kukaan selviää elämästä hengissä.Hirtehinen huumori sävyttää menneiden muistelua Raija-Sinikka Rantalan novellikokoelmassa, jonka vaihtuvat näkökulmahenkilöt valottavat ihmiselämän vaiheita koko katkeransuloisessa kirjossaan.Raija-Sinikka Rantala on kirjailija ja teatteriohjaaja, joka on toiminut teatterialan johtajana ja kouluttajana niin Suomessa kuin maailmallakin. Rantalalta on julkaistu useita kirjoja sekä näytelmiä, ja hän on myös dramatisoinut lukuisia teoksia näyttämölle.

For fans of Bridgerton, this classical gossip novel follows the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley as they deal with relationships with both friends and family.Set during the Napoleonic Wars, 'Vanity Fair' satires British society and how the upper classes worship money and social standing. Thackeray also explores illusion versus reality - are the affluent lives these people live really a normal reality for everyone?Known worldwide and sure to captivate you with its representation of 19th century high society in England, this classic will leave you questioning your own opinions of yourself and how you rank others' opinions of you.William Makepeace Thackeray was a British novelist, author and illustrator, best known for his satirical works, particularly his 1848 novel Vanity Fair which gave a panoramic portrait of British society.Born in British India in 1811, Thackeray was sent to England in 1815. He went to Cambridge University before leaving early to go travelling in Europe. When he turned 21, he got his inheritance from his father who died when he was only four but lost most of it due to gambling and the collapse of two Indian banks.In order to support himself, he turned to art, which he studied in Paris, but did not pursue fully; only using it in later years as the illustrator of some of his own novels and other writings. He died of a stroke in 1863.

In this witty and charming French play, the audience follows Madame Pernelle, whose self-importance leads her to leave her son Orgon's house because no one pays any attention to her. The only person who happens to meet her high expectations is Tartuffe.While Tartuffe's true character of being 'the Hypocrite' is slowly revealed to the audience, Madame Pernelle remains blissfully unaware of the fraud who exploits his victims by pretending to be pious.Madame Pernelle is on the point of leaving many times, but can't leave without having the last word and finds herself coming back to admonish or criticize one more person.Molière's ´Tartuffe, or The Hypocrite´ puts a satirical spin on religious hypocrisy and will delight fans of Shakespeare's ´The Taming of the Shrew´.Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and world literature.Molière wrote comedies, farces, tragicomedies, and comédie-ballets. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today.He was born into a prosperous family and studied at the Collège de Clermont which made him well-suited for a life in the theatre. Molière spent thirteen years as an itinerant actor, which helped him polish his comedic abilities. While acting, he began writing, combining Commedia dell'arte elements with the more refined French comedy.

Con un estilo ágil y ameno influenciado sin duda por su labor cinematográfica, Augusto M. Torres nos presenta una colección de quince cuentos que reflejan su mundo y su visión de la vida. Con un humor fino y vitriólico compuesto únicamente de diálogos, asistiremos a absurdas conversaciones amorosas, absurdas peleas en torno a tiendas de animales que esconden un anhelante deseo, padres que repasan la vida de sus hijos aún por nacer... una obra única que nadie debería perderse.Augusto M. Torres es un escritor y guionista español. Ha colaborado con profesionales como Rafael Azcona, Ricardo Franco o Iván Zulueta. Director de varias películas, también cultiva el ensayo y la narrativa, con una de las voces más peculiares de su generación.

Ein Bad Boss, eine schrille Familie und ein chaotischer Urlaub Maja braucht dringend Urlaub. Sie hat einen zwar unverschämt attraktiven, aber auch anstrengenden Chef, der ihr das Leben schwer macht. Maja hofft, dass sie sich eine Woche lang mit ihrer schrillen Familie bei einer Kreuzfahrt erholen kann. Ihr Entsetzen kennt keine Grenzen, als es an Bord einen Passagier gibt, mit dem sie nicht einmal in ihren schlimmsten Albträumen gerechnet hätte: ihren Bad Boss. Und es kommt noch schlimmer: Ihr Boss taucht überall dort auf, wo Maja auch ist. Er residiert in der Suite neben ihr und sitzt im Restaurant an ihrem Tisch. Es scheint kein Entkommen vor ihm zu geben. Das kann doch kein Zufall sein! Wer hat das eingefädelt? Er selbst etwa? Und warum? Maja kann jedoch nicht leugnen, dass sie sich von ihrem Chef immer stärker angezogen fühlt. Und bald entdeckt sie Seiten an ihm, die so "bad" gar nicht sind ...Die Autorin lebt mit ihrem leicht chaotischen Mann und zwei verliebten Kaninchen in Berlin und an der Ostsee. Nach der Zusammenarbeit mit einigen Verlagen startete sie 2015 als Self Publisherin und hat seitdem mehr als 50 Romane veröffentlicht. Ihre Bücher sind humorvoll, erotisch, tiefgründig und haben immer ein Happy End. Schreiben ist für sie ihr liebstes Hobby, bei dem sie sich von der anstrengenden Hausarbeit erholt, die sie nie so ganz in den Griff bekommt.

Auf der Verlobungsfeier ihrer Schwester läuft das Fass für die 28-jährige Studentin Anna endgültig über. Deutlicher kann man der liebenswerten Chaotin das makellose Leben ihrer perfekten Schwester kaum unter die Nase reiben – und dann ist da auch noch ihre kuppelwütige Mutter. Es reicht! Ein neues Leben muss her, oder nein, besser gleich drei! So kreiert die Fettnäpfchen-Queen Anna kurzerhand drei Alter Ego: eine Brünette, eine Blondine und eine Rothaarige. Eine für die Familie, eine für die Karriere und eine für sich selbst. Und als ob dies nicht schon verwirrend genug wäre, begegnet sie ausgerechnet jetzt Max – dem Mann ihrer Träume ...Im Ruhrgebiet geboren, lebt Jennifer Schreiner heute in Leipzig. Die studierte Literaturwissenschaftlerin hat bereits eine Vielzahl an Titeln in unterschiedlichen Genres veröffentlicht. 2010 machte sie sich mit ihrem Verlag „Elysion-Books" selbstständig.

Nadine Heidenreich liest diese herrlich durchgeknallte Geschichte über ein mutiges kleines Mädchen, die kein Auge trocken lässt.Erzi ist erst sieben Jahre alt und braucht dringend Geld. Mithilfe ihres Bruders steigt sie in das Erpressergeschäft ein und beginnt zunächst Gartenzwerge zu entführen. Als ihr Großvater seine Enkelin zu sich nach Berlin holt, muss sich Erzi in dortigen mafiaähnlichen Jugendgangs behaupten und plant den ultimativen Coup.Ann Camones wurde in Aachen geboren und ist eine deutsche Autorin. Sie studierte Politologie, Soziologie und Medienpädagogik. 1995 veröffentlichte sie den außergewöhnlichen Roman „Verbrechen lohnt sich doch!". Camones lebt und arbeitet in Berlin.