Humorous fiction

Campagna piemontese, anni Cinquanta. Il paesino di Pravorino è in preda al panico. La signorina Benita, responsabile della neo formata Pro Loco, ha deciso di rivoluzionare la festa del paese. Ok che lei porta i pantaloni alla zuava ed è quindi chiaramente una progressista ribelle ma che lo facesse solo nella sua vita privata, no? Che senso ha stravolgere una festa così storica, così tradizionale come quella di Pravorino? E per di più con queste svilenti e oltraggiose iniziative: il concorso di Miss Pravorina, il ballo a palchetto,...ma che razza di idee oscene sono? Dov’è finita la decenza? Il maresciallo è preoccupato, e anche il sindaco, a ben vedere. Ma il più preoccupato di tutti è Don Prusòt, prete mangione e amante del vino. Ma tu guarda che gli tocca affrontare! Intanto però tra le vie del paese cominciano i preparativi, e i ragazzi e le ragazze sono in fibrillazione...Giuseppe Grinza è uno scrittore italiano. Dopo aver lavorato come insegnante, Grinza ha deciso di dedicarsi alla scrittura, immortalando nei suoi romanzi la vita che fu dei paesi della campagna piemontese.

Minorcan suurherttua on innoissaan: tänään alkaa uusi vaihe Minorcan suurherttuakunnan historiassa! Mutta mitä mahtaakaan olla edessä? Keskittyyhän suurherttua yleensä lähinnä syömiseen ja juomiseen eikä hän ole kuulu aikaansaamisestaan... Ei kuitenkaan kulu aikaakaan, kun saari on osallisena sodankäynnissä. Eikä vastapuolella ole mikä tahansa maa, vaan itse Venäjä. Mistä oikein on kysymys? Ja miten herrasmiesvaras Filip Collin liittyy tähän kaikkeen?Filip Collin on mies, jonka elämästä ei puutu jännitystä tai toimintaa. Collin on herrasmiesvaras, seikkailija – ja paljon muuta. Hän matkustaa ympäri Eurooppaa ja sekaantuu niin rikoksiin kuin myös valtioiden salaisiin asioihin.Frank Heller oli ruotsalaisen kirjailija Gunnar Sernerin (1886–1947) salanimi. Serner kirjoitti erityisesti seikkailuromaaneja.

Una casa grande, una serva, un lavoro al Ministero, in prima fila alla parata reale, il giornale che arriva ogni mattina, il fine settimana al Castello e le vacanze a Frascati: la famiglia De-Tappetti può vantarsi di essere una degna rappresentazione della classe media romana sul finire del Diciannovesimo Secolo. Poco importa se la casa è assediata da una confusione perenne, la serva non viene pagata e le vacanze sono annullate per via di una mancata promozione. Sulla famiglia regna Policarpo De-Tappetti, padre severo di un figlio stupido, fedele scrivano di un Ministero che si dimentica di lui e vorace lettore di giornali che non capisce.La famiglia De-Tappetti è un ritratto tragicomico della piccola borghesia governativa che si crede grande, le cui vicende sono narrate in una serie di esilaranti racconti brevi, dalla penna di uno dei più sagaci e acuti giornalisti del suo tempo. Da questo romanzo ne è stato tratto il film "Policarpo, ufficiale di scrittura" (1959) diretto da Mario Soldati e premiato come migliore commedia al 12º Festival di Cannes.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.

La lotta senza quartiere tra un ammiraglio e il nipote di un generale potrebbe essere l'incipit di un grande romanzo di guerra e di gesta eroiche. Non però se il teatro di questo scontro è il lido di Livorno e la posta in gioco non è altro che la mano della bella Bice, figlia dell'Ammiraglio Sterbini e che il giovane conte Giorgio Tibaldi vorrebbe tanto sposare.Così, l'ammiraglio e il conte si danno battaglia per l'affetto della giovane Bice, combattendosi sulle spiagge, nelle sale del Grand Hotel e nei luoghi di ritrovo dell'alta società in vacanza nell'Italia di metà Ottocento.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.

Inusual y sobresalinte colección de relatos cortos en las que Victor Conde, maestro por excelencia de la ciencia ficción y la fantasía, se aleja de los terrenos que suele transitar su ficción para mostrarnos historias pequeñas, dramas cotidianos y reflexiones sobre la vida que nos rodea. Una partida de ajedrez sirve de apoyo a una mujer ahogada por la vida, un hombre fracasado y alcohólico recurre a un ídolo de su juventud para recomponer su vida rota, un artista gráfico repasa su vida y sus desamores a través del lenguaje del cómic, un demente que quiere perseguir sus sueños se ve enfrentado al inabarcable monstruo de la burocracia legal, un árbol de leyenda en el corazón de África encierra la más hermosa de las palabras... Historias impregnadas de una nostalgia y una sabiduría al alcance de pocos creadores. Imprescindible.Víctor Conde es un escritor español nacido en Santa Cruz de Tenerife en 1973. Se le considera uno de los renovadores del género fantástico en España, junto a autores como Rodolfo Martínez o Rafael Marín. Su obra, que toca tanto la fantasía como la ciencia ficción y el terror, le ha valido premios como el Minotauro, el Ignotus o el Kelvin.

Walter Schnaff is unlike the other soldiers in the Prussian army. While his brothers-in-arms advance through Normandy with the intent of subjugating the French and achieving victory, Walter is a pacifist who can’t stand the thought of killing. Yet when his unit is ambushed, Walter’s philosophy is tested to its limits. Can pacifism prevail when the enemy is closing in on all sides?Guy de Maupassant’s short story "Walter Schnaffs’ Adventure" explores the horrors of the 1870 Franco-Prussian war and poses important questions about what it means to be a soldier.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a famous French writer, often referred to as the father of the short story. A prolific writer, his best known works include "Bel-Ami", "Une Vie" and "The Necklace", alongside some 300 short stories, travel books, and poetry. A master of style and dramatic narrative, Maupassant’s stories are drawn to themes of war, the working class, and the human condition. One of his greatest influences was Gustave Flaubert, who introduced him to some of the central names of the time such as Emile Zola, Ivan Turgenev, and Henry James.

Matilda cannot wait for her husband to be away so she can invite Captain Sommerive into her house and heart. But as their love affair grows more passionate, Matilda begins to see that the secret could cost her everything. With her fifteen month old son crying at the very sight of her lover, and the Captain himself growing bolder by the minute, it seems inevitable that Matilda’s husband must discover the betrayal.In this short story Maupassant paints a dark and satirical portrayal of the lives of women, exploring the tragedy of a cycle of neglect with pointed wit and a wicked sense of humour.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a famous French writer, often referred to as the father of the short story. A prolific writer, his best known works include "Bel-Ami", "Une Vie" and "The Necklace", alongside some 300 short stories, travel books, and poetry. A master of style and dramatic narrative, Maupassant’s stories are drawn to themes of war, the working class, and the human condition. One of his greatest influences was Gustave Flaubert, who introduced him to some of the central names of the time such as Emile Zola, Ivan Turgenev, and Henry James.

Today, children trapped at their grandma's house because of a storm would occupy themselves with social media and a range of streaming services.But in the 1800s, things were very different.In Louisa May Alcott's 'Spinning Wheel Stories', the storm rages while the children gather around gran as she gets the spinning wheel going. While spinning wool and yarn she starts telling the youngers a host of stories.A collection of 12 short children’s stories perfect to catch the attention of the kids, and entertain. Featuring a signature Alcott moral lesson - the benefit of listening to your elders.Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American writer of numerous beloved novels, short stories and poems. She was a feminist, and many of her stories are loosely based on her own life experiences. She is primarily known for her young adult fiction but also wrote gothic thrillers, albeit anonymously, and sensational stories under the pen name A.M. Barnard. One of her best-known works is "Little Women", a novel that has been turned into numerous film and television adaptations, such as the 2019 film, starring Saorise Ronan, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet.

Lapsi langon kanssa – vitsi, painajainen, arkirealismia vai unelmien täyttymys? Neljääkymppiä lähestyvälle Katille nykytilanne on tätä kaikkea. Hän odottaa vauvaa yhdessä kaksoissisarensa Sonjan miehen kanssa. Alkuperäisen apilaperheen ylimääräiset lehdet – Sonja ja Katin ex-puoliso Juha – on haravoitu pois, mutta henkinen kompostointi on vielä käynnissä.Kati ja Sonjan mies Frans huomaavat, että vanhemmuuden jakaminen kaveripohjalta ei sittenkään ole pelkästään rationaalinen ratkaisu, kun tunteet ottavat vallan. Luvassa on kateutta, mustasukkaisuutta, epävarmuutta ja ehkä vähän muutakin...Omaperäisestä perheenperustamisesta kertova Perhekuvioita-sarja on täynnä räväkkää huumoria, mutta myös syvällisempiä sävyjä. Raikas tarina vanhemmuudesta, sisaruudesta, ja nykyajan työelämästä tarjoaa vertaistukea ja oivalluksia ruuhkavuosissa rämpiville.Mari Frisk on espoolaistunut toimittaja ja viestinnän ammattilainen. "Monitahokas" on hänen toinen kirjansa ja itsenäinen jatko-osa innostuneen vastaanoton saaneelle "Neliöjuurelle".

• Seznamte se se záletnickým manželem, který si myslí, že spáchal dokonalou vraždu...• Poznejte sebejistého šachového šampiona, který hraje s krásnou ženou o mnohem víc než jen o peníze...• Nahlédněte do plánů ministra financí, který potřebuje prolomit tajemství švýcarské banky...Jeffrey Archer vás v této sbírce dvanácti povídek zavede na místa, která jste dosud neviděli, a seznámí vás s lidmi, na které jen tak nezapomenete. Od Afriky po Blízký východ, od Londýna až po Peking – všude tady na vás čekají příběhy plné zmařených ambicí, nehynoucí vášně, napětí a nečekaných zvratů.Jeffrey Archer je britský bestsellerový autor a bývalý politik. Vystudoval univerzitu v Oxfordu a stal se poslancem Parlamentu, členem Sněmovny lordů a také zástupcem předsedy Konzervativní strany. Jeho politická kariéra skončila skandálem a od té doby se Archer naplno věnuje psaní – po celém světě se dosud prodalo více než 275 milionů výtisků jeho knih.Jeho nejslavnějším dílem je zřejmě sedmidílná „Cliftonova kronika" a proslulý román „Kane a Abel", který obsadil první příčku v žebříčku bestsellerů listu New York Times a podle něhož byla natočena populární minisérie s Peterem Straussem a Samem Neillem v hlavních rolích.Po uvěznění za křivé svědectví v roce 2001 napsal Jeffrey Archer vysoce oceňovanou třídílnou knižní sérii nazvanou „Vězeňský deník" („Peklo", „Očistec" a „Ráj") inspirovanou vlastními zážitky a volně strukturovanou podle Dantovy Božské komedie.

The first of the ‘Jeremy’ books, Jeremy introduces us to our hero, at the age of eight. Jeremy and his two sisters, Helen, and Mary, live in the quiet, unassuming town of Polchester. However, Jeremy has a nose for finding quirky characters and, through him, we meet Uncle Samuel, Jampot the nurse, and Hamlet, a stray dog. Semi-autobiographical, ‘Jeremy’ is Walpole’s first foray into school-themed books and one that set the template for other authors to follow. Ideal for Walpole fans of all ages.Hugh Walpole (1884 – 1941) was one of Britain’s most prolific and popular novelists. Although originally destined for a career in the church, Walpole found himself drawn to writing. During his career, Walpole wrote 36 novels, five compendiums of short stories, three sets of memoirs, and two plays. He is most famous for ‘Rogue Herries,’ ‘A Prayer for my Son,’ and ‘The Story of Dolittle,’ which was adapted for the silver screen, and starred Robert Downey Junior.

Wild carriage chases, moonlight trysts, stupidity, vanity and elopements. This manic comedy seems to have it all...Farcical in its entirety, 'The Village of Stepanchikovo' follows the ordinary, yet comical and trite comings and goings of the village people. A tale of satirical characters, the novel excels in its portrayal of superficial social qualities and the effects on people’s inner and outer lives.Funny, pseudo-ambitious, and quasi-intellectual, 'The Village of Stepanchikovo' is a must-read gem in Dostoevsky’s comedy menagerie.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological.There have been at least 30 film and TV adaptations of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1866 novel 'Crime and Punishment' with probably the most popular being the British BBC TV series starring John Simm as Raskolnikov and Ian McDiarmid as Porfiry Petrovich.'The Idiot' has also been adapted for films and TV, as has 'Demons' and 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

Ivan Matveich was thinking it was a bad idea to see a live crocodile on the street as it swallowed him whole! Why couldn't it have eaten his wife Elena instead?What follows is an immensely humorous and satirical account of Ivan's new life from inside the crocodile, unable to get out because the owner refuses to kill the beast.A precursor to Kafka’s 'Metamorphosis', Dostoevsky’s short story is a farcical depiction and social criticism of Russian society at the time. The situation becomes a scene from the theatre of the absurd, making the tale a poignant finger wagging at the problems of humanity.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological.There have been at least 30 film and TV adaptations of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1866 novel 'Crime and Punishment' with probably the most popular being the British BBC TV series starring John Simm as Raskolnikov and Ian McDiarmid as Porfiry Petrovich.'The Idiot' has also been adapted for films and TV, as has 'Demons' and 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

On a quiet autumn evening, the inhabitants of Flaherty’s ramshackle pub are interrupted by the arrival of Christy Mahon, a fugitive claiming to have murdered his father. Enamoured by his story, the whole village soon find themselves toasting Christy as a hero, whilst Flaherty’s daughter Pegeen falls in love with his roguish charm. However, an unexpected arrival from Christy’s past threatens to collapse his newfound fame.J.M. Synge’s ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ (1907) is a hilarious three-act play that honours the Irish lyrical speech. A highly controversial play of its time, riots formed on the opening night of the play to protest what they saw as offensive content that mocked the Irish. As Synge’s most popular play it has had numerous adaptations on stage and screen. The play is riveting, with central character Christy Mahon playing like a cross between ‘Harry Potter’s’ Gilderoy Lockhart and Jim Carrey’s Truman from ‘The Truman Show’. For any fans of comedy, or for those who are looking to understand more about the beauty of the Irish dialect, ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ is a must read!Edmund John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909) was an Irish poet, playwright, and a defining figure of the Irish Literary Revival. Born in County Dublin to upper-middle-class Protestants and suffered from Hodgkin’s disease which led to his home-schooling. Soon after graduating from Trinity College Dublin, Synge became a renowned poet and playwright, but his success was short-lived as he passed away from cancer at 37. He is best remembered for his play ‘The Playboy of the Western World’, an incredibly controversial work at the time of its publication and performance. Regarded by Yeats as ‘the greatest dramatic genius of Ireland’, Synge has held a lasting legacy, being a key influence for acclaimed Irish playwright Samuel Beckett and the subject of Joseph O’Connor’s novel ‘Ghost Light’ (2010).

Förorten är ett ensamt ställe. Det har 34-åriga Britt-Inger fått lära sig den hårda vägen. Hon gör sitt bästa för att hålla huvudet över ytan, men det blir allt svårare. Förutom en alkoholiserad make och en tvåårig dotter har hon sin karriär som skådespelerska att tänka på. Visserligen har det gått framåt för henne på den fronten, men hur länge kommer hon klara av att jonglera allt på egen hand?Undan för undan börjar personer i Britt-Ingers närområde att ge sig till känna. Det är en brokig skara figurer, från den vulgäre Birger till loppmarknadens Viola och Arvidsson med bilskroten. Tillsammans lägger de grunden för en tragikomisk berättelse, som fyller läsaren med både vemod och värme.Anne-Sofie Nielsen, född 1948, är en svensk författare, dramatiker och skådespelerska. Hennes böcker handlar ofta om ensamma och missförstådda kvinnor.

Die Hölle macht keine halben Sachen. Sie vermasselt es komplett!Davine hat die Nase voll von ihrem Leben – kein Mann, keine Freunde und viel schlimmer: kein Job! Eingestellt wird nämlich nicht nach Intelligenz, sondern nach Ego-Größe. Das geht ihr gewaltig gegen den Strich. Gebete nützen nichts, das Karma hat auch Besseres zu tun, also kann nur noch die Hölle helfen.Eine Teufelsanbetung später hat sie mehr Hilfe, als ihr lieb ist. Denn Merdian ist wild entschlossen, einen Pakt mit ihr zu schließen und ihre Seele der Hölle zu verschreiben. Ihre Probleme lösen? Für Merdian ein Kinderspiel. Doch seine unorthodoxen Mittel und Wege stoßen sie von einer Misere in die nächste und Davine muss feststellen: Von hilfreich war eben nie die Rede, aber der Teufel ist schon ganz schön heiß ...Die Leipziger Autorin wurde 1989 im schönen Sachsen geboren und ist ihrer Heimat bis heute treu geblieben. Gemäß dem Stil dieses liebenswerten Völkchens, geht ohne Kaffee gar nichts.Das Schreiben war für sie zunächst ein Ausgleich zu den vielen Zahlen ihres Berufes. Doch es entwickelte sich mehr und mehr von einem Hobby zu einer Leidenschaft. Ihre Bücher schreibt sie gerne mit Witz, Sarkasmus und einer ordentlichen Portion Irrsinn. Wenn das Leben bereits abstrus ist, dann darf es das in den Büchern erst recht sein.2015 veröffentlichte sie ihren Debütroman Entschuldigung, darf ich Ihr Sklave sein?. Ihr erster Fantasyroman Vampire, Pech und P(f)annen hat es 2016 auf Anhieb zum Fantasy-Bestseller und auf die Bild-Bestseller-Liste geschafft. Seither ist sie regelmäßig in den Fantasy-Bestsellerlisten vertreten.

Patnáct povídek, patnáct originálních příběhů – napínavých, dojemných i fascinujících...• Zjistěte, co se stane s bezradným mladým detektivem z Neapole, který cestuje do malého městečka vysoko v horách, aby pátral po zločinci v povídce „Kdo zabil starostu?"• Zažijte „Zásadní obrat" spolu s mladíkem, jehož život se nečekaně promění poté, co se dozví, odkud pochází otcovo bohatství.• Seznamte se s doktorkou Burbageovou, která se v příběhu „Džentlmen a učenkyně" rozhodne postavit kolegům na univerzitě a prosadit se v do té doby ryze mužském prostředí.• Vydejte se stopem se studentkou Kelley, která se během svého dobrodružství v povídce „Promarněná hodina" dozví víc, než by si vůbec dokázala představit.Bestsellerový autor Jeffrey Archer se i v této povídkové knize inspiroval skutečnými lidmi, s nimiž se setkal, příběhy, které zaslechl, i zeměmi, které procestoval. Ponořte se do jeho vyprávění plného napínavých a úsměvných okamžiků i nečekaných konců.Jeffrey Archer je britský bestsellerový autor a bývalý politik. Vystudoval univerzitu v Oxfordu a stal se poslancem Parlamentu, členem Sněmovny lordů a také zástupcem předsedy Konzervativní strany. Jeho politická kariéra skončila skandálem a od té doby se Archer naplno věnuje psaní – po celém světě se dosud prodalo více než 275 milionů výtisků jeho knih.Jeho nejslavnějším dílem je zřejmě sedmidílná „Cliftonova kronika" a proslulý román „Kane a Abel", který obsadil první příčku v žebříčku bestsellerů listu New York Times a podle něhož byla natočena populární minisérie s Peterem Straussem a Samem Neillem v hlavních rolích.Po uvěznění za křivé svědectví v roce 2001 napsal Jeffrey Archer vysoce oceňovanou třídílnou knižní sérii nazvanou „Vězeňský deník" („Peklo", „Očistec" a „Ráj") inspirovanou vlastními zážitky a volně strukturovanou podle Dantovy Božské komedie.

Con el inesperado final de "Antes todo esto era campo atrás" a Pablo se le resolvieron muchas dudas sobre su pasado y presente mientras que, al mismo tiempo, se le abría un horizonte que todavía no sabe muy bien cómo afrontar. En esta segunda parte de la saga Pablo vuelve a hacerse cargo de ese equipo de mierda que tantas frustraciones, carcajadas y amor le dio en la sorprendente temporada anterior, pero esta vez con un fin, con un plan que iremos descubriendo poco a poco. Su delirante manera de manejar este equipo de baloncesto seguirá siendo el hilo a través del cual se vaya deshojando una historia que puede tener su origen en cualquier tiempo muerto del pasado. Junto con Mavi, la árbitra con la que mantiene una relación afectivo-sexual, y con la compañía de ese heterogéneo grupo de personas a los que entrena, tratará de ponerse en paz consigo mismo y con sus fantasmas. Flashbacks de su época de jugador y un intenso viaje a Estados Unidos le ayudarán a entender qué está pasando en el mundo del baloncesto para que todo esté tan cambiado y solo él parezca darse cuenta.Pablo Lolaso (Madrid, 1985) nació con otro nombre que utiliza cada mañana cuando ejerce de maestro de Educación Primaria. Mediocre exentrenador de baloncesto, perenne jugador del montón de ligas de barrio y gilipollas a tiempo parcial. Parió al personaje que después le sirvió como alias allá por 2011. Desde entonces ha sido columnista de EsDiario y El Español. En la actualidad es colaborador habitual de Colgados del Aro, ese programa de culto en el que comparte pantalla con Juanma López Iturriaga y Siro López, entre otros. Y, por supuesto, sigue metiéndose en todos los charcos que puede en Twitter. Tras el éxito de Antes todo esto era campo atrás, su primera novela, vuelve a la carga con la continuación de la historia, amenazando con convertirla en una trilogía.

Rediscover Emma in this new, lively audio edition, narrated by acclaimed West End actress Kathryn DrysdaleLooking to delve a little deeper into the treasure trove of Jane Austen's great works? Well, look no further. Austen's novel 'Emma' was revolutionary in it's narrative technique and brilliantly showcases the evolution of Austen's writings.In this brand new audio edition, acclaimed West-End actress Kathryn Drysdale deftly performs the quaint and playful story of a beautiful, rich and clever young heiress who, despite having decided never to marry, takes it upon herself to play cupid in her small home town.As it becomes evident that her self-proclaimed match-making skills are borne of delusion, Emma finds herself at the heart of several romantic misadventures. Emma herself however, is completely blind to the havoc she wreaks when meddling with other people’s lives. It is a novel powered by the strength and dynamism of its brilliant ensemble of characters, as Emma’s antics continue to lead herself and all those around her astray.Emma is a stunning novel which has also been adapted for screen several times, most notably the 2020 Film starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Kathryn Drysdale, known for her recent role in Netflix's period drama, Bridgerton skillfully portrays Austen's rich dialogue and multi-dimensional characters in this must-read classic.The audiobook is narrated by acclaimed West End actress Kathryn Drysdale.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.

Un grupo de amigas de mediana edad se reúne cada tanto a tomar algo. Sus encuentros disparan que se cuenten todo tipo de anécdotas, surjan reflexiones en voz alta y siempre, sobre todo, ocasiones para el humor. Las protagonistas de la novela son muy diferentes entre sí: hay ateas y religiosas, una recuperó un amor de juventud, otra empezó a tener sexo con el vecino, otra se inscribió en un "taller de seducción".La charla entre ellas se vuelve un espacio donde pueden intercambiar acerca de sus expectativas en la vida o del yogurt. Un lugar para enloquecer un rato.Claudia Costanzi (Córdoba, Argentina, 1961) es una escritora y abogada argentina. Tiene títulos en la Escuela Superior de Turismo y Hotelería de la Provincia de Córdoba y en la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales de la UNC, áreas en las que se ha desempeñado laboralmente.Distintos relatos suyos han obtenido el Segundo Premio en Narrativa en el XXXVI Concurso Internacional de Poesía y Narrativa "La Fuerza de la Palabra", la Mención Honorífica en el Primer Concurso Literario Internacional de Relatos Humorísticos "Alberto Cognigni" y fueron publicados en distintas antologías.

«Los estetas de Teópolis» (1922) es una novela de José María Vargas Vila. A través de la sátira y la ironía, el autor presenta a un selecto grupo de intelectuales de América del Sur que imitan las costumbres y el gusto europeo, pero que disimulan mal su vulgaridad y torpeza, los cuales se dan cita en Teópolis, en el taller del pintor Doménico Saldini.José María Vargas Vila (1860-1933) fue un escritor y periodista colombiano. Tuvo una formación autodidacta, llegó a ejercer como profesor, ministro plenipotenciario en Roma y diplomático. Fundó varias revistas como «Eco Andino», «Los Refractarios» o «Némesis». Liberal radical, participó en la guerra civil colombiana de 1884 como soldado y dedicó su vida a denunciar los abusos del clero y el imperialismo.

The second in the ‘Jeremy’ series, ‘Jeremy and Hamlet’ switches between two perspectives: those of our 10-year-old hero and those of his dog, Hamlet. With Jeremy away at school, Hamlet must get through each day without his human best friend. Similarly, Jeremy is pitted against the problems that only school can throw at you. A funny and fascinating read, ‘Jeremy and Hamlet’ is an ideal read for Walpole fans of all ages.Hugh Walpole (1884 – 1941) was one of Britain’s most prolific and popular novelists. Although originally destined for a career in the church, Walpole found himself drawn to writing. During his career, Walpole wrote 36 novels, five compendiums of short stories, three sets of memoirs, and two plays. He is most famous for ‘Rogue Herries,’ ‘A Prayer for my Son,’ and ‘The Story of Dolittle,’ which was adapted for the silver screen, and starred Robert Downey Junior.

De ruimteshuttle van multimiljonair Sly Pollock is vertrekkensklaar. Meerdere mensen willen graag aan boord. Een zangeres die een clip wil opnemen in de ruimte. Een ex-marinier met grootheidswaanzin. Een FBI-agente die vermoedt dat er iets niet in de haak is. De lijst is lang en eigenlijk is maar één persoon die níet mee wil: Dwayne Bryce, de piloot van de shuttle. Hij kampt met vliegangst (en alcoholisme). Niemand van dit stelletje losers en klunzen vermoedt dat ze in een val lopen. "Space rats" begint als een komedie, maar klik de riemen vast: na een tijdje wordt ook de lezer de ruimte in geslingerd, voor verwikkelingen die de scifi-fan zullen bevallen. Los Angeles is een serie van spannende titels die zich afspelen in, waar anders, de City of Angels. Humor wordt op een kunstige manier gecombineerd met misdaad, geweld, affaires en moord. De boeken in de serie verrassen elke keer weer met verschillende eigenaardige hoofdpersonen, en de vindingrijke karakters maken van het geheel een bruisende en bloedstollende belevenis. Bavo Dhooge is een veelgeprezen Vlaamse auteur die thrillers, science fiction, horror-, en ook kinderboeken schrijft. Hij studeerde Grieks en Latijn aan het Sint-Lievenscollege en Film & Televisie aan de Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Gent. Hij was werkzaam als copywriter-scenarist en als freelance redacteur en recensent, onder meer voor het bekende weekblad HUMO.Na zijn debuut in 2001 met 'Spaghetti' is hij bekend geworden als de 'S-Express' vanwege 100 titels die beginnen met de letter 'S'. In 2015 verscheen zijn Amerikaanse debuut, 'Styx', waarvan de filmrechten werden verkocht aan Eyeworks. In 2021 vierde hij zijn 20-jarig jubileum als schrijver, met 12 exclusieve titels, een voor elke maand van het jaar.

‘What does all this struggle here amount to?’ William Benham sets out on a globe-trotting adventure to find the answer in H.G. Wells’ ‘The Research Magnificent’. Overzealous and unprepared, the young aristocrat embarks on a journey to live an honourable life. What ensues is a picaresque tale of one man’s pilgrimage around the globe in which his philanthropy puts him in many preposterous and perilous situations. This tragi-comic odyssey features some of Wells’ most vivid and picturesque writing as he describes the beauty of the world from Slovenia to South Africa. ‘The Research Magnificent’ is one of Wells’ funniest stories but its striking cross-examination of the beauty of travel and the cost of colonialism ensures that it remains relevant to this day. This book’s blend of humour and poignancy makes it the perfect read for fans of authors such as John Kennedy Toole and Kurt Vonnegut.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

Brussel, kort na de Eerste Wereldoorlog. Rodrigo de Saavedra y Vinent, Markies van Villalobar, is Spaans gezant. Hij is een mismaakt man, met stompjes in plaats van benen en slechts één hand. Zijn echtgenote is een aantrekkelijke jonge vrouw, die met de mismaakte getrouwd is om ongestraft overspel te kunnen plegen. Als de Markies vermoord wordt, neemt een andere man met zijn handicap zijn plaats in. Politieke en amoureuze verwikkelingen volgen.De dichter Paul van Ostaijen schreef maar heel zelden proza. "De bende van de stronk" is zijn langste verhaal, of een korte roman. Het boek verscheen postuum en wordt door kenners beschouwd als de kroon op het proza-deel van Van Ostaijens werk: een gelaagde satire over machteloosheid en machtsmisbruik, psychoanalyse en liefde. De tijdsgenoten konden er niet om lachen: zij zagen "majesteitsschennis" en "pornografie".Paul van Ostaijen (1896-1928) is een van de bekendste Vlaamse dichters. Hij woonde in Antwerpen en Berlijn, liet zich inspireren door progressieve kunstkringen en Duitse expressionisten, alvorens jong te overlijden aan tuberculose. Gedichten als "Marc groet ’s morgens de dingen" zijn nog steeds gekend en geliefd, terwijl het handschrift van zijn meest vernieuwende bundel, "Bezette stad", in 2021 werd aangekocht door de Vlaamse overheid.

‘The Remarkable Rocket’ is a morality tale, cloaked in fairy-tale magic. It focuses on a firework, who is too full of himself for his own good. His bravado and boasts are put to the test, as the wedding ceremony he’s due to perform at draws nearer. Even the presence of another, possibly more arrogant, character doesn’t seem to make a dent in his vanity. ‘The Remarkable Rocket’ is beautifully-written tale, leaving the reader in no doubt as to the message the author is putting across. Perfect for children and the young at heart.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.

‘The Cabman’s Story’ is a short novella by the Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, our narrator the cabman regales us with tales of his various entertaining and bizarre experiences whilst transporting passengers all over London. Full of intrigue and humour, this is a delightful short story from the famous author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

Gregor Samsa (Franz Kafka, "De gedaanteverandering") werd op een ochtend wakker als een afstotelijk insect. Arthur Goetgebuur overkomt iets ergers: hij ontwaakt met een glimlach. Een venijnige glimlach, die zich niet van zijn gezicht laat vegen. Zijn nieuwe handicap is absurd, maar heeft ernstige gevolgen. Arthurs carrière loopt gevaar. Zijn leven wordt overhoopgehaald. Maar ook nieuwe deuren gaan open. "Smile", met als ondertitel "de pijnlijke lachkramp van Arthur Goetgebuur", is een komedie waarin droevige waarheden worden onthuld over identiteit, het belang van het uiterlijk, en hoe we allemaal gevangen zitten in onze eigen huid. Bavo Dhooge is een veelgeprezen Vlaamse auteur die thrillers, science fiction, horror-, en ook kinderboeken schrijft. Hij studeerde Grieks en Latijn aan het Sint-Lievenscollege en Film & Televisie aan de Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Gent. Hij was werkzaam als copywriter-scenarist en als freelance redacteur en recensent, onder meer voor het bekende weekblad HUMO.Na zijn debuut in 2001 met 'Spaghetti' is hij bekend geworden als de 'S-Express' vanwege 100 titels die beginnen met de letter 'S'. In 2015 verscheen zijn Amerikaanse debuut, 'Styx', waarvan de filmrechten werden verkocht aan Eyeworks. In 2021 vierde hij zijn 20-jarig jubileum als schrijver, met 12 exclusieve titels, een voor elke maand van het jaar.

Una hilarante novela sobre la vida de un peculiar entrenador de baloncesto.El debut de Pablo Lolaso en el mundo del libro.Pablo es un viejo exentrenador de la élite del baloncesto español. Ahora, haciendo vida de jubilado en un pueblo perdido de la mano de dios, junto con Pepe, su antiguo y fiel delegado del cuerpo técnico de sus equipos, se embarcará en la aventura de entrenar a un grupo de patanes del club de al lado de su casa. Cuando piensas que esta historia ya la has visto en Campeones o, si eres más mayor, en Hoosiers, empiezan a pasar cosas raras: a Pablo le suenan las caras de los entrenadores rivales con los que se va cruzando y empieza a tener la sospecha de que algo raro está sucediendo. Una historia de ficción narrada en presente y en primera persona te llevará a vivir -y descubrir- a la vez que él qué cojones está pasando en esa extraña competición. Saltos al pasado y multitud de referencias al panorama baloncestístico harán la experiencia lectora divertida, amena, cercana y, por qué no decirlo, real.Pablo Lolaso (Madrid, 1985) nació con otro nombre que utiliza cada mañana cuando ejerce de maestro de Educación Primaria. Mediocre exentrenador de baloncesto, perenne jugador del montón de ligas de barrio y gilipollas a tiempo parcial. Parió al personaje que después le sirvió como alias allá por 2011. Desde entonces ha sido columnista de EsDiario y El Español. En la actualidad es colaborador habitual de Colgados del Aro, ese programa de culto en el que comparte pantalla con Juanma López Iturriaga y Siro López, entre otros. Y, por supuesto, sigue metiéndose en todos los charcos que puede en Twitter. Tras el éxito de Antes todo esto era campo atrás, su primera novela, vuelve a la carga con la continuación de la historia, amenazando con convertirla en una trilogía.

Breve e intensa comedia de amor del dramaturgo y poeta Manuel Bretón de los Herreros. En ella asistiremos a las tribulaciones de Luisa, abandonada por un novio militar al que, por azares del destino, alojan temporalmente en la pensión de su madre poco después. Carlos, el militar en cuestión, volverá a caer en las redes del amor, pero esta vez por Leonor, madre de Luisa. El enredo está servido.Manuel Bretón de los Herreros fue un dramaturgo y poeta español nacido en Quel (Logroño) en 1796 y fallecido en Madrid en 1873. Periodista errante hasta afincarse por fin en Madrid, se especializó en el teatro y llegó a formar parte de la Real Academia. Sus obras teatrales le granjearon no poca fama en el Madrid de la época, llegando a escribir más de 360 títulos. Se le recuerda como uno de los dramaturgos más prolíficos y relevantes de su tiempo.