Jeanne Kalogridis Boeken
Deze auteur verkent de complexiteit van de menselijke ervaring door haar inzichtelijke schrijven. Haar stilistische vaardigheid en diepe begrip van de psychologie van personages bieden lezers een boeiende en tot nadenken stemmende ervaring. Elk verhaal is een meesterlijk geweven vertelling die lang na de laatste pagina blijft nazinderen. Haar werken getuigen van de kracht van taal en het vermogen van literatuur om onze diepste gedachten en emoties te verlichten.







J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown
- 96bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. takes his talent to an Atlanta hair show in this illustrated chapter book and follow-up to J.D. and the Great Barber Battle. At only eight years old, J.D. the Kid Barber has already won a barber battle and appeared on local TV. Now he’s the youngest barber to be invited to the Beauty Brothers Hair Expo in Atlanta! J.D. gets the VIP treatment—he takes his first flight, rides in a limo for the first time, and gets gifts from the show’s sponsors. At the show, there are hair classes to take, product samples to try, and some of J.D.’s favorite hair influencers to meet. And, of course, there’s his own demo alongside kid hairstylist, Isabel Is Incredible. But what J.D. is most excited about is snapping a pic with eleven-year-old rap sensation Li’l Eazy Breezy, which is harder than it sounds! The world of hair and beauty is so much bigger than J.D. could’ve imagined, and he’s ready to step up his game. Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series: J.D. and the Great Barber Battle J.D. and the Family Business
Vivacious Sancha of Aragon arrives in Rome newly wed to a member of the notorious Borgia dynasty. Surrounded by the city's opulence and political corruption, she befriends her glamorous and deceitful sister-in-law, Lucrezia, whose jealousy is as legendary as her beauty. Some say Lucrezia has poisoned her rivals, particularly those to whom her handsome brother, Cesare, has given his heart. So when Sancha falls under Cesare's irresistible spell, she must hide her secret or lose her life. Caught in the Borgias' sinister web, she summons her courage and uses her cunning to outwit them at their own game. Vividly interweaving historical detail with fiction, The Borgia Bride is a richly compelling tale of conspiracy, sexual intrigue, loyalty, and drama.
A pictorial history of Star Trek from the beginning into the future.
Picard launches a journey through time to discover the secret of the Borg, a half-mechanical species bent on assimilating all intelligent life.
Lord of the Vampires
- 384bladzijden
- 14 uur lezen
The story follows Abraham van Helsing, who embarks on a global quest to avenge the deaths of his half-brother Stefan and his vampire father Arkady, both killed by the notorious Vlad Tsepesh, or Dracula. As Bram hunts down vampires, he gains strength, aiming to weaken Vlad further. His ultimate goal is to confront and eliminate Vlad, who has long enslaved the Tsepesh family through a powerful blood ritual, setting the stage for a gripping battle between good and evil.
J.D. and the Family Business
- 160bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series.
Children of the Vampire
- 368bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
Delving into a dark and sensual narrative, the story unfolds within the Family Dracul, where innocence clashes with monstrous forces. Jeanne Kalogridis masterfully portrays a gripping battle, reminiscent of her earlier work, Covenant with the Vampire. The novel captivates with its imaginative depiction of the struggle between good and evil, drawing readers into a chilling yet enthralling world.
Why did a man with one arm go into Dr Richard Kimble s house and murder his wife? The police think Kimble did it. Kimble is wrongly put in prison but escapes. He wants one thing to find the killer. Detective Gerard is searching for Kimble and is very close behind.